Need External Flash

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"reklund" <reklund1@msn.com> wrote:

>I have the Nikon Coolpix 8700 with built in flash, I am looking for any
>information about the best external flash to buy. I mainly take outdoor
>shots, some indoor shots for special ocassions (birthdays,
>weddings,etc...) I would like to be able to go from the outdoors to
>indoors without having to keep changing my settings, for example,
>shooting a grizzly bear, then running into the cave to hide after being
>chased and seeing how beautiful the cave is and wanting to snap some
>shots. So anyway, any info on a good flash would be greatly
>appreciated.
>Thanks,

If your concern is strictly for use with that camera and not for later
upgrade, look for a Nikon SB28. It'll do a great job. Many of them
are available at low prices because they're dead-end technology now.

If you're looking ahead towards getting a DSLR or later camera you
will be better off with the SB600 because it can grow with you.