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Is the Nikon R1C1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System compatible with H5D?
- Thread starter dave.gt
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Dave, if you plan to use it in TTL mode, it will not work. Nikon's iTTL protocol and electronics is not compatible to the H5D although it will work with the X1D. The R1C1 can only be operated/triggered via center contact in the camera's hotshoe or additional sync cord. The other contacts of the hotshoe should not touch the other contacts in the controller's foot around the center contact. You risk damaging the electronics.
In case you want to go the TTL route, I'd recommend checking Metz speedlights being adapted via SCA adapter. Hasselblad's flash TTL adapter is made by Metz.
If you don't need TTL, there are plenty of options.
Regards, Udo
In case you want to go the TTL route, I'd recommend checking Metz speedlights being adapted via SCA adapter. Hasselblad's flash TTL adapter is made by Metz.
If you don't need TTL, there are plenty of options.
Regards, Udo
dave.gt
Well-known member
Udo,
Thanks for that heads up! I don't need anything sophisticated for my photographing artwork on ceiling tiles (24"x24") but I can't envision using a Siros L on both sides, though it might work. It seems to be too complicated.
So, can the Nikon set up work at all with the H5? You mentioned options and that has caught my attention! As a neophyte using flash for relatively close-up archival work (albeit on the ceiling), I can use all the advice I can find! Thanks!
