Speed flash?

[slo 057]

just wondering if there are differnces in speed flashes?
Cheers Matt

[kiwi]

You might need to explain your question a bit more

If you are referring to speedlights yes they are all different powers, different features and different compatability and different prices

[slo 057]

hey thanks, are speed lights used as flashes?
im only new to this, still getting around all the lingo and whats what.
what would be a good flash for a beginer?

[kiwi]

What camera have you got ?

[slo 057]

i have a Nikon d90.

[kiwi]

ok, well, you have five nikon choices

sb-400 - small. cheap. weak. not that flexible. cant command remotely
sb-600 - smallish, reasoable power, quite flexible
sb-700 - new - seems best all round flash for most casual users
sb-800 - more powerful, can command remotely, flexible
sb-900 - top of the line, powerful, command mode etc etc, feature rich

so, sb-700 would be my pick

[slo 057]

ok thanks for that Kiwi, ill have a look at some prices and let you know how i go and what i get.