Which Flash for a D70

[Gibo993]

Ok Chaps you have talked me into getting a D70 with 18-70 lens.

Now then which flash, just need a decent flash D800 seems v expensive

Hurry with those answers and dying to put an order in.


PS does 7 dayshop deleiver UK cameras or Imports do I need to worry where the camera comes from?

Cheers
Grant

[pug406]

D-800 as first choice or D-600 as second choice.

HTH

Dave

[Gibo993]

any thing that really marks out the 800 as worth the extra?

[pug406]

Gibo993 said:

any thing that really marks out the 800 as worth the extra?

From the Nikon site

SB-600 (New)

A new mid range Speedlight flash compatible with the D70 and D2H Creative Lighting System compatible cameras. Featuring Nikon's latest i-TTL monitor pre flash metering technology the SB-600 offers a powerful but attractively priced main flash for general photographic situations. The SB-600 also offers fully automatic exposure control when used in groups with other SB-600 Speedlights controlled either by a Master SB-800 or the new 'Commander' function of the new Nikon D70. Easy to use with simplified buttons and packed with practical functions to meet the lighting needs of the most creative digital photographer.


Guide price £229.99

key features

1. Supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System
2. Supports i-TTL (for automatic balanced Fill-Flash), D-TTL, TTL, Manual
3. Easy-to-view LCD with 6 simple-to-understand backlit buttons
4. Guide Number of 30/98 [ISO100,m/ft], 42/138[ISO200,m/ft] (at 35mm zoom)
5. Auto zoom of 24 to 85mm
6. Same Wide area AF Assist Illuminator as the popular SB-800

SB-800

New Speedlight SB-800 with wireless i-TTL flash control evolves the technology beyond the D-TTL of the D1 series, and introduces features that include Advanced Wireless Lighting -- wireless remote control over multiple flashes, Flash Value Lock (FV Lock), AUTO FP High-Speed Sync, and Flash Color Information Communication. Also new is the Wide Area AF Assist Illuminator that is tailored to the new D2H's 11-area Multi-CAM 2000 AF Sensor Module. Additional features include a built-in wide flash adapter for 14mm wideangle lens coverage, GN 38/53 (ISO 100/200, at 35mm), and flash coverage from 24mm up to 105mm when using the Auto Zoom function (in 5mm zoom steps between 35 and 105mm).

key features

1. Advanced, Powerful Speedlight Flash
2. i-TTL (intelligent TTL) flash exposure control
3. Flash Value Lock (FV-Lock)
4. Auto FP High Speed sync.
5. Flash Colour Communication Information
6. Advanced Wireless Lighting including full i-TTL remote flash
7. Complete package including battery booster pack, filters, free standing foot and case.

Jessops have the SB-800 at £299

At the end of the day, you make your own choices. I have an SB-800 and I am very pleased with it

HTH

Dave