Nikon SB 600 - Accurate, Seamless Fill-Flash Capability
Posted on December 13, 2009
Filed Under Digital Camera Features, Good Digital Cameras |
The Speedlight SB 600, a compact flash packed with impressive functionality. It serves as a solid base for the Nikon Creative Lighting System when used in combination with Nikon D70 or D2H digital SLRs.
When used in combination with Nikon’s latest digital SLRs, the D70 or D2H, SB 600 supports Advanced Wireless Lighting as a remote Speedlight that can be positioned as one of multiple remote flashes to significantly extend creative possibilities. To assist in such situations, the Speedlight SB-600 also has two Ready Lights located on both the left and right of the front that can be easily seen from a distance. Control both flashes from and easily increase or decrease the output of each flash from the camera menu. he TTL display is lit as well. There is a smooth locking device to secure it on the hotshoe.
SB 600 auto FP High-Speed Sync enables the use of Fill-Flash even in bright daylight with wide aperture settings for the achievement of outstanding results and new creative possibilities, including the effective blurring for of out-of-focus background elements. An optional color filter set SJ-1 is also available, allowing imaginative shooting to be pushed even further.
The Nikon Speedlight SB-600 also delivers plenty of style, both in its compact dimensions and a triangular motif consistent with the Nikon D-SLR theme. 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. Super fast repeat response time. Was able to take up to three shots in fast succession on a dimly lit dance floor using Sony 2500 mAh rechargeable nimh batteries. Only after 3 shots did the unit slow down to recharge. A small slaved fill flash unit can be added without really affecting the main exposure
Nikon SB 600 also offers uncomplicated operation made simpler by an easy-to-view LCD with only six buttons, each of which is backlit and simple to understand. It has the adjustable tilt and swivel. You can swivel the flash when taking vertical shots. And it charges very quickly.
Having remote flashes with TTL control is simply amazing. If you’re new to flash photography do learn to use your SB-600, SB-800 or SB-900 off-camera, it makes a world of difference. This SB 600 has done everything from snapshots of family around home, fill flash outdoors, to group get-togethers at church, to formal wedding photography, just every occassion you need.
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