S2 and SB16

PartyN · Jan 23, 2003

I have decided that the decision to buy the D100 or the S2 goes to the S2 because it supports my Nikon SB26 flash.

I want to be sure: can anyone confirm that the low light assist, power zoom, and TTL will work on the S2 just like they do on my N90?

Thanks in advance!

Rinus Borgsteede · Jan 23, 2003

I do not believe the two cameras are using these functions in the same way. The N60 body of the D100 and the Fuji S2 are definitely not a F90.
I suggest to compare the brochures on both bodies.

If the S2 supports the SB26, so will the D100. Both camera bodies work much the same.
Rinus of Calgary

Richard Reese · Jan 24, 2003

The ability to use the SB26 was one of the reasons I purchased the S2 over the D100 - the other being the low light performance of the S2.

I've been using the SB26 with my S@ and love it!

I still carry my N90 (us version of the F90) for those times when I need my ultra-wide lenses to perform as ultra wide lenses or where the dust and dirt are so bad that I don't want to be changing lenses on the S2.

The following picture of my son, Lars, was taken during my last visit to Germany where my ex-wife now lives. Since I only get to see him and his sister 3-4 times each year, the pictures of my babies take on a special importance in my life. I'm having this one framed for my office.

Camera = Fuji S2 (RAW)
Raw converter = Fuji Raw file converter ex
Flash = Nikon SB-26
Lens = Nikon 17-35mm @ 21mm
Exposure - 1/60 @f 9.5
ISO = 100
Exposure Mode= auto
Metering = center weighted average
Shooting Mode = Aperture-priority Auto Standard

Edited in Photoshop to remove bugger (Bortzeman), resized, changed mode to 8-bit, sharpened, saved as jpg for posting on the web.

TipiMan

Richard Reese · Jan 24, 2003

Flash mode was TTL

--
TipiMan

Richard C · Jan 24, 2003

Rinus said:
I do not believe the two cameras are using these functions in the
same way. The N60 body of the D100 and the Fuji S2 are definitely
not a F90.
I suggest to compare the brochures on both bodies.
If the S2 supports the SB26, so will the D100. Both camera bodies
work much the same.
Rinus of Calgary

The S2 Pro and D100 are both based on the F80(N80), not the F60(N60) and whilst they are pretty similar in the functions they support, one of the differences is the support for the SB26 (and SB28) TTL exposure system. The S2 works with it, the D100 doesn't. The S2 also operates the focus assist and zoom heads of the SB26 and SB28.
--
Richard C. South Australia

Richard Reese · Jan 24, 2003

Rinus said:
I do not believe the two cameras are using these functions in the
same way. The N60 body of the D100 and the Fuji S2 are definitely
not a F90.

True - but the S2 works

Member said:
If the S2 supports the SB26, so will the D100. Both camera bodies
work much the same.

Member said:
Rinus of Calgary

I don't think that's true - the Nikon D100 does not support the SB26 (TTL) but requires the newer nikon D-TTL flash units.

see the following thread:
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1020&message=4190991

Thom Hogan is probably the one to ask on this one

--
TipiMan

TedS85150 · Jan 24, 2003

PartyN said:
I have decided that the decision to buy the D100 or the S2 goes to
the S2 because it supports my Nikon SB26 flash.

I want to be sure: can anyone confirm that the low light assist,
power zoom, and TTL will work on the S2 just like they do on my N90?

Thanks in advance!

PartyN: Yes I am a S2-SB26 owner.

Ted S

ilan baicheer · Jan 24, 2003

and the sb-80

Richard C said:
Rinus said:

I do not believe the two cameras are using these functions in the
same way. The N60 body of the D100 and the Fuji S2 are definitely
not a F90.
I suggest to compare the brochures on both bodies.
If the S2 supports the SB26, so will the D100. Both camera bodies
work much the same.
Rinus of Calgary

Click to expand...

The S2 Pro and D100 are both based on the F80(N80), not the
F60(N60) and whilst they are pretty similar in the functions they
support, one of the differences is the support for the SB26 (and
SB28) TTL exposure system. The S2 works with it, the D100 doesn't.
The S2 also operates the focus assist and zoom heads of the SB26
and SB28.
--
Richard C. South Australia

--
Eman
Wish to quit my job and take pictures all dayFuji S2 Pro
Nikon AF-S 17-35 ED 2.8 w/ HB-23
Nikon AF-S 28-70 ED2.8 w/ HB-19
Nikon AF-S 80-200 ED 2.8 w/ HB-17
Nikon AF 50 D 1.4
Nikon AF-s TC-14E 1.4x Teleconverter
SB-80DX flash
Lexar 512 CF 24x speed (2)
Lexar 512 CF 4x speed (2)
8 Camedia AA NI-MH
8 Monster AA

Carmine Filloramo · Jan 24, 2003

PartyN said:
I have decided that the decision to buy the D100 or the S2 goes to
the S2 because it supports my Nikon SB26 flash.

I want to be sure: can anyone confirm that the low light assist,
power zoom, and TTL will work on the S2 just like they do on my N90?

Thanks in advance!

It works just fine. I have been able to use mine without a problem. I use BD24's 25 , 28 as well. I just don't like the D100. If for no other reason that it doses not a PC sync.

Rinus Borgsteede · Jan 24, 2003

You are right and I meant N80 (of course) not N60.
Too many numbers to remember and I hope it did not lead to confusion.
Rinus of Calgary

PartyN · Jan 25, 2003

PartyN said:
I have decided that the decision to buy the D100 or the S2 goes to
the S2 because it supports my Nikon SB26 flash.

I want to be sure: can anyone confirm that the low light assist,
power zoom, and TTL will work on the S2 just like they do on my N90?

Thanks in advance!

Thanks for the excellent responses. This is just another stupid Nikon marketing move--it probably would have cost very little to support the older SB flashes. I have a $325 US investment in my SB26 flash (about 10 years ago) that still works perfect, so why would I buy a newer DX version that only works slightly better? For that reason alone I will get the S2 intstead of the D100.

Artichoke · Jan 25, 2003

charming photo of Lars
he looks like he will be quite the man!
thanks for sharing
--
pbase & dpreview supporter
Fuji forum member since 5/2001
http://www.pbase.com/artichoke

Richard C · Jan 25, 2003

PartyN said:
Thanks for the excellent responses. This is just another stupid
Nikon marketing move--it probably would have cost very little to
support the older SB flashes. I have a $325 US investment in my
SB26 flash (about 10 years ago) that still works perfect, so why
would I buy a newer DX version that only works slightly better?
For that reason alone I will get the S2 intstead of the D100.

This time, I don't think it was a marketing move. I think there is a fundamental problem with the reflectivity of digital image sensors that has involved both Nikon and Canon having to drop the Off The Film (OTF) metering and replace it with a less satisfactory pre-flash and meter system. Fuji's Super-CCD seems to be able to be used, although the applicable ISO range is restricted (not above ISO400). A definite plus to the S2 which works very nicely with my SB28.
--
Richard C. South Australia

Search

S2 and SB16

PartyN

Forum Enthusiast

Rinus Borgsteede

Guest

Richard Reese

Member

Richard Reese

Member

Richard C

Leading Member

Richard Reese

Member

TedS85150

Veteran Member

ilan baicheer

Forum Enthusiast

Carmine Filloramo

Member

Rinus Borgsteede

Guest

PartyN

Forum Enthusiast

Artichoke

Veteran Member

Richard C

Leading Member

Keyboard shortcuts