Snap!
I got the SB-600 after weighing up the SB-800 also, it seems on paper not much between the two but face to face there is a vast difference. Firstly the SB-600 has a seven segment LCD display and its quite quirky to set. SB-800 is a full matrix display so all functions are clearly displayed and easily set quickly. SB-800 comes free with a diffusion dome (stofen diffuser) whereas SB-600 does not and I payed £15 for one. SB-800 has a commander mode to slave other flashes and SB-600 can only be a slave. SB-800 can work with five batteries for faster recycling time and accept an external power source, SB-600 is powered from four batteries only. Finally from memory SB-600 can set set to 85mm whereas SB-800 can be as narrow as a 105mm field of view although our type of photography wide is best.
I am glad I went for a SB-800 in the end but wish I had taken it from the start. Take £15 off the SB-800 when compared with SB-600 and it becomes a nobrainer.
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