NIKON USERS - SYNC SETTINGS!
for you NIKON USERS - sync settings!
From Classmate Scott Burns - thank you scott for these nikon settings
http://support.nikontech.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/7349
Nikon Digital SLR cameras (D3X, D3, D700, D300S, D300, D2Xs, D2X,
D2Hs, D2H, D1X, D100, D200, D90, D5000, D3000, D80, D70, D70s, D60,
D50, D40X & D40) can be used with third-party studio strobe systems
when extra light is needed.
The strobes are connected to the camera’s PC connector (use the AS-15
Adapter on the D100/ D90/ D5000/ D3000/ D80/ D70/ D70s/ D60/ D50/ D40/
D40X to add this necessary connector plug) and will fire when the
camera’s shutter opens. If a camera has a built in sync terminal, this
may be used instead of the AS-15.
D-SLR’s require a “tip positive” sync connection to an external strobe
units. On some external strobe units the sync polarity is easy to
change because they use the “household” type plug. If the strobes do
not fire, simply turn the plug around and insert it with the male pin
connectors in the other holes. Other types of connectors (such as the
standard “phono” plug) are not generally changeable by the user.
Set the camera’s shutter speed to the sync speed:
1/250th: D3X, D3, D700, D300, D300S, D2X, D2Xs, D2H, D2Hs, D200
1/500: D50, D40, D40x, D70, D70s
1/180: D100
1/200: D5000, D3000, D90, D80, D60 or slower and then set the aperture
based on the flash units output.
No Program modes (“A” “S” or “P”) can be used when using external
strobes, as the camera has no way to meter or control external units.
Warning: Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V applied to the
camera’s sync terminal could not only prevent normal operation, but
may damage the sync circuit of the camera or flash. Check with the
strobe manufacturer for voltage specifications.
