F65 and SB25

[triston]

Hi

I've got an F65. I'm considering getting a 2nd hand SB-25 .

Any advice on this combination?

 

Comments on the SB-25? Is it a good flash for beginners?

 

Any features which i need to know of?

 

thanks

[photojoe]

I'd recomend a flash like a Vivita 283. You'll learn about f-stops and guide numbers and ISO that way. Can't give you specifics on SB-25, bu I think Manual-everything is the way to learn.

[adam_maas]

Vivitar 283 is a definite NO on the F65, unless you want to kill it, teh F-65's shoe is not ISO compatible, the voltages are wrong and use of an ISO flash may fry the F65's circuitry. Use only a Nikon Speedlight, or a Speedlight compatible flash. I'd recommend the SB-50DX on the F65, but the SB-25 will work fine in all modes.