What's the more popular flash among Nikon users in Singapore?

third3rdwheel · 29th March 2009

SB600, 800 or 900?

jfoo · 29th March 2009

depending on the usage of the flash, it can be 600, 800 and 900. ha, just kidding. most people will opt for the 800(discontinued)/900 since it is able to perform as a master/slave in wireless operation. aside from that, the guide number is higher than the 600 and are usable with external battery packs (original and 3rd party) for quick recycling or extended shooting. did i miss out anything? yup, they cost almost double what the SB600 cost. so if you are a casual or light user, the SB600 will serve you well.

third3rdwheel · 29th March 2009

Originally Posted by jfoo

depending on the usage of the flash, it can be 600, 800 and 900. ha, just kidding. most people will opt for the 800(discontinued)/900 since it is able to perform as a master/slave in wireless operation. aside from that, the guide number is higher than the 600 and are usable with external battery packs (original and 3rd party) for quick recycling or extended shooting. did i miss out anything? yup, they cost almost double what the SB600 cost. so if you are a casual or light user, the SB600 will serve you well.

thanks for advice! how does the SB800 compare with the 900? I am considering either.

jfoo · 29th March 2009

Originally Posted by third3rdwheel

thanks for advice! how does the SB800 compare with the 900? I am considering either.

plenty of differences such as buttons, firmware update possible with limitations, better flash reflector are some of the newer features. you will probably find plenty of comparison charts on the net which will give you a better idea.

you probably won't be able to get a new 800 since they are discontinued. the 900 is replacing the 800 at the same price. just get the 900. lots of improvement which were mistakes or shortcomings in the 800.

but if price is a stretch, a second hand 800 will do as well.

third3rdwheel · 29th March 2009

thanks again, appreciate the advice.

jfoo · 29th March 2009

Originally Posted by third3rdwheel

thanks again, appreciate the advice.

no prob. enjoy flashing

29th March 2009	#1
third3rdwheel Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bukit Timah Posts: 434	What's the more popular flash among Nikon users in Singapore? SB600, 800 or 900? __________________ Nikon FM, FG, D80 /Nikon D700 (gone)/ Leica M6 - hospitalised, MP just joined the family

29th March 2009	#2
jfoo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,270	Re: What's the more popular flash among Nikon users in Singapore? depending on the usage of the flash, it can be 600, 800 and 900. ha, just kidding. most people will opt for the 800(discontinued)/900 since it is able to perform as a master/slave in wireless operation. aside from that, the guide number is higher than the 600 and are usable with external battery packs (original and 3rd party) for quick recycling or extended shooting. did i miss out anything? yup, they cost almost double what the SB600 cost. so if you are a casual or light user, the SB600 will serve you well.

29th March 2009	#5
third3rdwheel Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bukit Timah Posts: 434	Re: What's the more popular flash among Nikon users in Singapore? thanks again, appreciate the advice. __________________ Nikon FM, FG, D80 /Nikon D700 (gone)/ Leica M6 - hospitalised, MP just joined the family