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■ Flash groups. The SB-600 cannot function in Commander mode to control other
Nikon flash units, but it can serve as a slave unit triggered by a commander as part
of a flash group.
■ Bounce capability. The flash head tilts upwards up to 90 degrees, plus 180 degrees
to the left or 90 degrees to the right.
The SB-600 is long overdue for replacement. There’s nothing in the works as I write
this, so you’d be smart to do some Googling before buying this unit.
Nikon SB-400
The entry-level SB-400 (see Figure 12.15) is a good choice for most Nikon D7000
applications. It’s built specifically for entry-level Nikon cameras like the D40 or D7000,
and has a limited, easy-to-use feature set. It has a limited ISO 100 guide number of
21/68 at the 18mm zoom-head position. It tilts up for bounce flash to 90 degrees, with
click detents at the 0, 60, 75, and 90 degree marks. Unless you feel the need for an emer-
gency flash or fill flash unit that’s only slightly more powerful than the D7000’s built-
in flash, for the most flexibility, you might want to consider the SB-600.
Nikon SB-R200
This is a specialized wireless-only flash (see Figure 12.16) that’s especially useful for close-
up photography, and is often purchased in pairs for use with the Nikon R1 and R1C1
Wireless Close-Up Speedlight systems. Its output power is low at 10/33 (meters/feet)
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Figure 12.15 The Nikon SB-400 is an entry-level
flash best suited for Nikon’s entry-level dSLRs.
Figure 12.16 The Nikon SB-R200 is a wireless macro-
only flash supplied with the Nikon R1 and R1C1
Wireless Close-Up Speedlight systems.