Review 5 of 11
Price Paid:
$195.00
from Local camera store Summary: Thanks to the generosity of uncle sam returning some of my own hard earned money, I was able to purchase the SB-600 for my D50. All I can say is "wow".
I used to hate flash so much, because of that $#%!@ pop-up flash blowing directly into the eyes and face of the subject. With the SB-600, I can bounce it off the ceiling, even in vertical orientation, and the light is soft and natural, and no red eye! This has opened up a whole new interest in indoor and portrait photography for me.
Now that I have "seen the light" with how bounced flash can work, I honestly dont know why manufacturers even put pop-up flashes on cameras. I just wish the D50 had the ability to control it wirelessly off camera. (hmmm....there maybe a D80 in my future!)
If you hated flash as much as I did, try the SB-600 (or SB-800). You will gain a whole new perspective.
Strengths: The settings look intimidating at first, but I found it quite easy to use. I find it best to set the camera to one of the semi-auto or auto modes, which allows the flash to be used in automatic mode. Attach it to the camera, turn it on, and fire away.
I have not tried anything serious in manual flash mode, but it looks strait forward enough to figure out without the need for the user manual.
The ability to aim the flash can never be overstated! Weaknesses: None - but the SB-800 has a bit more power, and a few more options (which also come with a higher price tag) Similar Products Used: None (except the built-in pop-up flash on the D50)
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