Need a flash unit for a Nikon 7000. Suggestions?
Oct 30, 2016 12:46:54 #
Chico 1948
Loc: Cincinnati
New to the ugly... I would like recommendations for a flash unit to pair with my Nikon 7000. Mostly for indoor family photos with a 35 mm 1.8 lens. Thank you in advance for your help.
Pete
Pete
Oct 30, 2016 13:05:30 #
Yongnuo YN568 or the YN685N, slightly different specs and can be purchased from Amazon or B+H. I have 2 of the YN568EX and really like them, not real expensive but they really do the job.
Oct 30, 2016 13:10:39 #
If you go off the "range".... like older legacy flashes, other brands, etc. Be sure you understand what "trigger voltages" are. A bad trigger voltage can fry the hot shoe or even more important circuits in your camera.
Either make sure the manufacturer specifications say the flash is safe for your MAKE and Model of camera.
Be confident in this area before you slide any old flash into your hot shoe.
Either make sure the manufacturer specifications say the flash is safe for your MAKE and Model of camera.
Be confident in this area before you slide any old flash into your hot shoe.
Oct 30, 2016 13:15:24 #
Yongnou is a popular 3rd party unit, but It's hard to beat a good used Nikon flash.
Your camera's on-board flash can be used to control several flashes in TTL or manual mode. The SB 600, 700, 800, 900/910 will all work this way.
Your camera's on-board flash can be used to control several flashes in TTL or manual mode. The SB 600, 700, 800, 900/910 will all work this way.
Oct 30, 2016 13:30:57 #
I have two of these and love them: https://www.amazon.com/Altura-Photo-AP-N1001-Speedlite-Auto-Focus/dp/B00KEYPTO4/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1477848545&sr=8-10&keywords=altura+flash
Oct 30, 2016 16:57:54 #
I use the SB700 al the time and love it with my D7000. Here is one from Friday.
Oct 30, 2016 22:06:30 #
Chico 1948
Loc: Cincinnati
Thank you for the responses and help. I am going with the Altria Photo AP-N1001 after reading the links that were sent. I really appreciate the information and support. This is a great website/blog.
Pete
Pete
Oct 31, 2016 06:51:54 #
Chico 1948 wrote:
New to the ugly... I would like recommendations for a flash unit to pair with my Nikon 7000. Mostly for indoor family photos with a 35 mm 1.8 lens. Thank you in advance for your help.
Pete
Pete
Nikon flashes have an excellent reputation, but Nissin (Japan) and Yongnuo (China) are also good but less expensive. TTL would make shooting easier.
Oct 31, 2016 07:07:18 #
par4fore wrote:
I use the SB700 al the time and love it with my D7000. Here is one from Friday.
par4fore, looks like you might have had your flash pointed at the ceiling so as to eliminate harsh shadows - using the ceiling as the light source.
I also have the SB700 for my D7000 and D750. I am still struggling with getting good consistent exposures. They are either way over exposed or way under exposed. Don't know what I am doing wrong. I have to keep fiddling with the EV settings on both the flash and camera to get a half way decent exposure. I usually set my cameras to Aperture priority (f/8) and set the ISO to 200 and bounce the flash off a white ceiling for indoor shots. Sometimes I get a good exposure but most of the time I don't. Somewhat frustrating.
~FiddleMaker
Oct 31, 2016 07:13:44 #
I have SB700 which I used with D7000 for several years, now with D7200. I have several other non-Nikon flash units for various setups, but felt the original $ expenditure for a *new* SB700 was warranted for the unquestioned compatibility (TTL, slaving, etc.). Light outputs for, in particular, your intended primary use (my primary use as well- with a diffuser most often) are in the perfect range. Yes, it's more expensive than non-Nikon alternatives, but you are assured it works as advertised. My 'umble opinion. Fans of alternatives need not respond beyond those already posted.
Oct 31, 2016 07:20:25 #
FiddleMaker wrote:
par4fore, looks like you might have had your flas... (show quote)
As a slight adjustment, I would set the ISO to 400 which is close to the film speed of the SLR days.
Oct 31, 2016 07:27:43 #
duck72 wrote:
I have SB700 which I used with D7000 for several y... (show quote)
I forgot to mention earlier that I always use a diffuser - the one that is built in to the flash or a Nikon snap-on type.
Oct 31, 2016 07:28:06 #
Well, you have made your decision already. But I was going to offer to spend your money on a Profoto B2 setup! Enjoy your new flash unit. I will suggest you look at some of Robert Harringtons one speedlite shooting videos on YouTube in conjunction with B&H Photo. Lots of good stuff in those.
Best,
Todd Ferguson
Harrisburg, NC
Best,
Todd Ferguson
Harrisburg, NC
Oct 31, 2016 08:02:03 #
FiddleMaker wrote:
I forgot to mention earlier that I always use a diffuser - the one that is built in to the flash or a Nikon snap-on type.
You might consider a fabric (or acrylic) diffuser of the type that is more remote from the flash source (even by inches). I find the best portrait-type speed-light (on-camera)-assisted portrait photos I capture within a reasonable distance are with my ugly, bulbous ("look, I have a DSLR-setup wedding photographer" attachment)- or even a cheapo mini strap-on- like Neweer, Cowboy, etc. (dime a dozen), angled at 45deg. Even in "Auto." *Peace* - and good luck with solving your SB700 anomalies.
Oct 31, 2016 08:17:07 #
I like the Nikon SB700.....
Chico 1948 wrote:
New to the ugly... I would like recommendations for a flash unit to pair with my Nikon 7000. Mostly for indoor family photos with a 35 mm 1.8 lens. Thank you in advance for your help.
Pete
Pete
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