Flash photography, especially advanced light modeling with modern iTTL flash systems, has become an art by itself, which should be mastered by every aspiring amateur photographer - and even professionals are often helpless when it comes to using the full potential of these systems.

Many photographers are already well versed in photography but don't have a clue about flash photography. It is a brand new world, so the book starts at a basic level and then moves up from there so that advanced users also gain insight.

The book shows a simple, step by step method for setting up and using the newest Nikon iTTL flash units. It solves people's frustrations with flash and specifically, shows them how to use their SB-900, SB-800 and SB-600 strobes. It also has a complete chapter showing system configuration so readers can duplicate the photos on their own.

The book teaches everything you want to know about using Nikon's iTTL flash system. It shows all the steps required to set up consistent and amazing flash photos.

1. Chapter 1 CLS Background

   1. What Are CLS and iTTL?

   2. What Works with iTTL?

   3. What Doesn’t Work with iTTL?

   4. Can I Use the SB-600, SB-800, or SB-900 on My Old Camera Body?

   5. What is D-TTL?

   6. Capabilities of CLS

2. Chapter 2 Quick Start Guide

   1. Just Show Me How to Set it Up!

   2. Using Your Flash (SB-600, SB-800, or SB-900) on the Camera

   3. Using Your Flash (SB-600, SB-800, or SB-900) with a TTL Remote Cord (SC-17, SC-28, or SC-29)

   4. Using Your SB-600 Flash as a Wireless Remote (Slave)

   5. Using Your SB-800 Flash as a Wireless Remote (Slave)

   6. Using Your SB-800 Flash as a Wireless Commander (Master)

   7. Using Your SB-900 Flash as a Wireless Remote (Slave)

   8. Using Your SB-900 Flash as a Wireless Commander (Master)

   9. Using Your SU-800 Flash as a Wireless Commander (Master)

   10. Using Your SBR-200 Flash as a Wireless Remote (Slave)

   11. Using Your D70 Pop-Up as a Wireless Commander (Master)

   12. Using Your D80 Pop-Up as a Wireless Commander (Master)

   13. Using Your D90 Pop-Up as a Wireless Commander (Master)

   14. Using Your D200, D300, or D700 as a Wireless Commander (Master)

   15. Using Your D2H, D2HS, D2X, D2XS, or D3 as a Wireless Commander (Master)

   16. Using Your D40, D40X, D50, or D60 as a Wireless Commander (Master)

3. Chapter 3 Flash Theory

   1. Light

   2. How a Flash Fires

   3. Controlling the Power

   4. Stops

   5. Thirds of a Stop

   6. Guide Number

   7. Camera Sync Modes

   8. Which Sync Mode Should You Use?

   9. Making Good Use of Flash Power

4. Chapter 4 SB-600 Buttons, Modes, Menus, and Operation

   1. SB-600 Buttons and Controls

   2. SB-600 Custom Settings Menus

   3. Using the SB-600 as a Dedicated Flash

   4. Using the SB-600 as a Remote Flash

5. Chapter 5 SB-800 Buttons, Modes, Menus, and Operation

   1. SB-800 Buttons and Controls

   2. SB-800 Custom Settings Menus

   3. Using the SB-800 as a Dedicated Flash

   4. Using the SB-800 as a Remote Flash

   5. Using the SB-800 as a Commander Unit

   6. Using the SB-800 as a Repeat Commander Unit

   7. Using the SB-800 as an SU-4 Unit (Commander or Remote)

6. Chapter 6 SB-900 Buttons, Modes, Menus, and Operation

   1. SB-900 Buttons and Controls

   2. SB-900 Custom Settings Menus

   3. Using the SB-900 as a Dedicated Flash

   4. Using the SB-900 as a Remote Flash

   5. Using the SB-900 as a Commander Unit

   6. Using the SB-900 as a Repeat Commander Unit

   7. Using the SB-900 as an SU-4 Unit (Commander or Remote)

7. Chapter 7 SU-800, SB-R200, and R1C1 Operation

   1. SU-800 Buttons and Controls

   2. Using the SU-800 as a Commander Unit

   3. SB-R200 Buttons and Controls

   4. Using the SB-R200 as a Remote Flash

   5. Using the R1C1 Kit

8. Chapter 8 Five-Step Plan for Great Flash Photography

   1. Step 1: Set Camera Shutter Sync

   2. Step 2: Set Flash Mode

   3. Step 3: Set Flash Power

   4. Step 4: Take Picture and Review Result

   5. Step 5: Change Settings as Needed and Shoot Again

9. Chapter 9 Wireless Flash Camera Capabilities

   1. Using the D70 as a Commander

   2. Using the D80, D90, D200, D300, or D700 as a Commander

   3. Using the D40, D40x, D50, or D60 as a Commander

   4. Using the D2-series or D3-series as a Commander

   5. Using the F6 as a Commander

10. Chapter 10 Flash Beeps

11. Chapter 11 White Balance and Gel Usage

    1. Automatic White Balance

    2. Factory Preset White Balance

    3. Custom (or Preset) White Balance

    4. Kelvin Values

    5. Using Gels

    6. Using Gels with the SB-900

12. Chapter 12 Batteries and Power Options

    1. Battery Choices for SB-600, SB-800, and SB-900

    2. When You Need More Capacity

    3. Battery Management

    4. Battery Choices for SU-800 and SB-R200

13. Chapter 13 Camera-Based Functions for Your Flash

    1. FV Lock

    2. Auto FP High Speed Sync Mode

    3. Flash Shutter Speed

    4. Flash Off

    5. Modeling Light with DOF Preview Button

    6. Flash Bracketing

14. Chapter 14 Case Studies and Examples

    1. Event Photography: On-Camera Flash Combined with Ambient Window Light

    2. Event Photography: Single Flash on Flash Bracket in Low Light Situations

    3. Travel Photography: Single Dedicated Flash on TTL Cable

    4. Travel Photography: Single Dedicated Flash on TTL Cable

    5. Travel Photography: D200 Commander and SB-800 Wireless Remote

    6. Residential Scene: Commander and Remote

    7. Outdoor Portrait: Pop-up Flash

    8. Outdoor Portrait: Single Flash as Remote, D200 as Commander

    9. Outdoor Portrait: One Commander, Multiple Remotes

    10. Indoor Portrait: Single Commander on Cable and Single Flash as Remote

    11. Indoor Portrait: Commander and Multiple Remotes

    12. Product Shot: Multiple Remote Flashes

    13. Macro Photography: Two Remotes, D200 as Commander

15. Chapter 15 Lighting Kit and Product Recommendations

    1. Kit Recommendations

    2. Product Recommendations

16. Chapter 16 Common Questions and Answers

1. Nikonians Gold Membership

2. Credits for Chapter Opening Images