Nikon D5 - Manual (Page 236)

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If Optical AWL is selected for Flash
control > Wireless flash options in the
photo shooting menu (
0 292), choose a
channel for the master flash. If the
remote flash units include an SB-500, you
must choose channel 3, but otherwise
you can choose any channel between 1 and 4.
3
f: Set the channel (optical AWL only).
Set the remote flash units to the channel selected in Step 2.
4
f: Group the remote flash units.
Optical AWL
Choose a group (A, B, or C) for each remote flash unit.
Although there is no limit on the number of remote flash units
that may be used, the practical maximum is three per group.
With more than this number, the light emitted by the remote
flash units will interfere with performance.
Radio AWL
Choose a group (A–F) for each of the remote flash units. The
master flash can control up to 18 flash units in any
combination.
5
C/f: Compose the shot.
Compose the shot and arrange the flash units. See the
documentation provided with the flash units for more
information. After arranging the units, take a test shot to
confirm that all flash units are functioning. You can also test-
fire radio-controlled flash units by pressing the
i button in the
flash info display ( 0 216) and selecting Test flash.