Digi-Slave Deluxe 3000 Slave Flash for Digital Cameras (Guide No. 110')
Why Do You Need a Special Flash for a Digital Camera?
Most popular digital camera lines have inadequate flash systems and lack a connector for use with an external flash. Ordinary slave units will not work with most digital cameras because these cameras use a very rapid series of pre-flashes (we're not talking about red-eye reduction). The pre-flashes are used to set the white balance of the camera's image sensor chip - not the exposure. A typical slave unit will fire on the pre-flash it senses while the digital camera captures the image on the last flash. Thus, the extra light from the slave does not show up in the digital camera photo. Digi-Slave flash units are specially designed to fire on the correct flash sensed by their built in optical sensor and circuitry, thus solving the digital camera flash problem.
The Digi-Slave Deluxe 3000, features a switch on the back which allows the user to select between the two different triggering modes used by different digital camera models. This allows them to be used with virtually any camera on the market. And since the Digi-Slave Deluxe 3000 slave flash haves built in digital slave circuitry, no electrical connection to the camera is required. The Digi-Slave Deluxe 3000 is engineered to be powerful yet affordable. This is a sturdy unit and has a powerful guide number of 110, selectable firing, and a bounce zoom head for bounce lighting. It also has four power levels to allow control over light output.
- Supported Digital Cameras (most popular models):
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Canon - all models
Agfa ePhoto - all models
Epson - all models
Nikon - all models
Fuji - all models
Ricoh - all models
Sony - all models
Kodak - all models including 265In addition to being a slave flash for digital cameras, the Digi-Slave Deluxe 3000 can also be used as an ordinary 'Hot shoe' flash for any camera digital or conventional with a hot shoe connector.
| Type | Shoe mount |
| Guide No. | 110' @ ISO 100/DIN 21 |
| Angle of Coverage | Not Specified |
| Auto f/Stops | Yes |
| Vari-Power | Yes (4 levels) |
| TTL Dedication | No |
| Bounce Head | Yes |
| Swivel Head | No |
| Zoom Head | Yes |
| Off Camera Terminal | No |
| Recycle Time | 8.0 Seconds with fresh alkaline batteries & full power |
| Power Source | 4x AA batteries (alkaline, lithium, NiCad or NiMH) |
| Dimensions | 6.7"H X 3.0"W X 2.3"D |
| Weight | 0.73 lb (330 g) |
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Pros
- Consistent output (5)
- Fast recycling (5)
- Easy to use (4)
- Lightweight (3)
- Versatile (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill flash (4)
- General purpose (4)
- Portraits (4)
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
- Fast Recycling
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- Portraits
Comments about Digi-Slave Deluxe 3000 Slave Flash for Digital Cameras (Guide No. 110'):
I've been using this flash for the last two months with my Nikon D60 and am quite impressed with its performance. It is quick to recycle and very sensitive to the master flashe. I'm using it with a SB900 flash as master and have found that the two work quite well together. There is some adjustment I need to make (e.g., adjust the aperture) since it doesn't automatically couple with the Nikon's light metering, but once I do that, things are fine.
I've found that I prefer using this as slave over the SB600 flash because it is much more responsive, especially if I have the flash hidden behind a wall.
Strengths:
1. It performs well with rechargeable batteries.
2. Price
3. Ability to adjust power level
4. Sensitivity to the master flash
Weaknesses:
1. Battery cover is not well designed. Sometimes it doesn't hold the batteries correctly and won't power up properly. This is solved by opening the cover and shutting again.
2. I wish it had a audible sound confirming flash
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Poor constructionquality
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
Comments about Digi-Slave Deluxe 3000 Slave Flash for Digital Cameras (Guide No. 110'):
Used flash for family portraits and reunion pictures. Good flash for while it lasted, but poor construction and after about 6 months of use; it started strobing and would not stop. Also, the foot broke off of the flash and required re-bonding to the flash unit.
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Comments about Digi-Slave Deluxe 3000 Slave Flash for Digital Cameras (Guide No. 110'):
I bought three and two were broken out of the box. The shoe did not work on one and the body of the second was comming apart. The battery cover on all three would not stay closed.
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
- Fast Recycling
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- General Use
Comments about Digi-Slave Deluxe 3000 Slave Flash for Digital Cameras (Guide No. 110'):
Used mostly at short distance or to counter too much light.
Can direct the flash, recharges fast.
Good price/value
Haven't yet found a problem but i know the limitation of this flash
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Fast Recycling
- Powerful Output
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- General Use
- Portraits
Comments about Digi-Slave Deluxe 3000 Slave Flash for Digital Cameras (Guide No. 110'):
Great for off camera flash. Powerful enough to bounce or shoot through to create soft light. Very versitle 4 automatic power levels. Easy to set up.
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast Recycling
- Lightweight
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Digi-Slave Deluxe 3000 Slave Flash for Digital Cameras (Guide No. 110'):
It has met my needs for a supplemental slave flash for a great price.
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Easy To Clean
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Night Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Digi-Slave Deluxe 3000 Slave Flash for Digital Cameras (Guide No. 110'):
I use the digi-slave as a second flash off camera. It serves as a key light
while my Pentax in camera flash serves as a fill. It syncs up flawlessly by simply setting a trigger switch, no wire connection needed. The digi-slave has plenty of power, and allows the user to adjust the intensity through 5 settings. You can use it like you would a professional strobe light at a fraction of the cost. If you are looking for more artistic lighting
and not wanting to spend big bucks for your flash photography, then the Deluxe 3000 is for you.
Pros
- Fast Recycling
- Trigger options
Cons
Best Uses
- Back-Up
- General Use
- Night Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Digi-Slave Deluxe 3000 Slave Flash for Digital Cameras (Guide No. 110'):
I use this slave when my primary flash doesn't deliver enough light. I love the fact it has various trigger options, because I can use it with every camera I own, from a pocket point and shoot, to a semi-professional grade system.
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Comments about Digi-Slave Deluxe 3000 Slave Flash for Digital Cameras (Guide No. 110'):
Still a new item to me, but easy to use.
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