| stenchbings |
| (addict) |
| 22/06/2008 18:06 |
little flash question
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hey all, i posted a question in the help section yesterday but for some reason this part of the question didnt come up. the other question is related to a nissin di622 flashgun? anyone use it\ opinions? i will be using it with a D80 with a nikon 50mm f1.8 for potraits
anywho,
- with the SB600 can i use the on board flash on my D80 to fire the SB600 off camera\wirelessly?
- does the sb600 have a strobe setting? (ive read contradictory articles on the web)
- any good reccomendations for a diffuser? lightsphere, whailetail sto-fen etc?
- is it possible to get a tripod head for a flash gun that will also allow me to add a softbox or umbrella to fire the flash through? ive found the MANFROTTO MN143S which does the hot shoe to tripod part just i cant seem to find anything that will do both in the UK. this is avilable in the states http://www.adorama.com/PFSC.html but has to be used with a light stand.
many thanks
| Adesw |
| (The phantom flasher) |
| 22/06/2008 23:19 |
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Re: little flash question
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Quote:
hey all, i posted a question in the help section yesterday but for some reason this part of the question didnt come up. the other question is related to a nissin di622 flashgun? anyone use it\ opinions? i will be using it with a D80 with a nikon 50mm f1.8 for potraits
anywho,
- with the SB600 can i use the on board flash on my D80 to fire the SB600 off camera\wirelessly?
- does the sb600 have a strobe setting? (ive read contradictory articles on the web)
- any good reccomendations for a diffuser? lightsphere, whailetail sto-fen etc?
- is it possible to get a tripod head for a flash gun that will also allow me to add a softbox or umbrella to fire the flash through? ive found the MANFROTTO MN143S which does the hot shoe to tripod part just i cant seem to find anything that will do both in the UK. this is avilable in the states http://www.adorama.com/PFSC.html but has to be used with a light stand.
many thanks
1.) Yes, providing the D80 has CLS (Which I think it does)the sb600 can be used as a slave (it cannot fire off strobes itself)
2.)Everywhere Ive looked says no, I have a sb800 so wouldnt be sure
3.)That depends on what your trying to achieve really
4.)Not sure about tripod heads, but you can get lightstand ones. just googled though and it came up with this
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controll...oughType=search
| IvorETower |
| (Little Buttercup) |
| 23/06/2008 12:49 |
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Re: little flash question
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1. is definitely "yes" but you have to set the SB600 to work in that way (and then set it back to normal afterwards)
| swoon |
| (newbie) |
| 07/07/2008 12:19 |
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Re: little flash question
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Hi
Curious as to whether you purchased the SB600 in the end and whether you are having any joy using it wirelessly with your D80, as I am thinking of doing the same. Has been recommended to me over the SB800 as is more portable and adequate for my needs.
ANy idea on good price?
Swoon
| stenchbings |
| (addict) |
| 07/07/2008 13:13 |
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Re: little flash question
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i bought the sb 600 on saturday and as of yet havent tried it out at all. bad i know. i spoke to quite a few people in various shops and they all recommended the sb 600 over the sb 800 for my requirements. i paid 138 for mine in microglobe up in london. try www.camerapricebuster.co.uk
gives u the cheapest price. lets say that jessops is no where near the cheapest
