Can the Nikon COOLPIX W300 use SB-800 Speedlights or a shutter remote?
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I'm considering the Nikon COOLPIX W300 for its rugged waterproof/dustproof design, but I need to know whether it can work with my Nikon SB-800 speedlights. Does the W300 support CLS/Commander mode or any useful flash mode for triggering remote flashes? Also, does it work with a shutter remote?
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http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/354/COOLPIX_W300.html
That is the w300 manual. The flash does not have a hot shoe, and the manual does not mention CLS or Commander or any type of remote flash use. Page 51 says the internal flash has flash modes of Auto or Off. Not even a Manual flash mode to trigger an optical slave.
Dustproof does not seem the best description. The camera is a waterproof camera for use up to 100 feet underwater, but it would seem to be one of the worst choices for a remote speedlight like the SB-800. I think it's unlikely any compact would have Commander mode, so for remote use of the SB-800 (in SU-4 mode), you would at least want Manual flash mode so you could trigger it. Some compact cameras offer Manual flash mode. Manual flash mode is manual, NOT auto, you have to set the correct power level in the SB-800 yourself.
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Based on the camera manual and the community reply, the COOLPIX W300 is not a good match for SB-800 speedlights. It has no hot shoe, and the manual does not mention Nikon CLS, Commander mode, or other remote flash control. The built-in flash appears to offer only Auto or Off, with no manual flash mode, which also makes simple optical triggering less practical. In short, you should not expect the W300 to preflash in Commander mode or directly control SB-800 units.
The answer about shutter remote support is also not encouraging: no remote-flash or accessory control is indicated in the manual, so you should not assume compatibility with a shutter remote unless Nikon specifically lists it.
If remote speedlight use is important, a different camera would be a better choice than the W300.
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