Which flash should I get?

benedium · 20th September 2004

Hi Nikon users, I'm thinking of getting a flash for my nikon D70, and hope to spend less than $400. I shoot mostly still-life, portraits and events. Should I get a Nikon SB600 or Sigma EF 500DG Super? Any advice please?

benedium · 20th September 2004

Hope some nikon users can advise... thanks...

Dennis · 20th September 2004

Get the SB600, no compatibility problem and a great flash with a great price.
If you can cough out a bit more than get te SB800.

yulee · 20th September 2004

BUY BUY BUY!

BBQ · 21st September 2004

Get the SB28DX... good enough and going for 200+ only max. You're using a D70... so i'm pretty sure there are no compatibility problems as my friends use them too. Ok Mr Quek?

justarius · 21st September 2004

Originally Posted by BBQ

Get the SB28DX... good enough and going for 200+ only max. You're using a D70... so i'm pretty sure there are no compatibility problems as my friends use them too. Ok Mr Quek?

There would not be automatic TTL functions if you use the SB28DX, you have to set it to aperture/manual mode and adjust accordingly. Of course it still works, but you would lost the convenience afforded by the SB-600/800

20th September 2004	#1
benedium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Upp Thomson Posts: 1,188	Which flash should I get? Hi Nikon users, I'm thinking of getting a flash for my nikon D70, and hope to spend less than $400. I shoot mostly still-life, portraits and events. Should I get a Nikon SB600 or Sigma EF 500DG Super? Any advice please?

20th September 2004	#3
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 3,862	Get the SB600, no compatibility problem and a great flash with a great price. If you can cough out a bit more than get te SB800.

20th September 2004	#4
yulee Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 446	BUY BUY BUY!

21st September 2004	#5
BBQ Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 73	Get the SB28DX... good enough and going for 200+ only max. You're using a D70... so i'm pretty sure there are no compatibility problems as my friends use them too. Ok Mr Quek?