Any Nikon shooters able to give me flash advice?

[chrono1081]

Hi guys,

I have a friend who shoots Nikon, I don't really know much about their hardware as I have a Canon system and she asked me to recommend her a flash. She's new and is looking around $300, but I don't want her to get something that isn't descent. Any ideas which flash would be descent (even if it goes over budget) for a beginner? Or should I just tell her to save up for the top of the line flash? (Not sure which that would be).

 

[compuwar]

Hi guys,

I have a friend who shoots Nikon, I don't really know much about their hardware as I have a Canon system and she asked me to recommend her a flash. She's new and is looking around $300, but I don't want her to get something that isn't descent. Any ideas which flash would be descent (even if it goes over budget) for a beginner? Or should I just tell her to save up for the top of the line flash? (Not sure which that would be).

SB600 if you can still find one, otherwise, SB700.

Paul

 

[Ravaroo]

+1 for the SB-700
the built in bounce card along with the 2 colored filters was a nice bonus

 

[DaReal_Dionysus]

I would say sb-900 if you can afford it! If you want a 600 I have one i'm getting rid of.

 

[hansolo669]

+2 for sb-700
awesomeness in a box!

 

[leandroc76]

SB-600, Here's my reasoning:

With the proper nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries, you will get 400 to 450 flashes. On ONE set of batteries. For the money, that can't be beat. This flash, which I have two of them, paired with 2.8 glass and a Gary Fong Diffuser (Photojournalist) is one of the best products i have ever purchased. I shoot nikon. No matter what body, this flash is more than enough light to produce beautiful exposures.

 

[chrono1081]

Thanks guys for the advice I will be sure to pass it on even though unfortunately in the time it took me to send her this she ordered on online but doesn't remember what she ordered 0_0.

Oh well, we'll see what she ends up with

 

[HM-8404]

I would say sb-900 if you can afford it! If you want a 600 I have one i'm getting rid of.

I want the 600 if its available. PM or email me! GarciaD88@gmail.com

 

[mofunk]

I don't use a of flash but when I do I love the results from my SB600. The SB700 is great too. If she got the SB700 great !!

here is a online link she can use for setting up

http://www.nikonusa.com/en_INC/IMG/Assets/Common-Assets/PDF/FastTrack_To_WirelessSpeedlights.pdf

http://www.nikonusa.com/Learn-And-E...ques/Shooting-Techniques.page?&sort=&page=all