I maybe from a different line of thinking because I lost my precious wife to cancer, almost five years ago. She was eight years younger than me. I would have traded places with her if I could. She was one of the finest human beings that I have ever met. I think of her everyday.

Her death made me realize that there is no point in drinking cheap wine or buying nothing less but the best camera equipment. BTW, make everyday as if were your last because there my not be a tomorrow. Just do it and enjoy life. Cheers!

Hopefully, I am replying to the person about the flash question. First it must be said that there are many ways to get the result you want. I know what I know and it works. Shoot these flash exposures in manual. Never go above f5.6 It is too much work for the flash. I typically work at f4 or more open. camera set at 1/60. if you sync at less go to rear sync flash. Use your Iso depending on the conditions. bright envorironment, maybe start at 400 or less. dark environment, easily go to 1600 iso. I use a D7200 and there is no noise there. With flash I work with in 15 ft. Ok to use modifiers there. beyond 15ft. take off the modifiers. I only use my Nikon flash on "A." if you need a slight more light, click the + button and it raises the power by a 1/3 each time. To some up:
camera manual
"play" with iso
Flash at "A"
use rear sync below 1/60
I have a ton of samples at www.delottphoto.com
To me, the difference between a pro and amateur, the pro uses his flash.