Pros and cons please.
2007-10-16 07:54:23 · 6 answers · asked by Tina 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
I use both SB-600 and SB-800 and I know for a fact, it is one of the most advanced speedlights avaliable. The SB-800 is not much different - it has a few more features but nothing I couldn't get by without. If you are thinking of buying a speedlight, then the SB-600 is definately the way to go!
2007-10-19 05:03:46 · answer #1 · answered by Piano Man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The SB-600 is the middle of the road Nikon flash unit. It is more powerful and has more features than the SB-400, but not as powerful and is lacking some features of the SB-800.
The SB-600 does not have a commander mode(it cannot control other flashes, it is either used in the hotshoe or it can be controlled by a commander enabled body or the SB-800 in commander mode). It does not have the same level of output as the SB-800.
However, for most applications where a hotshoe flash is needed either on the hotshoe itself or on a bracket, it should do just fine. Most people who do not require the extra power of the SB-800 tend to buy the SB-600 because you are saving $100.
2007-10-16 08:17:17 · answer #2 · answered by gryphon1911 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
If you can't swing the SB800, the 600 is the next logical step. A bit less powerful than the 800, but I find it's mostly enough If you shoot multiple flash units, then you might want the 800, but the 600 will also function as a wireless with the camera in command. I use a 600 on a D80, and occasionally on my F100.
2007-10-16 15:16:38 · answer #3 · answered by Ara57 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The SB-600 is excellent from what I have heard. It meters excellently, with Nikon's i-TTL metering and it also has an adjustable head, so you can bounce it off the ceiling (no more nasty hard shadows) finally, it is compatible with Nikon's Creative Lighting System, which enables you to use it wirelessly on certain cameras (D80, D70, D200 etc.)
Review at http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/sb600.htm
2007-10-16 08:05:04 · answer #4 · answered by wificats 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The answer by gryphon1911 is a good one.
IMO, though, its always best to buy the top of the line. My experience has been that its always best to have a feature and not need it than to need it and not have it. $100.00 +/- for the SB 800 isn't a lot for the additional features you'll get.
2007-10-16 08:31:51 · answer #5 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Excellent ... if you're using any Nikon Digital camera.
2007-10-16 08:09:12 · answer #6 · answered by Jim M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋