Deleted User
(K=2231) - Comment Date 1/19/2002
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I have an SB-28 on my N70 and LOVE IT! Only problem is is that I have nothing to really compare it to other than really really old GN minus 100 (my attempt at humor) flashes.
I still have yet to try all the features out in it. But I can say that with the autometering modes of the N70 coupled to the SB-28, and a little common sense.. I have yet to get a bad exposure.
When using auto-exposure modes, I eyeball a scene and if its obviously averaging different than middle grey I add or subtract exposure compensation per my experience. I have also found it usefull for outdoor scenes to adjust the flash exposure compensation for adding fill, or lighting foreground objects that are way closer than the subject distance.
One hint: BOUNCE and FILL CARD when you can! I sometimes worry about how long the slide in fill card will last before it breaks off.. cause I use it so much.
HAVE FUN!
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Kristupa Saragih
(K=1031) - Comment Date 1/23/2002
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I use Nikon F5 and SB28 ...and they are just fine
The Nikon's DX flashes, like SB50DX and SB28DX are only for digital camera. SB50DX is for Coolpix 990 and 995, SB28DX is for D1, D1x and D1h. So, maybe that's the problem.
I think the DX and non-DX version differ on the position of the pins in the hotshoe.
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Adam E. J. Squier
(K=9803) - Comment Date 1/24/2002
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I use an older version, the SB24, and it's a very good flash. It's quite expensive, but it works when others won't. My only gripe is that it's really big and heavy. I ended up getting an SB23 (Nikon's smallest AF) in addition to the -24 and just keep it mounted. Your built-in flash does the same thing.
Best of both worlds -- go light when you want and bring out the big guns when necessary. I'd suggest you get an off-camera cord, the SC-17 (I think) and a flash bracket, but, again, it makes for an even bigger set-up.
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Nathan Harwood
(K=15) - Comment Date 1/31/2002
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Just to follow-up the DX series flashes.... They are "optimized" for the digital series cameras, but they will operate normally with Nikon film SLRs.
An interesting point to make, is the SB-50DX is actually optimized for the D1, not the Coolpix series.
From NikonUSA:
3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for D1: Includes 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for D1, Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for D1, Center weighted Fill-Flash for D1 or Standard TTL for D1; specific function employed depends on the lens in use. Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi-Sensor: 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash, Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash, Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash, Center Weighted Fill-Flash/Spot Fill-Flash, Manual Power Mode for F5, F100, N90s, N80 or N65. Slow and Rear Curtain Sync: Controlled from camera position. Camera sets exposure from 30 seconds to highest sync speed to balance
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Mike Kovacs
(K=124) - Comment Date 2/5/2002
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I've noticed these "optimized for digital" flashes.
I don't mean to steal the thread, but can anybody explain the difference between the digital and film optimized flashes?
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Carlos Lopez
(K=16) - Comment Date 3/12/2002
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I use Nikon F5 with SB28DX and I have no problem whit it.
I think SB28 and SB28DX are the same.
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