Confused on flashes for 990

[GRD]

I am so confused on what I need to put an external flash on my 990 and then what kind of flash I should use. I hope somone can straighten me out.

According to the 990 manual the flash accessories are: SK-E990 multi flash bracket unit, TTL Multi flash adapter, and a Multi flash sycc cord.
First off what are these things and do I need all of them?
What flashes can I use? I understand that some flashes will burn up your 990.
Where's a good place to buy what I need?
Are there any third party parts for what I need that are cheaper then Nikons?

Are there any web sites that show pictures of a Nikon 990 with the flash unit attached (and maybe all the parts of it labled) so I get a better idea of what I'm looking for?

Thanks George D

 

[Eric]

George -

There's a wealth of info on this in previous messages on this Forum. You might have to use various search terms but you should find quite a lot. Here's one fairly current that you may find a useful start -
http://www.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1007&message=493920

Eric

I am so confused on what I need to put an external flash on my 990 and
then what kind of flash I should use. I hope somone can straighten me
out.
According to the 990 manual the flash accessories are: SK-E990 multi
flash bracket unit, TTL Multi flash adapter, and a Multi flash sycc cord.
First off what are these things and do I need all of them?
What flashes can I use? I understand that some flashes will burn up your
990.
Where's a good place to buy what I need?
Are there any third party parts for what I need that are cheaper then
Nikons?
Are there any web sites that show pictures of a Nikon 990 with the flash
unit attached (and maybe all the parts of it labled) so I get a better
idea of what I'm looking for?

Thanks George D

 

[Trent Mulkern]

Here is another good site.

http://www.panix.com/~donwiss/flashfaq.html

Trent

I am so confused on what I need to put an external flash on my 990 and
then what kind of flash I should use. I hope somone can straighten me
out.
According to the 990 manual the flash accessories are: SK-E990 multi
flash bracket unit, TTL Multi flash adapter, and a Multi flash sycc cord.
First off what are these things and do I need all of them?
What flashes can I use? I understand that some flashes will burn up your
990.
Where's a good place to buy what I need?
Are there any third party parts for what I need that are cheaper then
Nikons?
Are there any web sites that show pictures of a Nikon 990 with the flash
unit attached (and maybe all the parts of it labled) so I get a better
idea of what I'm looking for?

Thanks George D