Flash recommendation for Nikon D80

I'm thinking of getting a speedlight for my D80.
I would appreciate your recommendations.
Is the SB-900 the way to go. Is the better-beamer
compatible with it?

Thanks in advance,

Ilija

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Originally Posted by dukovski

I'm thinking of getting a speedlight for my D80.
I would appreciate your recommendations.
Is the SB-900 the way to go.

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If you can afford it, why not? Joe McNally seems to like it a lot.

Ilija:

The SB900 is a heck of a flash, but a lot depends on your use. If it is primarily for birds, not elaborate studio set ups, I think a Sb800 with beamer would be more cost effective. Although it is much bigger, the SB900 isn't much more powerful, so you aren't gaining a lot there.

If it were me, I would get a used SB800, and put the money towards upgrading your body. I think that would give you more bang for your buck.

Just my .02! Good luck.

Randy

Sound advice from Randy !!! Would get the 900 if money is no object !!!

Great, thank you very much, SB800 it is.

You will most likely have to find a used SB-800 as this model has been discontinued, replaced by the SB-900.

I would upgrade your camera first, IMHO. Depending on your application and with the higher and better iso capabilities of the new models, the flash might not be as important.