Camera Flash / Speedlight: Nikon SB-600 Speedlight Flash Unit Flashgun REVIEW
Model Name: Nikon SB-600 Speedlight Flash Unit Flashgun specifications.
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Release Date
28 January 2004
Strenght / Power
Guide Number (ISO100, meters)
GN 98; 30/98 (ISO 100, m/ft), 42/138 (ISO 200, m/ft) at 35 mm zoom-head position, 20°C / 60°F
Power Level Switching (Vari-power Range)
Head & Coverage
Bounce (Up-Down) Head Movement
90° degrees
Swivel (Rotation) Head movement
270° degrees
Focal Length Coverage
covering 24 to 85mm expands to 14mm with built-in wide-flash adapter
Auto Zoom Head
Yes
Flash Related Functions
Flash Durations
1/900 sec. at M1/1 (full) output, 1/1600 sec. at M1/2 output, 1/3400 sec. at M1/4 output, 1/6600 sec. at M1/8 output, 1/11100 sec. at M1/16 output, 1/20000 sec. at M1/32 output, 1/25000 sec. at M1/64 output
Flash Modes(TTL)
TTL (TTL, i-TTL and D-T
Flash Exposure Compensation / Correction
dial in up to +3 to -3 stops
Secondary Illumination
Wireles Flash
Wireless Operation
Yes - Remote (Slave)
Wireless Groups
3
Wireless Channels
4
Remote Timing Modes
Other Features
Mount
Hot-shoe mount flash
Off Camera Terminal / External Connectors
Included Accessories
Other Functions
Power Source & Recycle Time
Power Source - Batterry
4 x AA batteries (Approx. 200 (Alkaline battery) - lasts Approx. 200 number of flashes (Alkaline battery)
External Power
Minimum Recycle Time (Charging time between shooting)
The Nikon SB-600 Speedlight Flash Unit Flashgun, launched in 28 January 2004, serves as a versatile and dependable lighting tool for photographers. It features a Guide Number of GN 98; 30/98 (ISO 100, m/ft), 42/138 (ISO 200, m/ft) at 35 mm zoom-head position, 20°C / 60°F, ensuring robust illumination. The flash unit features a coverage angle or a focal length of covering 24 to 85mm expands to 14mm with built-in wide-flash adapter. Its Hot-shoe mount allows for easy attachment to cameras, providing stability during shooting.
A notable feature is its Flash Duration capability of 1/900 sec. at M1/1 (full) output, 1/1600 sec. at M1/2 output, 1/3400 sec. at M1/4 output, 1/6600 sec. at M1/8 output, 1/11100 sec. at M1/16 output, 1/20000 sec. at M1/32 output, 1/25000 sec. at M1/64 output. This wide range enhances adaptability across various lighting conditions, catering to both static scenes and fast-paced action photography.
The Nikon SB-600 Speedlight Flash Unit Flashgun is powered by using 4 x AA batteries (Approx. 200 (Alkaline battery) - lasts Approx. 200 number of flashes (Alkaline battery), with an estimated battery life of approximately 200 flashes, ensuring sustained performance during extended photo sessions.
The Minimum Recycle Time, Approx. 3.5 seconds (manual, w/R6 (AA), 4.0 seconds (Lithium Ion AA), 2.9 seconds (NiCd AA), 2.5 seconds (Ni-MH AA), emphasizes efficiency, enabling photographers to capture successive shots seamlessly, especially in dynamic shooting scenarios.
In addition, the Nikon SB-600 Speedlight Flash Unit Flashgun is compact and portable, the flash unit measures 124 x 90 x 68 mm (4.9 x 3.5 x 2.7 in) and weighs 300g (10.6 oz). This review aims to assist you in determining if this flash suits your specific needs.
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There are three ways to trigger off-camera flash units wirelessly: via infrared, radio signals or a hybrid method that involves both infrared and radio. The infrared system works like the TV remote; there need to be a direct line of sight for the signal to reach the destination. The radio signal has no line-of-sight limitations, but comes at a rather high cost. The hybrid system simply takes the infrared signal from the commander, converts it over to radio and then converts it back to infrared on slave units.
