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12/26/2007 11:19:20 AM · #1 |
I a getting ready to buy a flash for my Nikon D80. I am thinking of the sb400 and sb600. Is the 600 worth 100 dollars more than the 400. Any other brand suggestions also.
Thanks, Jeremy |
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12/26/2007 11:22:26 AM · #2 |
The 600 is a LOT more powerful. Kind of depends on how you'll be using it. If you have to throw light a long ways, it's worth it. If you'll be using it closer-in, not necessary. If you will be mostly bouncing light from ceilings, especially high ones, it's a plus.
I have the 430EX for Canon, and chose that over the 580EX because I don't use flash much and not at all in wide-open situations.
R.
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12/26/2007 11:26:50 AM · #3 |
Thanks bear, I am leaning towards the 400 becuase all I do are indoor photos of people bouncing it off of the ceiling. Unless someone can convince me differently I am not spending the extra 100 dollars.
Thanks again Bear, Jeremy |
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12/26/2007 11:35:00 AM · #4 |
I don't believe you can use the SB-400 off camera in commander mode like the SB-600 and 800 . That alone makes the 600 a no brainier for me. I have 2 800's and a 600 and can do some really cool stuff off camera.
I all you want to do is flash and bounce light on camera then just get the 400 but the 600 allows for more creative lighting options.
Message edited by author 2007-12-26 11:36:06. |
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12/26/2007 11:36:52 AM · #5 |
There are a couple of other differences. The
sb-600 have a wider angle range compared to the
sb-400 which is fixed at 57 degrees. Also the SB-600 swivels the head which is handy for when you turn the camera to portrait and still want to bounce the flash.
Just food for thought.
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12/26/2007 11:37:44 AM · #6 |
Thanks wazoo I will check on that at the shop. I would like to be able to work off camera.
Jeremy |
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