Which flashgun?

colblimp

Nikon SB-600 or SB-800, which one? I'm leaning toward the 800 but is it worth the extra expense?

eas

It depends on the intended use really. If the flash will live on your cameras hotshoe and be your only flash, the SB-600 would be the trick just nicely. The Sb-400 may even do the job for you here.

For me, the sb800's extra features start to come into play when considering off camera flash and Nikons cls system. If you think "strobbist" type activity is a direction you'll be heading in, maybe going the whole hog and getting the SB-900 would be best.

It would also depend on whether your camera's pop up can be used as a commander unit.

In any case, tot state the obvious, the sb-800 is worth the extra IF you need the power + features.

Barname

if you are thinking of the 800 why not get the 900 which has replaced it?

colblimp

Barname wrote: »

if you are thinking of the 800 why not get the 900 which has replaced it?

Because it's ridiculously expensive! I've seen the 800 2nd hand for €200, so I'm going to have a look at it.

melekalikimaka

Barname wrote: »

if you are thinking of the 800 why not get the 900 which has replaced it?

apart from higher guide number theres nothing really improved on it overly...

eas

melekalikimaka wrote: »

apart from higher guide number theres nothing really improved on it overly...

If you spend time with the sb-800 then go to an sb-900 you'll think differently.

The 900 is a much better piece of equipment IMO.

If you're only guide to how good a flashgun is is by how much light it can throw, then get an sb 600.

colblimp

After all that, the SB 800 had been sold so it's back to the drawing board... :rolleyes::(

Barname

melekalikimaka wrote: »

apart from higher guide number theres nothing really improved on it overly...

oh there is. quite a difference.

challengemaster

Why not just get an old SB-28... there's nowt wrong with them! I only picked one up a few weeks ago. Still in perfect condition, and has PC adapters built in...

melekalikimaka

guide number.. coverage and tiltability and emm detecting fx/dx... for someone whos tossing up between a 600 and 800, i cant see how these would come into play

eas

melekalikimaka wrote: »

guide number.. coverage and tiltability and emm detecting fx/dx... for someone whos tossing up between a 600 and 800, i cant see how these would come into play

600-800 euro. :rolleyes:

It's less than 400 euro now from the UK including shipping. Still not cheap though.

here are some other things it can do on top of what you mentioned.

1. zoom range of 17 to 200MM
   
2. switch between regular/commander/slave modes without having to muck about in the menu
   
3. faster recycling speed
   
4. larger flash head
   
5. adjustable light spreads
   
6. better focus assist
   
7. Gel holder with smart white balance

All these things ad up to a better piece of kit. If you're working and you need one or two of those features, then the price difference is not an issue.

melekalikimaka

eas wrote: »

1. zoom range of 17 to 200MM
   
   
   
2. larger flash head
   
3. adjustable light spreads
   
   
   
   

i stated all that

eas

I don't believe you did.

TelePaul

eas wrote: »

I don't believe you did.

I believe you need to chill brah.