It's funny to see most of the users here have no overheating problem or at least got the problem solved after installing the new firmware.

I think it comes down to how much flash power is being used and maybe because there's a temp. limiter function in the SB900, so it makes it like it keeps overheating.

I've tried using Canon 580 EX II speedlite, quite happy with the performance. So does the SB900 heats up as fast as the Canon? Im just worried after i get the SB900, end up potong steam only.

On another note, just wanna ask, if i use my built in flash as commander, will the working range from my position to the remote flash be less compared to if i use a SB900/600 as commander because it's brighter. Since if i understand correctly, CLS works by sending flash light correct?

Thanks

I'm using the new firmware too.
So far i had once overheated experience when i was using the small A setting.

The firmware is just a software level fix in logical calculation of what temperature is deterrmined as "overheat". Its like ... owh i used to only have to score 70 marks tops to get an 'A' now i have to get at least 95 marks to get an 'A'. They just fix the "if X = Y then Y should freak out and yell overheat!!" part of the flash OS.
Well maybe theres circuitry level fix that Nikon somehow manages to patch through firmware update. But thats like adding another conductive rod to the circuit board via a firmware update . Owh how sophisticated


Yes. Logically whichever closer to the remote unit is less prone to failure. And the working distance is ever relative by the commanding flash power as well, plus factor of obstructions within that range.
By the way, SB600 cannot do Commander. Only SB900/800 can.

580 EX II can be mount on nikon cameras ke??

Brothers, wanna ask... my SB600 mount a bit loosen when plug on top of my D90... i notice it is due to the steel mount located at the body there slightly wider... maybe i always hold on the flash rather than body when some 1 pass me the camera... Any idea how can i fix this? I am thinking maybe to push or press the top mount steel closer... or maybe hammer it a bit... but scare... any idea how to fix it?

hammer a bit??

how bout putting some sand paper, gosok2 at the mount?

Nope, but you can use radio triggers to use them off-camera

Thanks for the feedback guys.

Haha dont think so la but i was just trying to make a comparison to the 580 EX II.

i hammer it
i turn my flash alot that why the mount got a bit lose
of course dont hammer directly la
put a cloth on top and use a small hammer

ps: dont hammer to hard, is hard to get it up if you hammer to down

wah even people hammer the flash??? wowww hahahahaahahah amazing

hammer the mount...not flash lol...

now i get it.... but still funny to thnk of... beli kamera mahal2 pon kne ketok???

hammer the flash? might as well as hammer ur head too..

lulz

hahaha, cant imagine doing it on d3x

Why D3X, D3 also can ketuk

Hahaha.. why not.. I think if hammer D3x, the hammer pecah first..

lolx..if like tat then no point buy hammer to hammer thing ady...buy d3x to hammer...haha...can use as hammer and camera...not bad..lolx...

Haha.. indeed..

btw hey guys.. im planning to upgrade lens.. Been thinking of Tammy 17-50 non motor version.. Any other better lens that comes into mind? Budget 2k max....

What are u using now? What is missing in ur current lens?