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Will my SB-600 work off camera with any camera?
I own a Nikon SB-600 flash and no camera. Now, looking for a new camera, I want to know if I could trigger the flash from another non-Nikon camera body.
I never use it on camera and therefore I ...
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What is the minimum cost “automatic” flash that I can sensibly use with a Nikon D700
This is not intended to be a typical "equipment recommendation" question. The answer should be moderately stable and potentially useful to others.
Short:
To meet a one off need I want to buy a ...
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Optimal flash settings for macro photography (Nikon SB-900 + softbox)
I'm using a Nikon SB-900 along with a softbox when photographing macro (1:1).
What I would like to know is what flash mode that would fit this setup best. Should i simply set it to "M" and adjust it ...
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Can the D800 built-in flash be used to trigger slave flashes only?
Without itself emmiting light during the exposure?
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Nikon D800 Wireless i-TTL range
I have been experimenting with my new Nikon SB-910 speedlight using the Wireless i-TTL Advanced Wireless Lighting System that nikon has kindly built into the D800, which i believe to be radio based ...
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Using flash with Aperture Priority or Shutter Priority gives me a white image - why?
When using the built in flash with Aperture Priority or Shutter Priority selected, I am getting a completely overexposed (white) image.
Now my understanding of AP and SP modes is that the camera ...
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What cheap flashes for Nikon offer a repeating flash mode?
What's a good cheap flash for taking repeating flash photographs using a Nikon D3100?
I' not sure exactly what this is called, so I'm not sure how to ask the question do I hope this makes sense.
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Would This “Flash Diffuser” Be Any Good for My SB700?
I bought an SB700 and I noticed that it came with several accessories (a green plastic, a "transparent" plastic and a brown one). I searched and the transparent one is called a "diffuser".
I ...
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Can Nikon flashes display flash power used right after a shot was taken?
I'm trying to compare two camera bodies (Nikon D90, Nikon F100 (digital and film)) with respect to TTL flash power in different situation. I came to know that few Canon flashes can display the flash ...
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Why is maximum shutter speed fixed on Nikon DSLRs when using flash?
I recently upgraded from D300 to D800 and I was very excited about the new auto ISO feature that automatically sets the maximum shutter speed based on focal length (including an adjustable ...
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Nikon P310 - Infinity Focus and Flash
I have a Nikon P310 point and shoot which I intend to use for a very specific application. I want to use infinity focus setting. However, when selecting infinity focus the camera disables the flash. ...
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Manual or Automatic Speedlight?
I'm beginner photographer. I thought of buying Speedlight and found cheap Yongnuo 460 for about $35. But it is Manual (No TTL).
Is it hard to use Manual flash without TTL ?
Should I have to choose ...
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How to use in-camera AF light, instead of speedlight AF light?
I have a Nikon D3100 and a Yongnuo YN467 speedlight. What I need is to use thee AF light from the camera body, since I realize it is really better than the speedlight one. Is there any way to achieve ...
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2answers
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What cheap flashes can be wirelessly triggered by a Nikon SB-900?
I have a Nikon SB-900 and I love it. I am looking to expand my off camera capabilities and would love to buy another flash.
The one important factor I'm looking for is the compatibility between my ...
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Why is the on-camera flash trying to pop up when using a D7000 with a MK930 Speedlite?
So I decided to buy a cheap flash to experiment bouncing flash on walls or ceilings. I can't stand flash in pictures so I thought this would be a great way to try, and seeing these things are barely ...
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How well will a Canon 580EX II flash work on my Nikon D5000?
I would like more specifics on how a 580EX II would work on a Nikon D5000 and if it is even worth it.
This is the scenario, I have available a Canon XTi with a 580EX II for buying; I own a D5000 ...
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When to use different combinations of TTL/TTL-BL and Spot/Matrix metering?
I am trying to teach myself flash photography, and I am currently confused about metering modes. In what shooting conditions would each the following metering modes be best-suited? (And why do they ...
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Can one radio trigger be used to trigger two speedlights?
I have a pair of Yongnuo RF-603 radio flash transceivers, two SB-600s & D200. I'm planning to build a large rectangular softbox that'll use both speedlights for extra power. Is there a synch cord ...
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What are the differences between E-TTL, i-TTL, and P-TTL?
Canon, Nikon and Pentax each have their own TTL flash metering systems, respectively E-TTL, i-TTL, and P-TTL. They all use a weak preflash that is metered and used to calculate flash power level ...
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How are power levels automatically determined when using multiple speedlights with CLS?
If I take a picture with an on-camera flash, or a single speedlight, my understanding is that the camera/flash pre-fire and then automatically select the approrpriate power level to properly expose ...
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How can I use a Canon 580EX II in manual mode in conjunction with Bryan Peterson's book on flash photography?
I'm trying to follow along with Bryan Peterson's book on flash photography using my Canon 580EX II. In the book, all of the examples are with Nikon flashes and there are some differences in the way ...
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Main differences between the Nikon SB-600 and SB-700?
I am a total newbie when it comes to flash, and I am looking to buy an off-camera flash for my Nikon D80. The main choices for an amateur like me seem to be the SB600 and SB700. What are the main ...
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How do I repair a detached SB600 flash head tilt/rotate lock-release button?
The rubber cover that I press to tilt/rotate the head of my SB-600 flash has come off after years of abuse, and it looks like the original adhesive has dried out.
Can anyone recommend some ...
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What third-party speedlite/flashes are available for Nikon?
I'm looking for a flash with a budget of < $200. I have a Nikon D3100, and I'm a beginner with photography, who is taking some classes and wants some flexibility with a decent bounce flash.
I was ...
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How can I tell if the built-in flash on my dSLR is broken beyond self-repair?
My built-in flash D50 is broken. It is popping up, but it isn't flashing. It fell down, so is it broken, or can I still fix it?
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Is there a way to use a Sony flash with a Nikon camera in wireless mode?
I own a Nikon D7000 and also got an Sony HVL-F36AM flash from my old Sony Alpha 100. Is there a way to use the Sony flash with the Nikon D7000 in wireless mode? Or does Sony somehow block its flash so ...
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How do I manually calculate fill flash?
My main flash is a Nikon SB-24, used on a Nikon D200. Hence, iTTL doesn't work. I've had no issues using A-mode (the thyristor in the flash determines flash output) or M-mode (manual on the flash) ...
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Cheapish wireless trigger for a Nissin Di866 on a Nikon D60
I'm looking for a cheapish solution to triggering an off-camera flash. The camera is a Nikon D60 and the Flash a Nissin Di866 Pro.
So far I have not been able to find a suitable trigger. I'm hoping ...
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Why do I have shutter lag when shooting flash in manual mode?
Why does my D40 have a shutter lag when using flash in full manual mode? There isn't a lag when shooting in any of the auto modes.
EDIT:
I'm shooting in single shot mode. It is a constant lag ...
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Why is there a preflash from a built-in flash when using remote flash only?
When using Nikon D7000 with an off-camera SB600 (which cannot be used as commander) in TTL mode, the built-in flash must be opened to make it work (to serve as a commander), even if this built-in ...
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CLS to work with third-party Ring Flash?
I was new to this CLS technology from Nikon and wanting to make full use of this technology. Unfortunately recently I just bought a Sunpak ring flash and it does not support CLS function. May I know ...
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What does optional-TTL mean?
I have a Sunpak PF30x on a Nikon D40. When I take pictures with the Sunpak flash, I notice the image data has "Optional-TTL" as the flash mode.
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What is a good off-camera flash for a Nikon D40?
I have a Nikon D40 and would like to start taking pictures with the flash off the camera. The D40 doesn't have a commander in it. So what can I do? Do I need two flashes? One with a commander in it ...
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What is the best external flash for Nikon beginner?
I have read a lot about the SB-800/SB-900 but I am on a low budget (around ~120$). Is there an external flash that I can have to start learning to use it? I do not want absolutely TTL compatibility so ...
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Can a Nikon/Canon flash be used on the other brand of camera
I was just thinking about this problem and was wondering if anyone knew if/how to use a competing flash unit (EX or SB series) on a nikon or canon (respectively) camera. I would assume a lot of the ...
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Which AA rechargeable batteries work best for Nikon SB-600 speedlight?
I am interested what is your experience with this speedlight with regards to the type of batteries you use.
Can you recommend the batteries providing shortest recycle time and max number of flashes?
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Flashgun for Nikon D60 and F5
So, I'm a massive fan of Nikon gear. I've got a D60 which is pretty lovely, and I've recently bought a 2nd hand F5.
However. The flash on the D60 is feeble, and there's no builtin flash on the F5. ...
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What's a good starter flash for Nikon?
I have a Nikon D3000, use it mostly to take pictures of my kids. Going into winter, I'm thinking about getting an external flash but I don't even know where to start. I'm assuming all flashes are ...
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Flash on Nikon d50 broken, need to set up correctly
Nikon D50 comes with built in flash now it's not been firing for a while and its impairing the camera's usability. I've now changed to a speed-light but seems that the two different flashes have a ...
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Can I fire my SB600 without using my D90 on-camera flash as a trigger (with CLS/TTL)?
So as mentioned above, I have a D90 and an SB600. I can set up the SB600 to be used as a flash on-camera and off using TTL w/ the D90 as a commander. What I'm trying to understand is can I fire the ...
