david_arslanian Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Hello. I just got my first external flash today. Its a Sunpak 433N. I hooked it up to my camera, everything turns on. but when i go to take a picture while that flash is in, it will not take a picture no matter what. I press it half way and it auto focuses but wont take a picture. Same thing in Manual focus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasteoffilm Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 You likely need to set the flash to manual, not TTL. On my D-70, any flash that is not iTTL compatible, must be set to manual on the flash to fire, I imagine the D50 would be similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_arslanian Posted March 16, 2007 Author Share Posted March 16, 2007 I dont see any TTL settings on the flash or the camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaymondC Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Not many flashes support iTTL, the TTL for the D50. Is the flash compatible with the D50? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
work-page Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 "I dont see any TTL settings on the flash or the camera." If the flash doesn't have a switch or slider that allows you to get it out of TTL mode, (but for instance to M or A instead), it's no good for the D50.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter_in_PA Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Can you return the flash and get an SB600 or even SB400? Sb800 would be best, but is pricey. You will NOT regret it. When you attatch an iTTL flash to the D50 it becomes part of the camera, they work together MARVELOUSLY! Virtually all third-part flashes will not work well with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juan_parm_nides Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 That model (Sunpak 433N) is compatible with 35mm SLR Nikon cameras. The model compatible with Nikon DSLR cameras is the Sunpak PF30X. You can use your flash in manual mode, but it is not possible in iTTL mode. Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael R Freeman Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Unfortunately you will need to return the Metz flash, as it can not be made to work with your D50. As Juan noted, it is intended for Nikon <u>film</u> cameras only. The only flash exposure mode available on the 433 is TTL (film based) control. There is no manual mode, and there is no auto thyrister non-TTL Auto mode (both of which would allow limited use with the D50). You need a flash compatible with <u>i</u>TTL exposure control.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_skomial Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Read your D50 Manual, and see what flashes are compatible with it, then get one recommended. The SB-800 is the best for your D50. With some limitations you could also use SB-600, and newer SB-400. I would hesitate to recommend 3rd party flashes that claim to be iTTL Nikon compatible, but it you know their limitations and do not want to explore full potential of the Nikon CLS, you can consider them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_arslanian Posted March 16, 2007 Author Share Posted March 16, 2007 alright thanks everyone. Im gonna have to go return it. Any suggestions on what to get? I wanna spend around $150 but if it makes a HUGE difference i'll get an SB600. Im not really doing MUCH photography tho. This is kind of just like a hobby. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeroen dommisse Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Get the Nikon SB-400! It's a compact, no - a TINY flash, it has bounce capabilities, it's fully functional with your D50 and it's cheap. You won't regret it, look over here: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0611/06111602nikonsb400speedlight.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolan_ross Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I don't think the SB400 will work in manual mode with any camera except the D40. But in iTTL is will work the D50 and other Nikon DSLR camera's. I do not own one but that is the way the spec read. The enclosed is from BHPhoto. Key Features ? Multiple Flash Exposure Modes i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash with compatible cameras (e.g. D40) Manual Flash with D-40 only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_arslanian Posted March 16, 2007 Author Share Posted March 16, 2007 dang. i think im going to have to go with an sd-600. Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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