For speedlights, their power is the GN. Strobes is w/s.

 

i have a nikon d60 whats something thats compatible and affordable but will still look good thanks

 

Define 'affordable'

$200
$500
$1000+

 

i dont wanna spend more than 300

 

With that budget, if you want TTL, Nikon SB600, ~ $220

If you want to learn manual control, Vivitar 285 can be found for under $100

 

thanks for the help

 

if i get the SB600 for my D60 will i be able to use the flash wirelessly or do i need something else?

 

You need wireless triggers which can range from anywhere to $40 to $1500. Check out the Yongnuo CTR-301's. They have got pretty good reviews.

 

so nikons you dont need triggers, but i dont know if the D60 is one of them

 

My D300 doesnt require triggers, my buddies D80 doesnt, the D90 doesnt. Idk if my D50 did or not. Not too sure about the D60.

Be sure to check out the Alienbee's CyberSync setup for the flashes. Its MUCH BETTER than just doing on board triggering. i paid around 145-160 for all if it, its been awhile

 

The D60 has commander mode, so no wireless triggers are necessary unless you want some extra features that PW offer.

 

I really wanna try out the new Canon TTL Pocket Wizards. Its alot of money though

 

i dont think the d60 has commander mode. if it does where is it located? i just got my sb 600 speedlight and really like the way it works on the camera and i wanna see how it works off of it but cant get it to trigger. i think the d60 needs a seperate commander like the su 800

 

I thought the D60 added the commander mode but I'm probably wrong.

 

I have canon 30d with Canon st-e2 and Ex-430ex II. And I'd like to get into using flash in the shot. Which flash would you suggests? 580? or another 430?
And where do you guys get the stuffs? (like light stands) Link maybe?

 

i just got my su 800 commander and sb 600 for my d60. everything works great but when i go outside the flash wont trigger. then ill bring it all in my garage and it will. i went back and fourth trying to figure it out any suggestions?

 

You're experiencing limitations of the system (range). Bright light (outdoors) limits the range for trigger.

 

it was dark out when i was trying it haha

 

thats why most of us prefer using wireless radio transmitters like cybersync or skyports.

 

Fixed.