Can I keep Nikon SB-600 as a slave?

[humminbird]

I got a SB-600 for my Coolpix 5700 last year and 5700 broke last month. I

decided not to repair it and got a Canon 30D. I know I will need a new Canon

brand flash. I also would like to get two or more slaves to take the

hummingbird picture in my backyard. The requirements for this purpose, as I

read from online articles, are: 1. high GN, > 100; 2. Manual ouput control; 3.

Min. duration < 1/20,000 sec. I am new in photogrphy and need help to determine

1. Can I re-use SB-600 as a slave and how? 2. What are the cheapest option for

to add more slaves for this purpose (hummingbirds)? I have been reading

extensively, but have not gotten answer. The local store seems only interested

selling me Canon, which I don't belive is the only option. Thanks! -Ted

[manitas]

You would have to get an optical slave for digital flash. Wein makes one that you attach to the hotshoe attachement on your SB-600. I would be suspect of any camera store that tried to push one brand on me over another.

 

As far as I know, Nikon's CLS flash system is better than Canon's own system, for the time being.

[beno_t_marchal]

<p>As David said. Unfortunately the SB-600 cannot operate in SU-4 so you will need an

external cell to trigger it.

<p>Be warned that if you mix and match brands, you're loosing TTL: in that sense the store

is right, buying Canon would be more convenient. You will need to set every flash (Nikon &

Canon) in manual mode (I assume it's possible with Cano but I have no experience with the

brand) and compute the exposure with a flashmeter (or by trial-error with the histogram).

<p>--ben

[hotduckz]

Hi, Do you know Nikon Creative Lighting Flash?

 

I don't know why you choose 30D but read me.

 

Canon 30D was 1,324 USD (body only) in Adorama,

Nikon D200 was 1,699 USD it's true.

 

But I think you not know D200 can use Creative Lighting Flash, this system get you wireless TTL flash. In the canon side you need to change your SB-600 and go to Canon EX flash that you loose some of your money and then if you need to play wireless TTL flash you'll need to buy Canon ST-E2 for a function with.

 

That ST-E2 was pricing on 199.95 USD, worth to switch?

 

Last, with Nikon CLS you can use D200 pop up to fill-in flash but 30D + ST-E2 isn't!!

 

Here may your answer -> http://nikondigital.org/articles/cls_vanhoose/index.htm

[hotduckz]

http://www.craigsactions.com/Tips/LocationLightingSurferGirl.html <- Ourdoor set up.

[humminbird]

Thanks for the help! I sold the SB-600 and got three Vivitar 283s for slaves with some $ left. It does not sound right in most cases, but fits my application well enough.