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Paul SWD
21-03-2012, 06:11
Hi,
My main camera use is underwater, and on land outdoors now and then, but recently I've ben asked to do photos for a friend's wedding. I use a Nikon D90 and wondered what flashgun would be ample for the job?
I was wondering if Jessops' own or Currys' Metz £80 "36" flash would suffice?
My other option is possibly £150 on a 2nd hand Nikon SB600 or £240 for a new SB700, which I dont really wish to fork out for at the moment. But owndered what extra capabilities I would get if I got something like this?
I'm thinking all I am after is something that can spread wide enough when using a wide angle lens for group shots indooors or basically one that is high enough to emit light over my long lens.

Many thanks

Paul
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Michael Sewell
21-03-2012, 06:19
Comparison can be seen here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AshEjPuBAaI)
Additional diffuser dome causes the speedlight head to move to its widest possible setting, and the is also a flip down wideangle adapter too.

Paul SWD
21-03-2012, 06:44
Thanks for the link Michael but I was looking more for a comparison at the other end, an SB600 or 700 with the budget <£100 flashguns

Michael Sewell
21-03-2012, 07:01
General comparison information (http://dpanswers.com/content/nikon_flash_models.php)