Skippy Sanchez Posted March 22, 2007 Share #1 Posted March 22, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Probably 95% of my shooting with the M8 is available light, but there are times when bouncing a light off a wall or ceiling would be prefered, if not necesssary. Other than purchasing the Leica strobe, does anyone have any knowledge of strobes that might be compatable or avoided? I read on another site someone has had good luck with the Sunpak 383 Super, but I'm wondering about voltage issues. I'd hate to have a $75.oo strobe screw up a $5000 camera. I'm aware of the circuit protector doodads that slip in the hotshoe, but would like to avoid that route if I can. Thanks- -Skippy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rclewis Posted March 22, 2007 Share #2 Posted March 22, 2007 Any of the recent Nikon flashes, like the SB-80, or SB-800, will work in Auto mode, and will even change your shutter speed to 1/250 on the M-8. The Nikon off camera cords will also work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanJW Posted March 22, 2007 Share #3 Posted March 22, 2007 has anyone tried a Canon 430EX on an M8.? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted March 22, 2007 Share #4 Posted March 22, 2007 I bought a SB 600 and took it back. You can't set the ISO or F stop on the flash. you have to find a older flash that has A mode , ISO, F stop controls. The new one you can't set that on the flash the Nikons want to set everything for you with there camera's. You needtotal control of the flash itself so you can match what your doing on the camera. the Metz 54 with the 3502 module is the one i use all the time but was looking for something smaller also and backup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertwright Posted March 23, 2007 Share #5 Posted March 23, 2007 has anyone tried a Canon 430EX on an M8.? I tried the 580ex and no go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertwright Posted March 23, 2007 Share #6 Posted March 23, 2007 I would also be wary of any dedicated flashes going directly into the hotshoe. I bought a sunpak 433D dedicated to Nikon for use off camera with the pentax off shoe cord that was described on another thread. It works properly in A mode off camera like that on the cord, but if you put it on the camera, the infrared focus lights come on and stay on, which is not right. I have a little (discontinued) Sunpak 144D that has a bounce head, and two auto apertures, and a fair bit of oomph. Something like that would be fine. A lot better than the SF24. Three auto apertures would be nice, but often in compact flashes like that they don't offer that. Metz has a little flash with a bounce head ( mecablitz 20 C-2) but it also only offers two auto apertures. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanJW Posted March 23, 2007 Share #7 Posted March 23, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I tried the 580ex and no go. Bummer. I'm also looking for bounce --- and my SF20 won't even do TTL -- just "A". Maybe I'll try the Konermann Shade. No body seems to have a flash they really like for the M8. As of now, I have pretty much abandoned the idea of flash if you're working quickly. When I have the need, I am reverting to the 5D which is very quick and easy with flash. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted March 23, 2007 Share #8 Posted March 23, 2007 The Metz 54 works great but it is bigger than the damn M8 . it's like a truck up there but i have no choice , I shoot a bunch of corporate events and it works great but a monster Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
guywalder Posted March 23, 2007 Share #9 Posted March 23, 2007 Guy, did you try an SB800? They have many more manual options than the SB600. I'm away from home so I cant check my own SB800s. Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted March 23, 2007 Share #10 Posted March 23, 2007 No Guy i did not try that one but if you could check it out when you get a chance that would be great. in the old days we were able to control the flash today there letting the camera's set everything. Bummer For the M8 we will need ISO , F stop, A mode, zoom control, and moveable head . Plus not fry the M8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
guywalder Posted March 23, 2007 Share #11 Posted March 23, 2007 Guy, I can check it out, but not before May Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted March 23, 2007 Share #12 Posted March 23, 2007 That's okay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertwright Posted March 23, 2007 Share #13 Posted March 23, 2007 if you can find one of these used, the sunpack 444D has all the above, 3 auto ranges, a zoom head, bounce and the little flap thingy. It has been discontinued, but ebay? I think currently the 433AF for Nikon is the same, but as you see below, the af IR sensors are activated. But it works otherwise, you could tape over the sensors I guess, or get tricky and open up the unit and disconnect them. nice thing about the 444D is that it has a sync-in phone plug, for use with a radio slave. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/19516-strobes-m8-compatability/?do=findComment&comment=209500'>More sharing options...
robertwright Posted March 23, 2007 Share #14 Posted March 23, 2007 Here's the little 144D with the bounce head and two auto ranges. Pretty compact. Guide no about 56 in feet. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/19516-strobes-m8-compatability/?do=findComment&comment=209506'>More sharing options...
robertwright Posted March 23, 2007 Share #15 Posted March 23, 2007 just for kicks, the pentax off shoe cord, my 21 elmarit, and zeiss finder atop the pentax off shoe-shoe. Mount the strobe of your choice. Still looking for a wrist strap a la Sean Reid. Larry Fink showed a glove once he used, a golf glove, with velcro, which he had mounted a vivitar 283 onto, for use with his mamiya 6 in those days. the auto sensor goes on the camera. The glove allowed him to focus and the flash was velcro'd to the backside of the left hand. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/19516-strobes-m8-compatability/?do=findComment&comment=209518'>More sharing options...
guywalder Posted March 23, 2007 Share #16 Posted March 23, 2007 Robert, 'but as you see below, the af IR sensors are activated.' Jeeez, isnt that just rubbing salt in the wound!!?? Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertwright Posted March 23, 2007 Share #17 Posted March 23, 2007 Robert,'but as you see below, the af IR sensors are activated.' Jeeez, isnt that just rubbing salt in the wound!!?? Guy resistance is futile! the triple red eye of modor has spoken! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsteve Posted March 23, 2007 Share #18 Posted March 23, 2007 Has anybody tried the new metz 44 MZ-2. It looks to be a bit smaller the the 54MZ-4 and probably cheaper. Metz - always first class. - mecablitz 44 MZ-2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertwright Posted March 23, 2007 Share #19 Posted March 23, 2007 That one looks very nice, the specs say it has 12 aperture settings possible. Sounds very flexible., It's 275 at adorama. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertwright Posted March 23, 2007 Share #20 Posted March 23, 2007 Probably 95% of my shooting with the M8 is available light, but there are times when bouncing a light off a wall or ceiling would be prefered, if not necesssary. Other than purchasing the Leica strobe, does anyone have any knowledge of strobes that might be compatable or avoided? I read on another site someone has had good luck with the Sunpak 383 Super, but I'm wondering about voltage issues. I'd hate to have a $75.oo strobe screw up a $5000 camera. I'm aware of the circuit protector doodads that slip in the hotshoe, but would like to avoid that route if I can. Thanks- -Skippy I just realized the sunpack auto 383 is the same as the 444D I pictured above, its the newer version, minus the interchangeable module system they seem to have done away with. So the answer, is yes it works. you can get the zoom diffuser for it, it bounces and swivels, has 3 auto apertures, and also has a pc sync input on the foot. All for 80$. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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