Finally!!!! Got me a flash!

bdavis · Jan 16, 2009

I just finished with a freelance design job today and I'm using the money to buy a flash for my D90 and I just picked up an SB-800 Speedlite! No point in this post, just thought I'd share. I've never had this kind of flash before so I'm expecting big things!

tirediron · Jan 16, 2009

Enjoy! The SB-800 is an excellent piece of gear.

manaheim · Jan 16, 2009

Totally understand the "WOOT! I GOT XXXX!" threads.

Congrats. The SB-800 is a real monster.

Of course, now, welcome to the pandora's box of flash photography. :lol:

nmerrick · Jan 16, 2009

You are going to love your SB-800 - I have two of them and they are real workhorses. Take the time to practice with it, especially in the wireless modes. This is a very capable and versatile flash unit.

Nigel

usayit · Jan 16, 2009

congrats... isn't it nice when photography funds your gear?

jlykins · Jan 16, 2009

check out the Strobist.blogspot.com for some really helpful info on the SB800

Katier · Jan 16, 2009

Now all you need is flash stand and to figure out how to fire it off camera

Ken Rockwell · Jan 16, 2009

The SB800 is a fantastic professional quality Nikon flash! Congrats!

Lately, I've been finding the SB400 easier for me because it's light and fits in my pocket. Fits great on my D40 and works perfectly for family/vacation shots.

Enjoy your new flash.

manaheim · Jan 16, 2009

^^^ eek. We've been invaded.

It's actually kind of amazing no one ever thought to take that name prior to now.

jlykins · Jan 17, 2009

manaheim said:
^^^ eek. We've been invaded.

It's actually kind of amazing no one ever thought to take that name prior to now.

I thought the same thing. I am however intrigued to see if someone will do an IP check and see if it really is him... An admin needs to do this...

manaheim · Jan 17, 2009

There's noooooooooooooooooo way it's him.

Jon_Are · Jan 17, 2009

Congrats on the new flash; I recently picked up the 600 and finding it much more complex (that's a good thing) than I ever expected.

eek. We've been invaded.

From his personal profile:

Ken Rockwell has not made any friends yet.

I dunno...it just looked funny. :mrgreen:

Jon

JerryPH · Jan 17, 2009

I'm just wondering what any of these posts from start to now... have to do with Beyond the basics?

Maybe KR will make things right... lol

kami · Jan 18, 2009

Congrats on the new purchase! You could have saved a lot of dough with an SB600 since you already have the D90 though. There's barely any difference between the 2 flashes.