Cannot decide between SB400 & SB600 flashguns

Adex

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I`m in the market for a flashgun but am torn between the SB-400 and the SB-600. I think the 400 would be ideal as it would be great to be able to bounce flash and it can be had for as little as 80 quid. The only downside is that whilst it has vertical tilt, it cannot pivot so no ceiling bounce for portrait shots.

On the other hand, the 600 would be fantastic and more versatile BUT at a much higher price. Found online for about 185 quid.


Do any of you have any experience of the sb-400 ?

Just cant decide lol
 
sb-400 is a waste of money, i've been tempted, but i know in the back of mind its just not worth it. Save for the sb-600 :)

It can be had for a lot less than £185 as well.
 
divine_madness said:
Can the SB-400 operate in wireless mode given a suitable commander unit or not?
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nope, it can do nothing more than the built in flash 50% of the time, wireless is certainly out, the SB600 is worth every penny and it really encourages you to try things out and be a bit more creative..
 
Hmm you`re pretty much confirming what was in the back of my mind if i`m honest. Guess i was hoping for some wonderous tales of how great the 400 was lol.

Thanks all for the push, have found an sb-600 for 145 +p&p so may very well grab one soon :-)
 
alexisonfire said:
sb-400 is a waste of money, i've been tempted, but i know in the back of mind its just not worth it. Save for the sb-600 :)

It can be had for a lot less than £185 as well.
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You can get it for 70 quid, its compact, can bounce. Good value imo. If later you upgrade you still can use it.
 
I was looking at a few "cheap" alternatives

one

BOWER ALTERNATIVE FLASH FOR
D50 D80 D75 D200 D2X D100

FEATURES:

Auto cut off - fully TTL
Guide No. 112 ISO 100/ft
Recycle time 5 - 8 seconds
HI/LO Control
90 bounce - 270 swivel
4 'AA' alkaline batteries
Number flashes 150 - 2000

what do you think of that one, the specs look good but it is considerebaly cheaper that the sb600 s


also

Sigma EF-500 DG ST Flash for NIKON

This is the Sigma EF-500 DG ST Flash / Speedlight - ideally suited to all Nikon FILM and Digital SLRs

A superbly made Nikon flashgun that offers full TTL dedication to all Nikon Film / Digital SLR cameras as well as standard TTL, Auto and manual control.

The main flash head offers full bounce facility as well as a host of electronic wizardy such as complete film communication and advanced camera / flash contro

which is slightly cheaper than the sb600
 
Practical Photography did a review of flashguns a while back.

The Sigma 500 DG didn't do too well, only 3 stars while the SB600 got 4. The other one they mentioned was the Metz 54 AF-1 also getting 4 stars. Can't speak from personal experience though as I don't have a flashgun yet although I'll be going down the SB600 route when I do
 
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