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Old 08-28-2006   #1
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D50, SB-600
Question 1:
Can this combo be wireless? I've seen it implied here and there.
Question 2:
Which cord should I get for handheld?
I'll only be using the one flash unit, and its mostly for nature macro.
Occasionally tripod mounted.
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The D50 does not have a commander flash mode for TTL or AA flash operation with the SB-600.* If the SB-600 has an SU-4 module (like the SB-800) you can rig the flash to fire in response to the pop-up flash, but you cannot control the flash output of the SB-600 from the D50.* There's an SU-4 module you can purchase to add to the bottom of the flash if it doesn't have one built in.

The SC-17 is the old i-TTL sync cord that retains camera/flash communication; I don't know the part number of the new one compatible with i-TTL.* I think it's SC-28 but I don't know.* You should check your instruction manual to see which one is apporpriate.
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p.s. The SB-600 manual is one of the worst i've ever picked up.
My A.D.D. is in full blast if I even come within 2 feet of it.
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While the speedlight manuals are pretty horrid, try the 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR manual. It's, believe it or not, worse than my SB-800 manual. Doesn't explain a damn thing.
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I love have the Sc 28, I'm always using with when I use flash
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Michael,

You are correct about the Sc28, although i don't have it. I purchased a PROMASTER off-camera TTL flash Extension Cord for Nikon (Digial and Traditional SLRs). It works great!
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Wow, this thread is old.

I ended up with a SC-29 myself, as it retains the AF assist functionality.

Also, the SB-600 has no internal SU-4 module.
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Oldie but a goodie.

I have an extra SC17 that I may part with. I purchased the SC-29 about a year ago. Both would work either way.

I don't remember if the SB600 has a connection to rig it to a pocketwizard. I know I do it with the SB800's sometimes because I don't have a commander.

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I don't remember if the SB600 has a connection to rig it to a pocketwizard.
No, but a host of PC to hotshoe adapters can be used to rig it to a pocket wizard.


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