First and foremost difference to consider is the maximum light output. The biggest difference is the way the buttons work on the back. Image, auto aperture flash mode, nonettl automatic. Not as powerful as the sb 800 or 900, but plenty powerful when used with a high iso. Other then that the sb600 shares allot of features from its big brother the sb800.
Nov 06, 2009 personally, i started with the sb 600 first route, then got the sb 800. Discontinued speedlight sb910 nikon india private limited. We have 1 nikon sb600 fsa03601 manual available for free pdf download. Speedlights sb 11, sb 14, sb 140, and sb 21b cannot be used with the f401n4004 or f401sn4004s as either master or remote flash units. Allows flash to be used oncamera to control other sb 600 and sb 800 wirelessly. As i have a nikon d70 and d200 body, the sb600 was a good choice for me as its totally compatible with both.
I mainly use the sb600 off camera and will use the sb400 for family stuff. Confirming wireless multiple flash operation using the. Nikon sb600 af speedlight is a compact and versatile flash unit for expanded creative lighting control and remote flash photography the new ittl system supports advanced wireless lighting and versatile functions for up to four groups of speedlights, with 3 remote ittl speedlight groups controlled through the master sb800 or with the commander function on. This instruction manual describes how to use the sb28dx in the dttl auto flash mode. So i did some research and then bought an sb700 which i presume is the upgrade to the sb600. Sb 28dx, sb27, sb26, sb25, sb24, sb22s, sb14, sb11, sb140. Ttl multiple flash operation using a sync or remote cord such as ttl. I can never remember the crazy combinations of buttons that switch the sb600 from one mode to another. Sb910 vs sb900 i have a sb600, sb800, and added a sb900 just about a month ago and really like it. Aug 20, 2018 there are a lot of words written below, this articles purpose is to help in your decision and is not a fullblown technical description of either flash. My favorite of the three is the nikon sb 5000 due to the wireless remote trigger capability. Niether the company website nor the manual that came with the sb600 had any information on how it interacted with the d80. View and download sharp htsb600 operation manual online. I have had one shutdown thermal protection on, but honestly i was hammering it a little 11 manual, several shots in a row with no sd8a.
I had a couple of sb600 and would always have trouble hitting all the combo buttons to get to remote, manual exposure, etc. The sb600 fires at specified output in the manual flash mode or at approx. Heres my in a nutshell descriptions of the 600, 800 and 900. Among those not yet mentioned is that the user interface of the sb800 is much easier to work with than the sb600 user interface. For use with 1950s and other totally manual cameras. F4series, f65series n65series 1,3, f801s n8008s1, f801 n88081 pronea 600i 6 1,3. I think that the sb80 was a stopgap measure on nikons part. These safety warnings and precautions describe the safe and correct operation of the interactive whiteboard. Its true you cant swivel it, so in portrait orientation youd have to bounce off a wall, rather than the ceiling, or not bounce at all. Main features and functions of the sb 600 the sb 600 is a highperformance speedlight with a guide number of 3098 iso 100, mft. On the bottom of the sb600 where the flash connects to the hot shoe, there are the sprung contacts. The sb 28 is designed for use with nikon cameras, lenses, and accessories.
All nikon user manuals for nikon cameras and speedlights. Free download nikon sb400 pdf user manual, user guide, instructions, nikon sb400 owners manual. I have not used it in earnest yet but my initial results are that in auto and in easy manual it is great. Refer to the flash unit manual for detailed instructions. Gn is only 28 on sb700 is much cheaper at least for some time.
Nikon cannot be held responsible for malfunctions caused by using the sb 28 in ways not specified in this manual, or using the sb 28 with a camera made by another manufacturer. One incandescent filter and one fluorescent filter are supplied with the sb910. View and download nikon sb 28dx specifications online. Flash unit for use with nikon cameras nikon speedlight sb 600 troubleshooting, repair, and service manuals. Nikon speedlight sb910 flash is now discontinued nikon. What will i gain for the higher price of sb600 vs sb400. The sb900 has a lot more goodies, but i think unless you are intending to build a wireless setup right away, id got with the 600. Unless you think you may use it off camera, the sb 400 is a great little flash for half the price. The longer zoom range of the sb80dx is meaningless. When using bounce flash or taking closeups with flash, you can use the builtin. I do own and use three nikon models as well as a nissin. Im pleased to let you know that the sb 600 is a great compliment to the nikon d80 camera.
The vizio support homepage provides the latest trending support topics and support videos, user manuals, product registration, along with tech specs and troubleshooting steps. Designed for users of advanced nikon slrs and nikon digital slrs, it inherits all of the functions of the sb2828dx and adds some exciting innovations. The sb28 is designed for use with nikon cameras, lenses, and accessories. As part of a range of announcements and to complement the new d70 nikon has today announced the speedlight sb600. What will i gain for the higher price of sb600 vs sb400 on. Compare nikon sb910 vs nikon sb5000 af vs nikon sb700 press. The nikon sb 80dx is a significant addition to the nikon speedlight lineup, offering photographers enhanced flash shooting flexibility for a wide range of applications.
It is one of these things that the more you want from it the more you have to learn but. The sd unit seems to help as the batteries dont get hot. Main features and functions of the sb600 the sb600 is a highperformance speedlight with a guide number of 3098 iso 100, mft. Compare nikon sb500 vs nikon sb700 vs nikon sb910 vs nikon sb300 press. Tips on using this manual before taking important flash photographs, take some test shots to ascertain the sb28 is working as desired in the modes you have selected. Using cameras or accessories other than those specified by nikon may damage the sb 28. According to the camera and lens combination used with the sb600, you can perform various types of ttl auto flash p. To purchase sb23 spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised retailer. I mainly use the sb 600 off camera and will use the sb 400 for family stuff. Sb 900 is the flagship, and sb 700 is a midrange flash. I use powerex 2700s in all of the sbs and eneloops in all of the sd8as.
The sb700 has a better ui, the head can swivel 360 degree sb600 can only do 270 comes with two color correction filters, adjusted itself for dx camera bodies versus fullframe, more light sha. The sb 910 is a highend speedlight for advanced amateur to professional photographers that offers a number of improvements over its predecessor, the nikon speedlight sb 900. Mar 10, 2011 nikon speedlight sb 700 is a big leap forward compared to nikon speedlight sb 600. There are a lot of words written below, this articles purpose is to help in your decision and is not a fullblown technical description of either flash. So i did some research and then bought an sb 700 which i presume is the upgrade to the sb 600. Sb800 vs sb900910 in reply to vockman aug 12, 2012 dumping sb800 as the interface is impossible next to my 2 sb910s which are excellent on my d300 and d700. Nikon speedlight sb910 flash is now discontinued nikon rumors. The d2x, d2h, are unique in that they support both ittl and dttl.
Nikon sb 600 af speedlight is a compact and versatile flash unit for expanded creative lighting control and remote flash photography the new ittl system supports advanced wireless lighting and versatile functions for up to four groups of speedlights, with 3 remote ittl speedlight groups controlled through the master sb 800 or with the commander function on the nikon dslr cameras. The sb600 is a high performance speedlight with a guide number of 3098. Discontinued speedlight sb80dx nikon hong kong ltd. Available only in ittl flash control mode or when the flash is set to emit monitor. The sb910 supports hard color filters because they are more durable, stand up better to the heat generated by the flash head, and are easier to use than the gel color filters supported by its predecessor. Nov 29, 2011 nikon speedlight sb 900 and nikon speedlight sb 700 are the nikons best flash guns at the moment. They are both loaded with features but differ quite noticeably in functionality and price. This means that the flagship unit is about 48 percent more powerful, which is inbetween 12 and 23 of an fstop. View online or download nikon sb600 fsa03601 repair manual. Now the sb600 only works off camera perfectly, by the way. My favorite of the three is the nikon sb5000 due to the wireless remote trigger capability. Speedlight sb600 2011 speedlights discontinued nikon. I didnt really appreciate the differences of the sb 800 vs the 600 until i started using the wireless functions.
The sb800 is everything that the sb80 wishes that it was. May 20, 2008 as many, including matt have stated, there are many reasons to purchase the sb800 over the sb600. Bought in january 2009 and its now more than 5 years. A quick comparison between the nikon sb 900 and the new sb 910 speedlight flashes. Nikon speedlight compatibility chart nikon support. When used in combination with nikons latest digital slrs, the d70 or d2h, the sb600 supports advanced wireless lighting as a remote speedlight that can be positioned as one of multiple remote flashes to significantly extend.
The sb 600 is a highperformance speedlight with a guide number of 3098 28. Nikon sb400 speedlight is a compact, lightweight flash unit with intuitive controls and bounce capabilities, which is compatible with ittl flash operation. Compare nikon sb500 vs nikon sb700 vs nikon sb910 vs. The sb 800 is everything that the sb 80 wishes that it was. Sb 600 is set as a remote flash unit, which fires in sync with the master flash unit. Sb 910 vs sb 900 i have a sb600, sb800, and added a sb900 just about a month ago and really like it. Mar 25, 2015 free download nikon sb400 pdf user manual, user guide, instructions, nikon sb400 owners manual. Some people preferred this mode over the poor ttl mode of the earliest nikon d100 and d1 series dslrs. In this artical, we will compare the nikon sb 5000 and nikon sb 910. It has 270 degree sideto side coverage, and 90 degree vertical coverage. It feels like nikon has made an attempt to reduce the gap between its flagship unit sb 900 and the midrange flash sb 700 to make room for another model on the lower end of the lineup between sb 400 and sb 700. The nikon speedlight sb600 comes complete with a speedlight stand and a soft case, while two ttl remote cords, sc29 and sc28, and the color filter set sj1 are available as options.
Im pleased to let you know that the sb600 is a great compliment to the nikon d80 camera. View and download nikon sb 28dx instruction manual online. The sb 28dx doesnt support this and doesnt really work with these cameras unless you follow the instructions below. The nikon manual viewer 2 app for iphones, ipads, ipod touch, and android devices can be used to download the manuals for nikon digital slr cameras and view them offline. Unless you think you may use it off camera, the sb400 is a great little flash for half the price. Sb800 vs sb900910 in reply to nick wong dec 9, 2011 well, i just picked up an sb700 this week. Of course manual mode works great on both flashes for any camera.
Allows flash to be used oncamera to control other sb600 and sb800 wirelessly. I think that the sb 80 was a stopgap measure on nikons part. Apr 24, 2016 the nikon speedlight sb910 flash is now officially listed as discontinued on nikons website. Compatible with either atis sb450sb460sb600 or ulis m1573m1575. Designed for users of advanced nikon slrs and nikon digital slrs, it inherits all of the functions of the sb 28 28dx and adds some exciting innovations. Slower recycle than the sb 800 or 900, but fast enough for most uses. Other then that the sb 600 shares allot of features from its big brother the sb 800. Dec 12, 2017 i own a sb600 and have used a sb700 for a few days. The sb800 on the other hand has an easy to use interface. In this artical, we will compare the nikon sb5000 and nikon sb910. When used in combination with nikons latest digital slrs, the d70 or d2h, the sb 600 supports advanced wireless lighting as a remote speedlight that can be positioned as one of multiple remote flashes to significantly extend creative possibilities. The new top of the line nikon flash is now the sb5000 speedlight. Youll get better results with the latest sb 600 or sb 800 with these cameras.
Tips on using this manual before taking important flash photographs, take some test shots to ascertain the sb 28 is working as desired in the modes you have selected. Direct links to user manuals in english, some not printable for other languages please scroll down. He has been a tech enthusiast ever since his dad let him play with computers in the early 80s. Information about the sb2820ne0 including specs, screw sizes, manuals, and troubleshooting steps. As part of a range of announcements and to complement the new d70 nikon has today announced the speedlight sb 600. The nikon speedlight sb600 also has plenty of style, both with compact dimensions and a triangular motif consistent with the nikon dslr theme. The nikon speedlight sb910 flash is now officially listed as discontinued on nikons website. Jan 25, 2020 niether the company website nor the manual that came with the sb 600 had any information on how it interacted with the d80. I own a sb600 and have used a sb700 for a few days. I didnt really appreciate the differences of the sb800 vs the 600 until i started using the wireless functions. Your d80 has a builtin commander as part of the nikon creative lighting system. The sb 900 has a lot more goodies, but i think unless you are intending to build a wireless setup right away, id got with the 600.
Sb manual operation 1 operation check it is recommended that the user perform a simulation test when using the ups for the. Youll get better exposure consistancy with the newest sb600 or sb800 flashes on a d2. Sb 28 vs sb 600 speedlight manual download sb 28 vs sb 600 speedlight manual read online nikon sb 600 compatibility chart. Construction of this instruction manual section was suspended midway through because a caring gentleman has given me a link to the instruction manual in a pdf. View and download nikon sb 28 instruction manual online. The wireless flash of the sb80dx is great, except it does not work in ttl mode with the digital cameras. Personally, i started with the sb600 first route, then got the sb800. A quick comparison between the nikon sb900 and the new sb910 speedlight flashes. The nikon sb80dx is a significant addition to the nikon speedlight lineup, offering photographers enhanced flash shooting flexibility for a wide range of applications. These are some common tools used to work on this device. This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by technics.