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I am using 5 SB-800 for all my commercial work. I juggle between i-TTL (in Manual) and using PW.
As a whole, i-TTL works pretty well, but can present some problems, as even when the units are set to "M", they can sometimes misfire, or do their own thing. This usually happens when using more than 3 SB-800. The interface to control the flashes on the SB-800 is much easier than on the 580EX, allowing for quicker adjustments.
If I need absolute control, and can't have a misfire, then I use the Pocket Wizards. (one thing of note, the SB-800 plug directly into the PW, whereas the 580EX you need to buy adapters for triggering.
By themselves, I think Nikon still has the best flash system. I have used both, and prefer the balance provided by the i-TTL system. Canon E-TTL II, seems to be where Nikon flash system was in 1996 with the F5, and SB-28.
On another side note, although I have no scientific evidence to back up this statement, it seemed like the 580EX were much more power hungry than their Nikon counterparts, going through batteries much more quickly.
Edited on Nov 29, 2005 at 10:47 PM
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