A decision equivalent to deciding on a camera body
Apr 2, 2012 20:33:52 #
I started looking into the purchase of a speedlite for my Nikon D5000. I am a hobbyist, so I don't need a "professional" piece of equipment, but I don't want to "under buy" either. I stopped at Calumet today to see what they would recommend.
Talked to the guy who sold me my D5000 and whose opinion I respect. He thinks I should buy a Nissin di622MKII.
With the limited understanding that I have of flash photography, it seems to me that this decision is akin to buying a camera body . . . so many variables.
In a couple of weeks, I expect to be photographing a service project for the Kiwanis Club that my husband belongs to -- it will be outdoors, but I suspect a speedlite would help out, and I don't want to wait til the last minute to figure out how to use one.
Thanks for your feedback!
Talked to the guy who sold me my D5000 and whose opinion I respect. He thinks I should buy a Nissin di622MKII.
With the limited understanding that I have of flash photography, it seems to me that this decision is akin to buying a camera body . . . so many variables.
In a couple of weeks, I expect to be photographing a service project for the Kiwanis Club that my husband belongs to -- it will be outdoors, but I suspect a speedlite would help out, and I don't want to wait til the last minute to figure out how to use one.
Thanks for your feedback!
Apr 2, 2012 20:46:27 #
I bought the next model Nissin up from that one and have been very happy with it. At the time, it got equivalent reviews of the Nikon speedlight (SB800) and it was easily half the price.
I think you'd be happy with the Nissin.
I think you'd be happy with the Nissin.
Apr 2, 2012 20:59:21 #
Apr 3, 2012 04:17:53 #
Vick I wrote:
I started looking into the purchase of a speedlite... (show quote)
Hi Vick I: I don't know exactly what your needs are, but when I first started following the posts here at UHH some one recomended the Yongnuo YN560 speedlite> I put it on my Christmas want list and got it. The price was reasonable, and because I only wanted to use it for bouncing off ceilings fill light and such it's perfect. Might be worth you time to check it out. Hope this helps.
Apr 3, 2012 05:09:51 #
egnblack
Loc: San Jose, Ca.
I am of the mindset that uses only OE. OE for my cars and trucks and cameras. Works for me.
Apr 3, 2012 08:14:36 #
Take a look here. I got two of these, and they work perfectly as remote, wireless flashes. I got one for under $10 and the second for under $12. They sell under various brand names.
http://www.amazon.com/NEEWER%C2%AE-Digital-Slave-Pentax-Cameras/dp/B003KNO1QS/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1333455142&sr=1-7
http://www.amazon.com/NEEWER%C2%AE-Digital-Slave-Pentax-Cameras/dp/B003KNO1QS/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1333455142&sr=1-7
Apr 3, 2012 10:00:13 #
I don't exactly know what my needs are either . . . I know that having a hot shoe flash opens up a whole new dimension to photography that I haven't explored yet. Any input would be helpful. I am a hobbyist, but I want to be able to take some nice portraits of family and friends and also explore its uses in outdoor photography.
Apr 3, 2012 10:01:11 #
Apr 3, 2012 10:04:36 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Take a look here. I got two of these, and they work perfectly as remote, wireless flashes. I got one for under $10 and the second for under $12. They sell under various brand names.
I had one of these, under Digital brand name, and it failed after only 6 months of pretty steady use. Mine may not have been a good copy, but I figured I got what I paid for and I wasn't out too much.
How long have you had yours, Jerry?
Apr 3, 2012 10:05:33 #
Vick I wrote:
Thanks for your input, Hammster. Do you have any thoughts on the Yonguo brand?
No thoughts on Yonguo. They seem to get good reviews too. Might be worth doing some more research to see what you can find out.
Apr 3, 2012 11:49:40 #
I bought the Nissin 866 Mk II for my D7000 and really like it. Build quality seems very good. Metal mount and not plastic. Much more advanced than my current needs but I'm hoping to learn to use it more.
Apr 3, 2012 12:10:30 #
Vick I wrote:
And what does it mean when it says it's a "manual speedlight"?
You have to set the power level. Does not work with autoexposure.
Apr 3, 2012 12:13:14 #
Does anyone have any experience using simplyelectronics.net? They have a really good price on the Nissin di866, but I've never heard of them before.
Apr 3, 2012 12:19:17 #
Apr 3, 2012 12:24:56 #
Hammster wrote:
How long have you had yours, Jerry?
About a month, but for $10, how can you go wrong? Oh yeah, it breaks down during an important shoot. I often use one hand-held to get a little more light somewhere - generally in the vicinity of my subject.
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