Noob in SLR Photoshoot

Spikey86 · 25th February 2009

Hi guys,
I've own a D70 since like 2 years ago and haven't been taking pictures using any correct methods. Jus started researching on SLR and skills/equipment needed for a good photo shoot these days (hope it's better late than never) and i've come across lots of comments saying something like good lightings make good result. Comparison between SB-600 and SB-800 seems to b like up-to-your-own-preference kinda thing. So jus wondering which one is would be a better choice if i were to own my 1st external flash?

jeremyteocx · 25th February 2009

i don't know much about flash, so can't help u much on that ...

Yes good lighting make good result, but that doesn't mean you can't have good lighting without flash. even at night, it is possible to play around with available light and exposure (aperture, shutter and iso), and still get good photos. do read up more to understand more. flash photography is a whole different thing to pick up, and i suggest you pick up on the basics of exposure without flash first, before handling flash photography ...

And yes, it's better late than never, enjoy shooting

ortega · 25th February 2009

depends on what you shoot and how you shoot

in doubt, buy the most expansive

Spikey86 · 25th February 2009

It's hard but fun cos i get to see things in different angle and taking pictures from different angle givs different results. I'm still trying hard to learn though and it's all about one's creativity to portray wat he/she sees and wat he/she wan others to see.

Anyway i'm trying to get a flash cos i'm trying to learn studio photography cos playing with lighting seem very interesting to me also. HOWEVER, having a tight budget, haha.
In conclusion, so many things so little time and of cos, so little money... T_T

zac08 · 26th February 2009

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If you can find the SB-800, it'll be better as there are more functions avail and you can also use it as a remote flash commander.

Spikey86 · 26th February 2009

hmm, ok, i guess i shd buy SB-800 1st and SB-600 as a slave strobe if i can affort next time. Thx alot!

jnet6 · 26th February 2009

Why not the new sb900? With warranty.

Spikey86 · 26th February 2009

It's alittle over my budget though, haha, not sure wat SB-900 can do yet since i've only read up on SB-600 & SB-800 as they are within my budget range. If u got lobang can pm me, haha

AMediaLuz · 26th February 2009

Originally Posted by Spikey86

Hi guys,
I've own a D70 since like 2 years ago and haven't been taking pictures using any correct methods.

We're in the same shoes! Got a D70 more than 2 years ago, and only dusted it about 2 weeks back after I bought prime lens. (Luckily didn't grow fungus).

Spikey86 · 26th February 2009

Haha, ditto the prime lens part, jus got a 50mm f1.8 before cny for $170 @ sls

25th February 2009	#1
Spikey86 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 65	Noob in SLR Photoshoot Hi guys, I've own a D70 since like 2 years ago and haven't been taking pictures using any correct methods. Jus started researching on SLR and skills/equipment needed for a good photo shoot these days (hope it's better late than never) and i've come across lots of comments saying something like good lightings make good result. Comparison between SB-600 and SB-800 seems to b like up-to-your-own-preference kinda thing. So jus wondering which one is would be a better choice if i were to own my 1st external flash?

25th February 2009	#2
jeremyteocx Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 356	Re: Noob in SLR Photoshoot i don't know much about flash, so can't help u much on that ... Yes good lighting make good result, but that doesn't mean you can't have good lighting without flash. even at night, it is possible to play around with available light and exposure (aperture, shutter and iso), and still get good photos. do read up more to understand more. flash photography is a whole different thing to pick up, and i suggest you pick up on the basics of exposure without flash first, before handling flash photography ... And yes, it's better late than never, enjoy shooting

25th February 2009	#3
ortega Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NorthEast Posts: 16,507	Re: Noob in SLR Photoshoot depends on what you shoot and how you shoot in doubt, buy the most expansive __________________ The Law

25th February 2009	#4
Spikey86 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 65	Re: Noob in SLR Photoshoot It's hard but fun cos i get to see things in different angle and taking pictures from different angle givs different results. I'm still trying hard to learn though and it's all about one's creativity to portray wat he/she sees and wat he/she wan others to see. Anyway i'm trying to get a flash cos i'm trying to learn studio photography cos playing with lighting seem very interesting to me also. HOWEVER, having a tight budget, haha. In conclusion, so many things so little time and of cos, so little money... T_T Last edited by Spikey86; 25th February 2009 at 11:06 PM.

26th February 2009	#5
zac08 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: East Posts: 10,963	Re: Noob in SLR Photoshoot Welcome to CS READ MORE SHOOT more Post more If you can find the SB-800, it'll be better as there are more functions avail and you can also use it as a remote flash commander. __________________ Michael Lim My Flickr Site APAD 2009

26th February 2009	#6
Spikey86 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 65	Re: Noob in SLR Photoshoot hmm, ok, i guess i shd buy SB-800 1st and SB-600 as a slave strobe if i can affort next time. Thx alot!

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jnet6 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: not here often anymore Posts: 6,259	Re: Noob in SLR Photoshoot Why not the new sb900? With warranty. __________________ Tamron lenses sale... I'll be away till 1st week of Dec09, so keep your PM coming in. thanks!

26th February 2009	#8
Spikey86 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 65	Re: Noob in SLR Photoshoot It's alittle over my budget though, haha, not sure wat SB-900 can do yet since i've only read up on SB-600 & SB-800 as they are within my budget range. If u got lobang can pm me, haha

26th February 2009	#10
Spikey86 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 65	Re: Noob in SLR Photoshoot Haha, ditto the prime lens part, jus got a 50mm f1.8 before cny for $170 @ sls