stan_blevins Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 Hi Friends. What shoe-mount flash unit provides the best performance when used with the Nikon F100? I especially want "no hassel" fill flash, "daylight and dark," so to speak. Do I need a Nikon unit, a Metz unit, what? MANY THANKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Ingold Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 Nothing's foolproof, but a Nikon SB800 comes close. Nikon has really tight camera-flash integration you won't find with a 3rd party flash. If you need more muscle, a Quantum T4D is a possible exception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd peach seattle, washi Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 It's hard to argue against the Nikon SB-28 as the all-purpose flash for the F100. It's compact, full-featured, about as powerful as shoe mount flashes get. Used pricing is pretty good, as this flash pre-dates Digital-friendly features. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwcombs Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 Ditto on the SB800. Especially if you're going to have anything to do with Nikon DSLR in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_scheuern Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 Of the current Nikon flashes, the SB800. On a film body, the old SB-28 will work about as well, though it lacks the nice metal foot and quick-release lever that's on the newer flash. I wouldn't be surprised if you could pick up a used SB-28 from someone who went digital. Of course if you have any plans at all to get a digital body in the future it's worth getting the SB800. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_muntz Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 Ditto on the SB-28, used they're about half the price of an SB-800. If you're not planning on a DSLR in the near future I wouldn't buy a flash for one. In only a couple of years we've gone from TTL to D-TTL to i-TTL, and there's always been a nice expensive new flash to go with it. SB28 + F100 is a great combination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stan_blevins Posted August 13, 2004 Author Share Posted August 13, 2004 Wow! You guys are terrific! You gave me exactly the information I wanted to know, and in a jiffy! THANKS IMMENSELY! Stan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manolis1 Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 I bought my F100 & SB-28 at the same time, so it's the only flash I have been using with my F100. By my own experience (about its performance), I can guarantee you that SB-28 is the Right "Companion" for your F100. Unfortunately, there are only used units in the market right now, which make a Buy like that very risky, as you don't know how the former owner was treating it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rendy_setiadjie Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 SB800 ! No doubt for better path to digital way in the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael R Freeman Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 The SB-800 is no doubt a fine flash, but not everybody has $320+ to spend on a flash. It hardly makes economic sense to spring for the lastest and greatest if all you really need is a flash for the film camera you have NOW. The SB-28 is readily available used from reputable retailers in EX+ condition for 1/2 the cost of a SB-800. Not EVERYONE is switching to digital in the next year or two. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymond bradlau Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 The SB-800 will not do D-TTL with the F100 just TTL if that matters to you, shame Nikon did not make the new flash fully compatible with its slightly older body I vote SB-28, if you where to buy the 800 who knows if it would work with Nikons next camera body regards Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_scheuern Posted August 14, 2004 Share Posted August 14, 2004 Ray, I believe D-TTL is specifically for digital bodies so it doesn't apply to the F100. Nikon had to develop a new TTL system because the reflectivity of the digital sensor is different than film (and possibly for other reasons as well). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelvinphoto - arlington, t Posted August 14, 2004 Share Posted August 14, 2004 any flash that have a lot of power ... like metz 70mz-4/5 or quantum, and learn how to use your flash manually is the key. TTL and Dttl and ittl is a bunch of crap that you don't need to pay extra for. I had purchase Nikon 80d & sb800 and never use their TTL stuff. I end up wanting more power then the 80 and 800, which is Metz 70mz-5, and my 80and 800 go into ebay. I don't use TTL and 100% manual all the way. If you ask all pro-wedding, etc, they only use manual flash. SO LEARN YOUR FLASH GUIDE # WELL and practice w/ it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelvinphoto - arlington, t Posted August 14, 2004 Share Posted August 14, 2004 By the way, you always need 2 flash for inside shooting if you going w/ nikon brand. one flash for bounce and 1 flash for fill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilkka_nissila Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 Kelvin, there you have a lot of absolutes. One way to do everything, always, eh? Doesn't seem like photography is very creative. You can do with one flash only, it's a question of how you direct the light to your subject from the flash. And TTL is very good with reflectors and diffusers, where the GN "rule" wouldn't work at least as it is. I wouldn't pay a penny on a non-DSLR compatible flash today. Why buy something you won't be using a few years off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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