Flash comparison
A list of flash guns, for easy comparison of strobes, from different manufactures. The list is intended to supplement the list of photographic equipment makers.
List of current models
| Name | Guide Number[nb 1] | PC Connection | Angle of Coverage | Variable Power (Manual) | TTL | Bounce | Swivel | Interval[nb 2] | Optical Slave | Other Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon SB-600 AF Speedlight[1] | 30m/98ft[nb 3] | No | 24-85mm | 1/1-1/64 | i-TTL/CLS | yes | yes | 3.5 sec | no[2] | |
| Nikon SB-900 AF Speedlight[3] | 34m/111.5ft | Yes | 17-200mm | 1/1-1/128 | i-TTL/CLS | yes | yes | 6sec | yes | |
| Pentax AF-200FG[4] | 20m | No | 28mm | 1/1, 1/2, 1/4 | TTL | no | no | 4sec | no | |
| Pentax AF-360FGZ[5] | 36m | No | 24-85mm | 1/1-1/64 | PTTL | yes | yes | 6sec | yes | |
| Pentax AF-540FGZ[6] | 54m | No | 24-85mm | 1/1-1/64 | PTTL | yes | yes | 6sec | yes | |
| Sigma EF 500 DG ST[7] | 50m/165ft | No | 28-105mm | 1/1,1/16 | TTL+ | yes | yes | 6sec | no | Available Sigma, Nikon, Canon, Minolta and Pentax models, |
| Sigma EF 500 DG Super[8] | 50m/165ft | No | 28-105mm | 8 levels | TTL+ | yes | yes | 6sec | yes | Available Sigma, Nikon, Canon, Minolta and Pentax models |
| Sigma EF 530 DG ST[9] | 53m/175ft | No | 24-105mm | 1/1,1/16 | TTL+ | yes | yes | 6sec | no | Available Sigma, Nikon, Canon, Sony and Pentax models, |
| Sigma EF 530 DG Super[10] | 53m/175ft | No | 24-105mm | 1/1-1/64 (Sigma/Canon 1/1-1/128) | TTL+ | yes | yes | 6sec | yes | Available Sigma, Nikon, Canon, Sony and Pentax models |
| Vivitar 285HV[11] | 42m/140ft | No | 28-105mm | 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/16 | no | yes | no | 10sec | no |
List of discontinued models
| Name | Guide Number | PC Connection | Angle of Coverage | Variable Power (Manual) | TTL | Bounce | Swivel | Interval | Optical Slave | Other Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon Speedlite 580ex[12] | 58/190 (ISO 100, m/ft)(at 105mm zoom-head position)[12] | No [12] | 17-105mm[12] | 1/1-1/128[12] | eTTL and Canon's infrared system[12] | yes[12] | yes[12] | 0.1 to 3 sec for normal flash, 0.1 to 3 sec for quick flash[12] | no[12] | The flash foot is easily modified to include a sync connection |
| Nikon SB-28 AF Speedlight[13] | 18m (at 18mm) / 50m (at 85mm) at ISO100 | Yes | 18 - 85mm | 1/1 - 1/64 | TTL | yes | yes | 3sec | no | Built in wide flash adapter and bounce card. |
| Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight[14] | 38 (at 35mm) / 56m (at 105mm) at ISO100 | Yes | 24-105mm | 1/1-1/128 | i-TTL/CLS | yes | yes | 6sec | yes[15] | |
| Vivitar 283 | 36m/120ft at ISO100[16] | No | No | 1/1 | no | no | no [nb 4] | 11sec | no | Auto Thyristor. |
| Vivitar 550FD | 4.5m at ISO100[17]
24m at ISO100[18] |
No | No | 1/1 | TTL | yes | no | 7sec | no | Auto Thyristor. |
Notes
- ^ At ISO 100 and Maximum zoom. Manufactures value unless otherwise noted.
- ^ Normally given as the time it takes from full power to full power shot, with fresh Alkaline batteries
- ^ 35mm zoom-head position, 20 C/68 F
- ^ 1/1-1/32 with VP-1 http://www.photonomikon.com/index.php/vivitar-vp-1-varipower-adapter-review/
References
- ^ http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Product/Flashes/4802/SB-600-AF-Speedlight-Unit.html
- ^ http://strobist.blogspot.com/2007/08/unlock-superslave-in-your-nikon-sb-800.html
- ^ http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/speedlights/sb-900/index.htm
- ^ http://www.pentaximaging.com/accessories/AF200FG/
- ^ http://www.pentaximaging.com/accessories/AF360FGZ/
- ^ http://www.pentaximaging.com/accessories/AF540FGZ/
- ^ http://www.sigma-photo.com/flashes/flashes_flashes_details.asp?id=3256
- ^ http://www.sigma-photo.com/flashes/flashes_flashes_details.asp?id=3257
- ^ http://www.sigma-photo.com/flashes/flashes_flashes_details.asp?id=3266
- ^ http://www.sigma-photo.com/flashes/flashes_flashes_details.asp?id=3263
- ^ http://www.popphoto.com/lighting/3983/vivitar-285hv-review.html
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j http://downloads.canon.com/cpr/software/camera/580EX.pdf
- ^ Nikon Autofocus Speedlight SB-28 User Manual
- ^ http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/ProductDetail.page?pid=4801
- ^ http://strobist.blogspot.com/2007/08/unlock-superslave-in-your-nikon-sb-800.html
- ^ http://www.shopping.com/xPF-Vivitar-Vivitar-283-Electronic-Flash
- ^ http://www.tedfelix.com/Photography/Technique.html
- ^ http://www.bhphotovideo.com/FrameWork/charts/comp_vivitar_flash_1.html
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