tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391120870840685325.post7963018546908143570..comments2023-12-12T00:22:37.017-08:00Comments on Please Excuse Me While I Clean My Lens: Review: Nikon SB-20Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776475757665229021noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391120870840685325.post-69713841495468247822012-03-16T02:24:03.501-07:002012-03-16T02:24:03.501-07:00Thanks for the review. I snatched one of these on ...Thanks for the review. I snatched one of these on amazon for $18. I have a 5D and was using it directly on the hotshoe without any modifications. But then I thought maybe this old Nikon flash has a high sync voltage. Does anyone know the sync voltage on the hotshoe of this flash? I am planning on using this flash for doing weddings. The workaround is to use a remote trigger on the hotshoe with the flash mounted on that with a PC sync cord to the 5D, avoiding direct voltage on the 5D, but it's a cumbersome setup. Thanks again for the review.lukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03880161092246299586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391120870840685325.post-79635849762145978852011-11-20T06:52:53.572-08:002011-11-20T06:52:53.572-08:00It's noted on the first views of the flash in ...It's noted on the first views of the flash in the instruction book, but never mentioned again that the narrow slot across the center of the top is for holding a bounce card. I never would have noticed if they hadn't mentioned it.Michael Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391120870840685325.post-8210117514429721262011-01-11T06:15:15.154-08:002011-01-11T06:15:15.154-08:00can i use it with my pentax kx?
this flash have it...can i use it with my pentax kx?<br />this flash have it's auto mode right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391120870840685325.post-54150323571532461482009-08-10T09:30:50.637-07:002009-08-10T09:30:50.637-07:00The four channel models I have are marked RD604 (t...The four channel models I have are marked RD604 (that's the receiver, the transmitters are RF604). The same company/supplier also makes RD616 and RF616 (a 16 channel model). From what I've heard, you can't mix and match 604s and 616s. <br /><br />The triggers may not be made anymore, but they are very similar to the cactus triggers you see on eBay.<br /><br />To connect to the SB-20, I use plug the 1/8" plug on my triggers into a hotshoe with a 1/8" jack on it.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01776475757665229021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391120870840685325.post-32834239491272023712009-08-06T12:44:14.018-07:002009-08-06T12:44:14.018-07:00which ebay trigger do you use with the sb-20?which ebay trigger do you use with the sb-20?Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10306112630670608793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391120870840685325.post-74736438108026861412008-02-20T11:30:00.000-08:002008-02-20T11:30:00.000-08:00mikhail:I've actually got a plan for snooting the ...mikhail:<BR/><BR/>I've actually got a plan for snooting the SB-20, but I have yet to actually do anything :( The basic idea is to figure out a way to rigidly attach a rectangular cardboard tube on the head (the same size as my Sunpak 383 head). Then I should be able to use the same snoot for both items. <BR/><BR/>As for attachment methods, I'm thinking of some sort of cardboard shape that fits over the rounded area of the flash and gets rubber banded on. That'll be the hard part.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01776475757665229021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391120870840685325.post-34514302608483851722008-02-19T17:29:00.000-08:002008-02-19T17:29:00.000-08:00Just came across your blog and this review. Very h...Just came across your blog and this review. Very handy as I plan on picking a SB 20 up for $30CAD this weekend! Although Im going to have trouble finding a way to attached a snoot and the ilk to it... any suggestions?<BR/><BR/>ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391120870840685325.post-66223434170305056602008-01-06T17:33:00.000-08:002008-01-06T17:33:00.000-08:00Excellent review - I was able to snatch a sb-20 of...Excellent review - I was able to snatch a sb-20 off of ebay at a nice price ($25 with shipping). But haven't found anything low cost since. Would love to get the sb-24/8 series, but boy they go up high, fast.<BR/><BR/>Although missing the swivel function, tilt and power adjustment is nice for off camera work. I am waiting for Cactus Remote control to really test this out.David Wonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05054179828252745776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391120870840685325.post-90977324856430335172007-08-23T16:47:00.000-07:002007-08-23T16:47:00.000-07:00Great review of the advantages and problems with t...Great review of the advantages and problems with the different flash units. The three you described were on my shopping list but I will most probably have a SB-20 for 15 euros, locally. Thanks!Cosminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065471485300196233noreply@blogger.com