Z7 compatibility with SB-5000 wireless?

[m0rgen]

With my D850 I trigger SB-5000s using the WR-R10 radio transmitter. Will the Z7 directly trigger SB-5000s (using radio) or do I need to use the same external radio transmitter. If the latter, where does it plug in to the Z7?

 

[mholdef]

With my D850 I trigger SB-5000s using the WR-R10 radio transmitter. Will the Z7 directly trigger SB-5000s (using radio) or do I need to use the same external radio transmitter. If the latter, where does it plug in to the Z7?

"You can use the small WR-R10 base unit plugged into the left side of the camera and an SB-5000 as a wireless remote flash"

See Thom Hogan's Q&A:

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[m0rgen]

With my D850 I trigger SB-5000s using the WR-R10 radio transmitter. Will the Z7 directly trigger SB-5000s (using radio) or do I need to use the same external radio transmitter. If the latter, where does it plug in to the Z7?

"You can use the small WR-R10 base unit plugged into the left side of the camera and an SB-5000 as a wireless remote flash"

See Thom Hogan's Q&A:

http://www.sansmirror.com/newsviews/reader-questions-about-the.html

Thanks for that. That's too bad -- on the D850 the transmitter attaches on the front of the body where it's less likely to get bumped. Having to have something sticking out the side seems like a pain. Nikon should just build this feature into the body itself.

 

[mholdef]

With my D850 I trigger SB-5000s using the WR-R10 radio transmitter. Will the Z7 directly trigger SB-5000s (using radio) or do I need to use the same external radio transmitter. If the latter, where does it plug in to the Z7?

"You can use the small WR-R10 base unit plugged into the left side of the camera and an SB-5000 as a wireless remote flash"

See Thom Hogan's Q&A:

http://www.sansmirror.com/newsviews/reader-questions-about-the.html

Thanks for that. That's too bad -- on the D850 the transmitter attaches on the front of the body where it's less likely to get bumped. Having to have something sticking out the side seems like a pain. Nikon should just build this feature into the body itself.

Fully agree - don't understand why they can't build it into the body. This said, you don't need to use both parts like with the D850, so will not stick out that much

 

[izzard]

With my D850 I trigger SB-5000s using the WR-R10 radio transmitter. Will the Z7 directly trigger SB-5000s (using radio) or do I need to use the same external radio transmitter. If the latter, where does it plug in to the Z7?

"You can use the small WR-R10 base unit plugged into the left side of the camera and an SB-5000 as a wireless remote flash"

See Thom Hogan's Q&A:

http://www.sansmirror.com/newsviews/reader-questions-about-the.html

Thanks for that. That's too bad -- on the D850 the transmitter attaches on the front of the body where it's less likely to get bumped. Having to have something sticking out the side seems like a pain. Nikon should just build this feature into the body itself.

Fully agree - don't understand why they can't build it into the body. This said, you don't need to use both parts like with the D850, so will not stick out that much

Because now they can charge $100 for a simple radio transmitter (I'd guess BOM being about $3 and manufacturing $1).

 

[icic]

With my D850 I trigger SB-5000s using the WR-R10 radio transmitter. Will the Z7 directly trigger SB-5000s (using radio) or do I need to use the same external radio transmitter. If the latter, where does it plug in to the Z7?

"You can use the small WR-R10 base unit plugged into the left side of the camera and an SB-5000 as a wireless remote flash"

See Thom Hogan's Q&A:

http://www.sansmirror.com/newsviews/reader-questions-about-the.html

Thanks for that. That's too bad -- on the D850 the transmitter attaches on the front of the body where it's less likely to get bumped. Having to have something sticking out the side seems like a pain. Nikon should just build this feature into the body itself.

Fully agree - don't understand why they can't build it into the body. This said, you don't need to use both parts like with the D850, so will not stick out that much

Because now they can charge $100 for a simple radio transmitter (I'd guess BOM being about $3 and manufacturing $1).

That's terrible and short sighted. People will be more likely the new flash and add more if it was easier. My previous camera d800 can flash trigger my sb900 which was sufficient for most scenarios. They are making it harder to use, which in long term will likely to hurt their business.

 

[Peter Guma]

Btw, Nikon officialy discontunied the wireles wr-r10 dongle..

so maybe a new flash system with built in is on the way

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[Mike]

Yes. Read the short article of Moose: https://www.moosepeterson.com/blog/yes-z-does-flash/

With my D850 I trigger SB-5000s using the WR-R10 radio transmitter. Will the Z7 directly trigger SB-5000s (using radio) or do I need to use the same external radio transmitter. If the latter, where does it plug in to the Z7?

 

[icic]

Yes. Read the short article of Moose: https://www.moosepeterson.com/blog/yes-z-does-flash/

With my D850 I trigger SB-5000s using the WR-R10 radio transmitter. Will the Z7 directly trigger SB-5000s (using radio) or do I need to use the same external radio transmitter. If the latter, where does it plug in to the Z7?

 

[icic]

Where did you hear that. The z cameras still needs it for radio remote. Is there otherway to trigger the flash? Maybe bluetooth?

 

[Peter Guma]

well, this is from nikonrumors...

i just maybe wrongly understood

→ The production of Nikon WR-A10 wireless remote adapter and Nikon WR-10 wireless remote adapter set are temporarily suspended.

 

[Mike]

Yes. Read the short article of Moose: https://www.moosepeterson.com/blog/yes-z-does-flash/

With my D850 I trigger SB-5000s using the WR-R10 radio transmitter. Will the Z7 directly trigger SB-5000s (using radio) or do I need to use the same external radio transmitter. If the latter, where does it plug in to the Z7?

Not true. The z cameras needs a WR-A10 wirelessly control flash like sb-5000.

You are right. Extract from Toms Book: “to use wireless remote flash from a Z6 or Z7 you either need a flash in the hot shoe that supports the old optical wireless Commander mode, or you need the WR-R10 and SB-5000 combination to perform radio wireless communication“

 

[efit_z6]

With my D850 I trigger SB-5000s using the WR-R10 radio transmitter. Will the Z7 directly trigger SB-5000s (using radio) or do I need to use the same external radio transmitter. If the latter, where does it plug in to the Z7?

"You can use the small WR-R10 base unit plugged into the left side of the camera and an SB-5000 as a wireless remote flash"

See Thom Hogan's Q&A:

http://www.sansmirror.com/newsviews/reader-questions-about-the.html

Thanks for that. That's too bad -- on the D850 the transmitter attaches on the front of the body where it's less likely to get bumped. Having to have something sticking out the side seems like a pain. Nikon should just build this feature into the body itself.

Fully agree - don't understand why they can't build it into the body. This said, you don't need to use both parts like with the D850, so will not stick out that much

Because now they can charge $100 for a simple radio transmitter (I'd guess BOM being about $3 and manufacturing $1).

That's terrible and short sighted. People will be more likely the new flash and add more if it was easier. My previous camera d800 can flash trigger my sb900 which was sufficient for most scenarios. They are making it harder to use, which in long term will likely to hurt their business.

 

[Discombobulated]

Yes. Read the short article of Moose: https://www.moosepeterson.com/blog/yes-z-does-flash/

With my D850 I trigger SB-5000s using the WR-R10 radio transmitter. Will the Z7 directly trigger SB-5000s (using radio) or do I need to use the same external radio transmitter. If the latter, where does it plug in to the Z7?

Not true. The z cameras needs a WR-A10 wirelessly control flash like sb-5000.

You are right. Extract from Toms Book: “to use wireless remote flash from a Z6 or Z7 you either need a flash in the hot shoe that supports the old optical wireless Commander mode, or you need the WR-R10 and SB-5000 combination to perform radio wireless communication“

Stone age flash system... I got to wait I guess...

 

[Nico Nekon]

it’s not in the front position like the D850, but I don’t even notice it even being there on my Z7. My left hand is all ways on the lens or under the body stabilizing the camera .

I’d say it’s in a good spot

 

[Razor Sharp Studios]

I'm still seeing it for sale on the Nikon website. Where was it announced as discontinued?

Btw, Nikon officialy discontunied the wireles wr-r10 dongle..

so maybe a new flash system with built in is on the way

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