quick flash accessory question - PhotoCamel

Jordan · 08-28-2006

D50, SB-600
Question 1:
Can this combo be wireless? I've seen it implied here and there.
Question 2:
Which cord should I get for handheld?
I'll only be using the one flash unit, and its mostly for nature macro.
Occasionally tripod mounted.
Thanks in advance!

cyclohexane · 08-28-2006

The D50 does not have a commander flash mode for TTL or AA flash operation with the SB-600.* If the SB-600 has an SU-4 module (like the SB-800) you can rig the flash to fire in response to the pop-up flash, but you cannot control the flash output of the SB-600 from the D50.* There's an SU-4 module you can purchase to add to the bottom of the flash if it doesn't have one built in.

The SC-17 is the old i-TTL sync cord that retains camera/flash communication; I don't know the part number of the new one compatible with i-TTL.* I think it's SC-28 but I don't know.* You should check your instruction manual to see which one is apporpriate.

Jordan · 08-28-2006

p.s. The SB-600 manual is one of the worst i've ever picked up.
My A.D.D. is in full blast if I even come within 2 feet of it.

cyclohexane · 08-28-2006

While the speedlight manuals are pretty horrid, try the 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR manual. It's, believe it or not, worse than my SB-800 manual. Doesn't explain a damn thing.

eClix · 08-29-2006

I love have the Sc 28, I'm always using with when I use flash

ladonna · 06-29-2008

Michael,

You are correct about the Sc28, although i don't have it. I purchased a PROMASTER off-camera TTL flash Extension Cord for Nikon (Digial and Traditional SLRs). It works great!

cyclohexane · 06-29-2008

Wow, this thread is old.

I ended up with a SC-29 myself, as it retains the AF assist functionality.

Also, the SB-600 has no internal SU-4 module.

Nikonfreak · 06-29-2008

Oldie but a goodie.

I have an extra SC17 that I may part with. I purchased the SC-29 about a year ago. Both would work either way.

I don't remember if the SB600 has a connection to rig it to a pocketwizard. I know I do it with the SB800's sometimes because I don't have a commander.

Julio

cyclohexane · 06-29-2008

Quote:

I don't remember if the SB600 has a connection to rig it to a pocketwizard.

No, but a host of PC to hotshoe adapters can be used to rig it to a pocket wizard.

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08-28-2006	#2 (permalink)
cyclohexane F1 Camel Location: Saratoga, California, USA Posts: 4,481 CamelKarma: 513 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: quick flash accessory question The D50 does not have a commander flash mode for TTL or AA flash operation with the SB-600.* If the SB-600 has an SU-4 module (like the SB-800) you can rig the flash to fire in response to the pop-up flash, but you cannot control the flash output of the SB-600 from the D50.* There's an SU-4 module you can purchase to add to the bottom of the flash if it doesn't have one built in. The SC-17 is the old i-TTL sync cord that retains camera/flash communication; I don't know the part number of the new one compatible with i-TTL.* I think it's SC-28 but I don't know.* You should check your instruction manual to see which one is apporpriate.
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08-28-2006	#3 (permalink)
Jordan Alpaca Posts: 23 CamelKarma: 12 Gallery \| Blog	Re: quick flash accessory question p.s. The SB-600 manual is one of the worst i've ever picked up. My A.D.D. is in full blast if I even come within 2 feet of it.
Jordan Alpaca Posts: 23 CamelKarma: 12 Gallery \| Blog

08-28-2006	#4 (permalink)
cyclohexane F1 Camel Location: Saratoga, California, USA Posts: 4,481 CamelKarma: 513 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: quick flash accessory question While the speedlight manuals are pretty horrid, try the 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR manual. It's, believe it or not, worse than my SB-800 manual. Doesn't explain a damn thing.
	__________________ -Michael

08-29-2006	#5 (permalink)
eClix Guanaco Posts: 350 CamelKarma: 16 Gallery \| Blog	Re: quick flash accessory question I love have the Sc 28, I'm always using with when I use flash
eClix Guanaco Posts: 350 CamelKarma: 16 Gallery \| Blog

06-29-2008	#6 (permalink)
ladonna Alpaca Posts: 33 CamelKarma: 10 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: quick flash accessory question Michael, You are correct about the Sc28, although i don't have it. I purchased a PROMASTER off-camera TTL flash Extension Cord for Nikon (Digial and Traditional SLRs). It works great!

06-29-2008	#7 (permalink)
cyclohexane F1 Camel Location: Saratoga, California, USA Posts: 4,481 CamelKarma: 513 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: quick flash accessory question Wow, this thread is old. I ended up with a SC-29 myself, as it retains the AF assist functionality. Also, the SB-600 has no internal SU-4 module.
	__________________ -Michael

06-29-2008	#8 (permalink)
Nikonfreak Bactrian Location: South Florida Posts: 2,455 CamelKarma: 227 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: quick flash accessory question Oldie but a goodie. I have an extra SC17 that I may part with. I purchased the SC-29 about a year ago. Both would work either way. I don't remember if the SB600 has a connection to rig it to a pocketwizard. I know I do it with the SB800's sometimes because I don't have a commander. Julio
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