SC-17 or SC-28/29 with D70s and SB-800?

[NewNikonian]

What is the difference between the SC-17 or SC-28/29?? apart from the AF assist. Please help.

[Storm_C70]

only SC-29 got AF-assit.

[jnet6]

Originally Posted by Storm_C70 only SC-29 got AF-assit.

YA correct, SC17 is for TTL.
SC28/29 supports i-TTL. (one without/with AF assist)

[ipin]

Originally Posted by jnet6 YA correct, SC17 is for TTL. SC28/29 supports i-TTL. (one without/with AF assist)

get the SC-29 with AF assist from the camera's hot shoe. it's more accurate than using the one from the flash as it's now positioned away from the camera.

[jnet6]

Originally Posted by ipin get the SC-29 with AF assist from the camera's hot shoe. it's more accurate than using the one from the flash as it's now positioned away from the camera.

Yes.. works very well if you need 100% on focus at low light.

[donchua]

Originally Posted by jnet6 YA correct, SC17 is for TTL. SC28/29 supports i-TTL. (one without/with AF assist)

My SC-17 support i-TTL leh..

[NewNikonian]

Originally Posted by jnet6 YA correct, SC17 is for TTL. SC28/29 supports i-TTL. (one without/with AF assist)

Originally Posted by donchua My SC-17 support i-TTL leh..

Can some one confirm please. Sure SC17 dont support i-TTL ma???

I saw ellery using with SC-17 and sure saw two flashes.

[b18]

No problems in my setup.

D2H + 2x SB-800 [one on SC-17 , one just sitting on the AS-19 far away ]

[hazta]

There r 2 version of e SC-17.

E 1 in diz pic can i-TTL while e other 1 w/o e lockin hole for e flash on e hotshoe end cannot.



N it supports AF assist too...

[NewNikonian]

Thanks Hazta. This info. and the pics.

Found the following at MIR:

TTL Remote Cord SC-29/28/17 (approx. 1.5m or 4.9 ft)
TTL Remote Cord SC-24 (approx. 1.5m or 4.9 ft)
Both groups of TTL Remote Cords SC-29/SC-28/SC-17/SC-24 provide TTL auto flash operation when the SB-800 is used off-camera. Their flash shoes come with one tripod socket and two TTL multiple flash terminals. The TTL Remote Cord SC-24 is for use with F5 cameras mounted with a High-Magnification Finder DW-30 or DW-31, or F4 cameras having a High-Magnification Finder DW-20 or DW-21. The SC-29 features an AF-assist illuminator function (The SC-29 is not equipped with a TTL multiple flash terminal.)

TTL Multi-Flash Sync Cord SC-26/18 (approx. 1.5 m or 4.9 ft)
TTL Multi-Flash Sync Cord SC-27/19 (approx. 3 m or 9.8 ft) Multi-Flash Sync Cords SC-18/SC-19/SC-26/SC-27 are useful for connecting the SB-800 to the multiple flash terminal of the SC-17 or AS-10 for TTL multiple flash operation.

TTL Multi-Flash Adapter AS-10 Use the Multi-Flash Adapter AS-10 when connecting more than three flash units together for TTL multiple flash operation, or if the remote flash units are not equipped with multiple flash terminals. The AS-10 comes with one tripod socket and three TTL multiple flash terminals.

Sync Cord SC-11 (approx. 25 cm or 9.8 in.)
Sync Cord SC-15 (approx. 1 m or 3.3 ft) Sync Cords SC-11 and SC-15 are handy when you want to use the SB-800 off-camera or for use with cameras not having accessory shoes. These cords also allow you to perform multiple flash operation in the Manual mode.

Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 The Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 is necessary when connecting the SB-800 to cameras not having a sync terminal.
Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4 Useful for multiple flash photography, the SU-4 features a built-in, movable light sensor and an accessory shoe for attachment of a remote flash unit. The SU-4ís light sensor not only triggers the remote unit to fire in sync with the master unit, but controls the flash duration of the remote unit to provide wireless TTL, Non-TTL, or Manual operation.

TTL Flash Unit Coupler AS-17 for F3-Series cameras Dedicated adapter for F3-Series cameras providing TTL flash operation with Nikon Speedlights such as the SB-800 featuring an ISO-type mounting foot (not designed for the F3).

[ipin]

Originally Posted by b18 No problems in my setup. D2H + 2x SB-800 [one on SC-17 , one just sitting on the AS-19 far away ]

No problems with my setup either.
Using 2x SB-800 and 2x SB-600 on CLS with a SB-800 connected to the SC-29 as the master and could shoot normally as though the master flash unit is mounted on the camera. AF is from the SC-29, which is mounted on the hotshoe. Or if you prefer, can also switch over the the AF from the off-shoe master flash unit.

[longkangman]

Check the same question and answer here

[NewNikonian]

Thank you all for the excellent info and the pointers. Its been a long time that a thread has served the purpose without ANY OT

[ipin]

Originally Posted by NewNikonian Thank you all for the excellent info and the pointers. Its been a long time that a thread has served the purpose without ANY OT

that you found your answer.

[_espn_]

Originally Posted by ipin that you found your answer.

Yeah, rarely.

[ipin]

Originally Posted by NewNikonian Thank you all for the excellent info and the pointers. Its been a long time that a thread has served the purpose without ANY OT

You can delete this thread then.

[_espn_]

Originally Posted by ipin You can delete this thread then.

Lock, not delete

[ipin]

Originally Posted by _espn_ Lock, not delete

oops! Paisey! Thanks, as in my other post, lock and not delete!
Wait for the Mods or can PM the mods to close the thread.

[_espn_]

Originally Posted by ipin oops! Paisey! Thanks, as in my other post, lock and not delete! Wait for the Mods or can PM the mods to close the thread.

Yeah, Leave it as a reference for others.

[jnet6]

Originally Posted by donchua My SC-17 support i-TTL leh..

i don't have any SC17 to tried out, but thanks for the info