compatible flash to camera

[Pic-o-matic]

Okay I'm looking to buy a flash for my Nikon D70 camera, but i can't seem to find one that's compatible with it. Is this possible to find one or do I need to upgrade to a new camera body so that I can find a compatible flash? HELP?!

[zona5101]

SB600 is available, sb800 you should be able to find used. Plus all the classic nikon flashes like the sb-28, sb-25, sb-24 will all work in auto(not ttl).

[inkista]

Nope, you don't need to buy a new camera. The current Nikon speedlights (SB-600 and SB-900) will work just fine. Older flashes or third party flashes will also work, but there are varying degrees of compatibility and function. For example, as zona5101 said, with an SB-24, you won't have any i-TTL automated power-setting, but the flash can still do its guide number calculation thing in Auto mode, and of course, the flash will still function perfectly well in full Manual mode.

The reason you might want to go with one of the expensive current SBs is because they have more advanced function and are made to work with digital SLRs, so they can do fancy tricks like letting you use shutter speeds higher than the D70's max. synch speed (1/500s), automated power-setting via through-the-lens (TTL) metering, remote power-control of off-camera flashes, and repeating mode. In addition, the SB-900 has full 360° swivel capability, which makes it great for bouncing flash with more directional control.

But if you just want to throw more light on something, and particularly if you're considering doing off-camera Strobist-style work with cheap radio triggers, then you could go with (considerably cheaper) older SB-24/26/28s, or even manual-only flashes, like the LumoPro LP120.