Speedlight for Nikon D7200: Need some recommendations. I don't need "top of the line" just a good one that is more versatile than the in camera flash. I have a couple cheap Neewer...

dsiner Loc: Kent, WA

Need some recommendations. I don't need "top of the line" just a good one that is more versatile than the in camera flash. I have a couple cheap Neewer lights but they eat batteries like crazy and have no external power option. I mainly use these for "fill flash" situations.

Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA

dsiner wrote:

Need some recommendations. I don't need "top of the line" just a good one that is more versatile than the in camera flash. I have a couple cheap Neewer lights but they eat batteries like crazy and have no external power option. I mainly use these for "fill flash" situations.

I use a Nikon SB700 with my D7200.

WayneT Loc: Paris, TN

I have two Yongnuo 568EX for my Nikon 7200 and they work really well. There is a new model out the YN685N that has a radio receiver built in. Both excellent iTTL units at 1/3rd to 1/5th the price of Nikon flashes.

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=Yongnuo+for+nikon&rh=n%3A172282%2Ck%3AYongnuo+for+nikon

B+H and Adorama also carry them.

dsiner Loc: Kent, WA

What about battery life on these? My Neewer ones work find but batteries only last for a short period of time. I wind up having to carry a couple extra sets.

rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin

I have a Nikon-shooting buddy who raves about the adjustability of light output on his SB700 - he is very pleased with it.

WayneT Loc: Paris, TN

dsiner wrote:

What about battery life on these? My Neewer ones work find but batteries only last for a short period of time. I wind up having to carry a couple extra sets.

I haven't had a battery problem at all with the Yongnuo speed lights with Eneloop batteries Just did a small wedding in a dark restaurant and only used one set.

Delderby Loc: Derby UK

Also look at Meike - they do dedicated ttl for most cameras, are conveniently small, double swivel, digital screen, and not expensive.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

dsiner wrote:

Need some recommendations. I don't need "top of the line" just a good one that is more versatile than the in camera flash. I have a couple cheap Neewer lights but they eat batteries like crazy and have no external power option. I mainly use these for "fill flash" situations.

These links might help. Look at Nissin and Yongnuo.

http://www.techradar.com/news/photography-video-capture/cameras/best-flashguns-for-nikon-dslrs-8-tested-1061812
https://www.lifewire.com/best-camera-flashes-to-buy-for-dslr-4072366

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/flash.htm
http://www.martincphotography.co.uk/more/photographers/gear-reviews/godox-tt685n-review
http://www.martincphotography.co.uk/more/photographers/gear-reviews/flash-head-head-nikon-sb-910-vs-yongnuo-568ex

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

dsiner wrote:

Need some recommendations. I don't need "top of the line" just a good one that is more versatile than the in camera flash. I have a couple cheap Neewer lights but they eat batteries like crazy and have no external power option. I mainly use these for "fill flash" situations.

I would take a good look at the Yongnuo #685. It is Yongnuo's current and best flash for the Nikon. It is priced less than $110. Reviews are good too.

RobbieAB Loc: UK

dsiner wrote:

Need some recommendations. I don't need "top of the line" just a good one that is more versatile than the in camera flash. I have a couple cheap Neewer lights but they eat batteries like crazy and have no external power option. I mainly use these for "fill flash" situations.

Would you consider the Neewer Li-Ion battery equipped speedlights? I think the TT860 is their Nikon option, but I can't really figure out their model numbering and their website isn't that helpful for figuring it out... The Godox equivalent with be the V860(II)N.

Moving to Li-Ion battery tech should address the battery consumption problem.

Note: I haven't used any of these flashes, though I am considering buying Godox instead of Canon going forwards: The battery change and the costs make it attractive, especially as I no longer solely shoot Canon.

Reinaldokool Loc: San Rafael, CA

dsiner wrote:

Need some recommendations. I don't need "top of the line" just a good one that is more versatile than the in camera flash. I have a couple cheap Neewer lights but they eat batteries like crazy and have no external power option. I mainly use these for "fill flash" situations.

I have four Yongnuos. They work well for me as a portable studio lighting. Unfortunately Yongnuo doesn't have a trigger for Sony cameras only NiCan. But I was very pleased with them when I was shooting Nikon. Used them with softboxes and other light modifiers.

I am now looking at replacing them with Godox which gets good reviews.

AK Grandpa Loc: Anchorage, AK

I've got a Yongnuo 685 and radio flash controller somewhere in the pipeline between here and B&H . . . Estimated delivery date is Monday. I just couldn't see paying over $300 for the Nikon SB700, when the Yongnuo and radio controller were around $130 . . . And pretty much have all the same features and abilities as the Nikon . . .

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

Reinaldokool wrote:

I have four Yongnuos. They work well for me as a portable studio lighting. Unfortunately Yongnuo doesn't have a trigger for Sony cameras only NiCan. But I was very pleased with them when I was shooting Nikon. Used them with softboxes and other light modifiers.

I am now looking at replacing them with Godox which gets good reviews.

I recently bought a Godox TT685n and transmitter for my Nikon.
So far it works great.
Has the built-in radio receiver.
http://flashhavoc.com/godox-tt685n-ttl-speedlight-released/
I normally use Nikon's SB 910 and 800, so to be impressed means a lot.

Bill_de Loc: US

WayneT wrote:

I haven't had a battery problem at all with the Yongnuo speed lights with Eneloop batteries Just did a small wedding in a dark restaurant and only used one set.

That brings up a good point. I think there is a bigger difference today in battery performance from brand to brand than ever before. I too have had good luck with Eneloop.

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scott42946 Loc: Alabama

Take a look at the Nikon SB-500