How to Use a Nikon SB800 Flash With a Nikon D200 for a Fill Flash
Anytime the background is brighter than the subject, shadows will appear on the subject's face which detract from the picture. Fill flash can eliminate the shadows that occur under the eyes and the nose by putting just enough light on the subject to lighten any shadows that may be present. The Nikon D200 is equipped with Nikon's Creative Lighting System, which enables the camera and the SB800 to take perfect fill flash photographs.
Instructions
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Set the camera to the "Programed Auto" mode or "P", with the Exposure Mode Control dial. Choose "Matrix Metering" for the camera's exposure mode. Push the "Mode" button on the flash and set the flash mode to "TTL BL". Ensure the subject is somewhere within the flash distance range that is displayed on the flash's LCD panel.
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Compose your subject and take a photograph. Check the photograph on the camera's LCD screen to make sure the shot is well exposed. The ready light on the flash will blink if the lighting was insufficient. Move closer to the subject, recompose, and take another photograph. Take several pictures until you are pleased with the result.
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Tips & Warnings
Try both methods and see which one works best for the photographer. Take lots of pictures. Digital photography frees the photographer from expensive lab bills. Making note of the camera and flash settings will help make you a better photographer.