Speedlights

[Ygrazi]

What do I need to know about buying a speedlight? I'm upgrading to a d200, and really want to get one. But I'm clueless, I will do more research before I buy anything, but does anyone have any tips, what do I need to know? Thanks!

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[Pure]

The SB-800 is the standard.

The 400 is great, but has no features, it is only a flash, as far as I know. The 900 is insane, and is heavy. The 600 is also good.

[JerryPH]

It's not like there is a HUGE difference in between the 600 and 800:

The SB-800 is:
- a little stronger
- has built-in commander mode
- has a sync plug
- has a built-in slave

That is about all!

The SB-900 has even LESS different from the SB-800:
- greater zoom to accommodate FX cameras
- is a little stronger
- is a little heavier

That's it!

[PatrickHMS]

It's not like there is a HUGE difference in between the 600 and 800:

The SB-800 is:
- a little stronger
- has built-in commander mode
- has a sync plug
- has a built-in slave

That is about all!

The SB-900 has even LESS different from the SB-800:
- greater zoom to accommodate FX cameras
- is a little stronger
- is a little heavier

That's it!

Why didn't you also tell him to read the reviews????

[jlykins]

Maybe he had more time to write it all out for him... I have two sb-600's and they work great. I think I'm going to pick up a sb-800 or 900 just for the master wireless function, and increased battery compacity.