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boostedb16
10-03-2009, 10:33 PM
i bought a new D90 last week and picked up a new SB600 friday. i was playing around with it today and getting used to the flash. my daughters cat cloe is not camera shy one bit. let me know what you think anout these.

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3489/3978380145_6e2e29baf6_b.jpg
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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3221/3978377875_9529227b92_b.jpg
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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2665/3978376557_6192aa7343_b.jpg
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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2433/3978374569_5204b01c31_b.jpg
MikeDubs
10-03-2009, 10:50 PM
wow it takes really nice pics. cute cat too
boostedb16
10-03-2009, 11:02 PM
wow it takes really nice pics. cute cat toothanks, i was waiting on you to say "what am i looking at" lol.
D3UC3S
10-03-2009, 11:06 PM
Those are really good pics!
ATLSRT8
10-03-2009, 11:25 PM
I got so pumped to see a Defender 90, great pics though!
Mr. Clean
10-03-2009, 11:34 PM
i LOVE my sb600... gah it will do so many things. wait till you mess with it wirelessly. awesome stuff.
-EnVus-
10-03-2009, 11:58 PM
you ass holes and your new cameras i want one :(
reps if i could nice pics
boostedb16
10-04-2009, 12:38 AM
you ass holes and your new cameras i want one :(
reps if i could nice picslol......... +10 for you.
boostedb16
10-04-2009, 05:09 PM
i LOVE my sb600... gah it will do so many things. wait till you mess with it wirelessly. awesome stuff.yea i want to get everything to shoot it wirelessly. what all do i need?
.blank cd
10-05-2009, 09:55 AM
a D90 and a sb600
boostedb16
10-05-2009, 11:18 AM
a D90 and a sb600how do i get it to shoot wireless? i have a new d90 and a new sb600.
.blank cd
10-05-2009, 04:07 PM
Chad or kamikaze would be able to tell you better but it should be in menu > flash settings > commander mode. Then you have to set the flash to commander mode by holding zoom and + I think. I don't have my camera here with me so I can't say for sure
nextelbuddy
10-05-2009, 04:19 PM
super nice, my next thing i want is an external flash. i just saw the SB900 but for 200 more dollars is it really worth it over the SB600?
GET8UP
10-05-2009, 04:40 PM
great shots dude, really. love the lighting and depth of field.


-CH@Dbee
boostedb16
10-05-2009, 05:14 PM
Chad or kamikaze would be able to tell you better but it should be in menu > flash settings > commander mode. Then you have to set the flash to commander mode by holding zoom and + I think. I don't have my camera here with me so I can't say for surei figured it out. i think you can find anything on youtube.
.blank cd
10-05-2009, 05:52 PM
super nice, my next thing i want is an external flash. i just saw the SB900 but for 200 more dollars is it really worth it over the SB600?it's not gonna do much more for you than a used sb800, and if all you have is a D40 50 or 60, it's not gonna do much more than a sb400 will. But I always reccomend starting with a 600
Mr. Clean
10-05-2009, 06:09 PM
it's not gonna do much more for you than a used sb800, and if all you have is a D40 50 or 60, it's not gonna do much more than a sb400 will. But I always reccomend starting with a 600

yeah the 900 is a beast and looks really fancy and it's huge and it will make you think it's the shit. but having used a 600 and a 900 for a reasonable length of time, i would suggest a 600, really. i can see where the 900 has potential to put out more light, but unless you're doing professional stuff, you won't really need the extra couple of stops you'll get out of a 900. the ONLY thing i have found so far that i could really use on my 600 is a plug for a wireless transmitter. i can use one 600 with my d200 but i'm not sure i can use multiple or i just haven't figured it out yet.


anyway. long story short: sb600 is well worth the $200... the sb900... not really worth the extra $2-300 unless you're going to be substituting them as full strobes.

but that's all my opinion.
.blank cd
10-05-2009, 08:27 PM
Homie I'm using 3 sb600s with my D200
Nerdsrock22
10-06-2009, 06:03 PM
Homie I'm using 3 sb600s with my D200

Yep, Yep...I've got 2 with D200.

Nikon boys do it right.

By the way, awesome shots dude! What lens you got on there?
boostedb16
10-06-2009, 09:12 PM
Yep, Yep...I've got 2 with D200.

Nikon boys do it right.

By the way, awesome shots dude! What lens you got on there?sigma 24-70 2.8 HSM
Nerdsrock22
10-07-2009, 01:28 PM
sigma 24-70 2.8 HSM

How do you like that? I have the sigma 10-20mm and i'm ok with it. Does it compare well to the Nikon equivalent?
boostedb16
10-07-2009, 02:07 PM
How do you like that? I have the sigma 10-20mm and i'm ok with it. Does it compare well to the Nikon equivalent?i have never shot with the nikon 24-70 but i borrowed a 17-55 2.8 from my boss and i will have to say they are really no difference other than my sigma may be alittle heavier. i love this lens, i am planning on getting a sigma 70-200 2.8 next.
.blank cd
10-07-2009, 10:22 PM
The 17-55 2.8 is the DX equivalent to the 24-70 2.8. Which means that on an FX, or full frame camera, the 24-70 will have the same field of view as the 17-55 does on a DX camera
boostedb16
10-07-2009, 10:38 PM
The 17-55 2.8 is the DX equivalent to the 24-70 2.8. Which means that on an FX, or full frame camera, the 24-70 will have the same field of view as the 17-55 does on a DX camerathat went over my head but i was talking about image quality between a nikon lens and a sigma. for the difference in price, i think sigma in most case's are just as good.
.blank cd
10-07-2009, 10:44 PM
Yeah. Sigmas have as much sharpness as anyone is really gonna need. They always have good lenses. I think Chadbee has a 70-200 sigma unless hes sold it already
boostedb16
10-08-2009, 12:15 AM
thats my next one.
james
10-08-2009, 05:35 PM
OP you may want to hold onto your receipt....nikon is holding a press conference on wednesday. just fyi.
boostedb16
10-08-2009, 06:29 PM
OP you may want to hold onto your receipt....nikon is holding a press conference on wednesday. just fyi.about what???????????
DB4LYFE ™
10-08-2009, 08:49 PM
i want.

~DB4LYFE
james
10-08-2009, 10:21 PM
about what???????????


well they only have press conferences when they are going to release new shit.
boostedb16
10-08-2009, 11:45 PM
well they only have press conferences when they are going to release new shit.ok thanks.
sleepys4
10-13-2009, 01:03 PM
Picture look really crisp!! Nice setup.
Tarzanman
10-13-2009, 03:52 PM
Sigma is alright. It takes crisp images if you can get it to focus properly (which can be a issue itself). If you want top-of-the-line image quality then use a prime. I own the Sigma 70-200 f/2.8, but my Canon 85mm f/1.8 spanks it in terms of image quality and focusing speed.

Like all zooms, the image quality starts to go down the tubes at the very long end. You should only bother if you need the reach AND aperture for low-light action...otherwise there are much cheaper, decent options. One neat thing about a 70-200 f/2.8 is that they are freakin huge and people will get out of your way if when they see you aiming one to snap a photo.

I have heard "Damn, now THAT's a real camera!" more than once while snapping away with this lens, lol.
boostedb16
10-13-2009, 08:46 PM
i want the sigma 70-200 2.8
.blank cd
10-13-2009, 09:49 PM
Like all zooms, the image quality starts to go down the tubes at the very long end.LOL, Maybe shitty Canon zooms, You must not have played with Nikons 70-200. Tack fucking sharp at 70, and tack fucking sharp at 200. I have images that prove this
b@d @pple
10-13-2009, 10:23 PM
i want that cat
boostedb16
10-14-2009, 12:02 AM
i want that catshe is pretty huh.
james
10-14-2009, 07:11 AM
about what???????????


ok nevermind, it was announcing the d3s. 5200$. move along.
Tarzanman
10-25-2009, 11:06 PM
LOL, Maybe shitty Canon zooms, You must not have played with Nikons 70-200. Tack fucking sharp at 70, and tack fucking sharp at 200. I have images that prove this

None of the zooms I have are top of the line (except maybe my Tamron 17-50).

Your Nikon might very well be better than my sigma, but my sigma probably cost $500+ less than yours did! As such, I can live with a 70-190 usable focal length range :-)
Tarzanman
10-26-2009, 06:08 PM
Yeah, I just checked prices... make that $1000 less that I spent on my Sigma! :-)
boostedb16
10-26-2009, 11:41 PM
ok i just bought a sigma 70-200 2.8 and returned it 2 days later. it was not sharp at any focal range. i understand have shutter shake hand held with no VR but when the picture is not sharp at a shtter speed of 4000 and shutter shake is out of question then something is wrong.
james
10-27-2009, 12:55 AM
ok i just bought a sigma 70-200 2.8 and returned it 2 days later. it was not sharp at any focal range. i understand have shutter shake hand held with no VR but when the picture is not sharp at a shtter speed of 4000 and shutter shake is out of question then something is wrong.

user error.

















jk.
Tarzanman
10-27-2009, 08:16 AM
ok i just bought a sigma 70-200 2.8 and returned it 2 days later. it was not sharp at any focal range. i understand have shutter shake hand held with no VR but when the picture is not sharp at a shtter speed of 4000 and shutter shake is out of question then something is wrong.

It sounds like your copy might have had a problem with back-focusing or front focusing (fairly common with the Sigmas). My Sigma isn't perfect, but I haven't noticed any front focus or back focus issues (not yet, anyway). Also, I take pictures with a Rebel XSi so I am used to having to fight with the AF system to get sharp pictures anyway.

Where did you get your Sigma and what did you pay for it?
Kamikaze
10-27-2009, 09:02 AM
ok i just bought a sigma 70-200 2.8 and returned it 2 days later. it was not sharp at any focal range. i understand have shutter shake hand held with no VR but when the picture is not sharp at a shtter speed of 4000 and shutter shake is out of question then something is wrong.

The IQ of the Tamron 70-200 is better than the Sigma. But the AF is also slower. The only way to get the best of both worlds is to go Nikon so you'll have great quality, fast AF, and VR.
boostedb16
10-27-2009, 07:10 PM
well i needed the zoom distance for my daughters cheerleading but her last game is tomorrow so i bought a like new 17-55 2.8 from my boss today.