D600 Initial Test

Hey,

So I got to use my new D600 in some real world shooting conditions compared to shots for my bookshelf of photography magazines.  After I got through the stills and video I did to test the camera out I will make an initial review of the camera.  I decided not to do an unboxing and review of the camera then because I don't feel those are super helpful since the reviewer just got it.  Also if you want the specs you can read them.

I will be making a video on youtube soon to discuss what I think so far.  What I will tell you is what I saw of the photos on the LCD, the photos were amazing.  The ISO abilities, assuming the photos look roughly the same on my computer, are unreal.  Obviously it blows my old D90 out of the water.  Stay posted for this video!

Tom

Review: Initial Review of SB-900

Review: Initial Review of SB-900


Well, where do I begin.   

Thoughts and Opinions:

This is one beast of a flash, and I am pumped to have it now.  From my first impressions of taking the flash out of the case I loved it's design.  In the case itself the diffuser and gel holder is in the bottom zippered area while the flash is in the velcro flapped case.  Most might toss this case straight into the garbage however I have a full Nanuk 925 hardcase so I am going to keep it. I will also keep the flash in the case it came in and carry it in my lowe pro sling back.  I will also keep my other lighting gear in there as well (since my case is full).  

So now the flash.  It's big, it's bad and it's huge.  First off, one reason I got this flash was the on and off (as well as remote and master) switch.  This switch is much easier to use and offers much better functionality.  The SB-600 isn't that great in terms of turning it on and off as well as to the remote mode.  The zoom function is also easy to use as well as changing through the modes.  The modes are easy to understand so far and it is not so different from the SB-600.

Usage:

All I have done is just played around with the settings so far however I have a couple of shoots planned so it will get it's work cut out for it.

Pros:

From my initial thoughts,

- Ease of use

- Power

- Functionality

Cons:

- Large (However that is for power I am guessing.  Also the head has to be large to allow for a 200mm zoom)

- Heavy (but a workout is never terrible)

(I am being optimistic but I will let you know after a day of shooting with it)

Sample Images:

None at this time.

Conclusions: 

I am looking forwards to using this flash in the near future for sure.  And I will let you know what I conclude after I use the flash.