Flash Question
Aug 23, 2018 19:18:47 #
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?
Aug 23, 2018 19:23:47 #
safeman wrote:
Enjoy your D7200. Check the below chart. I believe the answer is no. It can fry your electronics.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?
https://www.nikonimgsupport.com/ni/NI_article?articleno=000001407&configured=1&lang=en_US
Aug 23, 2018 20:42:42 #
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?
SB-500 or SB-50DX?
Aug 23, 2018 20:58:02 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
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.
Aug 23, 2018 21:26:22 #
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.
Aug 23, 2018 21:45:22 #
Aug 23, 2018 22:43:50 #
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.
Aug 24, 2018 02:50:23 #
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
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
Aug 24, 2018 07:49:32 #
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.
Aug 24, 2018 08:50:05 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
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?
No. Do the research.
Aug 24, 2018 08:57:01 #
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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Aug 24, 2018 09:36:34 #
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.)
Aug 24, 2018 09:40:55 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
GENorkus wrote:
My first thought is that you should have bought a ... (show quote)
Buying a particular camera because will work with older flashes. Crazy!
Aug 24, 2018 12:12:52 #
Aug 24, 2018 13:03:57 #
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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