Coolpix8700 Speedlight

[dogcom]

Hi,
I'd like to know which speedlight you CP8700 user out there use and your experience with them. Thanks for sharing

[dogcom]

[xxccxx]

I stand to be corrected...

If I am not wrong, CP8700 does not support TTL, only CP8800 does that. So, I guess that means any external flash will work the same way, whether SB800 or 600 or the older flashes.

[dogcom]

Thanks for your response. I am still trying to grapple with the term TTL. I know it means "through the lens". Seems like very little actual information is available about possible speedlight for this camera except what's mentioned on the manual. Some thread I read suggest to stick to flash models ending with DX like SB80DX for example.

Originally Posted by xxccxx I stand to be corrected... If I am not wrong, CP8700 does not support TTL, only CP8800 does that. So, I guess that means any external flash will work the same way, whether SB800 or 600 or the older flashes.

[xxccxx]

Originally Posted by dogcom Thanks for your response. I am still trying to grapple with the term TTL. I know it means "through the lens". Seems like very little actual information is available about possible speedlight for this camera except what's mentioned on the manual. Some thread I read suggest to stick to flash models ending with DX like SB80DX for example.

U are rite, TTL means thru the lens. What actually happens is that when u zoom, the flash head (internal) also zooms accordingly to the focal length of the camera so that the flash exposure will be rite. CP8700 does not support TTL, so getting a SB800/600 that has TTL will be useless. Unless u wanna buy the flash and upgrade camera later. But at this point of time, I would get a cheap nikon flash from B&S and use first.

[Scaglietti]

Check this:
http://nikonasia-en.custhelp.com/cgi...i=&p_topview=1

BC

[eawtan]

I use SB-24 or SB-28 in TTL mode. No problems. TTL mode on the flash but not true "TTL" as the light sensor is actually on the pop-up flash of th 8700. i-TTL or d-TTL is not supported, so no point using newer flash.

Originally Posted by dogcom Hi, I'd like to know which speedlight you CP8700 user out there use and your experience with them. Thanks for sharing

[dogcom]

Thanks for the link. Gives me a better understanding of this subject

Originally Posted by Scaglietti Check this: http://nikonasia-en.custhelp.com/cgi...i=&p_topview=1 BC

[dogcom]

Are you using SB-24 and SB-28 with CP8700? Somehow I get the impression that SB80DX would be a good choice.

Originally Posted by eawtan I use SB-24 or SB-28 in TTL mode. No problems. TTL mode on the flash but not true "TTL" as the light sensor is actually on the pop-up flash of th 8700. i-TTL or d-TTL is not supported, so no point using newer flash.

[dogcom]

Originally Posted by dogcom Are you using SB-24 and SB-28 with CP8700? Somehow I get the impression that SB80DX would be a good choice.

[eawtan]

Originally Posted by dogcom Are you using SB-24 and SB-28 with CP8700? Somehow I get the impression that SB80DX would be a good choice.

Right! I am using either the SB24 or SB28 with the CP8700.

[eawtan]

Sample shot with 8700 & SB24 (bounced up w/ stofen)



Image should have full exif info ...

[dogcom]

Hi eawtan,

Thank you for your respoonse and the sample shot. Since I would likely be taking quite a bit of picture indoors, of dancing activities and under such lighting condition I would appreciate some info on which one works better. BTW have you any experience with the SB80DX?

So far when I take group pictures indoors with the camera's pop-up flash the pictures are just dissapointing - under exposed.

[eawtan]

Hi Dogcom,

1. I have no experience with the SB80DX, never used it before on any cam so I wil not comment (some may say it will work and is identical but I will not confirm without any real hands-on experience) .
2. Depending on the distance of the subject, an external flash may or may not be sufficient (it is certainly better than the built-in flash). I would suggest u increase your iso to 200 or 400 (if you still find the flash insufficient - internal or external). A good foundation on flash photography would probably be the key to understanding most situations.

Originally Posted by dogcom Hi eawtan, Thank you for your respoonse and the sample shot. Since I would likely be taking quite a bit of picture indoors, of dancing activities and under such lighting condition I would appreciate some info on which one works better. BTW have you any experience with the SB80DX? So far when I take group pictures indoors with the camera's pop-up flash the pictures are just dissapointing - under exposed.

[dogcom]

Thanks. I guess I still need to play with the camera more cos I am still not totally familiar with all the settings.

Originally Posted by eawtan Hi Dogcom, 1. I have no experience with the SB80DX, never used it before on any cam so I wil not comment (some may say it will work and is identical but I will not confirm without any real hands-on experience) . 2. Depending on the distance of the subject, an external flash may or may not be sufficient (it is certainly better than the built-in flash). I would suggest u increase your iso to 200 or 400 (if you still find the flash insufficient - internal or external). A good foundation on flash photography would probably be the key to understanding most situations.