SB 600, 700 or 900

[kat]

Alright, just got a cheque time to replace the flash.

I am not good with stats so if someone can help me out with their flash knowlege (as mine is pretty limited) what do you think?

I was going to replace the SB600 with the SB700. But I'm not to sure how the newest model is holding out? Why it is better?

Or should I just wait and save the extra and go all out for the 900?

If you need more info ask away.


THANK YOU!! :clap:

[Marko]

First question I got - is why do you want to change? SB600 is a very good flash! Is it not performing?

[kat]

Actually, on hand I have nothing. My batteries leaked in the flash, sent it to Duracell and they cut me a cheque for the cost of the flash. So now it's time to buy one. :)

I didn't get much use out of the first one, I was just learning how to use it. I have the 300S so I can now have the wireless to go with the flash where before I couldn't. I'd like to eventually have one or two more to go with what I purchase but not to sure if I need a "main" flash to do that or what.

I have zero knowledge of how all that works yet, but I do want to make sure I get things that are capable of doing things.

[Marko]

Ok then - let me get back to you on this as i don't know much about the sb700 - likely it has a bit more power that you may never need.

the SB900 - works well but is a VERY large flash that weighs quite a bit. It has all the bells and whistles that you may never need...not sure what your needs are for the future.
Personally, you can do a lot with 2-3 SB 600's but let me get back to you on the sb-700

best - Marko

[kat]

Thanks Marko!!!

[Marko]

This link compares the 3 quite well. Nikon SB-700 Flash Specs vs SB-600 and SB-900 | Speedlights.net (http://speedlights.net/2010/09/16/nikon-sb-700-flash-specs-vs-sb-600-and-sb-900/)
Hope it helps and feel free to ask additional questions if anything is unclear.

[kat]

Thank you Marko! I think I've made up my mind :)

[Marko]

and...is it the SB700?

[kat]

Yah. It sounds like the ideal one to go with for me. I'll let you know how it is once I get it and play around!!!! TY!

[kat]

And my hubby surprised me with the SB700 today. So I have it for Christmas morning! She's really nice. Haven't tried her out yet..will read as much of manual first but she's a nice looking flash! :)

[Marko]

I'm sure you'll love it Kat!

[Gremlich]

While the SB-900 is an awesome speedlight, it's cost and weight is a detractor for me irrespective of what it can do. That, and I'm not Joe McNally. So, what I did was buy two SB-600s last year (at just about the cost of a single SB-900), ostensibly to start learning how to use the CLS. Later this year I'll cough up the dough for an SB-700 after the bugs (if any) are worked out. The SB-700 will be the commander for the other two (instead of the on-camera flash), a very nice feature.

(I made the "mistake" of buying "The Hot Shoes Diaries" - silly me....)

I'll be very interested to hear about your experience with your new toy.

[canonjen]

sb900 is just to big and heavy! 2 sb 600 would be great