Flash for D3200
Nov 24, 2014 00:15:16 #
When I got my Nikon D3200, I wanted a flash, but all I could afford was a cheap "dedicated" flash from Walmart. It works OK, but sure eats a lot of batteries. Well, today, I figured it was time to clean out that box of junk I've had in my closet for the past 2½ years. I had just crammed it with "stuff" when my wife left and I had to move. In the middle of the box, I found a soft nylon case. When I opened it, I found an SB800 in like-new condition, complete with the fifth battery attachment and a packet of filters. I have downloaded the manual, and now have a lot of serious reading and testing ahead of me. The moral of this story:
CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSETS!
CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSETS!
Nov 24, 2014 00:18:14 #
Nov 24, 2014 00:57:59 #
BEWARE! Its a trap! I suspect sabotage. I strongly suggest that you send that SB-800 to me, so that I can safely check it for potential deadly problems. I should be able to get it back to you for, say, Christmas of '16.
Nov 24, 2014 01:28:30 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
BEWARE! Its a trap! I suspect sabotage. I strongly suggest that you send that SB-800 to me, so that I can safely check it for potential deadly problems. I should be able to get it back to you for, say, Christmas of '16.
Your concern is greatly appreciated and your willingness to sacrifice your time and equipment to ensure the safety of my flash is heartwarming. However, I have decided to take the risk of testing the flash on my D3200, fully knowing that catastrophic failure of the system will still leave my with two lenses for which I will be required to buy a replacement camera. I intend to wear nitrile gloves inside welding gauntlets, eye and ear protection and chain mail body protection during my tests. I do, however, deeply appreciate your offer. By the way, I may be selling my Walmart flash at a fraction (90-110%) of its original price should you or others be interested. Best Regards. Mogul
Nov 24, 2014 01:40:25 #
Nov 24, 2014 01:45:00 #
I urge you not to test it yourself. This is a job for trained professionals. Let one of us test it for you. :P
Nov 24, 2014 01:50:47 #
Mogul wrote:
<SNIP> I figured it was time to clean out that box of junk I've had in my closet for the past 2½ years. <SNIP> I found an SB800 in like-new condition
CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSETS!
CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSETS!
Mogul I resemble that remark!
I had a friend who bought a MacBookPro and then he couldn't find the time to migrate his old system, ..... time passed. Then Apple announced a new MacBookPro series and he still had not opened his shrink wrapped "new" one. ;)
This seems like an engineering thing. I know other engineers with similar stories. There must be a lesson here somewhere.
Nov 24, 2014 03:28:10 #
JD750 wrote:
Mogul I resemble that remark!
I had a friend who bought a MacBookPro and then he couldn't find the time to migrate his old system, ..... time passed. Then Apple announced a new MacBookPro series and he still had not opened his shrink wrapped "new" one. ;)
This seems like an engineering thing. I know other engineers with similar stories. There must be a lesson here somewhere.
I had a friend who bought a MacBookPro and then he couldn't find the time to migrate his old system, ..... time passed. Then Apple announced a new MacBookPro series and he still had not opened his shrink wrapped "new" one. ;)
This seems like an engineering thing. I know other engineers with similar stories. There must be a lesson here somewhere.
Shhhhhh; I'll tell you a secret. I started this "closet cleaning" because a few years ago, a friend gave me a new Dell PC with a BIG monitor. I wanted to try some Windows applications (especially Irfanview) and, failing that, I thought I might be able to use the monitor as a second editing monitor. BUT, the computer is buried in the closet, under all the other crap. Who knows what I'll find before I get to the computer? Engineering? Possibly; moving that box may turn into an engineering feat. But I prefer the idea of an archeological dig. Engineers just drive on until they get the job done (or an EIR stops them cold in their tracks)! I prefer the archeological approach of peeling away our layer at a time. It's not as fast, but I'm not as young as I used to be. I'll get to the rest of the box in the not too distant future, and I might have the PC uncovered by spring. In the meantime, I'll look forward to discovering new treasures. Oh, one last thing; this is the closet where I keep my old photo gear, including camera bags, light stands, brollies, etc., so I'll be rebuilding my "GO" bag as I delve deeper into the unknown (or unremembered). I got another year older today and I think I remember less than yesterday, so I may never reach my goals. Excuse me while I read this again and try to recollect those goals.
Nov 24, 2014 04:00:44 #
JD750 wrote:
I urge you not to test it yourself. This is a job for trained professionals. Let one of us test it for you. :P
Such concern for my well-being touches me deeply.
Nov 24, 2014 04:03:26 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Well, I tried.
And a fine gentleman you are for having made the effort..........
Nov 24, 2014 10:25:14 #
Mogul wrote:
When I got my Nikon D3200, I wanted a flash, but a... (show quote)
Something really good came of your wife leaving! Always look for the silver lining.
Nov 24, 2014 23:28:55 #
Mogul wrote:
Shhhhhh; I'll tell you a secret. I started this &... (show quote)
Happy birthday!
I hope as a present you got one of those little brushes that the archeologists use to brush away 10' of dirt from the treasures below!
;) ;)
Nov 25, 2014 06:34:53 #
Mogul wrote:
When I got my Nikon D3200, I wanted a flash, but a... (show quote)
Great story but how did that flash get in your closet in the first place??
Nov 25, 2014 08:08:33 #
Mogul wrote:
When I got my Nikon D3200, I wanted a flash, but a... (show quote)
Uh..that's mine..I left it there when I visited last.
I'll prove it...does it look like this?
Nov 25, 2014 09:22:32 #
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