Sync-ing Nikon D5100 with Novatron lights
Feb 20, 2015 15:51:30 #
Hi all,
I have a D5100 and a set of two Novatron lights with transformer that I'm trying to set off with a Nikon AS-15 that goes where my aux flash would normally go. It came with the Novatrons (that were given to me as payment for being 2nd shooter at a wedding a while back). I know I used them successfully in the past but right now I'm about to rip my hair out! Anyone know what settings I should be using on my D5100 to get these to work?
Thanks!
Donna
I have a D5100 and a set of two Novatron lights with transformer that I'm trying to set off with a Nikon AS-15 that goes where my aux flash would normally go. It came with the Novatrons (that were given to me as payment for being 2nd shooter at a wedding a while back). I know I used them successfully in the past but right now I'm about to rip my hair out! Anyone know what settings I should be using on my D5100 to get these to work?
Thanks!
Donna
Feb 20, 2015 15:55:28 #
Feb 20, 2015 16:05:14 #
Bret wrote:
Check your camera flash settings...are these flash's TTL?
How would I know?
Feb 20, 2015 16:06:55 #
Bret wrote:
Check your camera flash settings...are these flash's TTL?
I mean yes, my camera is set on TTL and that's how I normally use it with my SB-910 but I don't know if the Novatrons are TTL. Thanks for responding.
Feb 20, 2015 16:15:27 #
What model is it? Try google novatron and see what you can find. It worked before...so I'm thinking its a setting...camera...trigger....power switch...or a cable maybe.
Feb 20, 2015 16:17:48 #
Feb 20, 2015 16:42:47 #
Bret wrote:
Try it with manual flash mode...see if that works.
Novatron V240D
I always shoot manual.
Thanks for jumping in.
Feb 20, 2015 16:43:36 #
hi
Oh, manual FLASH mode.....hmmmmm. I'll check on that rather than TTL. Thanks.
Bret wrote:
Try it with manual flash mode...see if that works.
Oh, manual FLASH mode.....hmmmmm. I'll check on that rather than TTL. Thanks.
Feb 20, 2015 16:46:12 #
Novatrons are strictly manual. No TTL.
Shutter no faster than 1/250th sec and adjust your aperture and flash power to get the right exposure.
Lets hope the flash trigger voltage does not fry your camera.
I'm gonna guess the "D" is for digital and you'll be ok, but...
Get a radio trigger- no cord to get in the way and there are a lot of inexpensive ones out there.
Looks like a nice unit.
Shutter no faster than 1/250th sec and adjust your aperture and flash power to get the right exposure.
Lets hope the flash trigger voltage does not fry your camera.
I'm gonna guess the "D" is for digital and you'll be ok, but...
Get a radio trigger- no cord to get in the way and there are a lot of inexpensive ones out there.
Looks like a nice unit.
Feb 20, 2015 17:02:56 #
Ok, tried it with Nikon AS-15 (which is wireless, GoofieNewfie) AND with the SB-910 with all the suggestions you guys made. No luck! Dang it!! I KNOW it worked before. Guess I could just use them as modeling lights. Those work. Thanks all. I'll keep a watch if anyone has any other ideas.
Feb 20, 2015 17:27:04 #
The AS-15 is a PC to hot shoe adapter.
Lets you hook up a PC CORD to your camera.
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-AS-15-Sync-Terminal-Adapter/dp/B00007EDY5
Lets you hook up a PC CORD to your camera.
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-AS-15-Sync-Terminal-Adapter/dp/B00007EDY5
Feb 20, 2015 17:35:32 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
The AS-15 is a PC to hot shoe adapter.
Lets you hook up a PC CORD to your camera.
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-AS-15-Sync-Terminal-Adapter/dp/B00007EDY5
Lets you hook up a PC CORD to your camera.
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-AS-15-Sync-Terminal-Adapter/dp/B00007EDY5
That's exactly what I have, Goofy. The other Nikon user I got the Novatrons from included it and it DID work when I got the set. I just haven't used it in a year or two now and I can't figure out how I did it. He probably doesn't remember now because he's using all Olympus and Canon equipment now. I've never hooked up a PC cord to my camera.
Feb 20, 2015 17:37:49 #
GN I'm thinking she used these before with the lights set up in the slave mode?
Feb 20, 2015 17:40:16 #
donnahde wrote:
That's exactly what I have, Goofy. The other Nikon user I got the Novatrons from included it and it DID work when I got the set. I just haven't used it in a year or two now and I can't figure out how I did it. He probably doesn't remember now because he's using all Olympus and Canon equipment now. I've never hooked up a PC cord to my camera.
It's not a wireless device.
You need a PC cord or a cheap radio transmitter/receiver set to trigger your flash.
Getting ready to go on a trip or I could recommend something specific.
Cheers!
Feb 20, 2015 17:43:31 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
It's not a wireless device.
You need a PC cord or a cheap radio transmitter/receiver set to trigger your flash.
Getting ready to go on a trip or I could recommend something specific.
Cheers!
You need a PC cord or a cheap radio transmitter/receiver set to trigger your flash.
Getting ready to go on a trip or I could recommend something specific.
Cheers!
I beg to differ. It IS wireless. The ONLY thing I can do with it is to attach it to the flash connection of my camera. There's no other way to connect it. There's an "eye" on it, no other connection. Have a good trip.
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