d70 - sync cord - iTTL-friendly

Hi

I'd like to put an iTTL-capable flash up on a bracket, and
attach it to my D70 with a sync cord.

[a] Do I need a special sync cord so that the iTTL will work ?

[b] Any sync cord recommendations ?

[c] I'm guessing my Wein wireless stuff won't convey
iTTL data. Is that correct ?

Thanks ....

stan

i only know of the nikon sc-29 to support the ittl function. the older
sc-17 does not. unfortunately the sc-29 is an expensive $75 in part because
of the integrated infrared autofocus assist lamp. but i have heard
arguments made for the use of ittl on a corded flash to be somewhat useless.
i suspect that this is true when the flash is used in anything other than an
on camera flash bracket as the distance information provided by the focus
system could be inaccurate relative to the corded flash... hope this helps.
ps. the sc-17 works fine otherwise. or just use the internal flash and set
your sb-800 (?) as a slave and go cordless. no ittl in these configurations
of course.

"Stanley Krute" wrote in message
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Hi

I'd like to put an iTTL-capable flash up on a bracket, and
attach it to my D70 with a sync cord.

[a] Do I need a special sync cord so that the iTTL will work ?

[b] Any sync cord recommendations ?

[c] I'm guessing my Wein wireless stuff won't convey
iTTL data. Is that correct ?

Thanks ....

stan

i only know of the nikon sc-29 to support the ittl function. the older
sc-17 does not. unfortunately the sc-29 is an expensive $75 in part because
of the integrated infrared autofocus assist lamp. but i have heard
arguments made for the use of ittl on a corded flash to be somewhat useless.
i suspect that this is true when the flash is used in anything other than an
on camera flash bracket as the distance information provided by the focus
system could be inaccurate relative to the corded flash... hope this helps.
ps. the sc-17 works fine otherwise. or just use the internal flash and set
your sb-800 (?) as a slave and go cordless. no ittl in these configurations
of course.

"Stanley Krute" wrote in message
...
Hi

I'd like to put an iTTL-capable flash up on a bracket, and
attach it to my D70 with a sync cord.

[a] Do I need a special sync cord so that the iTTL will work ?

[b] Any sync cord recommendations ?

[c] I'm guessing my Wein wireless stuff won't convey
iTTL data. Is that correct ?

Thanks ....

stan

"Christopher Muto" wrote in message
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ps. the sc-17 works fine otherwise. or just use the internal flash
and set
your sb-800 (?) as a slave and go cordless. no ittl in these
configurations
of course.

I think it does (certainly it is ttl, and according to the manual i-ttl)
provided you use the camera's flash in Commander mode (or, if you are
lucky enough to have 2 SB800s, set the on-camera one to Master mode) and
the slave in Remote mode.

That in fact is such an easy way to get ttl flash that it is almost the
only way I use mine. Cords just get in the way, unless you have such a
tricky angle that it is impossible for the flash to "see" the camera
even with reflectors.

--
Apteryx
Treat anger like gold. Spend it wisely or not at all.

"Christopher Muto" wrote in message
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ps. the sc-17 works fine otherwise. or just use the internal flash
and set
your sb-800 (?) as a slave and go cordless. no ittl in these
configurations
of course.

I think it does (certainly it is ttl, and according to the manual i-ttl)
provided you use the camera's flash in Commander mode (or, if you are
lucky enough to have 2 SB800s, set the on-camera one to Master mode) and
the slave in Remote mode.

That in fact is such an easy way to get ttl flash that it is almost the
only way I use mine. Cords just get in the way, unless you have such a
tricky angle that it is impossible for the flash to "see" the camera
even with reflectors.

--
Apteryx
Treat anger like gold. Spend it wisely or not at all.

Thanks Christopher and Apteryx for the excellent info.

Commander mode off of the internal flash sounds like
the good way to go.

-- stan

Thanks Christopher and Apteryx for the excellent info.

Commander mode off of the internal flash sounds like
the good way to go.

-- stan

Except you'd want to keep on-camera flash output very low to avoid red-eye
or lens shadow when triggering your remote flash? Hot shoe-PC cord option
would also prevent a second highlight in your subject...

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This sentence comes from page 189 of the
D70 manual:

When an SC-series 17, 28, or 29 sync cable is
used for off-camera flash photography,
correct exposure may not be achieved using i-TTL
Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR.

I'm guessing that the "may not" is there due to the point
Christopher brought up:

i suspect that this is true when the flash is used in anything other than an
on camera flash bracket as the distance information provided by the focus
system could be inaccurate relative to the corded flash..

-- stan

This sentence comes from page 189 of the
D70 manual:

When an SC-series 17, 28, or 29 sync cable is
used for off-camera flash photography,
correct exposure may not be achieved using i-TTL
Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR.

I'm guessing that the "may not" is there due to the point
Christopher brought up:

i suspect that this is true when the flash is used in anything other than an
on camera flash bracket as the distance information provided by the focus
system could be inaccurate relative to the corded flash..

-- stan