Nikon SB-600 Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras Reviews

• The Perfect Mate for a Nikon Digital SLR

  
  By A362LYIXWNUVOV on 2004-08-31
  This is the first time I have ever purchased a dedicated flash. I have used the Superb Vivitar 283 and 285 strobes for years with no complaints. However, after buying the Nikon D70, I felt the need for a TTL flash. The camera's built-in pop-up flash works OK, but I wanted something to get more control of.
  The SB600 does 95% of what the more expensive SB-800 does for half the price:
  
  Bounce Flash: Not only can you move the head vertically, you can rotate it 270 degrees to get some sweet sidelit effects. The iTTL makes bounce flash simple and accurate. When you manually zoom the lens, the SB 600 zooms the flash head to automatically match your focal length-and very quietly too.
  
  Power: No problem here. It can easily light an average room. 4 AA batteries give plenty of juice, and the '600 powers itself down to energy saver mode. More important, it powers back up quickly when you're ready to shoot.
  
  Goodies: You can manually dial the flash power down to 1/64 full output, and everything in between. This is perfect for fill flash. It comes with a built in diffusor for ultra wide angle settings. Nikon thoughtfully includes a little stand with tripod socket in case you want to use it off camera. The really nice part is that the SB 600 can be triggered remotely by the D70 or D2H's on camera flash! This gives you a "studio in a bag" using one flash and a Nikon DSLR. Very cool.
  
  Ergonomics: Nikon's D70 set new standards in ergonomics, and the SB-600 matches that. The latch for the bounce head has a handy large rubber button to unlock it. All buttons are soft touch, backlit, and very responsive. The TTL display is lit as well. There is a smooth locking device to secure it on the hotshoe.
  
  Instructions: Nikon includes a cool, full color book showing what you can do with the Sb-600 and 800. Each lighting setup has a corresponding page number for the 600 or 800 manual to tell you how to do it. The book is very helpful and very well printed. These are the kind of extras Nikon users have come to respect. I wish all digital cameras were as well documented as Nikon!
  
  Summary: for the price, you can't buy a better flash for the D70. While less expensive than the SB-800, the SB-600 is lighter and recycles faster. This is more than worth the money, and a perfect mate for your D70.
  
  ADDENDUM. Three years on this is still a great strobe for any Nikon DLSR made. I recently used it to demonstrate the off-camera remote control function built into most better Nikon DLSRs. The class I was teaching were amazed and the Canon shooters were left wanting. Check out the spontaneous group portrait I made of some students with this thing. Everyone wanted a copy!
  
  

• Great flash for prosumers; comparison vs. SB-800

  
  By A5JLAU2ARJ0BO on 2005-01-25
  I have a confession to make: I bought the SB-800 instead of the SB-600, but only after spending way too much time looking at both the two flashes and trying to decide which one was right for me. The 600 is a very sophisticated and capable flash, fully supporting Nikon's various TTL modes.(TTL=through the lens, meaning the camera monitors the flash.) The 600, as with the 800, is most effective on recent Nikon digital SLR bodies, esp. the D70, which can take full advantage of flash functions that constitute what Nikon calls "creative lighting system (CLS)" (basically the CLS allows you to use multiple 600 and/or 800 flashes to create studio-like lighting conditions).
  
  (...)
  
  Of course, either the 600 or 800 (or even "older" Nikon flashes such as the SB-28, etc.) will provide better lighting than the internal flash. Whichever flash you buy, be sure to get one that allows you tilt the flash head so you can do bounce photography. Bounce photography makes a world of difference vis-a-vis direct flash when it comes to indoor portraits.
  
  (Originally posted on the SB-800 product page: Why I chose the SB-800 over SB-600):
  
  I won't repeat the wealth of information the other kind reviewers have already given. I'll just focus on why I decided to cough up the extra $100 to get the SB-800 instead of the less powerful SB-600.
  
  Compared to the SB-600, the SB-800 has the following extra features:
  
  1) Much more powerful, as reflected in the GN.
  2) Slightly faster recycle time with the standard four AA batteries. It also comes with a battery holder that holds a fifth battery which cuts down recycle time by 1/3 to 1/2.
  3) The SB-800 has non-TTL auto and auto aperture modes. (More on this later.)
  4) In wireless remote mode, the SB-800 can act both as the master and slave, whereas the 600 can only be a slave.
  5) It comes with a useful diffusion dome, which won't even fit on the SB-600.
  6) The SB-800 package also includes two colored gel filters.
  7) The SB-800 can do repeating flash (in the same exposure), for a strobe effect.
  
  Basically, both the 600 and 800 support Nikon's latest flash technologies, i-TTL (supported by the D70 and D2H only) and CLS (creative lighting system), in addition to all the TTL (through the lens) flash modes Nikon introduced in the past. The 600 is really a prosumer-level flash that's either TTL or manual, whereas the 800 is pure pro-grade with a lot of modes and options. The manual, evidently written by a Japanese manual writer, attests to its sophistication; understanding the manual will really require a Ph.D. in yoga so you don't stress yourself out.
  
  The 800's auto modes are what won me over in the end. The auto modes can set the flash output automatically on Nikon bodies that do not support any TTL (through the lens) mode. On those bodies, with the 600 you'd have to resort to manual, which is simply a pain in the butt, not to mention prone to error. The two non-TTL auto modes on the 800 are auto aperture and auto. You'll need to study the manual very carefully to figure out the difference; I still haven't, but I'm already enjoying the auto aperture mode. The availability of auto modes also means the 800 can be used on a wide range of Nikon bodies than the simpler 600.
  
  If you are deciding between the 600 and the 800 like I was, ask yourself the following questions:
  
  1) Do you have an extra $100-$150 to spend? If yes, the 800.
  2) Do you plan to use the external flash a lot? If yes, the 800.
  3) Do you have Nikon bodies (usually older manual ones) that do not support TTL (you can find out in the camera's user's guide)? If yes, the 800.
  4) Do you plan to do a lot of wireless flash photography and take full advantage of Nikon's Creative Lighting System? If yes, the 800.
  5) If you want to get a diffusion dome that fits the flash, get the 800.
  
  In the end, I think the SB-800 is a better long-term investment than the SB-600, despite the higher price. It's much more powerful and flexible, and even though it's an overkill for me right now, I imagine when my flash photography improves (and I'm trying very hard right now), it'll prove a very worthy investment.
  
  Feel free to drop me an e-mail at hotmail with any questions. BTW, if anyone knows of a good web forum that discusses how to effectively use Nikon's sophisticated flash modes and the CLS, please let us know. Thanks.
  
  

• The perfect D70 flash

  
  By A1RPTVW5VEOSI on 2005-02-07
  Despite having a sackful of flashes, including a lot of Vivitar 283s and 285s that have served me well, when I bought my D70 I had nothing that really worked well with the new camera. In order to take advantage of the D70's iTTL metering system you really have only two choices- the SB-800 and SB-600.
  
  Many opt for the SB-800, yet it really has only two practical advantages over the SB-600:
  
  1. It delivers somewhat more output (at the cost of slower recycling) and
  
  2. It can act as a master unit in an array of SB-600s and SB-800s.
  
  All well and good, but who among us really intends to set up the three and four flash arrays Nikon shows in their brochure? Or even two flash arrays? If I need that many lights I'd use a studio flash setup, which would be cheaper and more flexible in the long run.
  
  As it is, the SB-600 can be triggered remotely by the D70 flash, or you can use a remote cable. A small slaved fill flash unit can be added (I like to use them for lighting hair in portraits) without really affecting the main exposure. And most of the time all I need in one light. The guy who taught me lighting showed me that you can do handle just about any lighting task there is with a sigle soft light or bounced flash.
  
  So for 2/3rds the cost of the SB-800, the 600 delivers 90% of the features, and 100% of the useful features. Add the remote cable and a couple of reflectors, and you can do just about possible one-light trick- and that's a lot of tricks.
  
  

• More than enough flash power for your digital Nikon

  
  By A3CJ7MHAS9IMAM on 2006-02-26
  I bought a Nikon D70S to learn digital technique. My magazines are all moving to digital so it became a practical imperative. But I quickly learned that the D70s' built in flash was too limited for pro work. I borrowed a SB-800 and found that it produced a very hot image - even with the soft-dome installed. I asked a friend if he experienced the same thing and he said, sheepishly, yes. Next, I tried the SB-600 and, amazingly, the images were perfect. And it was a many bucks cheaper.
  
  Recycle time is good. It works like every other modern Nikon flash I have and it even will work on my F5 film camera.
  
  Size and weight are good. The wide angle adapter is easy to use and works right out to the edge of my 20-35mm F2.8 lens.
  
  I use it with lithium AA's and I love them because they stay strong in cold weather (well worth the extra expense).
  
  The real cool feature is the ability to do "off camera" wireless flash. It comes with a little stand so you can place the light where you want it - nice touch.
  
  I have to say that the unit has a real Nikon feel - solid, quality, robust.
  
  I am very happy with this purchase. I think I probably will move up to the SB-800 ( if I can figure out the exposure thing) when I buy the D200 later this year but for now, while I learn digital, this is one heck of a bargain.
  
  

• Good performance, but disappointed by quality and customer service

  
  By A2JAEZ0FMAMJVW on 2007-05-25
  I've been happy with the SB-600's performance for the year that I've had it and agree with reviewers who praise it in that respect. However, just after the expiration of the one-year warranty, the rubber cover over the button that releases the head angle adjustment started falling off. I've babied this flash, so it appears to be a faulty adhesive. And Nikon won't fix it because they consider it to be a "cosmetic defect." Now dust and dirt can get into the head angle adjustment mechanism. Disappointing that this company doesn't do more to stand behind its products.
  
  
• A good flash
  By AE2H22PR0TSLC on 2007-01-25
  Let me start out by saying that I am an AMATEUR photographer. I had a point and shoot that was so slow that all the pictures of my four year old daughter were just shots of a small, human shaped, blur. She just doesn't sit still long enough for the camera to cycle. So I did some research and decided that a DSLR was the cure to my blur. I ended up purchasing the Nikon D50. It is a great entry to mid level camera that can allow you to do things that professionals are doing with higher end cameras. The one issue I had with the camera was that the built in flash when needed, wasn't cutting it (a problem I am told with all built in flashes on DSLRs). The pictures while consistently clear, crisp, and still way better than pictures from my point and shoot, were still lacking the brilliance of a picture taken outside on a perfect, picture taking day. That sounds kind of corny I know; but, I couldn't think of any other way to get my point across. So I purchased the SB-600. This flash is a great add on flash with a built in diffuser that stores in the flash housing and flips out when you need it. The flash head is hinged and swiveled so you can angle it anywhere that you want. It has an abundance of controls and adjustments that can let you customize your settings if you so choose. If you experiment with the settings so much that the flash starts misbehaving (I have), you can reset the flash back to factory settings at the push of two buttons. The flash can be triggered remotely (via IR signal using D70 and more advanced cameras but not with D50) meaning that it does not have to be mounted in the hot shoe of the camera. I am still experimenting with it; but, after reading the manual about three or four times (I've discovered photography is an art form that requires a scientific approach. I've got the science part but I am still lacking in the art department.) and finding other informative literature elsewhere (the net and talented friends), I am actually starting to take really good pictures. The settings on the flash allow you to get very creative with some interesting, illumination results. The cycle time on the flash is very quick. I am actually able to take three or four pictures in quick succession and the flash fires every time. I am now able to capture my daughter and see her as clear as if she were standing in front of me actually taking a second to stop and talk to me. Bottom line... It is a very good flash.
  
  
• Nikon SB-600 Flash
  By A3CR904ZPPIO7N on 2005-10-16
  Works very well!
  I did not really want to spend the extra money on the SB-800 and I have not been disappointed with the SB-600.
  I shot a wedding for a friend two weeks ago and only used one set of rechargeable batteries for the day.
  Very happy with the SB-600.
  
  
• What's not to like?
  By A6JBGWNUB1JDV on 2005-12-08
  You know who you are if you need to get SB-800 instead, but otherwise SB-600 is simply marvelous. For anyone with an i-TTL capable DSLR, this is a no brainer purchase. The improvement it provides over a built-in flash (on my D70) is astounding, and the "free" remote flash -- triggered by pre-flash emitted from built-in flash -- works amazingly well.
  
  
• Solid, quality flash
  By A2UQK3DAZ8NO2T on 2006-07-05
  The SB-600 has what we expect most from Nikon products: quality construction. It's difficult to say that one company's plastic is better than another, but when you examine the minute detail in construction, Nikon seems to err on the side of being a little thicker, heavier rather than thinner, lighter.
  
  This flash does the simple things well. It certainly does an excellent job of giving us better exposures and more power compared to built-in flashes. Slide-it-on, turn-it-on simplicity, and you'll get great shots.
  
  The only complaint I have is with the ease of menus when you wish to do advanced lighting. Doesn't it seem odd that the are books on how to use Speedlight flashes? They really shouldn't be as difficult as they are, and they should be a bit more consistent from model to model. Canon flash units do pretty much the same thing, but are much easier to setup.
  
  This is the flash to get for current Nikon digital SLR cameras, unless you need the small power advantage of the SB-800, or need the SB-800 to fire multiple flashes. The 800 has a few other features, but one's infrequently used at all.
  
  
• Sweet
  By A2K6NGVATBM68P on 2004-10-08
  Well, if you'v spent the money on the D70, you are probably either "into" photography, or want to be. If so, make this extra purchase. It is money well spent. It really ads to the power and flexibility of your D70, turning your great camera into an incredible camera.
  
  
• Definitely an upgrade from the built-in flash
  By A2NOIWPJDD7WIQ on 2006-08-20
  I've been quite satisfied with my Nikon D50 and I've been using the built-in flash occasionally to get evenly lit images and balanced exposed shots. But the built-in flash just doesn't cut it. I made the huge mistake of taking pics at my cousin's wedding reception in a huge hall thinking that a tripod, high ISO settings, and the built-in flash will suffice. I was wrong. I borrowed a fellow photographer's spare speedlight (SB-600) and when I downloaded the pics to my computer for some fine tuning, I noticed the HUGE difference between the built-in flash. The speedlight gave me more area to be covered by the flash. For roughly under $200+, this is quite the bargain. I'd recommend rechargeable AA batteries. The recycle time for the flash is FAST.
  
  
• flash... a-aaah... the hero of the universe
  By A3E68EBGXTWDNP on 2007-03-07
  after purchasing the d80, i soon realized the built-in flash just didn't cut it for many situations. it's either too weak (for indoor zoom photos) or too strong (for low-light close-ups). note: the camera menu does give you an option to dial it down to 1/32 power, which can be helpful, but to really get the most out of a nikon dslr, an external flash is needed, and only a nikon flash will do (mainly because nikon has some sort of exclusive super-secret technology that 3rd party flashes do not).
  
  Luckily, unlike some of nikon's product line, the sb-600 is affordable for the non-pro, quite comparable in price to similar 3rd party flashes. and frankly, as a first-time dslr owner, i wanted something that wasn't so complicated i'd have to take the manual with me and chance missing a shot because i was figuring out the functions.
  
  not that the sb-600 is too simple; it has some of the advanced features of its big brother, the sb-800, and while there's a learning curve, it's not so steep you'll fall off. on the i-TTL setting, the flash automatically adjusts to zoom lengths between 24-85mm, and there's some other nifty tricks you can do (which i haven't figured out yet) as part of nikon's creative lighting system. the best feature, though, is probably the auto standby. with instant power-up when the camera's exposure meter is activated, it saves batteries without causing missed shots while the flash warms up. it's like an intuitive, seamless extention of your camera. also, loaded with 2500 MAh AA's, it had crisp recycle times, particularly useful for 3 fps bursts.
  
  okay, so, if you really want to become flash gordon, the hero of the creative lighting universe, you can buy this now, get your light up to speed, then get an sb-800 if and when you want to use multiple flashes at once. that's really the only reason to choose the 800 over the 600, unless you think that more $$ automatically equals better. of course, if you're a professional portrait and wedding photographer you probably already have two-three 800s, so why are you reading this review?
  
  for anyone else, especially prosumers, get the 600 and rejoice, for thy flash is here. oh and get the omni-bounce for a diffuser and you're all set. i've gotten some great live concert shots with this, only drawback is it makes your camera more obvious and makes you stand out, but if you want to blend in, use the built in flash or a point and shoot.
  
  perfect for the d80, 50, 40, or 70 user. if you have a d200 or d2x, go for the 800.
  
  
• Much, MUCH better than the on camera flash...
  By A3LWEPUW9G05XP on 2004-11-19
  The SB-600 adds another dimension to the D-70. I don't own an SB-800 but for most people I don't think it would be worth the extra expense for a slightly more powerfull flash. The SB-600 has everything I want in a flash including the ability to act as a wireless remote in conjunction with the on camera flash. I am now able to get some very cool studio flash effects for a small investment. The only problem now is that I want another one for a master and two wireless flashes!
  
  
• A word of Warning for CoolPix owners
  By A2HC9549CZAKNN on 2005-08-09
  I bought this for use with my CoolPix 5000 camera because Nikon's tech support had recomended it. They said it would improve my indoor shots (because the CP 5000 has a terrible flash built-in), but instead it overloads the shots and they come out mostly white. I read the manual carefully and it looks like the reason is that this flash is built to automatically or manually focus the light for a 14mm to 70mm lense and the CP 5000 has a 7.2mm lense. I subsequently purchased a Nikon D70s camera (1,000,000 times better camera) and this flash is great for extremely dark shots on that camera (though the built-in flash is perfect for fill so this is really only for night shots and shots in darkness where I want to get something far away). If you own a CoolPix camera, consider buying a used flash that isn't as powerfull. If you own a D70s and want superior night photography, this is the best flash in the world (good thing I ended up in the latter end of the spectrum).
  
  
• Finally Entering the 21st Century
  By A2V99RXY8L0HL7 on 2007-12-26
  As a Nikon shooter for over 30 years, I really was wondering what all the fuss was over "CLS". Was this just more hype to get Nikon owners to buy the latest and greatest?
  
  I've always been skeptical of added "features" on photo equipment as most of them have very little to do with photography. It took me years of kicking and screaming to give up my film cameras in favor of digital so nobody can ever accuse me of being an early adaptor.
  
  Well, this is one time that I should have looked into exactly what "CLS" and "TTL BL" were all about. Instead, I've been using a Nikon SB22 speedlight with 20 year old technology.
  
  To say that I wasn't getting good results with the SB22 would be wrong. I was very satisfied. However, I had to really work at it. Not so with the SB600.
  
  From the time I first mounted it on my D80, every shot came out perfectly exposed. Even tricky things like outdoor fill flash are a no-brainer. So, here I am in the 21st century and giving up the old technology for good.
  
  There are a lot of reviews of the SB600 already so I'm not going to say what's already been said. However, if you have any doubts about the SB600 being worth the money and/or doing what it's being advertised to do, get over them.
  
  
• Great product, easy to use
  By A2Y08KFEHZO280 on 2006-08-02
  Finally was able to put some money aside and get a new flash for my D50. I looked at the less expensive Sigma flashes, but in the end I decided to go with the Nikon. I figured I spend the money on the camera, I'm going to get the better flash.
  
  Used it the other day and took some great portraits of my daughter. The flash worked like a charm. It is better than the on camera pop-up flash. The pop-up flash comes in handy if you can't or forget to bring the main flash, but it is really nice to have the extra power of the SB-600. If you think your going to do a lot of indoor photography (birthdays, holidays, etc..) this is a great flash.
  
  If you have children, the best bet for portrait photos,,, the Nikon D50, Nikkor 50mm 1.8 and the SB-600 flash. Great combination for a very good price. We haven't had to take the kids to have their pictures taken at a studio. With this set-up, you can take great portraits of your kids in their own environment at a more convenient time that you and the kids decide. And no traveling in nice cloths to worry about.
  
  
• Nikon SB-600 Speedlight Flash
  By A949RSKLX8HX on 2006-08-12
  Great flash, all the good qualities of the SB800 but less of the data dump and decision quagmire! It has the built in flash disperser, its lighter than the 800, so unless you're into more info than you need, go with the SB600. Oh, it has a shorter recycle time too.
  
  
• a great flash for a great camera at a great price!
  By A2RBOJAGM256G7 on 2007-01-05
  I researched both the 600 & 800 models and was a bit torn between the two. If you aren't a mega-professional digital photographer then don't waste your money on the 800.
  
  The 600 is an amazing flash, completely synchronized with my D50, never a delay in the flash, etc. I've taken some really killer pictures with this camera/flash combination.
  
  I would highly recommend buying the 600 because it accommodates all of my current needs.
  
  
  
• Great flash for my D70. Lots of power and many features.
  By A3SCLNV284IS9X on 2006-02-27
  This flash will give you a lot of control over the way it lights your subjects. I am not sure if I will ever use it off camera (one of the main features of this flash) as I would rather use my studio lights when doing portraits. Having said that, if you don't have access to good studio lighting, (or your working outside and need to set up a quick fill flash) the 600 is probably the next best thing.
  
  I am most excited about the ability of the flash to work in burst mode with my D70 and the numerous sync options. I'm really looking forward to working more with this flash and highly recommend it based on price, number of features, ease of use, power and of course, Nikon quality.
  
  If you're looking for something that is simply a step above your on-camera flash and don't need/want a lot of bells and whistles, you might want to look for a cheaper flash.
  
  
• Excellent Flash
  By A31NLD3NMN4MZ on 2006-06-12
  I purchased this flash for my Nikon D70s when I needed to photograph an indoor family event. I had considered purchasing a considerably less expensive flash, but after speaking with a sales representative at a camera store I decided this was a purchase worth spending the extra money on, and I am absolutely thrilled with this purchase.
  The flash controls are powerful and easy to use. The interface and controls on the flash are intuitive and easy to use operate when you really need to get that shot! (I purchased the flash 2 days before the event and I am very pleased with my results.)
  The SB600 works seamlessly with my camera and really improved the quality of my work in that low-light situation.
  I'd highly recommend this purchase to anyone with the compatible Nikon cameras, who needs a flash. A quality purchase for your quality equipment!
  
  
• Great flash for my SLR
  By ACXPRSPIVAS6H on 2006-05-22
  Looking over a variety of flash heads I settled on the SB-600. I primarily shoot outdoors but for instances such as family events or occasional portraits the flash is absolutely needed. I did not go with the SB-800 because it has more features than I needed. Less expensive flashes lack the sophistication of iTTL. There are knock off 3rd party flashes from Tamron and Sigma but I don't believe they have Nikon's durability or quality. I've used the flash over the last month. The controls are easy to reach and to use. The manual isn't anything special but it will get you started. The flash uses four AA batteries and I have to say battery life has been very good especially with a standby mode conserving battery power. Images from the flash paired with a D2X and ED glass have been very good. At times I had to bounce to flash to prevent the image from the light being too harsh though using the built in diffusion screen sometimes works well too.
  
  
• Excellent Product
  By A1E9H9XGVLPOF6 on 2006-11-10
  I used this SB-600 on my Fuji S3 digital camera for a friend's wedding. I found that you do need a diffuser (such as an omni bounce), otherwise you get shadows. And it works great bouncing off the ceiling to fill the whole room. This flash is easy to use, reliable and the batteries didn't die until picture #637. I had no instances of it not going off when I took a picture ever.
  
  
• This flash unit is great.
  By A1ZOPX3N6QCCRO on 2006-07-08
  I bought this flash for use on my Nikon D200 and it works better than I had hoped. You can fine tune it for your own personal liking and it has more options than I am currently smart enough to use. But don't worry, you don't have to be a super camera geek to get great results right off the bat. This thing has great "reach" as it actually zooms right along with your lens to pinpoint your subject. It's just audible enough to let you know it's doing that. I'm definitely glad I bought this thing. MUCH better than the small pop-up flash.
  
  
• SB-600 Speedlight
  By A36A1KUXZ807YF on 2005-09-29
  I bought 2 as slaves with my SB-800 to use with Nikon's new creative light system. Well worth it!
  
  
• Exceeds Expectations
  By A2VTI66ZGT1M2X on 2006-11-09
  I purchased my SB-600 a day before my granddaughter's birthday party at our local skating rink. With very little time to test the unit prior to the party, I dove right in. I was amazed at the exposures from very close shots to, believe it or not, the entire length of the skating rink. The auto-zoom is a really cool feature that changes to match your lense setting from wide to telephoto. I made about a 150 shots the first time out using NiMH batteries with no significant drain. At this time, I have found absolutely no negative points. I may even purchase a couple more and replace my portable Photogenic studio lights.
  
  
• Measured Light for All Conditions
  By A373R2TBXL3Y79 on 2006-02-21
  This baby has all the bells and whistles 90% of us ever need. Compared to my old SB-22(now outdated for digital cameras)it is almost a high-end computer. From fill flash on the beach for faces to creative portraits and action-stopping shots it does everything. But BE SURE to get the instruction manual(not included in my package)from Nikon for ten bucks, unless you don't mind downloading and printing up to 91 pages of crucial information. The results will make all of your days!
  
  
• Nikon SB-600
  By A2XWMSSSWAY8O9 on 2006-08-23
  I love this flash. I just recently purchased it and have used it for 2 big events and it worked perfectly. I still don't know everything that it is capable of doing but am still able to work it just fine without even reading the manual.
  I would definitely recommend this flash.
  
  
• SB-600 Nikon Speed Light
  By AAMI6HBRPDUIB on 2006-11-10
  This flash preforms with excellence ! All Nikon products I have are of pro grade. This flash recycles fast and is ready when I need the extra light for fill and main light. I purchased the SB-600 for the D-200 and am very happy with it. I have used it for the last six weddings this year and for shooting action shots of skate boarding compitions. R.Wolf, Atl.GA.
  
  
• Really, really easy to use
  By A12Z3P6W3M657S on 2007-01-04
  It's pretty intimidating to read various websites on all the things you can do with this flash. I was really happy to unpack the box and find a simple guide with sample photos that described the effect (slow sync, rear-curtain sync, etc) and how to do it with the flash. There's also more detailed instructions of course.
  
  I'm using it with a Nikon D70, and the improvement of both my indoor and outdoor photos is amazing. If I had to do it again, I'd get this before getting any new lenses.
  
  
• Good match for the D40 & D40X
  By A1J5U8UXMJJ9JT on 2007-09-26
  I purchased this Speedlight for use on my Nikon D40X. I have played with this for a few days now and have to say I am quite pleased.
  
  The flash helped me overcome some tricky lighting conditions - such as underexposed shadow areas on a bright sunny day, and nighttime indoor shooting. I couldn't bounce the flash due to glass walls and a dark brown vaulted ceiling - so I shot straight on and got great results.
  
  I wish I could get higher speed from the flash - but that is an issue with the camera, I understand that the D40 has faster flash sync speeds than the D40X. I'm not exactly sure what that means - but I was limited on shutter speed when the flash was turned on - with the camera in shutter priority mode.
  
  Overall I like this flash for the D40 and D40X as opposed to the 400 and 800. I thought the 400 to be too basic and the 800 to offer features that were not usable on the D40's. So this was the best choice for me.
  
  When you're a hobbyist, such as me - you try to get the right tools, then the challenge becomes teaching yourself how to use them.
  
  
  

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