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compatible with Nikon digital SLRs and other select Nikon cameras * fully automatic and manual modes * wireless remote operation * 4 selectable frequency channels * vertical and horizontal angle adjustment * number of flashes: About 200 per set of fresh batteries * weight: about 10.6 oz. (without battery) *…….
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- Versatile remote speedlight for the Nikon Creative Lighting System
- Available options with D2H Pro Digital SLR and D70 Digital SLR: i-TTL Mode, Advanced Wireless Lighting, FV Lock, Flash Color Information and Wide Area AF illuminator
- Accurate, seamless fill-flash capability under the most difficult, tricky lighting situations
- FV Lock (Flash Value Lock) allows you to change the compostition or zoom for the shot while maintaining desired lighting of the subject
- Auto FP High Speed Sync Mode when used with D2H Pro Digital SLR delivers needed fill flash in bright light or with wide aperture Nikkor lenses
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 “Nikon SB-600 I’m not happy with the quality of design” 2010-01-12
By Chandrabhanu Kanungo (Jersey City)
I was using this since last October. Performance wise it is very good but one day I was trying to clean up my camera and trying to de-attach the mounted flash. I don’t know what happened it never came out. I applied a little bit of force to de-attach the same from the camera but its shoe broke.

I’m frustrated with this kind of design. Now thinking why I paid $218.95 for this.

Now let me check with Nikon for the warranty.

 “SB-600 Speedlight” 2010-01-11
By Whiteshadows (CA USA)
I am a Nikonian amateur since film. I use an SB-800 Speedflash and bought the 600 for a gift. Wonderful Speedlights and service from Amazon. I plan on buying another SB-600 for my gear setup, as soon as it is updated, for background lighting. You can’t go wrong with Nikon Speedlights or Amazon service.

 “Get the nikon unit instead of a generic” 2010-01-08
By N. Mcclanahan (San Jose, CA)
On the hotshoe - it’s a speedlight. It’s bright. It meters well. I like using AA batteries. If you’re only going to use this on the hotshoe, there’s nothing special about it. But take off, and…

It’s amazing. If your camera works as a CLS (creative lighting system) commander, you can set this flash up anywhere in the room and it will automatically fire when you take your picture. It will also ‘pre-flash’ and adjust it’s output to correctly expose your image. CLS is why this is is expensive, and it’s really worth it.

If your camera doesn’t support being a CLS commander (my old D50 did not), you’ll need to get a unit that connects to the hotshoe (like the SB-800) in addition to this speedlight.

 “Excellent primary or secondary speedlight” 2010-01-07
By John A. Fugel (Roanoke, VA USA)
As a longtime (30+ years) pro Nikon shooter, I’ve always relied on Nikon Speedlights to mate with my various Nikon cameras. I’ve never been disappointed with the excellent results.

The introduction of Nikon’s iTTL (intelligent through-the-lens) flash system is a major step forward for flash photography. I’ve owned the SB-600 for more than a year and it’s never let me down. I use it as a primary flash for travel (lighter in weight than the SB-800 and SB-900) with my D300 camera. It’s also an excellent secondary flash when used in wireless mode with the other Nikon speedlights. With three or four speedlights, I can achieve quality studio and location lighting effects that rival my pro strobe units AND have complete creative control over the lighting.

If you’re serious about photography, I’d recommend the SB-600 over the SB-400. The additional cost gives you not only more power, but many advanced features that you’ll come to use and appreciate.

Get the Omni-Bounce difusser for the SB-600 and you’re good to go!

 “Best choice for most Nikon SLR owners” 2010-01-02
By Mark E (Las Vegas, NV USA)
I purchased the SB-600 for my Nikon D5000. While the D5000 and other entry-level Nikon DSLRs (e.g., DX40/60/3000) do not have the built in Wireless Commander, I think the SB-600 is still a better investment than the SB-400 for entry/mid-level Nikon SLR users.

The SB-400 has a limited ISO 100 guide number of 21/68 (feet/meters) at the 18mm zoom head position. The SB-600 has a limited guide number of 30/98 at ISO 100 when set to the 35mm zoom position. In other words, unless you want a flash unit that is only slightly more powerful than the built in flash of your camera, or just want to extend the life of your camera’s battery, the SB-600 is a more powerful and versatile flash unit. It will swivel sideways and straight up for more bounce options, and has a built in diffuser panel. Other advantages over the SB-400 include a built-in AF Assist lamp and power zoom. I found the AF Assist works very well in dim light.

The LCD has an easy interface for changing modes or manual adjustments, and is illuminated making it easy to see in dim light. As with Nikon’s other current speed flashes, it supports Auto ISO sensitivity, and red eye reduction.

While my camera does not have built-in wireless commander, with the SB-600 I do have the option of purchasing the SU-800 ($250) to utilize the 600’s wireless capabilities. As for comparison to the SB-900, I’m just a novice user, so the differences between the SB-600 versus the higher-end SB-900 (and 800) is not really significant for me considering the jump in price. The major differences that I see are wireless commander mode, lens coverage, optional power supply, and non TTL auto mode (which I don’t need). The recycle times on the SB-600 are comparable to both SB-800 and 900 units. Moreover, the SB-900 has an overheat protection feature that can abruptly shut the unit down at critical times, so the SB-600 (and 800) is a great back-up even for pro users.

The photos I’ve taken with my D5000 have come out excellent. I’ve used the bounce flash, even with high ceilings, and had excellent results; and compared to the built in flash in my camera, the difference is huge. Except for professional photographers and prosumers with specific needs, for its price I think the SB-600 is the best choice for most Nikon SLR owners.

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