Recommendations for a flash unit for Nikon D750
Jul 16, 2017 16:54:57 #
Jul 16, 2017 19:27:05 #
PaulBrit
Loc: Merlin, Southern Oregon
Thanks everyone for all your helpful suggestions. I am starting to realise how very useful this forum is!
Jul 16, 2017 23:04:04 #
PaulBrit wrote:
Thanks everyone for all your helpful suggestions. I am starting to realise how very useful this forum is!
Yes this forum can be immensely helpful. I bought a Godox rebranded as Flashpoint Zoom Li-on TTL R2 Flash. Big selling point ... rechargeable battery. Never a need to carry AA batteries with you.
Jul 16, 2017 23:33:51 #
truckster wrote:
Yes this forum can be immensely helpful. I bought a Godox rebranded as Flashpoint Zoom Li-on TTL R2 Flash. Big selling point ... rechargeable battery. Never a need to carry AA batteries with you.
So are you carrying a spare battery for your flash? What kind of battery is it?
And Since when are rechargeable AA batteries not available? Have you heard of the Eneloop process? A standard battery format is an advantage over a custom battery format. If you forget (god forbid that could never happen) to charge your rechargeable batteries for the ring flash before a shoot, or if they run down for other reasons, your are going to be very unhappy. But if the unit uses AA batteries you or your assistant can run down to the local Convienvence store and buy more. An electronic device that uses AA batteries is a GOOD thing.
Jul 17, 2017 00:02:10 #
JD750 wrote:
So are you carrying a spare battery for your flash... (show quote)
I feel the same way and have stuck with Eneloop AA's. Old habits die hard, but according the the specs, the lithium ion battery on the Godox flash provides 650 full power flashes vs 230 with the AA powered one. Nearly 3x the endurance. I have one of the AA powered Godox units and it hasn't failed me yet.
Jul 17, 2017 00:26:24 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
I feel the same way and have stuck with Eneloop AA's. Old habits die hard, but according the the specs, the lithium ion battery on the Godox flash provides 650 full power flashes. I have one of the AA powered Godox units and it hasn't failed me yet.
Jul 17, 2017 08:29:26 #
JD750 wrote:
So are you carrying a spare battery for your flash... (show quote)
If he was a professional I don't think he would have been asking this question in the way he did. I'm a hobbyist, as such I rarely use a flash. If I was a professional I might look at this a very different way. The Li-on battery keeps its charge and it lasts a very long time for us hobbyists. I haven't seen the need to charge mine since I bought it six months ago, so no, I don't need or carry a spare. The old AA batteries can leak if left in the unit, Li-ons don't. (At least as far as I know, I haven't heard any horror stories yet)
Yes I considered your point of being able to get batteries anywhere if the need arises, but it was not enough to sway me to move off the Li-on battery plus the Flashpoint was under $200. New.
I used rechargeable batteries in my old Nikon digital camera, so yeah I have heard of them.
Jul 17, 2017 08:54:55 #
I don't know about other brands, I have the SB910 and think it's an engineering marvel.
Jul 17, 2017 08:55:53 #
I don't know about other brands, I have the SB910 and think it's an engineering marvel.
Jul 17, 2017 11:12:05 #
SteveR wrote:
I don't know about other brands, I have the SB910 and think it's an engineering marvel.
I agree.
Jul 17, 2017 11:12:32 #
SteveR wrote:
I don't know about other brands, I have the SB910 and think it's an engineering marvel.
I agree...again.
Jul 17, 2017 13:58:31 #
PB,
I am also a novice at photography, but have begun reading more and more over the last year. I currently own a D750 which I love and would like to one day get an 810 for it's low light capabilities. To your point, I have begun shooting with my flash off-camera and chose to stick with Nikon Flashes (SB700), mainly due to lack of knowledge about other choices. I have been very pleased with this unit and would recommend it if it's not to pricey.
I am also a novice at photography, but have begun reading more and more over the last year. I currently own a D750 which I love and would like to one day get an 810 for it's low light capabilities. To your point, I have begun shooting with my flash off-camera and chose to stick with Nikon Flashes (SB700), mainly due to lack of knowledge about other choices. I have been very pleased with this unit and would recommend it if it's not to pricey.
Jul 17, 2017 16:41:48 #
Jim Bob wrote:
I agree...again.
Good one, Jim Bob. I agree too, it was just the price that makes me cringe. If I was a Pro, I would spring for it. I'm not so Flashpoint it is.
Jul 17, 2017 22:56:28 #
truckster wrote:
Good one, Jim Bob. I agree too, it was just the price that makes me cringe. If I was a Pro, I would spring for it. I'm not so Flashpoint it is.
truckster, I'm sure the same engineering is in the other Nikon speedlights. I bought the SB10 thinking I might need it for distance. If you don't think you'll need that kind of distance flash, then go with a smaller Nikon Speedlight. That's another advantage to the smaller ones. They're smaller.
Jul 18, 2017 06:59:27 #
truckster wrote:
Good one, Jim Bob. I agree too, it was just the price that makes me cringe. If I was a Pro, I would spring for it. I'm not so Flashpoint it is.
Yeah that baby is in the stratosphere. I'll stick with my SB 700 given my modest flash needs.
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