Flashgun for Nikon that wont break the bank ! Hi Thanks for all the comments about the Nikon debate, I am not wondering what flash would do a reasonable job without costing the earth...

siamesecatmanuk Loc: Leicestershire UK

Hi

Thanks for all the comments about the Nikon debate, I am not wondering what flash would do a reasonable job without costing the earth, or even a cheaper second hand.

Graham

Hankwt Loc: kingsville ontario

SB 700 nikon great flash part of the CLS system

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

You are NOT wondering

So you are NOT asking a question then therefore what is the post for !!!!

"I am not wondering what flash would do a reasonable job without costing the earth, or even a cheaper second hand"

:D :D :!:

I use this as an exceedingly good backup

http://www.metzflash.co.uk/pages/metz44af1.html

Also remember Sunpak which have been around for years

http://www.intro2020.co.uk/pages/sunpak6.htm

I have this also

Wendy2 Loc: California

JR1 wrote:

You are NOT wondering

So you are NOT asking a question then therefore what is the post for !!!!

"I am not wondering what flash would do a reasonable job without costing the earth, or even a cheaper second hand"

:D :D :!:

Of course you know that was a typo!!!!

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

Wendy2 wrote:

Of course you know that was a typo!!!!

Hence the tongue in cheek comment as you clearly see and had you given me a few more seconds I was checking out this link

Patience is a virtue

http://www.metzflash.co.uk/pages/metz44af1.html 8-)

Wendy2 Loc: California

siamesecatmanuk wrote:

Hi

Thanks for all the comments about the Nikon debate, I am not wondering what flash would do a reasonable job without costing the earth, or even a cheaper second hand.

Graham

Look into the Yongnuo flash for Nikon. I just bought 2 YN Yongnuo 565Ex Canon models for my Canon and like them. But I still have some experimenting to do. The units I bought have the same features as the $500-$600 Canon unit. They were $123 each!! Now I am sure they are not as good in some ways, but they work great for on camera flash and I use a radio trigger for off camera flash. So far so good!

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

As you are in the Uk check out London Camera Exchanges pre owned section

Also Mifsuds

http://www.mifsudsphoto.com/acatalog/Used-Nikon-MF-Speedlights---Flash-Accessories.html

Wendy2 Loc: California

JR1 wrote:

Hence the tongue in cheek comment as you clearly see and had you given me a few more seconds I was checking out this link

Patience is a virtue

http://www.metzflash.co.uk/pages/metz44af1.html 8-)

Ha Ha!! I had no idea when you posted your comment, so patience is not in the equation ;)

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

JR1 wrote:

As you are in the Uk check out London Camera Exchanges pre owned section

Also Mifsuds

http://www.mifsudsphoto.com/acatalog/Used-Nikon-MF-Speedlights---Flash-Accessories.html

These are old units. (SB 15, 16 & 17) They will not do ttl exposure if you have a digital camera, only Auto mode, which uses the sensor in the flash to get correct exposure. Works ok most of the time, but it's old technology.
Need to check compatibility with whatever camera you have:
http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/886/~/d-slr-and-nikon-speedlight-compatibility

John Lawrence

siamesecatmanuk wrote:

Hi

Thanks for all the comments about the Nikon debate, I am not wondering what flash would do a reasonable job without costing the earth, or even a cheaper second hand.

Graham

I'm not sure how much power you need or what equipment you're using. With that said, the Nikon SB-400 is a nice compact flash unit that delivers decent results. Can tilt up for bounce flash. Fits in your pocket. Costs around $129.

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

GoofyNewfie wrote:

These are old units. (SB 15, 16 & 17) They will not do ttl exposure if you have a digital camera, only Auto mode, which uses the sensor in the flash to get correct exposure. Works ok most of the time, but it's old technology.
Need to check compatibility with whatever camera you have:
http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/886/~/d-slr-and-nikon-speedlight-compatibility

It was meaning check out the site as new guns come in every week not just what they have today

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

I went the cheap route, since I have limited need for flash, with the low-end Nikon SB-400. I paid $113 last year and I think the price is still about the same.

To quote our favorite reviewer, Ken Rockwell,
"My SB-400 is a very simple, very high quality flash with all the features I actually use. Other flash features are gimmicks that get in the way of taking pictures."

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

JR1 wrote:

It was meaning check out the site as new guns come in every week not just what they have today

I thought as much.
Just making sure and providing the link from Nikon.

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

GoofyNewfie wrote:

I thought as much.
Just making sure and providing the link from Nikon.

I don't know why but the American sites, Nikon, Canon always offer much more info than the UK sites.

whenever I look for upgrades (firmware) or info I always use the American sites

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

JR1 wrote:

I don't know why but the American sites, Nikon, Canon always offer much more info than the UK sites.

whenever I look for upgrades (firmware) or info I always use the American sites

Maybe it's because we always need more help!