wally_klimek Posted November 23, 2002 Share Posted November 23, 2002 What would be a good compatible flash for a Nikon FM3A. Looking to spend no more then $150 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan_mcmorrin2 Posted November 23, 2002 Share Posted November 23, 2002 Wally, prices on the SB28 have dropped quite significantly. Should be able to pick one up on ebay for about the amount you're talking about, give or take a few bucks...great flash, too. Duncan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_ilomaki Posted November 24, 2002 Share Posted November 24, 2002 The SB 22/23 would be good for basic shooting, but a used SB24 thru 28 would be great as they have bounce capability and likely in that price range. I have never had a problem with a used flash unit. I have had good results with a $20 Sunpak non-ttl unit with my FM3a. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_h._hartman Posted November 24, 2002 Share Posted November 24, 2002 SB-24 would fit the bill. SB-25~28 if the price is right. Perhaps a gray SB-27? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed_alban Posted November 24, 2002 Share Posted November 24, 2002 Any Nikon-dedicated flash that offers Standard TTL. Or any flash that provides non-TTL auto-flash ala Vivitar 283. Nikon, Sunpak, Vivitar, etc. have many models to choose from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amauri_nunes Posted November 24, 2002 Share Posted November 24, 2002 Just be careful when using a non/Nikon flash, some older units like my 283 that was made in Japan (now they're made in China) has a very high trigger voltage, 265-VDC when measuring between ground and the synch terminal. Check out this link: http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html If you use a flash with more than a 10-Volt trigger you could damage the TTL circuit on the FM3A. You should buy a Nikon dedicated type flash and take advantage of the TTL-OTF flash feature of your camera. The SB-27 is very powerful (about 1.5 stops less than SB-28), has all the functions and features and is fairly small. I picked up a used one for $85 at a show last weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_gifford Posted November 24, 2002 Share Posted November 24, 2002 The FM3A doesn't use Nikon's 3D flash technology or matrix-metering flash options; it has a center-weighted meter and uses plain vanilla TTL flash control. You can use an older Nikon flash and not suffer any loss of features, provided the flash can handle TTL control from the camera. Manual control and an "auto" setting (where the flash's own sensor determines the flash exposure) also can be very handy. I use an SB-28, but that's because I also use the flash on an N90s body. It would be overkill, in terms of features, on an FM3A. But if it's priced attractively as a used unit, why not? You might enjoy its prodigious poewr and its very flexible bounce and swivel options. Have fun, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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