Carl A Loc: Homosassa FL

Does anyone know any thing about Bower photo equipment
I would like eveyone's opinon on a Bower SFD flash unit
for $76.95 Thanks

Thom Loc: Cleveland Ohio

I think Staples sells this flash....I have read its a bit glitchy, simple....so if you can put up with it go for it...unless your using to make money...it maybe a bit frustrating....but for the money...I would condsider it for a backup....not sure it can be set up wireless for the Nikon's.....
If you buy it from Staples.....try it for a while, if it doesnt work the way you would like it to, take it back....no questions asked!

photoman022 Loc: Manchester CT USA

I purchased the Bower SFD728N (for Nikon) off of E-Bay and haven't had any problems with it. I used it when I need to take no hassle flash photos. I used it to shoot an outdoor living nativity, an indoor fashion show, and a few other venues where I didn't want to bother adjusting my manual flash. I set the camera for 1/125 @ f/8 or 11 and let the TTL do the rest. As long as you wait for the flash to recycle you get spot on photos. I recommend it as an economical alternative to the more expensive Nikon flashes.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I think Bower is a brand name, rather than a manufacturer. I have seen identical items from China with different brand names. I have a Bower intervalometer that looks identical to other brands - works fine. They are located on Long Island, NY, and have been in business since 1949. They sell loads of photographic equipment.

Kalina54 Loc: Flagstaff, AZ

I use a Bower when going into questionable areas with high humidity. If it dies from condensation it is not a huge loss like a Nikon would be. It has been in alot of rain forests and still works. I attach a 3/4 diffuser to it. It flashes fine.

melphoto60

if the flash your looking at is the SFD328 I have two and they are ok but leave a lot to be desired. They will work if another flash is triggered by the camera but it is line of sight infared triggering. Full flash always no way to turn down power, my other flash goes from 1/1 to 1/128 power. has three settings on back of flash for N=normal flash with pc cord to camera S1=slave mode will trigger upon seeing any flash even pre-flash from on camera flash, and S2=slave mode to flash w/o flashing on pre-flash. No power zoom all set manualy. Has on/off and ready light. I thing the yongo flash would be a better choise if it can have some sort of variable flash power, I would also look a the Vivitar 285HV not much more in price but would only use it as an off camera flash..if this is only flash then I would not buy the Bower Flash. I would go with a camera maker flash or something simular ie: metz, vivitar, sunpack..just my 2c worth