Is there much difference between Nikon SB 600 and SB 800 in terms of quality, function and usage. I know the price difference is around RM500. But is it worth it to buy the SB800 instead of the SB 600. I'm currently looking to buy either one soon. Thanks.

i save half the money and bought a sb600

i bought a sb-600 too but i think the sb-800 might be well worth it

1. What function/usage of the flash u'll be using for mostly?

2. What camera body are you having?

3. Since you seems to be able to buy either one, what is the impact on your budget on each?

a. In terms of quality, function and usage
depends on question 1

b. Is it worth the $$ extra in SB800
depends on question 1 and 3

So, the answer is in your hands

p.s. remember to show us ur photos

go for SB800.. it looks nice..


don't know.. haven't use any of dem yet

haha, go for it only coz it looks nice?

buy a sb 600, save money for 18-200 VR

Have used sb600 before and now using sb800.

Found that sb800 is easier to use, it tends to expose correctly in TTL without need to + or - ev. While previously SB600 i feel it tends to overexpose. Basically need to apply -0.7 ev. In certain conditions it goes more than -1.3ev to correct it. Not very consistent. Pic will turn out 'subject a lot more expose, very much brighter than background'.

Simply put it SB800 is easier to control in my hands. But do note that what I mention above is purely from my own experience. Not theoretically supported nor tested.

Just a side note: I did quite a lot of event shootings and not entirely new on it.

This post has been edited by wseng: Mar 18 2007, 07:52 PM

Get SB600 unless u need the extra functions. The SB600 already has tilt and rotate function (up down left right); furthermore SB600's exposure is pretty accurate to me, little photochop required. Agree with the -0.7ev part, works well for most situations. If far off then -0.3ev would be better.

This post has been edited by ceo684: Mar 18 2007, 08:55 PM

just get the SB800 if budget allows, u might under-utilise it but u might fully utilise it in future when u explore more photography techniques...

just my 2cents...

haha sb600 is good enough
but the sb600 built quality memang

half japan half china

oh? really?!!!
how half half? upper bottom , left right or inside outside?
u mean sb800 fully japan?

just bought my new sb-800 and it shows there made in japan... anyways, just go through the manual and what i can sum up if one' to achieve a pro looking picture, a couple of sb's is needed hehehe... http://voodoo2k.fotopages.com

yes hahahah
suggestion like 4-6 sb's

lol

Check out the following thread : -

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/sb600vs800.htm

there is nothing to compare about. sb800 is far more better in any sense. except for the price. thats all i know. cheers.

over and out

if u're using d50 then u can use manual mode to trigger the sb800 off camera. (but not in ttl mode ya!)

have a look at this link~
http://one.revver.com/watch/106282/format/...affiliate/39913

if not, just buy sb600 and save for 18-200 VR (as what was told by kijin)

even NONAC can trigger the Sb800

jz get my SB-600 + omnibounce
never try SB-800 b4 so cant comment

hehehe.. even a canon system can trigger sb800..
what is nonac btw? not used to this new term.. newbie here!