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Yep. Put it in Program mode and one of the wheels will let you change amongst the allowable f/stop & shutter speed combos. Put the ISO to the lowest setting you can for better quality and set the White Balance to flash (should be a lightning bolt). Familiarize yourself with the flash modes, red-eye, flash synch, etc. I'd just go with the normal mode; you're not likely to get red eyes with the flash so far above the lens. Do some test shots with different EV settings to see what looks the most natural. Put the flash diffuser that came with the SB800 on it. It'll take the edge off. Make sure you have 4 AA back up batteries for the flash. You'll notice when it gets tired.
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