Flash for Nikon F2

[maktime]

Hiyas all,

 

I just wanted to ask what kind of small flash would be good for macrophotography? I

am thinking of getting a kirk butterfly bracket and a small flash. I don't have TTL so

am looking for a manual flash. Ummm if anyone can help me with suggestions on

what kind of flash i could get and also pros and cons

 

I'd really appreciate it thanks all!!

[arnabdas]

<I>"I don't have TTL so am looking for a manual flash. "</I>

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You can use a TTL flash in manual mode. In case you are not looking at cost-savings, it will be wiser to invest in a TTL flash.

<P> I'd recommend SB-23, SB-22s or SB-50dx. all are small, lighweight and good for macro.

<P>A lot of people here may not like SB-50dx but it works well for me. SB50 has added advantage that it will work in TTL mode with Coolpix/Nikon DLSRs if in future you upgrade to the nikon Digital line. Has a build-in slave and a nice foot.

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Hope it helps! -- Arnab

[richard_cochran]

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For an F2, the standard flash of the day would have been a

Vivitar 283. It's still available, and a great value, but

it doesn't have manual adjustability without

an extra accessory. The Sunpak 383 has everything the Vivitar

has, plus manual adjustability and swivel ability.

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There are some smaller flashes by Vivitar, not sure of the model

numbers offhand. But I find that a Sunpak 383 at full power,

when diffused, gives me around f/16 at close range (1:2)

on ISO 100 film, and I wouldn't want to open up much for

DoF reasons. If you aim the undiffused flash directly at

the subject, you can probably get away with a smaller, less

powerful flash than the 383.

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The above photo was taken with a Sunpak 383, bounced up at a

flat white reflector which was held directly above the

flower. ISO 100 film, Full power, f/16, 105mm Micro

Nikkor at 1:2.

[Greg M]

Try the Metz 34CS-2. I use one all the time with my F2A/F2AS outfit. It's a great size, powerful, and has three Auto settings, with an included wide adapter that goes to 24mm.