I do mean used, but they are typically overbuilt in a Nikon way and you can still get them serviced (Except for the 24/25, but they're as common as dirt). I've not run into a 3rd party flash other than Metz which is built well enough to justify buying new over a used Nikon for off-camera work.
-Adam Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > I presume you mean used ... can't find any listing for new ones. > > The Sunpak 383s are available new for that money. I've had no > problems getting accessories or parts (but then I haven't really > needed any other than the Lumiquest stuff I have and batteries). > > G > > On Sep 22, 2006, at 11:37 AM, Adam Maas wrote: > >> Nikon SB-24's are cheaper these days and offer all the same features, >> along with easier to find HV cords and packs. SB-26's go to 1/32 power >> and have a built-in optical slave. Both offer Auto flash (ISO 50-3200) >> and zooming heads (24-85mm coverage) >> >> -Adam >> >> Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >>> Sunpak 383. Cheap (around $70@ at B&H), good output, three stops auto >>> operation, manually adjustable from full to 1/16 power, swivel/bounce >>> head, AC and HV battery packs available. Standard ISO hotshoe and PC >>> cord connections. The head is the right size to work with nearly all >>> LumiQuest attachments. > > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
