Flash: I'm looking for recomendatons on inexpensive TTL flash units. I'm looking at the Vivitar DF-383. Any comments, suggestions? I use flash infrequently but want a better one than...

deayala1 Loc: Pleasanton, CA

I'm looking for recomendatons on inexpensive TTL flash units.

I'm looking at the Vivitar DF-383. Any comments, suggestions?

I use flash infrequently but want a better one than the one on my Nikon D40x

Wabbit Loc: Arizona Desert

deayala1 wrote:

I'm looking for recomendatons on inexpensive TTL flash units.

I'm looking at the Vivitar DF-383. Any comments, suggestions?

I use flash infrequently but want a better one than the one on my Nikon D40x

I' recommend the Nikon SB400. It will balance well on the D40.

deayala1 Loc: Pleasanton, CA

ring wrote:

deayala1 wrote:

I'm looking for recomendatons on inexpensive TTL flash units.

I'm looking at the Vivitar DF-383. Any comments, suggestions?

I use flash infrequently but want a better one than the one on my Nikon D40x

I' recommend the Nikon SB400. It will balance well on the D40.

But the SB400 doesn't have bounce flash, right?

Wabbit Loc: Arizona Desert

deayala1 wrote:

ring wrote:

deayala1 wrote:

I'm looking for recomendatons on inexpensive TTL flash units.

I'm looking at the Vivitar DF-383. Any comments, suggestions?

I use flash infrequently but want a better one than the one on my Nikon D40x

I' recommend the Nikon SB400. It will balance well on the D40.

But the SB400 doesn't have bounce flash, right?

It Does has bounce but no swivel.

deayala1 Loc: Pleasanton, CA

ring wrote:

deayala1 wrote:

ring wrote:

deayala1 wrote:

I'm looking for recomendatons on inexpensive TTL flash units.

I'm looking at the Vivitar DF-383. Any comments, suggestions?

I use flash infrequently but want a better one than the one on my Nikon D40x

I' recommend the Nikon SB400. It will balance well on the D40.

But the SB400 doesn't have bounce flash, right?

It Does has bounce but no swivel.

How wd u use swivel?

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

Bounce Function (Tilt) = Flash head tilts up to 90° with click-stops at 0°, 60°, 75°, 90°.
per
http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Product/Flashes/4806/SB-400-Speedlight-Unit.html#tab-ProductDetail.ProductTabs.TechSpecs

No swivel, which could bounce light off of sidewalls, or backwall.

Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA

Check out the Sunpak PZ42X. It is supposed to E-TTL and runs around $150.
I have not used it myself.

sinatraman Loc: Vero Beach Florida, Earth,alpha quaudrant

look at Keh.com they have some great bargins on used flashes especially nikon. in addition 6 month warranty and untill the end of tommorow free shiping on orders over $100.00 Iam not a KEH employee, I just play one on tv and I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night.!!!!!!lol

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

sinatraman wrote:

I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last nightl

Is that a euphanism for re-hab?

sinatraman Loc: Vero Beach Florida, Earth,alpha quaudrant

don't rember those tv commercials where somebody does something brilliant the crowd goes i didn't know you were a nuc tech and the guy goes im not but i stayed at a holiday inn ecxpress last night? By the way I would not need rehab as i don't drink alcohol, take illegal drugs, or on parole from prison. But I did " shoot a man in Reno oncw just to watch him die..."

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

sinatraman wrote:

But I did " shoot a man in Reno oncw just to watch him die..."

The rest put me to sleep, but that statement got my attention. From now on, I will show you the utmost respect!

sinatraman Loc: Vero Beach Florida, Earth,alpha quaudrant

Thanks as a fellow nikonian i show you the respect too. Everyone knows that the most intelligent, sexy and humble people shoot Nikon. Those who wish they could be shoot Cannon.!!!!!!!

russebarre9

sinatraman wrote:

Thanks as a fellow nikonian i show you the respect too. Everyone knows that the most intelligent, sexy and humble people shoot Nikon. Those who wish they could be shoot Cannon.!!!!!!!

as u know canon and nikon run a close 1st and 2nd for being the most popular. And if you have ever checked, canon is still the number one seller and probably always will be.

TMA-1 Loc: Oklahoma City, OK

Nissin makes some good flashes compatible with modern SLR TTL metering. I use a Nissin Di622 on my Canon - fully compatible with E-TTL-II and has bounce/swivel functionality. It's slightly less powerful than the flagship Canon flashes, but it also carries a more palatable street price around $150-200, depending on where you look.

dnaylor48 Loc: Charles Town, WV

I used the SB400 for several years on my DX 40 with great success. Still use it alot for family stuff