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4g64FTL · 01-15-2008, 11:24 PM

I have a Nikon D40X and I am to be the photographer for a fashion show for the 3rd Year. Last 2 times I used a rebel xti with the standard built in flash with mixed results and most of the time had it on P so I could set it to my likings. I was looking at this: Nikon SB-600 Speedlight and was wondering if anyone has used it or knows anything about it.

Also I kind of know what a speedlight is a quicker recycle charge but all the settings and such. What else which Im sure there is alot do they do? All help is appreciated thanks

97MaximaSE · 01-16-2008, 12:16 AM

I'm actually curious on the same topic. I'm looking into getting a better flash so I'm watching this (I have a D40). My one thing would be check out this site: http://kenrockwell.com/index.htm It seems like he knows his stuff and I've been reading a lot of his reviews lately.

james_ls · 01-16-2008, 12:19 AM

Sb-600 Ftw!!

bmatyeah · 01-16-2008, 03:03 AM

I have an sb-600, it rules but i only have a d50 so i cant trigger it unless i have a sb-800 or the trigger thing. sb-something. im not sure if the d40x triggers wirless flash so if so this is all you need.

i like rice · 01-16-2008, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmatyeah

I have an sb-600, it rules but i only have a d50 so i cant trigger it unless i have a sb-800 or the trigger thing. sb-something. im not sure if the d40x triggers wirless flash so if so this is all you need.

http://www.gadgetinfinity.com/home.php?cat=274

BradC · 01-16-2008, 09:07 AM

I have an SB-800, which is quite similar. I like it, works well.

djb5118 · 01-16-2008, 09:39 AM

yea, the sb-600 is a very solid flash.

RichK · 01-16-2008, 11:07 PM

Been using a SB600 for the last few years. No issues at all. Works great. My only advice, when you get the flash, get a diffuser with it. It will help soften the light from the flash itself.

4g64FTL · 01-16-2008, 11:45 PM

Cool I think that is what I will get then and I was looking to get a diffuser with it so that works out.

NOw the link you posted the receiver and trigger what is that and what does it do?

i like rice · 01-17-2008, 12:06 AM

The trigger sends the signal to the receiver to fire the flash. You 'll use this on bodies that don't have commander mode, or if you use a non-Nikon flash, or if you don't own an SB800 to act as a master to trigger the slaves.

4g64FTL · 01-17-2008, 03:02 AM

Does it fire it on its own or do I to push anything?

i like rice · 01-17-2008, 08:28 AM

you press the shutter release as you normally would and it'll trigger the flashes/strobes.

4g64FTL · 01-18-2008, 01:11 AM

Is it the one on the very bottom of that link?

i like rice · 01-18-2008, 08:33 AM

yeah, for your set up

95legenddriver · 01-22-2008, 10:18 PM

I got the Sb600 for my D50 and D70 its awesome for the money

Tonk · 01-23-2008, 12:01 AM

I have an SB-600 and a Gary Fong diffuser on my D80. Pics come out great!

Just a quick random example from our New Years Eve party

01-15-2008, 11:24 PM	#1
4g64FTL Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: York, PA Member #6016 My Ride: 2005 STI iTrader: (2)	Lets talk Nikon Speedlights I have a Nikon D40X and I am to be the photographer for a fashion show for the 3rd Year. Last 2 times I used a rebel xti with the standard built in flash with mixed results and most of the time had it on P so I could set it to my likings. I was looking at this: Nikon SB-600 Speedlight and was wondering if anyone has used it or knows anything about it. Also I kind of know what a speedlight is a quicker recycle charge but all the settings and such. What else which Im sure there is alot do they do? All help is appreciated thanks

01-16-2008, 12:19 AM	#3
james_ls TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Warrington Member #1614 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra LS//VTEC iTrader: (0)	Sb-600 Ftw!! __________________ *Heller Dope* - When the ** is doper than Hellen Keller; it's Heller Dope To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BUY MY STUFF!** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-16-2008, 09:07 AM	#6
BradC Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hatfield, PA Member #1083 My Ride: Boosted NA/2000 SAAB 9-5 iTrader: (1)	I have an SB-800, which is quite similar. I like it, works well. __________________ 1991 Silverstone Miata BP swap, GT28, Flex, etc, etc...

01-16-2008, 11:07 PM	#8
RichK Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Member #5379 iTrader: (0)	Been using a SB600 for the last few years. No issues at all. Works great. My only advice, when you get the flash, get a diffuser with it. It will help soften the light from the flash itself. __________________ A few Nikon bodies and lenses To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-17-2008, 12:06 AM	#10
i like rice Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Member #3858 iTrader: (0)	The trigger sends the signal to the receiver to fire the flash. You 'll use this on bodies that don't have commander mode, or if you use a non-Nikon flash, or if you don't own an SB800 to act as a master to trigger the slaves. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-16-2008, 12:16 AM	#2
97MaximaSE Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2007 Location: West Chester Member #4583 My Ride: 1991 BMW 318i iTrader: (0)	I'm actually curious on the same topic. I'm looking into getting a better flash so I'm watching this (I have a D40). My one thing would be check out this site: http://kenrockwell.com/index.htm It seems like he knows his stuff and I've been reading a lot of his reviews lately.

01-16-2008, 03:03 AM	#4
bmatyeah Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Chester PA Member #4478 My Ride: 1997 Ford Mustang iTrader: (2)	I have an sb-600, it rules but i only have a d50 so i cant trigger it unless i have a sb-800 or the trigger thing. sb-something. im not sure if the d40x triggers wirless flash so if so this is all you need.

01-16-2008, 09:39 AM	#7
djb5118 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Member #5884 My Ride: SC300 iTrader: (0)	yea, the sb-600 is a very solid flash.

01-16-2008, 11:45 PM	#9
4g64FTL Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: York, PA Member #6016 My Ride: 2005 STI iTrader: (2)	Cool I think that is what I will get then and I was looking to get a diffuser with it so that works out. NOw the link you posted the receiver and trigger what is that and what does it do?

01-17-2008, 03:02 AM	#11
4g64FTL Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: York, PA Member #6016 My Ride: 2005 STI iTrader: (2)	Does it fire it on its own or do I to push anything?

01-17-2008, 08:28 AM	#12
i like rice Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Member #3858 iTrader: (0)	you press the shutter release as you normally would and it'll trigger the flashes/strobes. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-18-2008, 01:11 AM	#13
4g64FTL Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: York, PA Member #6016 My Ride: 2005 STI iTrader: (2)	Is it the one on the very bottom of that link?

01-18-2008, 08:33 AM	#14
i like rice Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Member #3858 iTrader: (0)	yeah, for your set up __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-22-2008, 10:18 PM	#15
95legenddriver Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chester Springs, State College Member #2042 My Ride: '95 Acura Legend SE, '06 Honda S2000 LBP iTrader: (1)	I got the Sb600 for my D50 and D70 its awesome for the money __________________ - Rich To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-23-2008, 12:01 AM	#16
Tonk Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Member #5117 My Ride: Econobox iTrader: (0)	I have an SB-600 and a Gary Fong diffuser on my D80. Pics come out great! Just a quick random example from our New Years Eve party __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. on Flickr

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