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<blockquote data-quote="WayneF" data-source="post: 186483" data-attributes="member: 12496">Yes, SB-700 can be the commander (as can SB-800 and SB-910 and the SU-800).&nbsp; You only need one Commander, and it must be on the camera.But the hot shoe is probably not where you want to waste a flash for that purpose.&nbsp;&nbsp; The SU-800 commander is both less expensive and better, one reason is that especially since the D3100 does not have FV Lock to prevent blinking.&nbsp; Because, the SU-800 commander filters out visible light, to output only infrared light, which the subjects cannot see, so they don't blink.&nbsp;&nbsp; (however, the remote TTL flashes still do their preflash, which can cause blinking, but they are a little less in the face of the subject. FV Lock works around that, when present).SU-800 commander can individually control three remotes, which can all be different modes.SB-700 only controls two remotes (plus itself), all of which must be same mode.One other solution is applying SU-800 purchase price towards a camera upgrade, for one which has commander in its internal flash (like D7100). This also gets FV Lock (and a few other features not related to flash).&nbsp; This controls two remotes, of different modes.Commander system has pros and cons. It offers fast setup, almost point&amp;shoot TTL multiflash for a couple of lights, but it definitely has pros and cons. &nbsp;See Summary about half way down page at<a href="http://www.scantips.com/lights/awl.html" target="_blank">Using the Nikon CLS Remote Wireless Flash System</a></blockquote>

[QUOTE="WayneF, post: 186483, member: 12496"] Yes, SB-700 can be the commander (as can SB-800 and SB-910 and the SU-800). You only need one Commander, and it must be on the camera. But the hot shoe is probably not where you want to waste a flash for that purpose. The SU-800 commander is both less expensive and better, one reason is that especially since the D3100 does not have FV Lock to prevent blinking. Because, the SU-800 commander filters out visible light, to output only infrared light, which the subjects cannot see, so they don't blink. (however, the remote TTL flashes still do their preflash, which can cause blinking, but they are a little less in the face of the subject. FV Lock works around that, when present). SU-800 commander can individually control three remotes, which can all be different modes. SB-700 only controls two remotes (plus itself), all of which must be same mode. One other solution is applying SU-800 purchase price towards a camera upgrade, for one which has commander in its internal flash (like D7100). This also gets FV Lock (and a few other features not related to flash). This controls two remotes, of different modes. Commander system has pros and cons. It offers fast setup, almost point&shoot TTL multiflash for a couple of lights, but it definitely has pros and cons. See Summary about half way down page at [URL="http://www.scantips.com/lights/awl.html"]Using the Nikon CLS Remote Wireless Flash System[/URL] [/QUOTE]

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