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nikon sb-26 Anonymous
dear /p/,

i was wondering does the sb-26 work with the dseries?
i have a d70s :}
help me :)
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>> Anonymous
Define "work." It will flash, it will not TTL meter.
>> Anonymous
Better used as an off camera flash.
>> Anonymous
>>90621

as in will it slide into the slot ontop of the camera
and function
>> Anonymous
>>90645
define function. like>>90621said. it will flash, but it wont use all the functions available.
>> Anonymous
Make sure the trigger voltage is safe and the circuitry isn't temperamental with modern bodies. I know that flash can have problems with some.

It does work well off camera though. If you can get it cheap it is worth getting for that reason.
>> Anonymous
The trigger voltage on SB-26 is safe for digital bodies, but it will work only in manual and non-TTL auto modes. This can be frustrating if you're used to TTL auto flashes (as you'll have to input GN or ISO/f-number manually on the flash).
>> Anonymous
All Nikon flash are safe for any Nikon bodies.

It will fire manually by adjusting power output.

It can be triggered optically.

It has a PC sync cord.

The best flash for Strobist work. Much much better than my two SB-24s.
>> Anonymous
>>90728

I haven't even heard about some stupid trigger voltages before, and I've been using all kinds of canon, nikon, old braun flashes etc. with my D80.
>> Anonymous
>>91428

Lucky you! Some folks have been caught out by some of the high voltage ones when they've fried the electronics. I nearly fried a digital by trying it without checking once, but when I looked it up I found it wasn't safe for the camera.
>> Anonymous
>>91432

Maybe this applies only to Canon etc. which don't care as much about backwards compatibility as Nikon does?
>> Anonymous
>>91451

Could be. I know some camera brands and models are more susceptible to it than others. I think some folks made up tables somewhere online for reference.
>> Anonymous
>>91451

Nope, trigger voltage applies to Nikons just as much as Canons. I believe that 6V max is the standard for both companies' digital bodies.

Here's the chart I normally use to check:
http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html
>> Anonymous
>>91481
IIRC the D200 will handle up to 250v. I know I've used mine with 150v numerous times and not had a problem.