need some flashy advice please

[eightshot]

iv been offered to have a flash bought for me, this doesn't mean i wanna take advantage and buy a thousand pounds worth of flash, but i was wondering if anyone could offer some advice on what to go for, im using a D60 budget is probably at absolute max 200 but i would prefer to keep it around the 100 mark if possible, any advice greatfully received as always :D

thanks in advance

[Chris Hawkins]

This is an easy one to answer. Get a Nikon SB-600 for £138 here (http://www.microglobe.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?pName=nikon-sb600-sb600-speedlight-flashgun&osCsid=b0bdb73886d10184d12f7fc27a41f404)

Does everything you could want in the whole world. Can't believe how cheap they are - I use 3.

[Sjwh]

I have just bought a Nikon SB-600 from Ebay, total cost £118 delivered. Brand new, boxed with all relevant Nikon paperwork. Jessops are currently selling the same unit for £229. The flash has many features and in my opinion the purchase I made is certainly value for money.

[Lee Ash]

Will this flash work on a Pentax DSLR?
Lee

[eightshot]

THAT is the kind of answer i like :D thanks guys will order one asap

[Chris Hawkins]

Will this flash work on a Pentax DSLR?
Lee

No idea mate - recommended the SB600 cause its a no-brainer for a Nikon camera - the creative lighting system is awesome. I know lots about Nikon flash, but nothing about any others.

[.Ray]

BTW make sure you use rechargeable batteries in your flash, just as people with compact cameras that take AA batteries should also use rechargeable AA instead of alkaline cells.

Why? Apart from long term savings, NiMH cells will put out a more steady voltage over time than alkalines, so they won't be spent as quickly during use. They are also able to put out a larger current, so your flash will recharge a bit quicker between flashes.

One small issue with conventional NiMH cells is that they discharge quite quickly if left unused, a few weeks and they mayl be half empty. Uniross has a new type of NiMH rechargeables that I've been using very happily for months now called Hybrio and they keep their charge for months while not being used.