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<blockquote data-quote="ohkphoto" data-source="post: 10181" data-attributes="member: 1573"><p>I love my sb-900 not because it's the latest mode (I originally shopped for an sb-800 but its ebay cost was more than a new sb-900). It has a lot of features but you have to take the time to experiment with them and learn what works in what situation. . . no different than when you get a new camera --I've had my D200 for more than 2 years and am still finding out things I didn't know about it. </p><p> </p><p>I rarely use on-camera flash so comander mode and remote settings are important to me. I'm finding that more and more people are wanting "portraits" done in their homes rather than in the studio, and I would rather take 2 sb-900's along rather than my big studio strobe and have better lighting and more control. And it really puts out a lot of light. I don't always need that much, but it's nice to know it's there if and when I need it. Like a toolbox --you don't need all the tools all the time, but when you do , it's there.</p><p> </p><p>As an example, take a look at some of Ranie's portraits on the "flash" thread --he's too nice to brag, so I'll do it for him. He uses several </p><p>sb-900's as well other speedlights and in my opinion has mastered nikon's CLS (creative lighting system).</p><p> </p><p>So I agree it's a matter of preference. If you're not going to take advantage of all the features, you probably don't need it. It's like someone getting a D3X and shooting in P mode and all other automatic settings!</p><p> </p><p>For me the extra cost was worth it and has paid off for me in many situations. I just ordered a second one(refurbished) from Nikon.</p><p> </p><p>Best Regards</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ohkphoto, post: 10181, member: 1573"] I love my sb-900 not because it's the latest mode (I originally shopped for an sb-800 but its ebay cost was more than a new sb-900). It has a lot of features but you have to take the time to experiment with them and learn what works in what situation. . . no different than when you get a new camera --I've had my D200 for more than 2 years and am still finding out things I didn't know about it. I rarely use on-camera flash so comander mode and remote settings are important to me. I'm finding that more and more people are wanting "portraits" done in their homes rather than in the studio, and I would rather take 2 sb-900's along rather than my big studio strobe and have better lighting and more control. And it really puts out a lot of light. I don't always need that much, but it's nice to know it's there if and when I need it. Like a toolbox --you don't need all the tools all the time, but when you do , it's there. As an example, take a look at some of Ranie's portraits on the "flash" thread --he's too nice to brag, so I'll do it for him. He uses several sb-900's as well other speedlights and in my opinion has mastered nikon's CLS (creative lighting system). So I agree it's a matter of preference. If you're not going to take advantage of all the features, you probably don't need it. It's like someone getting a D3X and shooting in P mode and all other automatic settings! For me the extra cost was worth it and has paid off for me in many situations. I just ordered a second one(refurbished) from Nikon. Best Regards [/QUOTE]
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