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Old 08-03-11, 07:25 AM
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Cool Lighting noob!

Hey there,

The recent portrait theme appears to have highlighted the need for me to get a flash gun - there's always one more bit of kit that I "just have to have", after all!

So I'm looking for a little assistance with a few of the basics please:

I have a Nikon D7000 by the way.

1)

Nikon Speedlite SB600 http://www.jessops.com/online.store/...tml?cm_vc=PPZ1
vs
Jessops 360AFD http://www.jessops.com/online.store/...7558/show.html

Now I know that the Nikon will be far superior, but I'm wondering if it's worth the large price jump for someone like me? At the moment, I'm a total beginner with flash photography, and will just be looking to try things out, do the odd portrait / product shot here and there.

2) With either of the above, do I need a remote trigger? I've done a bit of research, and get the impression that my D7000 has a built-in commander mode that means I won't need a remote trigger?

3) I'm also looking at getting a fairly basic list of kit:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Socket-Ballh...=2FVEWT0HY9RV3
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lastolite-Um...=2FVEWT0HY9RV3
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Photography-...=2FVEWT0HY9RV3
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Manfrotto-02...=2FVEWT0HY9RV3

Is there anything I'm missing?

Thanks in advance for any help
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