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Nikon flash...school me

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I have a nikon d40 with a 50mm f/1.8 prime.

It does the job and it does it well.

I need a flash, for various reasons, mainly lighting.

I'm looking at a refurb SB-600.

Reccomendations/sell me yours?
Oct 1 2010 3:32PM
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go all out and get the sb 900 its a bit bigger and a bit more... but you can do a lot more with it

if you are just going to get the flash and put it on your camera and only your camera then stick with the 600 but if you want to set it up on a tri pod or anything get the 900 or 800 if you can find it
Oct 9 2010 9:31AM
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.jr
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I've not liked one bit of advice you have given, ever. Why dont you suggest he goes and buys a D3X since you can 'do so much more with it.'

Sb-600s arent a bad choice, I know I messaged you but I have one for sale sort of, but if you are looking to save a few dollars, look into the SB-80dx - but the flash wont communicate as well with your camera.
Oct 9 2010 9:39AM
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im saying if he wants to have it has a flash on a tri pod he cant do it with the sb 600
Oct 9 2010 9:41AM
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.jr
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Oh God. Please. Just stop.
Oct 9 2010 10:04AM
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*Nickdel*
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if your looking for an sb 600, i have have one im willing to sell.
Oct 9 2010 10:28AM
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http://www.google.com/search?aq=f&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=flash+trigger
Oct 9 2010 12:32PM
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chacharlie
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what the hell else would you use it for...
Oct 9 2010 2:29PM
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benk
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wait..surely you can't be serious.

welp. don't listen to her.

The SB-600 is a good flash to go with the D40. Try to get one used like others are offering.
Oct 9 2010 2:51PM
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SeanTom
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"i am serious, and don't call me shirley"
Oct 9 2010 6:32PM
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Why would you get a SB-600 with a d40?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't believe that the D40 had commander mode (the way that the flash can be triggered remotely using infer-red technology) So if your cammera does not have commander mode you can eather buy a peanut attachment (to make the flash into a strobe) ((strobe fires when another flash hits it IE: Your camera flash)) or you can get a radio transverse that you hook onto your hot shoe and onto the base of the flash. Both of these methods can be used on older flashes!!

I would reccomend you get a older flash (SB24) and use a peanut adapter (makes the flash into a strobe) for $24.

UNLESS: your getting a new body soon, or I was wrong about the D40 and it does in fact have commander mode in that case the SB600 is a very good choice, I shoot with them alot

sorry this reply took along time to type and someone might have told this to you already
Oct 9 2010 7:41PM
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benk
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10/10 that's my favorite quote and i didn't even catch it.

and to the above ^. yes you're right but i was assuming off camera capability wasn't a big concern. bouncing light indoors can be just as effective and often easier
Oct 10 2010 12:40AM
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Ben.
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dear god. i feel like you might take photos with the lens cap still on. frequently.


to the op. its a fine flash. i-ttl makes it basically idiot proof on camera, and itll be useable off camera too if you decide you want to get into that later.
Oct 10 2010 1:48AM
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PeterWojnar
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If you're going to buy used, take a look at an SB-26 or -28.

I've got a 26 and it's excellent - consistent flash color, good enough durations, built in optical slave, TTL (I NEVER use it, just pisses me off) and a built in PC plug. They are pretty cheap if you're buying them... trouble is, nobody wants to sell theirs. Good luck
Oct 10 2010 5:54AM
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Shredability
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oh what? SB26 has a built into optical slave????

Anyways I agree with you as far as the TTL, fukin irritating
Oct 10 2010 9:04PM
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PeterWojnar
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Yes sir, it's not controllable from the camera like the -600 and -800 are, but it fires when it sees another flash fire. You just have to walk over to it to change power, no big deal
Oct 10 2010 10:18PM
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ClassyGroup
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Just to sum up what the intelligent posters have said: Get the sb-600, want to go wireless down the line? Get some radio triggers. I'd buy new, I did have mine die on me and and warranty was worth it.
Oct 10 2010 11:08PM
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slaves, not strobe :)

Heres what you should buy when you do:

Sb 26 or 28, heard great things about both of them
radio trigger and receiver
light stand, and hot shoe umbrella adapter so you can throw your strobe on it
shoot through and reflective 2 in 1 umbrella
disc reflector

go to http://www.strobist.blogspot.com and read around lighting 101 and the basics, you'll learn a whole lot about how to use your flash/strobe effectively.
Oct 11 2010 12:43AM
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Shredability
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my bad
Oct 11 2010 12:00PM
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