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DESIGNER29ER · Dec 1, 2009, 1:46 PM

What flash unit will give me the most features etc. for use with my Nikon D90. I think the Nikon D900 is out of my league at $500. plus. I am thinking about $250.00 tops.

JimC · Dec 1, 2009, 1:54 PM

I'd probably go with the SB-600 with a $250 budget. It's a really good flash.

BTW, the SB-900 (which is what I assume you meant since there is no D900) is around $469 now at most reputable online vendors (not $500 plus).

Wingman · Dec 1, 2009, 7:28 PM

The SB 600 is a very versatile flash and has most if not all of the features of the SB 900. At $250 it's worth getting over the Sigma 530DG Super ($219). It is a smaller unit than the Sigma and has a quick recyling time.

If you are interested in less featured alternative (i.e. no wireless funtion, strobe function, etc), the Sigma 530 DG ST for $149 would do fine. It is i-TTL compatible and should work with your D90. It all depends on how many of the available features you'd actually use vs. just enjoy having available.

Blueberry · Dec 2, 2009, 9:14 AM

I have the Nikon SB 600 for my camera and just love it. It does everything I want it to do.

zilbog · Dec 13, 2009, 6:14 PM

I just bought this flash to go with my D5000
Love it, Love the camera.
Recall irks me as I still have to send it in . Will do after the holidays.
Everyone one have happy ones!!!
Bob

mtclimber · Dec 14, 2009, 10:46 AM

The Metz 48 is another good option for the D-90. However, pricewise, I beat the SB-600 and the Metz 48 by buying a used SB-600 on E-bay for $165, and it has been flawless.

Sarah Joyce

Dec 1, 2009, 1:46 PM	#1
DESIGNER29ER Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 9	Flash unit What flash unit will give me the most features etc. for use with my Nikon D90. I think the Nikon D900 is out of my league at $500. plus. I am thinking about $250.00 tops.

Dec 2, 2009, 9:14 AM	#4
Blueberry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: PA Posts: 109	I have the Nikon SB 600 for my camera and just love it. It does everything I want it to do. __________________ Nikon D5000 with 18-55, and 55-200 vr lens Nikon SB 600 flash Nikon S640 Nikon Coolpix 5700 Canon Elan SLR Glenn

Dec 13, 2009, 6:14 PM	#5
zilbog Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 34	Sb 600 I just bought this flash to go with my D5000 Love it, Love the camera. Recall irks me as I still have to send it in . Will do after the holidays. Everyone one have happy ones!!! Bob

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Dec 1, 2009, 1:54 PM	#2
JimC Administrator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Savannah, GA (USA) Posts: 20,844	I'd probably go with the SB-600 with a $250 budget. It's a really good flash. BTW, the SB-900 (which is what I assume you meant since there is no D900) is around $469 now at most reputable online vendors (not $500 plus).

Dec 1, 2009, 7:28 PM	#3
Wingman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hebron, Kentucky (northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati):KCVG Posts: 3,979	The SB 600 is a very versatile flash and has most if not all of the features of the SB 900. At $250 it's worth getting over the Sigma 530DG Super ($219). It is a smaller unit than the Sigma and has a quick recyling time. If you are interested in less featured alternative (i.e. no wireless funtion, strobe function, etc), the Sigma 530 DG ST for $149 would do fine. It is i-TTL compatible and should work with your D90. It all depends on how many of the available features you'd actually use vs. just enjoy having available.

Dec 14, 2009, 10:46 AM	#6
mtclimber Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 18,143	The Metz 48 is another good option for the D-90. However, pricewise, I beat the SB-600 and the Metz 48 by buying a used SB-600 on E-bay for $165, and it has been flawless. Sarah Joyce