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Misc. Nikon Speedlight SB-16 flash with AS-8 base - Sell, trade, seek standard base?

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jay moussy

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Nikon Speedlight SB-16 with the AS-8 base (For F3, etc.).
Soft carrying case, neat removable battery holder, clean condition.

I do not plan on getting an F3 any time soon..., so?

- Sell as equipped here?
- Trade for other flash unit with a standard base?
- Seek standard base to replace AS-8?

Extra option: use in PC cable connection mode, for special projects, odd old cameras, etc.?
 
I love the SB-16 and have a few of them. I use them with the Nikon F3HP as well as with all my other Nikons (FM3A, Z5, F2, etc...). I've even pressed one into service atop the Leica M6. In addition to a powerful, main strobe that can rotate and swivel (to do bounce flash), the SB-16 has the smaller front facing "mini-fill flash". This is an amazing feature in use. I kinda feel like the Nikon F3HP with a SB-16A is a secret weapon....just amazing how well these two work together.
 
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Hmm, it looks like I could use the SB-16 with my N90s (a.k.a. F90x), with the addition of the small coupler AS-6.
Subject to confirmation from a Nikon expert.
 
jay moussy said:
Hmm, it looks like I could use the SB-16 with my N90s (a.k.a. F90x), with the addition of the small coupler AS-6.
Subject to confirmation from a Nikon expert.
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Yes.



 
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@BrianShaw thanks.

It may just be that, even with less than full features, the AS-6-adapted SB-16A is still a great, solid flash, especially with my limited flash experience?
 
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Most definitely! Especially since you already have it. The non-TTL auto flash is quite good. You might want to consider the cost and convenience difference between an adapter and the alternative foot mentioned earlier.
 
Well, I bought the standard base from a forum member, shipping in progress.

Anybody interested in the (F3 style) AS-8 base?
 
I have 2 of the SB-16's, 2 AS-8 feet and 1 AS-9 foot. Today I took them out playing with it. I don't like it for 2 reasons.
1. GN at 35mm for ISO 100 is only 105. The actual is like 75. Not much power.
2. I can't turn off the fill flash because at certain distance it fills too strong and causes shadow.
 
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