Portable lightning.

[KmH]

SB-400 does allow FP sync (high speed) but now that you mention it, I think the output power is reduce when is set to FP sync (not sure how much though)

The faster the shutter speed, the greater the reduction in power.

 

[KmH]

Sorry you were right. By mistake I thought I had the SB400 but it's the SB600 the one I have.

Have you ever looked at your flash units user's manual?

The user's manual describes all the features and functions your flash unit has.

 

[gerardo2068]

I got it used with no manual, I just downloaded the manual from Nikon website. It may be a while before i get any extra lightning I need to read more there many set ups out there and I want to know more before I spend money on a set up that is not great.

Thanks I'm reading the link now.

 

[Village Idiot]

I got it used with no manual, I just downloaded the manual from Nikon website. It may be a while before i get any extra lightning I need to read more there many set ups out there and I want to know more before I spend money on a set up that is not great.

Thanks I'm reading the link now.

With an SB-600 you can get it off camera and use it like they do in the Strobist 101 tutorial.

 

[gerardo2068]

With an SB-600 you can get it off camera and use it like they do in the Strobist 101 tutorial.

Thanks. I'm still reading.

 

[MH_91]

i have a better idea, if you have enough budget for the lighting.

If you wanna master in lighting for outdoor pictures, i would recommend you to buy one of the Elinchrom Ranger RX Quadra with either a beauty dish or a Softbox, and few triggers.

it will cost you around $800-1000 maybe more.

if you cant afford that, i would say, for this moment, just get yourself a decent triggers, and a Soft-box. i have used umbrellas for outdoors, IMO Soft boxes are way better.

play around with the softbox and off camera flashes . And then if you feel like you need more "power" then go ahead and upgrade.


Good luck

 

[Village Idiot]

i have a better idea, if you have enough budget for the lighting.

If you wanna master in lighting for outdoor pictures, i would recommend you to buy one of the Elinchrom Ranger RX Quadra with either a beauty dish or a Softbox, and few triggers.

it will cost you around $800-1000 maybe more.

if you cant afford that, i would say, for this moment, just get yourself a decent triggers, and a Soft-box. i have used umbrellas for outdoors, IMO Soft boxes are way better.

play around with the softbox and off camera flashes . And then if you feel like you need more "power" then go ahead and upgrade.


Good luck

AFAIK, quadras were going for about $2400 and that's definitely not beginner friendly.

 

[gerardo2068]

Thanks for the info! looking videos online I think the soft-box its a good choice. I'm still looking lol, not in a hurry.

With something like this I want to be good informed.

Thanks!