Flash light help...

[excelglsi]

Can Mecablitz 45 CL-1 be use on the D200? Many thanks...

[jacob]

only on manual or auto mode. no ttl mode as D200 uses i-ttl from nikon. your flash don't support i-ttl.

[excelglsi]

the METZ FLASH SYNC CORD can't fix into the D200...sign. what to do is this mean the flash cant be use? helppp..

[calebk]

Originally Posted by excelglsi the METZ FLASH SYNC CORD can't fix into the D200...sign. what to do is this mean the flash cant be use? helppp..

Read below.

Originally Posted by jacob only on manual or auto mode. no ttl mode as D200 uses i-ttl from nikon. your flash don't support i-ttl.

Are you familiar with flash auto mode (it's not the same as TTL), or using a flash on manual?

[teerex]

Can be used. I'm using a 45CT5 with my D200 and D70.

As have been answered, no TTL. Use in manual/auo mode.

Originally Posted by excelglsi the METZ FLASH SYNC CORD can't fix into the D200...sign. what to do is this mean the flash cant be use? helppp..

The supplied 2 way cord of the flash unit cannot be used on the D200. You need to get the optional SCA300 sync cord and a SCA adaptor (I'm using SCA3402). The SCA adapter fits on the camera's hotshoe and the SCA300 cable onto the adapter, other end of the cable to the flash.

To shoot in flash auto mode: Set flash to desired auto mode f/stop, e.g.f/5.6, f/8 ...
Set camera to manual mode and match camera's f/stop to one set on the flash. Shutter speed can be from 1/125sec to 1/200sec. After shooting check your preview and adjust shutter speed for desired results, the D200 can sync at higher than 1/200.

If you're bouncing the top flash head, don't forget to switch the flash to fire both the upper and lower.

[blazer_workz]

Originally Posted by excelglsi the METZ FLASH SYNC CORD can't fix into the D200...sign. what to do is this mean the flash cant be use? helppp..

should be able to connect to ur PC sync terminal on the left side of ur D200 body..the port with only 1 pin.. If not can try to search for a hotshoe to PC sync contact device at CP Penin..cost should be around 20-30..

[blazer_workz]

Originally Posted by teerex Can be used. I'm using a 45CT5 with my D200 and D70. As have been answered, no TTL. Use in manual/auo mode. The supplied 2 way cord of the flash unit cannot be used on the D200. You need to get the optional SCA300 sync cord and a SCA adaptor (I'm using SCA3402). The SCA adapter fits on the camera's hotshoe and the SCA300 cable onto the adapter, other end of the cable to the flash. To shoot in flash auto mode: Set flash to desired auto mode f/stop, e.g.f/5.6, f/8 ... Set camera to manual mode and match camera's f/stop to one set on the flash. Shutter speed can be from 1/125sec to 1/200sec. After shooting check your preview and adjust shutter speed for desired results, the D200 can sync at higher than 1/200. If you're bouncing the top flash head, don't forget to switch the flash to fire both the upper and lower.

I think D200 can maximum sync to 1/250..anything faster, u will get the upper portion of the pic dark..
But D70 can do hi-speed sync wif shutter speed as high as 1/2000..never try any higher..

Correct me if i'm wrong..

[teerex]

Originally Posted by blazer_workz I think D200 can maximum sync to 1/250..anything faster, u will get the upper portion of the pic dark.. But D70 can do hi-speed sync wif shutter speed as high as 1/2000..never try any higher.. Correct me if i'm wrong..

Thanks for clarification.

I don't sync at higher than 1/200sec so I may be wrong.

[Yatlapball]

Uhm. I think you got it the other way round. The D70s cannot do FP sync. The D200 can.

Native max sync speed on D70s is 1/500s. D200 is 1/250s.

[catchlights]

Originally Posted by Yatlapball Uhm. I think you got it the other way round. The D70s cannot do FP sync. The D200 can. Native max sync speed on D70s is 1/500s. D200 is 1/250s.

D70/D70s able to sync above 1/500s, unofficially.

[Yatlapball]

Originally Posted by catchlights D70/D70s able to sync above 1/500s, unofficially.

Do tell I tried to do it on my previous D70s but I failed

[jnet6]

Originally Posted by catchlights D70/D70s able to sync above 1/500s, unofficially.

if i'm not wrong is the electronic shutter for D70/s ...

but anyway most ppl don't use above 1/250 when using flash unless in a bright daylight.
typically is around 1/30~1/125.

[catchlights]

Originally Posted by Yatlapball Do tell I tried to do it on my previous D70s but I failed

the trick is you need to use a non ttl flash, or use nikon flash but mask out the rest of the contact point (except the main contact point right at the center) in the camera hotshoe.

[blazer_workz]

Originally Posted by catchlights D70/D70s able to sync above 1/500s, unofficially.

The orthodox way..

Originally Posted by Yatlapball Do tell I tried to do it on my previous D70s but I failed

We are talking abt a metz flash here which uses pc sync..hence the ability to do hi-speed sync..
For Nikon speedlights, have to tape up the smaller circular contact points to do it..
But no iTTL..only manual flash..

Originally Posted by jnet6 if i'm not wrong is the electronic shutter for D70/s ... but anyway most ppl don't use above 1/250 when using flash unless in a bright daylight. typically is around 1/30~1/125.

Yes..because D70s uses a electronic shutter..
U will need it as fill flash for ur subjects for bright sunny days and sunset shoots..

[Yatlapball]

Ok... So that means you are basically trading off TTL and setting all flash settings manually for a higher sync speed?

[blazer_workz]

Originally Posted by Yatlapball Ok... So that means you are basically trading off TTL and setting all flash settings manually for a higher sync speed?

Yeah..bo bian lehz..want the sky, want the subject..unless go buy some GND filters..which naturally means more money spent..and the result may not be as good as doing hi-speed sync..

[catchlights]

Originally Posted by Yatlapball Ok... So that means you are basically trading off TTL and setting all flash settings manually for a higher sync speed?

auto mode still works

[excelglsi]

how to use the auto mode???

[blazer_workz]

Originally Posted by teerex Can be used. I'm using a 45CT5 with my D200 and D70. As have been answered, no TTL. Use in manual/auo mode. The supplied 2 way cord of the flash unit cannot be used on the D200. You need to get the optional SCA300 sync cord and a SCA adaptor (I'm using SCA3402). The SCA adapter fits on the camera's hotshoe and the SCA300 cable onto the adapter, other end of the cable to the flash. To shoot in flash auto mode: Set flash to desired auto mode f/stop, e.g.f/5.6, f/8 ... Set camera to manual mode and match camera's f/stop to one set on the flash. Shutter speed can be from 1/125sec to 1/200sec. After shooting check your preview and adjust shutter speed for desired results, the D200 can sync at higher than 1/200. If you're bouncing the top flash head, don't forget to switch the flash to fire both the upper and lower.

Originally Posted by excelglsi how to use the auto mode???

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