First Flash Unit!

Jeffro · Jul 24, 2009

ok guys and gals. I am now researching my first flash unit. I have the Nikon D90 and looking for some lighting. At the most I can spend is about $250.00 . I want it for taking pictures of Cars and trucks and Portraits!

All opinions welcome!!!

Markw · Jul 24, 2009

This is by far the best one for your Nikon within your price range. Every raves about it. Its an outstanding flash.

Amazon.com: Nikon SB-600 Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras: Camera & Photo

Mark

HeY iTs ScOTtY · Jul 24, 2009

sb-600:thumbup: bought one about a month ago. make sure you get a bounce and softbox for it though.

Jeffro · Jul 24, 2009

That is what I am hearing too so I am trying to figure out the differences between it and the SB-400?

HeY iTs ScOTtY · Jul 24, 2009

i dont think the 400 is as strong and doesnt have an lcd. you also cant use it off camera. thats without looking it up. just off the top of my head i dont know if its right. easy enough to find out though.

Village Idiot · Jul 24, 2009

Get the SB 600 and find a used flash like an SB 28. One that's still compatible with CLS.

Jeffro · Jul 24, 2009

I am going to check into those things but I think you are right... I know that it can be used as a slave later!

Jeffro · Jul 24, 2009

Village Idiot said:
Get the SB 600 and find a used flash like an SB 28. One that's still compatible with CLS.

Can I ask a stupid question! Why? Why 2 flashs.... ok I know that is stupid but what the hell

Markw · Jul 24, 2009

1- subject light
1- background light or cross light.

Thats what I gather.

Mark

Jeffro · Jul 24, 2009

yeah that is what I thought too but I need one before I can worry about two!!! LOL

Kcc · Jul 24, 2009

Your D90 can wireless (CLS) the SB-600 or the SB-400. Getting the SB-600 could do you better with the power of light. If later on you want a second flash, and you think the SB-600 isn't strong enough, you can get a SB-900 for your main flash. On the other hand, if you think the SB-600 is better than enough, than you can save some buck for getting the SB-400 for your cross or fill light.

Kcc

edit: CLS = Creative Lighting System, which i-TTL will be available if you uses all nikon flashes. I don't know if other brand will support CLS, but the SB-400, 600, and 900 will surly will.

Jeffro · Jul 24, 2009

Kcc said:
Your D90 can wireless (CLS) the SB-600 or the SB-400. Getting the SB-600 could do you better with the power of light. If later on you want a second flash, and you think the SB-600 isn't strong enough, you can get a SB-900 for your main flash. On the other hand, if you think the SB-600 is better than enough, than you can save some buck for getting the SB-400 for your cross or fill light.

Kcc

edit: CLS = Creative Lighting System, which i-TTL will be available if you uses all nikon flashes. I don't know if other brand will support CLS, but the SB-400, 600, and 900 will surly will.

Great info thanks for that!!! I think I will try to find a SB600 to start for now and see what happens from then! I will keep yall posted

I love my new wireless remote that I just got too!!! great for when the camera is on the tripod!

KmH · Jul 24, 2009

Starting with just 1 is a good idea and the SB-600 is ok, but can only zoom to 85mm. That's not bad for the price. If you can get a good deal on a used SB-800 you get zooom to 105mm plus commander mode.

The 200mm zooooom capability of the SB-900 is awesome but $470 a copy.