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11/30/2005 01:11:23 PM · #1 |
I have a nikon D70 and I would like some help on deciding what speedlight to get. do I get A nikon if so(which one) or do I get a different make again what one.
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11/30/2005 01:34:05 PM · #2 |
I'm sure ana ctive Nikonian will comment to this soon. Nikon speedlights are certainly a good choice, but I'm not familiar with the various models to advise you. Canon I know :-)
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11/30/2005 02:00:41 PM · #3 |
Both the SB-600 and SB-800 are great flash unit and work with iTTL on the D-70. The difference is that the SB-800 is a bit stronger (more range) and can act as the Master for multiple other SB-600's or 800's. The SB-600 is less expensive and can act as a remote using the D-70's onboard flash as the Master. I have the SB-800 but have found it is probably overkill.
Hope this helps.
Message edited by author 2005-11-30 14:01:16. |
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11/30/2005 02:48:28 PM · #4 |
I love my sb-600, I would recommend it ten times a day!!
I will definitely purchase another soon, wireless is a charm!! |
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11/30/2005 02:54:08 PM · #5 |
i got the 600 and love it. use it all the time in wireless mode. i would love to get a second, this time an 800, most likely...
if you do a lot of macro work, check out the new wireless ring flash system nikon's just come out with. another of my major wants these days...
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11/30/2005 03:40:11 PM · #6 |
| I've been thrilled with my SB-800. I never realized how inadequate my old flash was until I got this one. It really is a great flash. A little pricey, but I honestly feel it was worth it. |
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12/20/2006 11:47:27 AM · #7 |
QUESTION My wonderful father just got me an SB-600 ... Always spoiling me!!!
I started to read and thought "COOL! Now I can use the flash for high-speed shutter stuff ... WAIT ... NOT on the D70!" ...
Apparently the D80 is even slower in the Flash-sync category. I would really like to use it at 1/4000 of a second or so ...
Do I need a D200?
Message edited by author 2006-12-20 11:47:50. |
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12/20/2006 11:50:28 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by metatate:
QUESTION My wonderful father just got me an SB-600 ... Always spoiling me!!!
I started to read and thought "COOL! Now I can use the flash for high-speed shutter stuff ... WAIT ... NOT on the D70!" ...
Apparently the D80 is even slower in the Flash-sync category. I would really like to use it at 1/4000 of a second or so ...
Do I need a D200? |
You shouldn't have to, there should be a way to set it into high speed sync mode. The only catch for this is that you lose a lot of flash power. I know my Sigma EF500 DG Super does this just fine (this flash is also an alternative to the Nikon Speedlites that you can look into).
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12/20/2006 12:04:26 PM · #9 |
I have one 800 and two 600s. I use the 800 on my D70 to control the 600s. If I had a D200, I'd go totally with 600s because the commander mode is built in - and I'd save a lot of money in the long run.
As far as the sync speed, it's my understanding to shoot that fast you need a D200 or a D2X.
In the Nikon video "The Speed of Light" he mentions that to freeze the cheerleaders in the air with the speedlights he had to use the D2X's high speed sync mode.
I finally called several dealers and the D70 just doesn't have it.
So I'm off to buy my D200 now - :-) |
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12/20/2006 12:05:50 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by metatate:
Do I need a D200? |
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EVERYBODY needs a D200 - |
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12/20/2006 12:57:47 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by digitalknight:
So I'm off to buy my D200 now - :-) |
All because you just had to freeze cheerleaders in the air..... BRRR, it's cold in here! :-)
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