speedlight for Nikon
Feb 26, 2019 04:45:17 #
If you start using your flash in manual mode, the ideal flash to subject distance indicator can be useful. It can be useful when your main subject is close to the camera and is being overexposed. Put both the camera and flash in manual mode. Expose for the background with the camera settings. Estimate your flash to subject distance and adjust the flash output level until that distance is shown.
Feb 26, 2019 05:37:16 #
Feb 26, 2019 06:12:09 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
keith k wrote:
any recommendations on speedlights for Nikon 5100 camera?
Keith K
Keith K
The very well traveled and very reliable Nikon SB-800. The following is just a sample of what you can expect to pay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nikon-Speedlight-SB-800-Shoe-Mount-Flash-for-Nikon-With-Box-And-Papers/123660878860?epid=99555235&hash=item1ccac3440c:g:0D0AAOSwwStcauNt:rk:3:pf:1&frcectupt=true
Feb 26, 2019 07:22:05 #
CO wrote:
The D910 was just recently discontinued. It should also be available used. I've read that the SB-900 had some overheating issues that were fixed in the SB-910.
The SB-900 did have some overheating problems for professional photographers who needed it to keep going with numerous flashes, one right after another. Check out YouTube videos for examples. Because of that I purchased a like new SB-900 years ago for a great price and have been very happy with it.
Dennis
Feb 26, 2019 08:55:02 #
foxfirerodandgun
Loc: Stony Creek, VA
keith k wrote:
any recommendations on speedlights for Nikon 5100 camera?
Keith K
Keith K
Try mpb.com. They have several used SB-800 units at very reasonable prices. I recently purchased a second one in like new condition from them. Good people to deal with.
Feb 26, 2019 09:20:34 #
ballsafire
Loc: Lafayette, Louisiana
keith k wrote:
any recommendations on speedlights for Nikon 5100 camera?
Keith K
Keith K
I hope this helps---- https://www.ebay.com/itm/143043439782
Feb 26, 2019 09:28:44 #
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!
Feb 26, 2019 09:31:07 #
ballsafire
Loc: Lafayette, Louisiana
I've sent you the URL for the Canon speedlite but the Nikon's speedlite is on the same page -- the seller is CircuitCity and the IF-980 is fairly new; the Nikon version is cheaper than Canon's.
Feb 26, 2019 10:01:00 #
Tronjo
Loc: Canada, BC
I tried the top of the line Godox on my Nikon and sent it back. Read my short review here: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/customer-reviews/R18P5I5UOBXJW6?ref=pf_ov_at_pdctrvw_srp
Feb 26, 2019 10:11:25 #
Sunpack dedicated to nikon for about $ 60 at WM .the other is for canon .i am sure it is not a power house , but for indoor pics could be fine .
Feb 26, 2019 10:30:40 #
Feb 26, 2019 10:37:41 #
rfmaude41
Loc: Lancaster, Texas (DFW area)
IDguy wrote:
There are also SB 800 and SB 900 available used. Generally the higher the number the higher the power.
The 800 is actually more powerful than either the 900 or 910 though
Feb 26, 2019 12:03:06 #
Dan Mc
Loc: NM
If you can grab one (eBay!!) the Nikon SB 400 is a killer flash. Cheap, compact, and works for most folks uses 90% of the time.
Feb 26, 2019 12:11:32 #
camerapapi wrote:
Nikon SB-600 is what I use with my Nikon cameras. No complaints.
I bought the SB-600 after I got my Nikon D-80. After I moved up to a D-7000, I considered getting the SB-800/900, but the prices put me off. I'm now using the D-500 and, because of it's outstanding low light performance, I rarely need to use a Speedlight. So I'm holding onto my SB-600 (at least until it fails), no need for a more powerful light so far.
Feb 26, 2019 12:28:00 #
Bear2
Loc: Southeast,, MI
GoofyNewfie wrote:
That's spelled GODOX br and I would only buy from... (show quote)
Have a pair of SB 700s and love them. Use them off camera triggered by the pop up flash.
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