OK, Just when I think I know what's going on things don't work like I think they should.
Camera: D7100
Flash: Yongnuo 568EX
I want to use the flash in Manual Mode and use the CMD mode of the camera to trigger it. (In all reality I'm probably confused on the functions I want to use. Ha!) Right now I am trying to stay away from iTTL so I can get a feel for the flash power levels and camera settings.
Looking at the camera E3 custom menu
I have tried setting the
"Built in flash" to CMD, --, .
Group A to M, 1/1 to 1/128 and settings in between
The 568 is set to Sn2 and M with various power and zooms to look at changes. (I did also have the flash set on Sn1 but it fired from the preflash on the camera, I think.)
All in all the various changes do not seem to work. It is like the flash power has a mind of it's own.
I have been able to use the flash with the D5300 and have it triggered by the Built in Flash (set at minimum power) and adjust the power output of the flash at the flash.
Is the CMD mode on the D7100 only good for iTTL and to shoot with the Flash in iTTL mode?
I have done some searches, but most of the info is how to get the flash to work in iTTL mode, nothing in manual.
Any help in plain English will be appreciated. Ha! I know wireless triggers (which are probably in my future) are another answer. I think what is mostly confusing me is the CMD mode vs a flash built in or otherwise firing the remote 568.
Camera: D7100
Flash: Yongnuo 568EX
I want to use the flash in Manual Mode and use the CMD mode of the camera to trigger it. (In all reality I'm probably confused on the functions I want to use. Ha!) Right now I am trying to stay away from iTTL so I can get a feel for the flash power levels and camera settings.
Looking at the camera E3 custom menu
I have tried setting the
"Built in flash" to CMD, --, .
Group A to M, 1/1 to 1/128 and settings in between
The 568 is set to Sn2 and M with various power and zooms to look at changes. (I did also have the flash set on Sn1 but it fired from the preflash on the camera, I think.)
All in all the various changes do not seem to work. It is like the flash power has a mind of it's own.
I have been able to use the flash with the D5300 and have it triggered by the Built in Flash (set at minimum power) and adjust the power output of the flash at the flash.
Is the CMD mode on the D7100 only good for iTTL and to shoot with the Flash in iTTL mode?
I have done some searches, but most of the info is how to get the flash to work in iTTL mode, nothing in manual.
Any help in plain English will be appreciated. Ha! I know wireless triggers (which are probably in my future) are another answer. I think what is mostly confusing me is the CMD mode vs a flash built in or otherwise firing the remote 568.