SB500 opinions
Apr 18, 2015 13:08:20 #
Apr 18, 2015 13:22:47 #
frankie c wrote:
Anyone using this? What do you think?
I didn't know there was such a thing. My first Nikon flash was the SB600.
The price is good, and it's TTL.
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-4814-SB-500-Speedlight-Black/dp/B00NI6WD5S.
Apr 18, 2015 16:45:45 #
frankie c wrote:
Anyone using this? What do you think?
Its a very good little flash at the price. S big step up over the SB-300, plus it has a video light for the video shooters to take advantage of.
Apr 18, 2015 20:38:07 #
Ok I understand... is anyone here using one? I guess I would like to hear or really see some results. I have several speed lights, including the sb400. I use that for sometimes when I don't need a lot of power just a little fill light in close shooting. This SB500 has some neat features. I don't know if I can justify getting the SB500 over just using my SB600 and not packing so small. Not to worry I am sure I will find an excuse to get one :) thanx!
Jun 30, 2015 16:39:30 #
Just spent 4 days at a corporate meeting using the SB500 exclusively, in order to compare it to my Nissin Di866 (which i love). I took around 400-500 pics with it using two lithium ion batteries, which never needed replacing. It didnt work quite as well for the long distance shots (>40 ft) as was expected, but performed admirably for everything else. I seemed to get more red-eye issues than with the Nissin, but less than with the pop-up. The compact nature of the flash was a bonus, as i was able to store it discreetly when not needed. I've also used it with the Nikon creative lighting system as a slave, and was pleased with the results. In fact, that was the original reason for purchasing it.
The next time I use it, I will alternate with the Nissin to get a clearer perspective. At this point, I am pleased with the purchase.
The next time I use it, I will alternate with the Nissin to get a clearer perspective. At this point, I am pleased with the purchase.
Jun 30, 2015 18:21:19 #
jsummers wrote:
Just spent 4 days at a corporate meeting using the... (show quote)
Thanks for the feed back. I am loving this flash. As far as distance goes I recently took a picture of a friend sitting by a pool in bright sun (with out flash and then with). I was around 25ft from my target. The SB500 in ttl did the job. Little and discreet for sure. The battery life is amazing.
Jun 30, 2015 19:04:32 #
frankie c wrote:
Thanks for the feed back. I am loving this flash. As far as distance goes I recently took a picture of a friend sitting by a pool in bright sun (with out flash and then with). I was around 25ft from my target. The SB500 in ttl did the job. Little and discreet for sure. The battery life is amazing.
Great to know!
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