Nikon Sb-900 Speedlite Flash Or somethind as good as ?
Oct 28, 2013 19:40:30 #
I am in the market for a good flash although after purchaseing a few new lenses money is thight ! Is there a flash as good as Sb -900 at a cheaper cost?
Oct 28, 2013 19:45:27 #
Oct 28, 2013 20:17:42 #
If you've invested in a good Nikon body and lenses a Nikon speedlight is also a good investment. You can definitely buy cheaper but it will probably not work with Nikon's excellent iTTL (intelligent Through The Lens) technology.
You can however buy an SB-600 speedlight that is a generation older for cheaper that will work with the iTTL. I have both and really don't remember what the added features are on the 900.
You can however buy an SB-600 speedlight that is a generation older for cheaper that will work with the iTTL. I have both and really don't remember what the added features are on the 900.
Oct 28, 2013 20:22:30 #
jag11088
Loc: Maryland
CJsFotos wrote:
I am in the market for a good flash although after purchaseing a few new lenses money is thight ! Is there a flash as good as Sb -900 at a cheaper cost?
Phottix Mitros: more flash, less money.
See review at Strobist.com
Try Adorama to buy
Oct 28, 2013 20:44:37 #
jag11088 wrote:
Phottix Mitros: more flash, less money.
See review at Strobist.com
Try Adorama to buy
See review at Strobist.com
Try Adorama to buy
Here is the link to that review:
http://strobist.blogspot.com/2013/07/phottix-mitros-nikon-review-real-deal.html?m=1
Oct 28, 2013 20:57:21 #
jag11088 wrote:
Phottix Mitros: more flash, less money.
See review at Strobist.com
Try Adorama to buy
See review at Strobist.com
Try Adorama to buy
Seems You have to order on line no stores in North America
Oct 28, 2013 21:50:18 #
jag11088 wrote:
Phottix Mitros: more flash, less money.
See review at Strobist.com
Try Adorama to buy
See review at Strobist.com
Try Adorama to buy
Adorama has it 299, and sb 700 D cond. same price at the same price which would be better ? Not mentioning Warranty
Oct 29, 2013 00:06:23 #
Three years ago, I purchased online, a refurbished (previously owned, but technically new) Nikon SB-600. It is an excellent speedlight. If you can find a refurbished SB-700, go for it.
Oct 29, 2013 07:28:11 #
My primary concern in purchasing an after-market flash , is the flash recycle time. The Nikon times are published and the flash has a good reputation. I think a refurbished unit is a best buy.
Oct 29, 2013 08:07:38 #
Rongnongno wrote:
Something just as good, three times cheaper. Nikon is way overpriced.
You haven't answered the question......
Oct 29, 2013 08:30:28 #
CJsFotos wrote:
I am in the market for a good flash although after purchaseing a few new lenses money is thight ! Is there a flash as good as Sb -900 at a cheaper cost?
If you want a no nonsense hot shoe mount unit which although being devoid of any controls other than an on/off switch, it just works perfectly every time, get an SB 400. I have one, and a 900. The 900 is quite something but most of the time if I need that bit more than the built in jobby or to bounce, (the element can tilt up only) I grab the little 400. Around $120. Cheers, Rob.
Oct 29, 2013 10:09:41 #
jag11088
Loc: Maryland
CJsFotos wrote:
Seems You have to order on line no stores in North America
Adorama is one one of the most highly regarded camera stores in U.S and is located in NYC.
They had a deal for 250.00 a couple of weeks ago.
The Phottix Mitros specs compare with Nikon SB 900/910.
Oct 29, 2013 14:59:59 #
CJsFotos wrote:
I am in the market for a good flash although after purchaseing a few new lenses money is thight ! Is there a flash as good as Sb -900 at a cheaper cost?
SB 600
Oct 29, 2013 15:39:48 #
Never Never buy an SB-900. They are prone to overheat problems during heavy usage. Right after they were released and the overheat problem surfaced they had a software patch that was supposed to fix it. Did not work. Four months later the SB-910 was rushed out and the overheat problem was resolved. I have two SB-900s and I am stuck with two that over heat constantly. If you want to spend a lot buy the SB-910 but I would steer you to buying a used SB-800 on ebay. SB-800 was a super flash!
Oct 29, 2013 15:54:14 #
Captain Tom wrote:
Never Never buy an SB-900. They are prone to overheat problems during heavy usage. Right after they were released and the overheat problem surfaced they had a software patch that was supposed to fix it. Did not work. Four months later the SB-910 was rushed out and the overheat problem was resolved. I have two SB-900s and I am stuck with two that over heat constantly. If you want to spend a lot buy the SB-910 but I would steer you to buying a used SB-800 on ebay. SB-800 was a super flash!
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I have 4 SB800's. Real workhorses, and actually have a higher guide number than the 910 (125 vs 111). And will do full auto on all Nikon DSLRs (the 910 doesn't like older bodies)
The SB900 has a GN of 141, which is REALLY powerful for a speedlite.
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