HEXAR RF - Nikon Flash compatibility

[monochromejrnl]

Anyone with experience using Nikon SB-28 flash units on the Hexar RF? My research indicates that the trigger voltage for the SB-28 should be sufficiently low not to fry the electronics in the HRF but I'm hoping to get confirmation from someone who has direct experience using the two together.

TIA
Ken

 

[Krosya]

Not exactly what you are asking, but may help:
http://www.dantestella.com/technical/sb20.html

 

[pvdhaar]

Not exactly an SB-28, but..

I've used an Hexar-RF with a Metz that had a 3401 (i.e. to Nikon) adapter, which basically turns it into an SB-23. Not only does it sync correctly, it also picks up the flash ready signal. It's the tiny small contact just south-west of the larger sync contact. Same location, same signal..

The only restriction is that the flash doesn't trigger when it's in TTL mode.

 

[Dante_Stella]

It takes a lot to kill a Hexar (an early 283 didn't fry mine...). Any modern Nikon flash should work fine. I have used the SB-28DX with the Hexar, as well as the SB-20 and the SB-800.

Anyone with experience using Nikon SB-28 flash units on the Hexar RF? My research indicates that the trigger voltage for the SB-28 should be sufficiently low not to fry the electronics in the HRF but I'm hoping to get confirmation from someone who has direct experience using the two together.

TIA
Ken