speedlight for Nikon
Feb 26, 2019 13:17:55 #
Feb 26, 2019 13:19:13 #
Bobspez wrote:
A used Nikon SB26. Has all the features but a little less power and reasonably priced.
Feb 26, 2019 13:22:44 #
Feb 26, 2019 13:50:14 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
keith k wrote:
any recommendations on speedlights for Nikon 5100 camera?
Keith K
Keith K
There are many flash units to choose from. And most will say that a Nikon Flash is your best option, and has better resale value than aftermarket ones. That's true. You will pay top dollars for a new Nikon Flash. If you are planning on doing a lot of indoor flash, I recommend a Nikon Brand. If not, any of the aftermarket ones will do well on a D5100. Some are Sunpak, Godox, and Yongnuo, and have good reviews. The Yongnuo #685 is compared to the discontinued model Nikon #910. And less expensive. You can get a very good, new Yongnuo for less than $150. Good luck.
Feb 26, 2019 13:52:12 #
Insp Gadget
Loc: St Louis area
keith k wrote:
any recommendations on speedlights for Nikon 5100 camera?
Keith K
Keith K
After a lot of research and help from UHH members I bought the Godox V860IIN lion from Amazon for my D5600 and love it. It's not the smallest but good for general purpose and the system is expandable as my needs grow. I couldn't justify the cost of the Nikon lights for my amateur needs. Hope this helps you.
Feb 26, 2019 17:30:11 #
I use a Meike MK910 with my D5100. It looks like and feels like the Nikon SB-910. It cost less than $100 and does a good job.
Feb 26, 2019 19:06:46 #
I purchased a used SB600 and have used it for 5 yrs. My only concern has been that it does not swivel around to point it backwards or to the side. I use an add on remote with a coiled cord to make it either hand held or mount to an L bracket to get the light to point backwards.
Feb 26, 2019 19:44:01 #
Georgeski wrote:
I just got the Youngnui speedlight from B and H --it's on sale now or 119.00 I believe--it is very easy to use with my Nikons, and has great reach--I recommend it!
I like my Yongnuo, too. Got from B&H.
Feb 26, 2019 22:43:58 #
DBQ49er wrote:
I purchased a used SB600 and have used it for 5 yrs. My only concern has been that it does not swivel around to point it backwards or to the side. I use an add on remote with a coiled cord to make it either hand held or mount to an L bracket to get the light to point backwards.
You sure you have an SB 600?
The head rotates 270 degrees and and will point straight up.
You should easily be able to aim it behind you.
Great little flash with an interface easier to use than the SB 800.
From the Nikon website
Feb 26, 2019 23:15:03 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
You sure you have an SB 600?
The head rotates 270 degrees and and will point straight up.
You should easily be able to aim it behind you.
Great little flash with an interface easier to use than the SB 800.
The head rotates 270 degrees and and will point straight up.
You should easily be able to aim it behind you.
Great little flash with an interface easier to use than the SB 800.
OK, let me go look at the owners manual. The original box and manual states SB600. MY BAD?
Feb 26, 2019 23:34:27 #
DBQ49er wrote:
OK, let me go look at the owners manual. The original box and manual states SB600. MY BAD?
It should swivel 90 degrees to one side and 180 the other and rotate up 90. There is a button on the right side (viewed from behind) you’ll need to push to release it.
Feb 26, 2019 23:40:04 #
Feb 26, 2019 23:47:45 #
CO wrote:
How much do you want to able to do with the flash?... (show quote)
For every day use, I carry the SB-500. I also have a SB-400 which they don't make anymore, which is usually enough if you're only taking landscape-oriented photos. The flash head doesn't rotate sideways. I do like it because it is small.
Feb 27, 2019 01:11:08 #
I have the Godox external battery & Quantum cable, to connect between Nikon SB900/910 & the Godox battery. Does the Godox TT685N cable up, like the SB 900 ( to fire the flash tube, while the 4AA batteries power the basic electronics) ? Thank you for reading all this & hopefully providing insight.
Feb 27, 2019 05:13:04 #
GrandmaG wrote:
For every day use, I carry the SB-500. I also have a SB-400 which they don't make anymore, which is usually enough if you're only taking landscape-oriented photos. The flash head doesn't rotate sideways. I do like it because it is small.
I also have an SB-400. It's a well made flash and has a lot of power considering its small size. I only wish that the head could swivel from side to side for bounce flash when the camera is in the vertical orientation. I purchased an SB-700 after that because it can do far more. I still occasionally use the SB-400 though. It's nice that it's small and is less likely to bump into something.
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