Anyone have success using the Bower SFD35N with the Nikon D-80?
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Have a 90 & a 300. Don't have an 80, but this flash will work with it. Standard hotshoe.
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It works great with the Nikon D800. Nice and sharp in the middle, a little bit of softness along the corners but thats normal with a wide-angle. Just be careful with this lens since the aperture lever is prone to being bent by an impact since it sticks out.
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Yes, it will work with the D80. I have one in like new condition. If you're interested in it, please check
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I'm finding that's not happening for my D5100. Returned the first one, got a second, still doesn't work. My review: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1POHQWMRP1Y0G/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN;=B007G3DQI2
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I use it with sb 800's and Nikon a D300 that synchs to 320 I think it would work if you are use a camera that has a higher sync speed like a d90.
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Yes, Fotodiox makes an adapter that allows you to use all your FD lenses with your Nikon. Had a minor problem with mine, awaiting resolution.
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Yes, the SB900 flash works very well with the D800 camera. That is the exact set up that I use and I love it.
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I have a Nikon D60 and D5100 .... It works great with both of them, but I don't have a D7100 camera. I did a little research for you and found out that it appears to be fully compatible with the D7100 ... "Bower SFD35N Dedicated AF Flash For Nikon D7100 D5200 D3200 D800 D700 D600 D300s". It is a GREAT flash! I love it. Good luck.
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Yes, it was in my case (same lens on D800E). The fine tune in the body only fixes one distance. So I could make the lens correct either close up or far away, but not both. The lens dock allowed me to get it working well at all distances. You also need the dock to update the lens firmware, but that's probably not required very often.I would test the camera fine focus and test all distances for focus accuracy. If it works, no reason to buy the dock.
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Yes, I have had good results so far but to be honest, my shots were not for testing or performed in a lab. The lens used with the Df was a Nikkor AF-S 50mm f1.4G, shot at ISO 400 to 800 and at f1.4 through f5.6 without flash. Modest Light and Exposure Post work was done using Adobe CS5 with outstanding results. In other shots I used the same lens and my Nikon SB400 SpeedLight for more area fill with good color and results. Side note: I also used the Df with my Nikkor AF-S 200mm f2G VR at a football game, with and with out my Nikkor TC-20E II 2X CONVERTER. All shots taken were "Outstanding" and I was very well pleased. I also have the Nikon D700 & D800 bodies and this Df fits in very well with all my styles and types of event shooting. I have the Black Body and will be purchasing the Chrome to make it a pair. I did this pairing in the past 1960 to present with my FTN's, FE's, FE2's and FG's, no Chrome model for my F6... In addition, I will be testing the Df at indoor sporting events, weddings etc. without a flash and outdoor street work and events at night, also without a flash to see how that goes... Over all a great camera and paired with good glass will stand on it's own as a prime body or as a back-up second or third camera. "Highly recommended!!" V/R Kent M Whitney, "The PhotogDog"
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I am not ure if it works with the Nikon D80 as I bought it for the D3200. I find that there is some hesitation on the D3200 though and sometimes constantly clicks before the lense will focus in auto mode.
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Should work with no problem on D90 or any Nikon DSLR. You should be aware though that you will need to set flash exposure manually. This flash unit does not support CLS modes like iTTL. I use my two Vello Freewave receivers & transmitter manually with D800 & two old SB-28 flash units I got off eBay. Works like a charm.
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While I do not own the D800, I see no reason that would prevent it from working. The standard connections have not been modified.
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Yes, I have the D80 and it's great. Hood bonnet? I never looked into that equipment. I also bought the fish eye lens....works great!
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I have a D300 and have the SB800 and an SB600. They both work in the commander mode and anything else you care to name! Beautiful! If you have the money, the SB800 is the way to go. Highly recommended. Val
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I used it mostly with the kit 18-55 on the d5100. It was a little stiff, but manageable. However, after a long time locked together two of the tubes refused to separate. I had to disassemble one of them to get them apart.
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I had just purchased the SB800 when the 900 came out. Always happens that way. I have used the SB800 and it works somewhat well but understand that a lens with this focal length will require a flash that really brings it! I use this lens for landscape and sports photography, daylight shooting, because that 2.8 glass really lets the light in. I might suggest going directly to Nikon and asking them to show their hand on this one. I am going to try it as well. Are you shooting in Aperature and Manual modes? this will also let you control the amount of light you will need for your pix to really come out nice.