D70S flash question

[latha_r]

I recently bought a nikon D70S camera. I already have a flash which

is a nikon SB 16. Will it be possible to use this flash for my D70S

digital camera? If not what are my options for flash? Any reply

will be appreciated. Thanks.

[Michael R Freeman]

"Will it be possible to use this flash for my D70S digital camera?"

 

See page 188 of your instruction manual.

[Michael R Freeman]

BTW - the answer to this question is the same as it was 2 days ago.

 

http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00EZGn

[gstarene]

You might be able to use it in the manual modes, but not automatic.

 

That is what I found when I received my D70s and my SB22s.

 

I did buy the SB 600, and it is way too kewl for a amateur like me. With your built in flash,

you can fire the 600 in a remote location and get dramatic photos. Feel free to email me

about the camera and flash.

[david_h._hartman]

<em>Will it be possible to use this flash for my D70S

digital camera? --Latha R<br>

</em><br>

Yes, but only in Auto Mode which is rather primitive compared to

i-TTL/CLS or with full power manual mode. There is also a MD or

motor drive mode for the SB-16B if that holds any interest.<br>

<br>

And the question you didnt ask... <em>Will it be

possible to use this flash in multiple flash setups with my D70s

digital cameras.</em><br>

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Note to SB-600 owners. Sorry guys, the SB-600 has many

limitations and I do point out a number of them here. Im

not trying to make you feel bad or something. Im just

trying to get helpful facts out to those who may want to use

multiple flash setups.<br>

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Yes, sort of, if you also have an SU-4 TTL Slave and an SB-800.

Please do not buy a SB-600 if you want to use multiple flash

setups. The SB-600 is a sort of castrated SB-800. There are so

many features left out. The only modes you get with a D70s and SB-600

are [TTL] [bL], [TTL] and [M] and there is no way to turn off the

preflash in any TTL mode. When you use i-TTL/CLS, the speedlight

always uses a preflash, no exceptions. I did not forget Auto Mode

or Auto Aperture Mode. The SB-600 does not support these.<br>

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To use the SB-16B with the SU-4 TTL Slave you would probably

prefer using the Auto Aperture Mode. This mode [AA] is available

with the SB-800 (but not SB-600). The cameras that support [AA]

are iTTL/CLS DSLR(s), dTTL DSLR(s) and Film SLR(s) in Groups I

and II. The [AA] mode is similar to the older [A] auto flash (formerly

called Auto-Thyristor). The advantage of [AA] is the flash and

camera will stay in sync because they communicate, aperture, film/sensor

ISO, etc.<br>

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The SB-800 would <u>not</u> be set to master. It will be used

just as one would if it was the only speedlight. The SB-16B will

be mounted on the SU-4 and set to TTL. The SU-4 simply mimics the

flash duration of the flash on the camera. It start when the SB-800

starts and stops when the SB-800 stops. Light ratios will be

controlled by the relative maximum power of the speedlights,

though not necessarily using full power, any light modifiers used

and distance. There is a maximum distance on the SU-4 of about 23

(7m). I think you can use 1 to 7 SU-4(s) but I dont have

time to check. Im quite certain you can use 4 SU-4(s). Used

SU-4 TTL slaves may be selling at low prices since the

introduction of iTTL and CLS.<br>

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Auto Aperture mode is a well automated Non-TTL mode. It is the

only one that I can find that makes practical use of speedlights

such as the SB-15, SB-16B and SB-24~28 is with an SU-4 TTL Slave

(or the SU-4 mode of speedlight that have this feature).<br>

<br>

To use an SU-4 multi-flash setup with the D70s built in

flash you may be able to use FV or Flash Value Lock. If so I

think this would be cumbersome and impractical. You could also

use manual flash where you would probably want a flash meter. <br>

<br>

I strongly recommend to anyone who thinks they may use a

speedlight for bounce flash, use light modifiers such as the

Nikon or Sto-Fen diffusion domes or any multiply flash setup to

buy SB-800(s) before buying any SB-600(s). Im sorry if this

offends SB-600 owners. Down load the manuals, think out how you

might use these speedlights. Once you do you will find many

limitations to the SB-600. Its intended for those who have

rather simple needs. Since the SB-600 only weighs 50g less than

the basic SB-800 (300g v. 350g) I do not recommend the SB-600 to

anyone unless they are cash strapped.<br>

<br>

If you want a dome diffuser a Sto-Fen for an SB-600 is $17.00.

The extra $100.00 or so for an SB-800 will be well spend in most

cases unless all you want is occasional snaps and basic fill

flash. <br>

<br>

Regards,<br>

<br>

Dave Hartman.<br>

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PS: If there are errors here please double check to be sure and

then let me know. Thanks! I quite certain but Im still

learning my SB-800. My DSLR is a Nikon D2H. I have not used my SB-800

with any other camera as yet.

[John Peri]

If I point my SB800 (with a NIKON D70) directly at a subject with a TTL setting, the photo is always dark, particularly around the edges. I am a total idiot when it comes to technology, but I really don't see what I am doing wrong! Any advice from anyone? Thanks, John

[daviddbfotoart]

Do what I did. Throw away your flash and shout yourself a Metz. Since doing this, I shoot nothing but manual settings on both camera and flash, and my results (up to 500 photos per day) have never been better.