some speedflahs advice please

[Gerty]

Ok it suggested to that I should get a better flash unit Ive been looking around I am thinking about the Nikon SB-400 Speedlight @ $149 its an entry level flash but basic or I could push it up to Nikon SB200R Speedlight Flash @ $269 Au$ I have not read reviews on the SB 200 R yet so I don't know thought would ask you guys I am not a photographer ive only been using my nikon D3100 for a couple of weeks but learning ive done only a very basic DVD course at this stage. So some advice would be really good thank you in advance

 

[KmH]

The SB-400 is a waste of money, because it isn't much more powerful or useful than the flash built into your D3100.

The SB-200R is a very specialized flash for doing an extreme closeup type of photography known as Macro photography.

You will need to seriously consider getting a SB-700 if you want to fully utilize Nikon's i-TTL flash system.

There are 3rd party flash units that can do TTL flash (not i-TTL), that are much less expensive than Nikon's units.

For example: Vivitar DF383 Digital TTL Shoe Mount Power Zoom /Swivel /Bounce Auto-Focus Flash for Nikon TTL, Guide Number 45m (147')

You may want to become way more familiar with the controls, features, and functions of your D3100 before you begin approaching using strobed lighting (flash).

 

[Gerty]

thank you for the advice