Nikon Speedlight ?

myloplex · 23rd June 2003

Which External Speedlight to use with Nikon Coolpix 5700 ?
Any recommendations ?
The Cost ?

Thankxs guys.

Fella · 23rd June 2003

Think no further. The 80dx can be had for a little over 500 bucks.

myloplex · 23rd June 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Fella
Think no further. The 80dx can be had for a little over 500 bucks.

But will I need a cable to link the External Speedlight to the Camera ? Or is it include as part of the External Speedlight package.

Any other 3rd party Speedlights that can be used ?

I quite new to all these stuff.

extreme2 · 23rd June 2003

Next alternative... is the Nikon SB-50DX, at least is cheaper than the SD-80DX

Fella · 23rd June 2003

No need cable. Communicate with the cam via it's hotshoe.
3rd party, I don't think are call "speedlight" liao.

50dx is pretty weak, and doesn't run on aa batteries.

espn · 23rd June 2003

Think no further, SB-80DX. It's calling you... do you hear it?

myloplex · 23rd June 2003

Abit steep leh. ? Any other recommendation for beginner-intermediate user ?

horizoner · 23rd June 2003

I m using SB 22s with 5700 ... it uses 4 AA batt and the flash head can be turned. about $200 if i rem correctly

i feel no point buying such a high end flash for 5700 since the cam can't make full use of the features.

myloplex · 23rd June 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by horizoner
I m using SB 22s with 5700 ... it uses 4 AA batt and the flash head can be turned. about $200 if i rem correctly

i feel no point buying such a high end flash for 5700 since the cam can't make full use of the features.

Basically what kind of flash is SB 22 for ?
is it sufficient to take in most conditions ?
Also no need extra cable yah ?

myloplex · 23rd June 2003

Also wats the difference between TTL and non-TTL ?

horizoner · 23rd June 2003

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Originally posted by myloplex
Basically what kind of flash is SB 22 for ?
is it sufficient to take in most conditions ?
Also no need extra cable yah ?

can be attached to the hotshoe on cam. ermm .. can be for macro, portrait, events etc. the GN is only 28m/92ft though.

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