>>If you mount an SB-800 on the camera and use it as a
>master
>>does it work?
>
>Same as before. SB-800 on camera controlled the camera
>doesn't trigger remote flash. SB-800 set to master mode on
>the flash menu, so it knows about the remote groups, does
>trigger remote flash.

OK, now I understand. I don't think under any circumstances will the Commander Mode menus in the camera work with an accessory flash. I think that menu only works with the built-in flash.

That said, the built-in flash should work with the Commander Mode.

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