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(based on 26 ratings)
Brand: Nikon
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NIKON SB-600 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight - Refurbished By Nikon U.S.A.
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.3 stars
(based on 26 reviews)
92% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Consistent output(15), Durable(15), Easy to use(20), Fast recycling(15), Good power output(13)
Best Uses:
Fill flash(16), General purpose(21), Night photography(6), Photojournalism(12), Portraits(13)
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast(4), Photo enthusiast(9), Semi-pro photographer(11)
Was this a gift?:
No(17)
 
Nikon Reliability
By RobVerified Purchaser from Oregon on 6/12/2011
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable, Lightweight
Best Uses:
General Use
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon NIKON SB-600 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight - Refurbished By Nikon U.S.A.:

Great mid level flash. Works for most things

 
Value and like new!
By SlimVerified Reviewer from Cypress, Texas on 5/29/2011
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable, Easy To Use, Fast Recycling, Great flash, Lightweight, Powerful Output, Versatile
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, General Use, Night Photography, Photojournalism, Portraits
Describe Yourself:
Semi-pro Photographer
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon NIKON SB-600 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight - Refurbished By Nikon U.S.A.:

Buying stuff refurbished by Nikon is a no-brainer. The only difference is the money you save.

 
Good All Around Flash Unit
By ChuckVerified Purchaser from Elizabethtown, PA on 5/23/2011
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable, Easy To Use, Good Wide Range, Versatile
Cons:
Slow Recycling
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, General Use, Photojournalism
Describe Yourself:
Semi-pro Photographer
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon NIKON SB-600 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight - Refurbished By Nikon U.S.A.:

Group Pictures, as well as fill flash. Simple, and good all around.

 
Nikons wireless flash system
By rhinoVerified Purchaser from sc on 5/22/2011
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable, Easy To Use, Fast Recycling, Powerful Output, Versatile
Cons:
Lock appears flimsy
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, General Use, Portraits
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon NIKON SB-600 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight - Refurbished By Nikon U.S.A.:

Wireless flash capability provides for more creative opportunities and makes your shots look so much better.

 
Refurb Nikon SB-600-No Regrets
By doxiedaddyVerified Purchaser from Atlanta GA on 5/22/2011
Pros:
Easy To Use, Fast Recycling, Versatile
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, General Use, Night Photography, Photojournalism, Portraits
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon NIKON SB-600 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight - Refurbished By Nikon U.S.A.:

Having a Nikon strobe on my Nikon makes a great camera even better. There are so many ways you can add flash to your photo taking its another world. I was hesitant about buying a refurbished product, but it looked and worked the same as brand new.

 
Nikon SB-600 Speedlight
By GW PhotographyVerified Purchaser from Jackson, MS on 5/22/2011
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable, Easy To Use, Great flash, Lightweight, Powerful Output
Cons:
Slow Recycling
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, Photojournalism, Portraits
Describe Yourself:
Semi-pro Photographer
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon NIKON SB-600 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight - Refurbished By Nikon U.S.A.:

This is a great flash! I primarily use it with my D7000 as fill flash, when needed. It does the job great. I would say the only downfall is it's ability to recycle the flash quickly for the next shot.

 
It is too complicate to use for me.
By karloxVerified Purchaser from North Miami Beach, FL on 5/16/2011
Pros:
Consistent Output, Powerful Output, Versatile
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, General Use, Portraits
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon NIKON SB-600 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight - Refurbished By Nikon U.S.A.:

I have used it few times, then each time I need use it; I have to read the manual again in order to know how use it :(

I bought it because I needed more output that my sb-400.

 
Used but like new
By LynnWVerified Purchaser from Tampa, FL on 5/8/2011
Pros:
Easy To Use, Lightweight, Versatile
Best Uses:
Night Photography, Portraits
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon NIKON SB-600 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight - Refurbished By Nikon U.S.A.:

I purchased the SB600 to use with my Saber Strips. Works well with RadioPoppers.

 
A top quality product.
By MoVisionVerified Purchaser from Miami, FL on 5/8/2011
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable, Easy To Use, Fast Recycling, Lightweight, Versatile
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, General Use, Photojournalism
Describe Yourself:
Pro Photographer
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon NIKON SB-600 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight - Refurbished By Nikon U.S.A.:

I haven't yet run this unit "through the mill" as with all the rest of the Speedlights and other Nikon gear I have owned for the last 40+ years, but out of the box it performed as expected, a great deal for the price and a valuable tool in my little arsenal. [...] I would recommend this unit.

 
This is my 2nd SB-600
By JimVerified Purchaser from Florida on 5/2/2011
Pros:
Easy To Use, Fast Recycling, Powerful Output, Versatile
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, General Use, Portraits
Describe Yourself:
Semi-pro Photographer
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon NIKON SB-600 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight - Refurbished By Nikon U.S.A.:

This is the 2nd refurbished SB-600 that I have bought with the past 2 months. It is a great flash for the price. For almost the price of 1 SB-900, I now own 2 SB-600s. It cant do everything, but for what I do, it fits the bill.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Speedlight
By AlVerified Purchaser from Queens, NY on 4/17/2011
Pros:
Easy To Use, Fast Recycling, Lightweight
Cons:
Zoom not working already
Best Uses:
General Use
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon NIKON SB-600 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight - Refurbished By Nikon U.S.A.:

Used it for sports photography ane the zoom mode button stopped working the second time That I used it since purchasing it a few months ago. Very disappointing.

 
Refurbished Nikon SB-600
By doxiedaddyVerified Purchaser from Atlanta GA on 4/3/2011
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Fast Recycling, Powerful Output, Versatile
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, General Use
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon NIKON SB-600 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight - Refurbished By Nikon U.S.A.:

Indistinguidable from a brand new unit, I was happy to get this Nikon SB-600 strobe for the price. Combined with my Nikon D90 it is so versatile. The Nikon flash system is terrific.

 
Nice little flash
By GeneVerified Purchaser from Peyton,CO on 4/3/2011
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable, Easy To Use, Fast Recycling, Lightweight, Versatile
Describe Yourself:
Semi-pro Photographer
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon NIKON SB-600 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight - Refurbished By Nikon U.S.A.:

This is everything Nikon says. Being a referb shows no signs of being used.

 
Good as new
By moses45Verified Purchaser from Peoria,Il on 3/28/2011
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Versatile
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, General Use, Photojournalism
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon NIKON SB-600 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight - Refurbished By Nikon U.S.A.:

Refurbished but looks and performs like new. Nota scratch on it.

 
NIKON SB-600
By JimVerified Purchaser from florida on 3/27/2011
Pros:
Easy To Use, Fast Recycling, Powerful Output
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, General Use, Photojournalism, Portraits
Describe Yourself:
Semi-pro Photographer
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon NIKON SB-600 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight - Refurbished By Nikon U.S.A.:

Great bang for the buck. Looked like it came brand new from the factory.

 
Simple, Effective, Affordable
By Il PaparazzoVerified Purchaser from Chicago, IL on 3/20/2011
Pros:
Consistent Output, Easy To Use, Fast Recycling, Lightweight, Powerful Output
Cons:
No Bounce
Best Uses:
General Use, Photojournalism, Portraits
Describe Yourself:
Semi-pro Photographer
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon NIKON SB-600 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight - Refurbished By Nikon U.S.A.:

I am a former nightlife photographer and shot for a prominent club promoter in Chicago. I was accustomed to using a Canon set up with the Speedlight 580EX II on loan before I committed to my own Nikon.

For my minimal budget the, SB-600 packs great value in a smaller size and compliments my D90 and shooting style rather well.

It's effective, providing the right amount of light for extremely low-light portraits plus the auto-focus assist beam ensures fast and proper focus in tight spaces every time. The built-in diffuser is a nice touch, while the tilt and swivel head allows for easy and creative control of lighting. Controls are very intuitive and easy to navigate, too.

Although a bounce card would've been nice to have, as on the 580EX II, I found other ways to achieve the effect with identical results to the 580. This is saying quite a bit considering the contrast in size and price. Furthermore I appreciate how incredibly light the unit is with batteries installed. This was immediately noticeable my first night out with it mounted to the body thus significantly reducing hand fatigue.

All in all a phenomenal value and I couldn't be happier with my purchase.

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Killing it on the 1s and 2s at Sub 51.

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Love it!
By HeatherVerified Purchaser from London, England on 3/6/2011
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Fast Recycling, Powerful Output, Versatile
Best Uses:
General Use, Night Photography, Portraits
Describe Yourself:
Semi-pro Photographer
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon NIKON SB-600 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight - Refurbished By Nikon U.S.A.:

I have a Nikon D90 and bought this product and must say I couldn't be happier. It is very user friendly, and I have gotten some great shots.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great, so far....
By PUFFTHOMASVerified Purchaser from Lansdale, PA on 7/28/2010
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, Photojournalism, Portraits

Comments about Nikon NIKON SB-600 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight - Refurbished By Nikon U.S.A.:

bought it used and so far no problems!

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Plotting something...

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Tags: Made with Product

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great choice !
By John LeachVerified Reviewer from Seattle, WA on 7/26/2010
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable, Easy To Use, Fast Recycling, Lightweight, Powerful Output, Versatile
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, General Use, Night Photography, Photojournalism, Portraits
Describe Yourself:
Semi-pro Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon NIKON SB-600 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight - Refurbished By Nikon U.S.A.:

Recieved the SB-600 today and [...] it included the stand, pouch and manual. Very happy !

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
What you get may vary
By PhotoBugVerified Reviewer from Marin County, California on 5/20/2010
Pros:
Good bargain
Cons:
Not always the same thing
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, General Use
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon NIKON SB-600 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight - Refurbished By Nikon U.S.A.:

I bought one and it was great. Almost as good as new with the AS-19 base as advertised and multi-lingual manuals. A few days later I bought another, and this one came with the knock-off base as per another commenter and a different English-only manual. Not Adorama's fault.[...]

 
Operates same as new
By CornyakVerified Purchaser from Atlanta, Ga on 3/21/2010
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable, Easy To Use, Fast Recycling, Lightweight, Powerful Output, Versatile
Best Uses:
General Use, Photojournalism
Describe Yourself:
Semi-pro Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon NIKON SB-600 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight - Refurbished By Nikon U.S.A.:

To me the greatest thing about this flash is the price. It is also indeed a great flash for my D70 Nikon.

 
It works
By Old DadVerified Purchaser from Shawnee National Forest on 2/21/2010
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable, Easy To Use, Fast Recycling, Powerful Output, Versatile
Best Uses:
General Use
Describe Yourself:
Semi-pro Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon NIKON SB-600 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight - Refurbished By Nikon U.S.A.:

Does most of what the SB800 will do at half the price. I use this flash and SB800 interchangeably with $200 more in my pocket.

[10 of 14 customers found this review helpful]

 
Spend $10 more for the unused one
By HenrikVerified Reviewer from Oslo, Norway on 11/15/2009
Pros:
Consistent Output, Overall great flash, Supports off-camera use, Versatile
Cons:
Button fell off, Not original foot, Scratchy
Best Uses:
Bounce flash, Off cam flash
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon NIKON SB-600 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight - Refurbished By Nikon U.S.A.:

No concerns on the SB-600 as such, but I'd personally pay the extra $10 for a brand new one.

I just got mine (refurbished);
* It has quite a bit of scratches (even on the display).
* The foot is not the original AS-19 stand but a third party plastic thing, without the metal tripod mount as the original.
* In addition, the rubber button to adjust the flash fell off immediately when I unpacked it. Will try to glue it back, but for me, it's not worth the 10 bucks save...

Images shared by: Henrik

Rubber button not glued correctly

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The unoriginal stand (not AS-19)

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solid, quality you would expect
By REnsorVerified Purchaser from Kingaroy Queensland Australia on 11/2/2009
Pros:
Consistent Output
Best Uses:
General Use
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon NIKON SB-600 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight - Refurbished By Nikon U.S.A.:

Simply works well and fits seamlessly with my Nikon D60

 
Good Deal
By Randy Le'Moine from New York, NY on 10/9/2009
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable, Easy To Use, Fast Recycling, Lightweight, Powerful Output, Versatile
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, General Use, Night Photography, Photojournalism, Portraits
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon NIKON SB-600 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight - Refurbished By Nikon U.S.A.:

Great little flash for the price. I'm thinking of picking up another one with a remote release.

[10 of 11 customers found this review helpful]

 
Just wahat I needed to improve my photos
By RJNaylorVerified Purchaser from Albany, NY on 12/29/2008
Pros:
Smart Versatile
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, General Use, Wedding/Event Photography
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon NIKON SB-600 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight - Refurbished By Nikon U.S.A.:

I tried to make do with the Sb-400 and that is fine for fill flash but one really needs to be able to diffuse the light to get some balance and this does it. You have to read the manual because it has some important options but the neatest aspect is TTL metering and zooming to fit the width of the zoom -- it even has a pop-up for a wide angle lens.

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