Strobe Question (for both nikonos V and 5050)

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Scubatooth

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im looking at getting a nikonos V since i still shoot alot of film as well as digital (i have the pt-015, with c5050) but my question is will the modern strobes like DX90 and the Inons work with a nikonos V (even if adaptors is required is not a problem)or will i have to get a dedicated strobe just for the nikonos?

tooth
 
Yes, the YS90-DX works with any camera. I used to have it hooked to a 4040 to read the preflash, then the 5050 (preflash turned off), now the Canon 300D via 5 pin sync cord.

Check here for details... UWCP

Chris
 
chris

i knew that those storbes worked with the digitals but im wondering if they would work with the nikonos V

tooth
 
Yes they do. I still shoot my Nik V along with digital and can switch the strobes back and forth. YS90DX as well as Ikelite DS125 and any other strobe that has the five pin Nikonos plug which most use.
 
Scubatooth:
chris

i knew that those storbes worked with the digitals but im wondering if they would work with the nikonos V

tooth

I know, hence my statement "Yes, the YS90-DX works with any camera" and link to page saying it works with Nikonos. My post may not have been clear since I've only used it with digital.

Chris
 
Just another note the Inon Z series (Z220 or Z220S) strobes will also work with both. Either attach a Inon fibre optic or a nik sync cord. These strobes would be very good for someone in your position. I also prefer them to S&S because of how small they are.
 
lukeROB:
Just another note the Inon Z series (Z220 or Z220S) strobes will also work with both. Either attach a Inon fibre optic or a nik sync cord. These strobes would be very good for someone in your position. I also prefer them to S&S because of how small they are.


I agree as well, just switched from 90s to 220S
 
I agree

Inon is a much better unit for the digital, and will work with the Nik V
 
ok then another question will the inons work with S&S housings say for the 20D housing that there working on?

tooth
 
https://www.shearwater.com/products/swift/

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