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    Question about studio flash

    I'm new to digital cameras (have a point & shoot Coolpix) and am planning to get a D70. Used to be a professional so accustomed to manual focus-exposure.
    I assume that D70 will accept my 20-year old Nikkor-AI lenses (using reduced image circle) but can anyone tell me if I can expect to be able to use my Balcar studio strobes?

    I used to rely on Polaroids, but imagine I can nopw preview test shots and adjust aperture and just go. Am I right?
    paulDDB

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    The histogram will replace your polaroids. The Balcars will be usable with one caveat, their trigger voltage if too high can damage the camera. I suggest a Wein SafeSync adapter, that way you can get sync cable connection and voltage regulation. Or get Pocket Wizards and get wireless and forget the voltage altogether.
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    Thanks Sebastian

    Quote Originally Posted by Sebastian
    The histogram will replace your polaroids. The Balcars will be usable with one caveat, their trigger voltage if too high can damage the camera. I suggest a Wein SafeSync adapter, that way you can get sync cable connection and voltage regulation. Or get Pocket Wizards and get wireless and forget the voltage altogether.
    thanks - I gave up on long synch cords long ago - will use a slave.

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