Should I buy it? or Rent?

[Tdcompton]

Hey there,
I am shooting a D70s and will be needing a flash for an indoor wedding reception that I am shooting on July 5th... I have my name on a reservation to rent the SB-800 flash.

They have a fully refurbished SB-800 available for $275, with warranty... Should I just bite the bullet and go for it?

Money is tight, but it's something I could more than likely get my money's worth out of...

I also need to order my flip-it online... I forgot to do that today.. oops.

[Art Scott]

IMHO.....I say BUY IT NOW!!!!! A good top line flash will pay for it self quickly if you plan of doing a lot for work for hire........it is also a tax deduction......it quickly takes away a lot of stress even from non pro photos....as long as you use it........I keep my flash units in my car and also my flash bracket[along with my Lumiquest Softbox] in my car at all times.....Just in case.....and just in case happens 99% of the time I am shooting especially outdoors.........just gotta fill those shadowy eyes under them thar hat bills:D

I would also see if you can rent or buy a flash bracket that the camera rotates so your flash is centered above your lens and it is raised above so no red eye happens.............

Good LUck

[ian408]

If you'll continue to use the equipment, then yes. Buy it. But if it's not likely
you will get continued use, and money is tight, then rent. You can buy later.

Keep in mind if you are using something to make money and it's sitting on the
shelf, then you're losing money.

[davidweaver]

Buy it.

Ditto to Art.