james_whitcraft Posted November 25, 2002 Share Posted November 25, 2002 I thinking of experimenting with two-flash setups. I have the venerable SB28, and am looking at the new speedlights for backlighting, etc. The SB-80DX looks great, but I can't spend that kind of $$ I'm strongly considering the SB-50DX. Also, I know there is the little SB-30, but is it enough?? I think all three have built-in slaves, so I can go cordless?(It would seem I won't be getting the SU-4 slave unit after all) Also, Nikon has a "flash kit" consisting of a little tripod and clamp with "hot" shoes (plastic, I should think), a carrying case, and a book called "Nikon Creative Lighting Made Easy". $60 seems steep for this kit, but I sure would like to see that book. Anyone seen this publication, and does it have the NEWEST Speedlights? Any advice? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry n. Posted November 25, 2002 Share Posted November 25, 2002 Check out this review of the 50DX. After reading it, I bought an 80DX, but that is my primary flash. (There is a rebate on the 80DX right now). http://www.bythom.com/sb50review.htm. For a secondary flash, you might want to consider the SB-22s. It doesn't have a built-in wireless slave, but wires are more reliable for TTL. (Also, the Sb-22s is not an ideal primary flash because it doesn't have an exposure compensation button compensation). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_h._hartman Posted November 26, 2002 Share Posted November 26, 2002 The money you save buying an SB-50DX will likely be spent on the expensive batteries. If you can�t afford the SB-80DX you might consider the SB-27 for $179.95 (gray) at B&H. Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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