flash for RD-1?

[georgef]

Hi everyone,

what flash units are you using on the RD-1, given that none is proprietary to it?
Especially low volume flash bodies, not full blown SLR-tops?
thanks in advance for throwing some light onto this for me (yes, yes, full punn intended

 

[delta images]

I use my Nikon SB800 in the A mode with good results

 

[ZorkiKat]

I use a new Vivitar 283 with it. No need to be concerned about high trigger voltages, as the last (discontinued as of 2006, after about 25 years of production) of these flash used trigger voltages low enough to be safe for modern camera flash circuits. It is indeed top-heavy and feels not too balanced when held on the side for vertical shots. But otherwise, its non-dedicated, multiple auto-flash modes does a great job.

Jay

 

[mwooten]

George,
Make sure you go to RichC's web site for a bit more info about flash units for the RD1 (LINK). There is a web site on Rich's page about flash units that lists the unit voltages.

I've two Nikon units, an SB-28 and one of the newer 600's. I've been using the SB28 on my RD1s with it set on "A". I find it easier to set up manually than the 600 when inputing the various options.

Take care,
Michael

 

[espressogeek]

Can you put the 600 in an auto mode on the rd1? I could only do manual.

 

[mwooten]

Can you put the 600 in an auto mode on the rd1? I could only do manual.

I'm sorry, I'm sometimes not as clear as I intend to be. You're right. What I meant to say is that the sb-28 works great on the rd1. It is a very flexible flash on the rd1 camera. With the sb28, you can dial in the flash amount quickly be just changing the aperture value in the menu. If I didn't have a D70, I would sell the 600 tomorrow. But since the price of D70's has taken a belly flop into the deep end of the depreciation pool, I've decided to just hang on to the camera and flash.

Michael

 

[akptc]

I've used the Nikon [FONT=Trebucht MS, Arial, helvetica]SB-30 with the R-D1 with good results, still learning the best mode though. Here is some info on this flash: http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/NikonF5/Flash/SB30/index.htm

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[Flinor]

I'm also using the Vivitar 283 with excellent results.

 

[galavanter]

The Strobist writes about the new Vivitar 285HV here (Scroll down to The Return of a Classic), under a hundred bucks.
http://strobist.blogspot.com/search?q=vivitar+285hv
It's safe to use on the R-D1.

 

[georgef]

thanks for the replies everybody! I will go to the camera store near here and take a look at them
cheers.
Going from a DSLR world to the RF has me re-examinng the definition of "portable", after years of trying to convince myself that the 1D was portable.
I have calculated the space required to carry the RD-1 with the 40mm and 15mm Voigts is the same as the case for my CANO 300mm F.4 L IS!!!! Oh the joys...

 

[louisb]

George,
Make sure you go to RichC's web site for a bit more info about flash units for the RD1 (LINK). There is a web site on Rich's page about flash units that lists the unit voltages.

I've two Nikon units, an SB-28 and one of the newer 600's. I've been using the SB28 on my RD1s with it set on "A". I find it easier to set up manually than the 600 when inputing the various options.

Take care,
Michael

Michael

I also own a SB-600 and I've been wondering about using it with my R-D1. Is it OK to do so? Have you any recommendations for settings?

TIA

LouisB

 

[mwooten]

Well, the 600 didn't blow anything up when I tried on my RD1s
However, the like esspreso's post (#5) and mine (#6) the 600 is not as flexable set-up wise as the older sb28, and it must be used in manual mode on the RD1.