Nikon Speedlight Flash

[gooseberry]

Witness, thats at least the 3rd time in different threads that you've mentioned that the SB600 works better than the SB800 on film bodies. I wonder why?

Witness, you also neglected to answer when SzennyBoy, myself and espn were asking why you made that claim the last time.

 

[alvinsiow]

According to the D70 manual, "SB800 flash can be adjusted automatically according to camera apertual setting when CPU lens is used but SB600 not". Does it meant Sb600 cannot be used for Aperture priority setting? If so, it will affects the potraits shooting as AP setting is quite important for potraits. This is what i'm most concern about. Do your guys agree with me?

 

[gooseberry]

According to the D70 manual, "SB800 flash can be adjusted automatically according to camera apertual setting when CPU lens is used but SB600 not". Does it meant Sb600 cannot be used for Aperture priority setting? If so, it will affects the potraits shooting as AP setting is quite important for potraits. This is what i'm most concern about. Do your guys agree with me?

The SB-600 is fully compatible with the D70 and will work fine in Aperture priority mode. What you may have mis-interpreted is the AA mode (Auto Aperture mode, non-TTL Automatic flash mode) which the SB-800 has and the SB-600 does not - it only has A mode (non-TTL Automatic flash).

 

[alvinsiow]

Oh! I see, BTW what is AA mode? is't very important?

 

[gooseberry]

You will mostly be using TTL with the SB-600 and D70, so it's not a major thing.

Sorry, to correct my previous post - SB-600 doesn't have A or AA mode.

And what is A or AA mode ?

Certain speedlights have a non-TTL Automatic flash control mode (A mode), where you set the ISO, zoom and aperture and the flash automatically controls the output using it's own built in light sensor (in contrast to TTL where it is the camera body). AA (Auto Aperture) is a refinement of A mode available with DSLRs where the settings (aperture, zoom etc) are automatically transferred from the body to the flash, but the flash still controls the output.

Some say A mode produces more consistent results than TTL mode in certain situations.

 

[user111]

if u dont need CLS then sb--dx flash is ok

 

[silverbeem]

What is CLS may i ask..? THanks

 

[nikonsiao]

What is CLS may i ask..? THanks

CLS= Creative Light System.

a system whereby you can remotely trigger off flashlights much like those in a studio where you can even group the flashlights in groups and trigger them to give special effects to yr photos. its up to you how creative you can get and set up your lights. SB600 can only be slaves whereby SB800 can be used as a master to trigger all the slaves( SB600).
when you buy any of the flash (SB600 or 800) inside the box there is this CLS book where they give examples. can just pop by Lords and look for james. i believe he is kind enough to let you see see and try out before buying anything. :sweat: