Finally broke down an bought a Nikon D7200 it should arrive Wednesday. I have a Nikon Speedlight SB500DX from my film days. Is it going to sinc with my new camera?
safeman wrote:
Finally broke down an bought a Nikon D7200 it should arrive Wednesday. I have a Nikon Speedlight SB500DX from my film days. Is it going to sinc with my new camera?
Check your user’s manual for compatible flashes. Your unit is perfectly safe to use, but you won’t have all the features of the newer ones.
safeman wrote:
Finally broke down an bought a Nikon D7200 it should arrive Wednesday. I have a Nikon Speedlight SB500DX from my film days. Is it going to sinc with my new camera?
One too many zeros there. The SB-50DX will work just fine for you, but it will NOT TTL meter. Use it in manual or auto.
I was afraid of that. Thanks all. I'll keep it for my film camera.
safeman wrote:
I was afraid of that. Thanks all. I'll keep it for my film camera.
It’s helpful to use the “Quote Reply” option so we know which post you are addressing.
BHC
Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA
SB-50DX............Manual, Rear Curtain Sync
SB-500............i-TTL Auto BL, M, Advanced Wireless Lighting (Master, Remote), Color filter information transferred to camera, FV Lock, Rear curtain sync, Red-eye Reduction, Modeling Illuminator by camera, AutoFP high speed sync, Flash mode setting by camera, Firmware update capable
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
safeman wrote:
Finally broke down an bought a Nikon D7200 it should arrive Wednesday. I have a Nikon Speedlight SB500DX from my film days. Is it going to sinc with my new camera?
Another consideration would be the older Nikon SB-800. A very reliable unit that you can get in perfect working order from Ebay. If you are interested, I have several of these units and would consider selling one. Private message me if your interested.
billnikon wrote:
Another consideration would be the older Nikon SB-800. A very reliable unit that you can get in perfect working order from Ebay. If you are interested, I have several of these units and would consider selling one. Private message me if your interested.
The SB-800 is a really good flash
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safeman wrote:
Finally broke down an bought a Nikon D7200 it should arrive Wednesday. I have a Nikon Speedlight SB500DX from my film days. Is it going to sinc with my new camera?
My first thought is that you should have bought a Pentax dslr since they work with most of the older flashes.
My 2nd thought is that you should look into a wireless system that trigger most of the newer and older flashes. Many of them do.
My 3rd thought is for you to use your older flash as a slave unit. If it doesn't have that ability built in to it, hopefully you can get an optical sensor and attach it to fire it as a slave. (Please note that I'm not familiar enough with your flash to realize if it can be.)
GENorkus wrote:
My first thought is that you should have bought a Pentax dslr since they work with most of the older flashes.
My 2nd thought is that you should look into a wireless system that trigger most of the newer and older flashes. Many of them do.
My 3rd thought is for you to use your older flash as a slave unit. If it doesn't have that ability built in to it, hopefully you can get an optical sensor and attach it to fire it as a slave. (Please note that I'm not familiar enough with your flash to realize if it can be.)
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Buying a particular camera because will work with older flashes. Crazy!
I have one and it should work ok. I use mine on a D500.
PixelStan77 wrote:
Enjoy your D7200. Check the below chart. I believe the answer is no. It can fry your electronics.
No SB-era flash will endanger any recent or current Nikon dslr. You'd have to go back to the days of the early vintage Vivitar 283 and it's ilk for that to be a concern.
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