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I am curious about using the FP sync mode with my SB80 and F5. I have read thru the
manual a few times and searched various posts, but I still haven't stumbled across a direct
answer to this question.
Am I correct in assuming that you meter for ambient light in manual mode and then adjust
that value accordingly to achieve the correct flash-to-subject distance needed in FP mode?
I am assuming that the bursts of light in the FP mode are not sufficient enough to be the
key source of light and that the flash is acting as a high-speed fill flash in this mode. Is
this right?
The SB-80DX manual doesn't say this explicitly and this is what I've come to understand
from reading other posts. Please correct me if I am wrong or feel free to add more to help
me understand this better... thanks.
Larry
Shikoku, Japan
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I would also have to say that the F2AS is a prime contender as the Nikon "Iron Man"
camera. However, my F3P sees the most usuage. That thing is just built like a tank -
no way around it. I have been using it more than my F5 lately. I just love that thing.
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Just to confirm what everyone on the other side of the ocean has noticed, yes Velvia
100 (non-F) is available here in Japan and as far as I can tell Velvia 100F isn't. I guess
the grass is always greener.
That being said I should say that I am just starting to shoot slide film so I don't have
years of experience with slide film to compare it to. From what I have read (in English)
it sounds like 100 (non-F) is closer to Velvia 50 than the new 100F is. You can read
more at http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/velvia100f.htm
I have already had friends contact me about sending some back to the states, but I
am reluctant because I am not sure what kind of things it would go through while
being shipped. Is it a legit concern to be worried about temperatures in shipping? I
also have to consider that my full time job would be affected if I were to start a side
business of exporting this stuff even if I was doing it at cost just as a favor.
From what I have read in the past, you are unable to mail order internationally from
Japanese photo stores. No reason given, I guess that's just the way it is. I can
understand this for equipment, (bodies, etc) but I don't see why film would be an
issue. I guess it just wouldn't make too much sense to set up online stores if you
could only sell a small selection of goods.
On a completely other note, this is yet another case where I am convinced I could
make quite a bit of money opening my own "for export" store from here. I have found
a ton of Nikon stuff (mostly accessories, but some equipment too) that is simply not
sold anywhere else. However, I am a bit concerned with the legality of the whole thing
and the fact that demand could easily overwhelm my ability to supply without causing
local stores to be suspicious.
Larry
Kagawa-ken, Japan
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I was just curious to find out what metering others tend to use when using AIS lenses
with an F5. I have not done too much photography with my MF lenses on my F5 but
would like to start using my 105/2.5 AIS for portrait work.
For those that use center-weighted most of the time, what is the size of the area that
you have defined to meter from? I have set Custom Function 14 to average, but was
wondering if anyone else has found a better setting. Do others find this to be the best
alternative to matrix metering and if not, what have you found works best?
Thanks,
Larry D.
Kagawa-ken, Japan
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Raymond,
The first store that comes to mind is Yodobashi Camera. They have, in my opinion,
the largest selection of camera equipment for sale around. Their stores are only
located in the largest cities in Japan which wouldn't be a problem for you since you
will most likely be landing in the Kansai region or in Tokyo.
Their website lists the F100 for 130,000 JY (about $1100 USD). Here is the link to
their Nikon section (in Japanese) http://www.yodobashi.com/cm/13_5901222.html
To answer your questions:
1. They have anything and everything that you could want. It's a serious professional
store - you have to be careful not to overspend. Chances are you could just end up
walking around in a daze drooling at everything to play with.
2. Credit cards aren't that popular in Japan, but then again it is a really big store,
selling really expensive equipment so they probably do.
3. They might be able to ship any film or any of the gear that you buy, but they might
not be able to ship overseas. As far as I know you can't buy camera gear online from
them from overseas, but I am not sure about shipping abroad if you buy it here.
If you have any other questions about shopping here or travel in Japan feel free to
email me.
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Like some of the other responses, I have the same three lenses listed in Option 3 (50
is 1.4 instead of 1.8). I got these three lenses at the same time after buying an F5 and
they have covered all of my needs thus far. Since getting the lenses I have used my
other lenses less and less (20/2.8AIS and 105/2.5AIS) since the three AF lenses cover
almost the same focal lengths. I only take the MF lenses out in special situations now.
The switching between lenses is not that bad and as mentioned above, you get used
to what lens to use in each case.
I didn't consider a zoom instead of these three primes before buying them and I am
yet to question whether or not I made the right choice, but then again it ultimately
comes down to the types of situations you find yourself in.
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I have both the 105/2.5 AIS and the 85/1.8 AF D and both produce great portraits.
Having just bought the 85mm, I temporarily shelved my 105, but now it is back out in
my rotation of lenses.
I really like the 105 for not only the great portraits that it has produced, but I have
also used it as a shorter zoom lens for those times when you're close but not quite
close enough.
You really can't go wrong either way, but as was mentioned above, I would not rely on
the 105 MF lens for the wedding or any other important occasions until you can
practice with it for a while. - LD
Correct exposure in FP sync mode with SB-80DX
in Nikon
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Thanks for the answers guys. I am looking forward to experimenting with this and learning
more.
Larry