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Nexus announces Fiber Optic Sync Ports and 45° Viewfinder
Last Update: 30 September 2006 03:24 AM
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Author: Matt Segal ( segal3 )
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Nexus now offers Fiber Optic Sync with TTL to the Nikon D80, D200 and Canon 5D. These cameras have a Pop-up flash on top of the camera that is used to trigger the external strobe via a fiber optic cable. The Inon and Sea & Sea strobes will have this option. Nexus also allows for dual fiber optic ports.
Nexus now offers as a special order the Inon 45-degree viewfinder. This finder increases the image coverage and enlarges it enough to see fine focus and all the internal data display of camera information in the camera’s finder. The Inon finder can also rotate to enhance viewing if the camera is used in the vertical framing position. The 45-degree angle of the finder helps keep the regulator exhaust bubbles from getting in front of your mask and makes it easier to use for low-angle photography of critters on the sea bed or under low ledges.
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The viewfinder can be custom-fitted to the Nexus Nikon D200, D2x ,D80, Canon 5D and 1Ds Mark2 housings.
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Marine Camera Distributors, a Wetpixel sponsor, is a Nexus dealer.
Very interesting - this looks good. I would like to see how this is implemented for the Canon 5D - as it has no pop-up flash.
Cheers
JamesPosted by James Wiseman on 09/28 at 05:42 AMI would like to know if there is part of the design that prevents reflection of the internal strobe light from the port.
I’d also like to know how tough the joint between the viewfinder and the housing is: I would have thought that there is some potential for leakage if the viewfinder is bashed.
Tim
Posted by tdpriest on 09/30 at 05:24 AM