$100 to spend want to get a shoe mount flash

[BryanG]

I recently received a Amazon gift card and want to buy a good flash for my Nikon D3000 but am lost as to what is a good model for a low price. I would like one that uses iTTL and has a swivel head. An LCD readout screen on the back is a plus but not necessary. Any suggestions would be helpful. Any question just ask. Thanks.

Edit: title should say shoe mount

[zona5101]

does your gift card expire? You're going to need more $$$

[BryanG]

Nope, does not expire. But I would like to keep it somewhat close to that price I could probably afford to put about $50-$75 of my own cash to purchase one.

[zona5101]

Originally Posted by BryanG

Nope, does not expire. But I would like to keep it somewhat close to that price I could probably afford to put about $50-$75 of my own cash to purchase one.

check out the sunpack PZ42XN and the Metz36 - they are right around your price, have ttl and bounce (metz doesn't swivel however). Both are from reputable manufacturers. They are not going to have the features, power and controls like the SB600 but then again they will be 1/3 the price.

[OsmosisStudios]

Originally Posted by zona5101

check out the sunpack PZ42XN and the Metz36 - they are right around your price, have ttl and bounce (metz doesn't swivel however). Both are from reputable manufacturers. They are not going to have the features, power and controls like the SB600 but then again they will be 1/3 the price.

Note: this provides TTL but not iTTL, which is different. Only Nikon SB units can give you the iTTL.

[BryanG]

Well I like the Sunpak so I will most likely get that one. Just wish I had a gift card for B&H or Adorama cause they are about $50 cheaper than Amazon. Thanks for the help.
One last question, is there a huge difference between iTTL and TTL?

Nevermind that last question just figured it out.