On 21 Oct 1998 16:27:37 GMT, bandhphoto@aol.com (BandHPhoto) wrote:

> >confused. As you know, the F3 has an unusual flash attachment (on top of the
>rewind lever) I don't think the SB-18 attaches to it or does it? If not, do I
>need some sort of an interface/connector cable?>

>You need either the Nikon AS-4 interface (but you lose TTL-OTF flash) or the
>Vivitar model # 234199 adapter which retains TTL-OTF.

Um, unless I'm missing a contact somewhere, the Vivitar
adapter (the one made originally for the Vivitar 5600
flash?) won't work... (there is no transfer of ASA info
[done mechanically with a "feeler" arangement with F3
flashes] from the camera to a non-F3 footed flash...,
darn! ;-).