Nikon CLS Range in Full Sun

I test the range of the Nikon CLS system in full sunshine with the added trickery of snow. First the SU-800 commander and then the SB-900 triggered an SB-600 flash in direct line of sight for a long way back!

[@rkhaira0170]

Interesting experiment. I'm looking into doing some flash photography and considering either the SU-800 or the new PocketWizards. Looks like the SU-800 works well - and its cheaper :) because only one SU-800 is needed to control multiple flashes.

[@frankwoodbery2473]

I've used CLS for years with an SB-800 as commander. Never had an issue with it even if not exactly in line-of-sight. I have no interest in RF triggering unless I needed to light through a wall or something.

[@h_lonely3314]

Thanks fo test. So what range of camera flash?)

[@mikemccartneyable]

would have been good to benchmark performance against using the pop up flash as the commander

[@tuareg1989]

Hi, what if you are not direct line in sight? How SU-800 will work? I am wondering if the flash its in a softbox and still huge sunshine.

[@schultzphotographic]

Inside a soft box will restrict the SU-800 performance a bit. You always need to keep a line of sight either way. Even in bright sunshine I've had good success with the SU-800.