Compact flash

After I 'ran pregnant' with my decision, which is to be set it for now, I opted for the SB-700 - and have not yet repented. Although I must admit that I initially had in addition to the devices of Nikon (SB-600 and SB-900) also from Metz in view. But a closer look at the device and compared with each other showed a clear point advantage for the devices of Nikon - unfortunately you have to say! I would have loved to buy 'Made in Germany', but come to the criticism of Metz not around that one already sees the devices a cheap plastic feel. The menu guidance of Metz devices could not convince me.
Unlike, however, the devices of Nikon. It starts with the supplied accessories, and ends with the equipment itself. Now to my decision to purchase the SB-700:

+ Quality workmanship
+ Good menu navigation
+ Switch
+ Included accessories
+ Compact device, as small as the SB-900
+ Compatible with Nikon flash system
+ Updatable
+ Master Flash
+ Can be used as a slave for example, for the 'D7000' (built-in flash is then the Master)

- Relatively high price
- No flash sync terminal
- No strobe lights in master mode
- No batteries supplied

Oops, now some say the criticisms are yes but not without. But I submit that it is the successor to the SB-600, a compact flash for the semi-professional. So if you can not do without a sync terminal for external flash units other, who constantly uses the strobe flash and who do not mind the higher price, the please buy the SB-900th All others can safely pick up the SB-700. Who can not strike at the price, just believe me: Cheap to buy just twice. In this sense, a lot of joy with the SB-700.