PDA

View Full Version : Nikon flash, revisited

CyberPet
14th of July 2005 (Thu), 18:06
A good while ago I asked if it was possible to use my Nikon Speedlite SB-28 on my Canon EOS 350D and as I recall the answer was "yes" but I wouldn't have any automatic at all. Since I do have the Canon 420EX that's ALL automatic, I thought I'd bring this question up again.

1. Can I have a confirmation that I can use the Nikon SB-28 on my camera?
2. Do I need some special hot-shoe or other connection to make it work?
3. Has anyone tried it and know it will actually work (even if it'll be all manual?)

Since my 420EX is a bit weak it might be a good idea for me to play around with the Nikon Speedlite until I can afford a better flash that's more powerful and have some manual features (and I can use my 420EX as a slave).

Input please. :D
scottbergerphoto
14th of July 2005 (Thu), 18:45
http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=21681&highlight=nikon+flash
CyberPet
14th of July 2005 (Thu), 18:49
OK, I'm confused, I saw one mention of the Nikon, but I don't feel it did answer my 3 questions.
scottbergerphoto
14th of July 2005 (Thu), 19:12
The Nikon:
1. Will fit and work in the Canon Hot Shoe.
2. Will only work in Manual Flash or AutoThyristor Flash if the SB28 has it.
3. I tested an SB 27 in Manual Mode on my 20D in Manual Mode and it works fine.
SurfKahakai
14th of July 2005 (Thu), 22:27
I was shocked the other day when my Nikon friend put his flash on my 20D and it worked just fine. I don't know why but I just assumed it wouldn't work. I can just picture all the Canon ****s screaming as I'm shooting with a Nikon flash on my 20D :p .
scottbergerphoto
15th of July 2005 (Fri), 06:26
I was shocked the other day when my Nikon friend put his flash on my 20D and it worked just fine. I don't know why but I just assumed it wouldn't work. I can just picture all the Canon ****s screaming as I'm shooting with a Nikon flash on my 20D :p .
That post is somewhat misleading. You left out the fact that you are in Manual Flash Mode, with none of the benefits of ETTL/II.
CyberPet
15th of July 2005 (Fri), 10:06
Scott, thank you!!! Exactly what I wanted to know. (Can't be much diffrence between the 27 and the 28?).

As long as I don't blow anything up I'm happy. :D I've used the SB-28 in manual with my old Coolpix since the CP didn't support TTL anyway. So I feel more comfortable with controlling the SB-28 (and I know how to dial in settings to get the power I want).

You think the SB-28 will trigger the 420EX or do I need a trigger-thingy? (whatever they are called).

I know the SB-28 triggers a Hama light I have (flash/halogen lamp I got from a friend) and the 420EX doesn't, but not sure if I need something for the SB-28 to trigger the 240EX if I want to place that on another location (like a backlight).
scottbergerphoto
15th of July 2005 (Fri), 12:07
The 420EX has no Manual mode and will not work as an optical slave. It will only work slaved to an STE2, 550EX, or 580EX.
CyberPet
15th of July 2005 (Fri), 13:34
Alright! Thanks. Well, until I can affor a 550EX or a 580EX I'll play around with the Nikon SB-28 a bit and see if I don't get a bit more power, and use the 420EX for more "portable" shooting.
SurfKahakai
18th of July 2005 (Mon), 15:24
That post is somewhat misleading. You left out the fact that you are in Manual Flash Mode, with none of the benefits of ETTL/II.

True...by "worked fine" I meant that the flash fired. I didn't intend to convey anything else.