Jon_Are
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Tony,
Random thoughts:
Save up for the SB600 – it’s well worth it. Stay away from the 400 – it’s weak(er), and you can’t bounce it in a vertical-format shot (it tilts, but does not swivel).
You don’t need a flash bracket; you’ll find it bulky and impractical. Instead, look into a Sto-Fen Omni Bounce. It’s only $20 or so and, coupled with the SB600’s tilt/swivel capabilities, with give you nice, shadow-free lighting. STO-FEN Products
An outstanding lighting source: http://www.strobist.blogspot.com/
As for Ken Rockwell…he seems to rank just below Hitler on many photographers’ popularity chart. A good part of this, I believe, is envy. There is much good information to be found on his site, if you can accept that he does seem to be full of himself. I don’t agree with everything he says – he loves the SB400, for example – but I have learned stuff from him.
Couple of book recommendations: Nikon D70 Digital Field Guide by David Busch and Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson.
I’ll post more when I have time.
Have fun!
Jon
Random thoughts:
Save up for the SB600 – it’s well worth it. Stay away from the 400 – it’s weak(er), and you can’t bounce it in a vertical-format shot (it tilts, but does not swivel).
You don’t need a flash bracket; you’ll find it bulky and impractical. Instead, look into a Sto-Fen Omni Bounce. It’s only $20 or so and, coupled with the SB600’s tilt/swivel capabilities, with give you nice, shadow-free lighting. STO-FEN Products
An outstanding lighting source: http://www.strobist.blogspot.com/
As for Ken Rockwell…he seems to rank just below Hitler on many photographers’ popularity chart. A good part of this, I believe, is envy. There is much good information to be found on his site, if you can accept that he does seem to be full of himself. I don’t agree with everything he says – he loves the SB400, for example – but I have learned stuff from him.
Couple of book recommendations: Nikon D70 Digital Field Guide by David Busch and Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson.
I’ll post more when I have time.
Have fun!
Jon