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[leighgion]

While I wasn't paying attention, it seems the old motherland churned out a lot of CLS compatible speedlights at enticing prices, which means one might even eventually be affordable to me.

 

I'm not a very dedicated flash photographer, but I have an SB-600 that I very much appreciate the times that I use it. Wouldn't be adverse to having a second wireless flash, but my use is so occasional that I have to seriously gauge the price.

 

Anyone have first hand experience with either of these units? I've done some reading up on them and they look potentially attractive, but it's always good to have first-hand reports.

[ScottinPollock]

I don't have experience with the ttl metered models, but I have been using the 560 series manually for a number of years and they have been great!

[morticiaskeeper]

I use a couple of 565 lights via the CLS in TTL and never have a problem with them, even in soft boxes. The only time I managed to confuse the TTL was when I put a non TTL slave behind the model for a halo effect. So I switched to manual for that shot :-)

I have even installed the lights in the roof of a room for use the next day. When the wedding reception arrived, I reached up to turn them on and left them to it.

Recharge time can be a bit slow for studio work, but that is down to the batteries. Attach a power pack, or make your own following the various DIY instructions online. Just be careful about overheating, the flash will shut down if it gets too hot.

Having the ability to control the power of both flashes from the back of the camera is priceless. When I was looking to upgrade my D80, CLS was the number one priority.

[leighgion]

I use a couple of 565 lights via the CLS in TTL and never have a problem with them, even in soft boxes. The only time I managed to confuse the TTL was when I put a non TTL slave behind the model for a halo effect. So I switched to manual for that shot :-)

I have even installed the lights in the roof of a room for use the next day. When the wedding reception arrived, I reached up to turn them on and left them to it.

Recharge time can be a bit slow for studio work, but that is down to the batteries. Attach a power pack, or make your own following the various DIY instructions online. Just be careful about overheating, the flash will shut down if it gets too hot.

Having the ability to control the power of both flashes from the back of the camera is priceless. When I was looking to upgrade my D80, CLS was the number one priority.

Much appreciated! Don't know if this is in the cards anytime soon, but it's really good to know there are CLS flashes out there I can imagine affording.


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