I saw the light (literally!)

[Tom3]

I decided to get an external flash and bought a SB-600; What a difference!
As a newbie, I did not think an external flash would help as much but I am amazed; so that's my advice to all the other newbies thinking it's not really needed: don't think, buy one

 

[OregonAmy]

When I get mine, I'm confident I'll agree with you.

I've asked for one for christmas - it's at the very top of my ever-growing list of "equipment I want, and by want I mean need". That, and an ND filter.

For those considering one, Ken Rockwell has some great info on both the 400 and 600.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/sb400.htm
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/sb600.htm

Check out the image of grandma on the link for the 400. The built-in flash image reminds me of too many of my shots.

I need to contribute to his site. He's influenced a couple of my purchases that have really led to making me very happy.

 

[AdamBomb]

I want a flash SO BAD, But my Money tree is dying!

 

[OregonAmy]

I hear there's a couple of big holidays coming up

 

[kundalini]

For those considering one, Ken Rockwell has some great info on both the 400 and 600.

I'm gonna quote Big Mike of recent here.......

KR is a knob

IMO, if you are seriously interested in flash photography, forget the SB-400. Only slightly better than your on-board flash.

The SB-600 is a great flash and bang for the buck to boot.

 

[AdamBomb]

I hear there's a couple of big holidays coming up

Yeah, I know, But I think I filled my list already (Nifty 50, Tripod, Battery grip, External HD, and it goes on!)

 

[dxqcanada1]

Remember ... the best flash image is one that does not look like a flash was used.

 

[Tom3]

I just put in this thread the new photos:

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1466486#post1466486

They were all done with the flash to wash out the hard shadows cast by the sun (or whatever the right term might be )