Polaroid Flash for Nikon
Dec 6, 2012 12:38:41 #
falcon1961
Loc: Ruskin, Florida
I have a Nikon D3000 and I am not to thrilled with the built in flash. I have been looking at getting an accessory flash for the hotshoe, but prices for Nikon brand flashes are beyond my budget. I found an excellent price (under $50US) for the Polaroid PL-108AF Nikon compatible ttl flash unit, and I was wondering if anyone has any experience with it. I have read about it on the Internet, but I'm really hoping for some real world feedback. Thanks.
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Dec 6, 2012 15:01:15 #
I have never used the Polaroids, but a couple local shooters are using the Sunpak Nikon TTL unit with very good results. $59.97 at Walmart.
Dec 6, 2012 16:15:17 #
Metz, Vivitar & Sunpak are major 3rd party brands I have used and I liked them.
(I would rate some Metz units as equal to Nikon models.)
Polaroid is not known for flash prowess.
An excellent price does not always mean an excellent value.
(I would rate some Metz units as equal to Nikon models.)
Polaroid is not known for flash prowess.
An excellent price does not always mean an excellent value.
Dec 7, 2012 05:53:53 #
You might like to look at Nissin. The experts rate them as good as Nikon and half the price.
Dec 7, 2012 07:53:53 #
Hi falcon1961,
I've not used that flash but just checked the specs. The guide number is 24 and it uses 2 batteries. It might serve your purposes but the flash is not a high-power unit. I'm not sure which Nikon you'd be using the flash on but it doesn't seem to be much better than your on-board flash. Take care & ...
I've not used that flash but just checked the specs. The guide number is 24 and it uses 2 batteries. It might serve your purposes but the flash is not a high-power unit. I'm not sure which Nikon you'd be using the flash on but it doesn't seem to be much better than your on-board flash. Take care & ...
Dec 7, 2012 09:11:02 #
photoman022
Loc: Manchester CT USA
I bought a Bower TTL (for Nikon) on ebay for around $50. I only use it for situations in which I do not want to have to manipulate the flash output (I normally shoot off-camera with manual flashes with modifiers). That being said, I used it to shoot a fashion show and (except for the sharp shadows), it was spot on all night long. If you're going on camera flash, I have no problem recommending the Bower TTL
Dec 7, 2012 12:19:06 #
The Polaroid brand now means nothing. My daughter bought one of their digital cameras, bad beyond belief. The name just floats around and some one tries to squeeze out what little reputation is left. I would avoid any product with their name on it.
I new many Polaroid employees. The greatness of the company is long gone.
You could even damage your camera if the flash had voltage across the terminal would exceeds the Nikon specification. Probably unlikely theses days, but possible
Nissan, Sun and others have some reasonably priced flash units. I'd look there. Check out the B&H web site.
I new many Polaroid employees. The greatness of the company is long gone.
You could even damage your camera if the flash had voltage across the terminal would exceeds the Nikon specification. Probably unlikely theses days, but possible
Nissan, Sun and others have some reasonably priced flash units. I'd look there. Check out the B&H web site.
Dec 7, 2012 16:48:36 #
Yongnuo have a range of flashes which a reportedly rather good at around a quarter of Nikon/Canon prices. See Amazon and/or e-bay for pricing.
Dec 7, 2012 18:07:26 #
Wabbit
Loc: Arizona Desert
falcon1961 wrote:
I have a Nikon D3000 and I am not to thrilled with the built in flash. I have been looking at getting an accessory flash for the hotshoe, but prices for Nikon brand flashes are beyond my budget. I found an excellent price (under $50US) for the Polaroid PL-108AF Nikon compatible ttl flash unit, and I was wondering if anyone has any experience with it. I have read about it on the Internet, but I'm really hoping for some real world feedback. Thanks.
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Hey Doc ..... go get yourself a Nikon Flash ..... Nikon is famous for their flash guns, it's the guns all others are compared to ..... you won't be sorry ..... chances are the SB400 is all you'll ever need ..... if ya bought a Corvette would you buy wooden wheels for it?
Dec 7, 2012 19:53:01 #
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Dec 8, 2012 18:59:58 #
go to keh.com look at used Nikon flashes. You get nikon quality and reputation, 14 day return policy, 6 month free warranty. Keh has an excellant reputation, If you get a nikon flash you can use what nikon calls I-TTL especialy if you are using nikon lenses.
Dec 8, 2012 21:26:06 #
I used the Sunpack digiflash 3000 that MT Shooter mentioned ($59.99 @ Wal*Mart) with good results for a while, It has manual zoom, pans, and tilts to 90 degrees. Compatible with Nikon's I-TTL. No on-board power output control though.
Dec 8, 2012 23:24:02 #
Sometime you get what you pay for, bite the bullet and get you a good one, you can't go wrong.
Dec 9, 2012 00:08:04 #
Wabbit wrote:
quote=falcon1961 I have a Nikon D3000 and I am no... (show quote)
Well put Doc. Check Ebay you might even get a SB600 reasonable.
Here's a link. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nikon-SB-600-Shoe-Mount-Flash-/150958163837?pt=Digital_Camera_Flashes&hash=item2325cec77d,
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