Affordable flash for D500
Dec 30, 2020 19:07:51 #
I'm looking for an affordable flash for my Christmas gift D500. I seldom use flash, but I would like to be able to use one off camera. Are there any decent ones under $150?
Dec 30, 2020 19:21:43 #
Magaliaman
Loc: Magalia, CA
Les Brown wrote:
I'm looking for an affordable flash for my Christmas gift D500. I seldom use flash, but I would like to be able to use one off camera. Are there any decent ones under $150?
I Highly recommend the Godox V860II-N It's Awesome unit. Amazon sells them for $179.00 (Might be a bit more than you wanted to spend though)
-Gary
Dec 30, 2020 19:24:51 #
Les Brown wrote:
I'm looking for an affordable flash for my Christmas gift D500. I seldom use flash, but I would like to be able to use one off camera. Are there any decent ones under $150?
Peter McKinnon highly recommended Yongnuo YN-560IV(560III
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLgOGTeQ-ho&t=547s
Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PH0XPG4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=petermckinnon-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00PH0XPG4&linkId=6e014c711c3d88179ceeb6b897a7ef79
Dec 30, 2020 19:25:55 #
Yes there are. Check out Neweer. I have a pair of them that I use with my D500 and they have worked flawlessly for more than a year now. Way less expensive than Nikon's. Light weight but durable. I got mine from B&H.
Dec 30, 2020 19:31:55 #
Les Brown wrote:
I'm looking for an affordable flash for my Christmas gift D500. I seldom use flash, but I would like to be able to use one off camera. Are there any decent ones under $150?
I have bought a 600 and an 800 nikon speedlitrs off ebay for less than 200.00 for the pair. They look like new.
Dec 30, 2020 19:37:55 #
How would you use it off camera? Mounting it on something or holding it in one hand? If I were to use the flash mounted on a stand I would use a cheap flash in manual and thus compatibility is not an issue.
Dec 30, 2020 19:55:09 #
Les Brown wrote:
I'm looking for an affordable flash for my Christmas gift D500. I seldom use flash, but I would like to be able to use one off camera. Are there any decent ones under $150?
Here's another to take a look at;
Altura Photo AP-305N Camera Flash Light with Manual Trigger for Nikon
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RTB2WG1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Dec 30, 2020 19:59:36 #
Les Brown wrote:
I'm looking for an affordable flash for my Christmas gift D500. I seldom use flash, but I would like to be able to use one off camera. Are there any decent ones under $150?
I bought the Godox TT685N TTL and can recommend it. It is a really good flash unit... I use it on my Nikon D800. This flash is $110.00 at B&H right now. Links below.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1341878-REG/godox_tt685n_ttl_camera_speedlite.html
The same flash with the XProN Trigger Kit is $179.00, also at B&H right now.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1374545-REG/godox_tt685n_thinklite_ttl_flash.html
Dec 30, 2020 23:04:41 #
Dec 31, 2020 01:02:29 #
Les Brown wrote:
I'm looking for an affordable flash for my Christmas gift D500. I seldom use flash, but I would like to be able to use one off camera. Are there any decent ones under $150?
Sunpak DF4000u. You can get a pair for $120 and they interact with each other by optical signals.
Dec 31, 2020 05:56:54 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Les Brown wrote:
I'm looking for an affordable flash for my Christmas gift D500. I seldom use flash, but I would like to be able to use one off camera. Are there any decent ones under $150?
My favorite flash for my D500 is the Nikon SB-900. Here is a mint one off ebay within your budget. But it will probably go fast.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nikon-SB-900-Speedlight-Flash-SB900-224/143903771422?hash=item2181554b1e:g:xqwAAOSw1Ylf7PZf
I love turning the flash head around 180 degrees and aiming in up at a 45 degree angle, I use manual exposure on my camera and TTL flash mode on the flash. Makes excellent indoor exposures. Private message me if you get one and I will walk you through making your flash unit sing for you.
Dec 31, 2020 06:00:03 #
I have two Yongnuo YN-560IV(560III
I too wanted off camera capabilities.
The don't have TTL I bought them from a fellow HOGer.
It was 2 flashes and transmitters all I need.
I have friends with the Godox and the like them.
But I would look for TTL the next one I buy
Here a link they have TTL
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1110994-REG/yongnuo_yn_565ex_n_speedlite_for.html/?ap=y&ap=y&smp=y&smp=y&lsft=BI%3A514&gclid=CjwKCAiAirb_BRBNEiwALHlnDyBinvnWfysdgxLcERWDXY-5WBXBbVlSaaD-FxxQKa-xWhC3TaE8ABoCDTUQAvD_BwE
I too wanted off camera capabilities.
The don't have TTL I bought them from a fellow HOGer.
It was 2 flashes and transmitters all I need.
I have friends with the Godox and the like them.
But I would look for TTL the next one I buy
Here a link they have TTL
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1110994-REG/yongnuo_yn_565ex_n_speedlite_for.html/?ap=y&ap=y&smp=y&smp=y&lsft=BI%3A514&gclid=CjwKCAiAirb_BRBNEiwALHlnDyBinvnWfysdgxLcERWDXY-5WBXBbVlSaaD-FxxQKa-xWhC3TaE8ABoCDTUQAvD_BwE
Dec 31, 2020 06:19:38 #
Check out the BOLT line. I have the largest one they made at the time and i've had since 2014, no problems; it does excellent work. I got mine from B&H.
Dec 31, 2020 06:41:59 #
Dec 31, 2020 06:52:00 #
keywest305
Loc: Baltimore Md.
Get the sb700. Great flash ! I have 3 and 2 Sb910 and 1 sb900 and they all are great. Also I have a Metz too. The pick most times five me is the Sb700...smaller body and great power
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