Flashgun for D90

Philo (e2 Member)

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22 Jul 2011 - 4:12 PM

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I am looking to purchase a flash for use on board a D90 and, more importantly, wirelessly off-camera. Nikon's SB-600 or the newer SB-700 seem to tick all the boxes but they don't come cheap. Are any of the third party flashes worthy of consideration?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Phil

Philo (e2 Member)

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25 Jul 2011 - 8:12 PM

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This is what I feared William, hence the post. Unless someone persuades me otherwise I think I will stick with Nikon.
Cheers,
Phil

Philo (e2 Member)

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25 Jul 2011 - 10:16 PM

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Thank's Denny, read Ken's review and it sounds great.
Phil

cf73

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3 Sep 2011 - 10:07 AM

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i have the SB600 and agree that it gives really good results. I have never used another flash so have nothing to compare to but I see no reason to change from what I have.
I use the D90 also.

Nick_w (Critique Team)

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3 Sep 2011 - 12:41 PM

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I don't have the SB600, but the SB900 is brilliant.

The Nissin ones are supposed to be pretty good - check out the tutorials on here from Damian McGillicuddy to see what they are capable of. Remember the SB600 & 700 cant be used as commander units, if you get more advanced. Although you will probably end up using triggers (more reliable)

Philo (e2 Member)

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3 Sep 2011 - 4:26 PM

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Thanks guys, it was Nissin I really had in mind when I first posted this. They were so much cheaper than Nikon which made me a little suspicious. I will check out Damian as suggested but I can't see me getting into multiple flashes for some time so the inability to use it as a commander isn't an issue.