What on-camera flash unit?
Jun 12, 2021 23:51:50 #
First, I know that on-camera flash isn't necessarily the best option, but that is the topic on which I'm seeking advice.
For a Fuji, I'm considering alternatives from Fuji, Mecablitz and Nissin.
The flash will be used for light - no pun intended - fill flash (mostly) and bounced flash off ceilings/walls.
I've had mixed results from some of the cheaper Chinese units so I plan to stick the above mentioned manufacturers unless there's some really good reason for changing course.
Based on my needs, I don't think it needs to be super high-powered, although preferably with a small forward facing flash and larger swivel head.
Physically smaller would be helpful.
I really liked my Nikon SB700 when I had Nikon cameras, so something similar would be ideal. Perhaps even a step lower down the ladder would work too.
Thanks in advance folks...
For a Fuji, I'm considering alternatives from Fuji, Mecablitz and Nissin.
The flash will be used for light - no pun intended - fill flash (mostly) and bounced flash off ceilings/walls.
I've had mixed results from some of the cheaper Chinese units so I plan to stick the above mentioned manufacturers unless there's some really good reason for changing course.
Based on my needs, I don't think it needs to be super high-powered, although preferably with a small forward facing flash and larger swivel head.
Physically smaller would be helpful.
I really liked my Nikon SB700 when I had Nikon cameras, so something similar would be ideal. Perhaps even a step lower down the ladder would work too.
Thanks in advance folks...
Jun 13, 2021 01:19:45 #
alexol wrote:
First, I know that on-camera flash isn't necessari... (show quote)
Godox TT685F Thinklite TTL Flash
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1348949-REG/godox_tt685f_ttl_camera_speedlite.html
Jun 13, 2021 01:36:26 #
I second Godox...I have the 685 and the smaller 350. With a fuji I might go with the smaller of the two. And, if and when you decide to use off camera flash, you can easily and cheaply (about $60) add a hot shoe mounted controller that will control off camera flash. So far so good for me....
If you do not use TTL, you can even go for the cheaper Godox models that do not have that feature.
I also like these two models in that they use AA batteries. Godox has models with proprietary batteries which are more robust, but the rechargeable AAs work fine for me.
If you do not use TTL, you can even go for the cheaper Godox models that do not have that feature.
I also like these two models in that they use AA batteries. Godox has models with proprietary batteries which are more robust, but the rechargeable AAs work fine for me.
Jun 13, 2021 04:21:58 #
Do you still have that Nikon Flash ? It would probably need to use the manual setting with your present camera.
If it would work with TTL that would be a plus.
If it would work with TTL that would be a plus.
Jun 13, 2021 04:28:47 #
Jun 13, 2021 05:16:18 #
Something you might try for fill flash is to use the built in flash on your camera. By using a zoom lens to get a closeup portrait from a distance that the built in flash does only fill can work for you.
Jun 13, 2021 07:27:32 #
dpfoto
Loc: Cape Coral, FL
My personal opinion:
Nikon camera; NIKON flash
Fuji camera, FUJI flash
Canon camera, CANON flash
etc.
Same with lens
Nikon camera; NIKON flash
Fuji camera, FUJI flash
Canon camera, CANON flash
etc.
Same with lens
Jun 13, 2021 07:49:32 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
alexol wrote:
First, I know that on-camera flash isn't necessari... (show quote)
If your shooting on camera flash, get one that the flash head tilts up and behind you, this way you will get pleasing results. Also drag your shutter, ie. slow your shutter speed down to allow ambient light to come into your camera, you can do this by increasing your ISO or opening your f stops, or a combination of these. Also get one that allows you to do exposure compensation on the flash, this will help you fine turn your exposures. Good luck and keep on shooting until the end.
Jun 13, 2021 08:01:03 #
Sb 700 is a nice flash. If you are noisy like me where I went from on camera flash to OCF-off camera flash than I would use godox/flashpoint. Flashpoint you can add on easy what I couldn’t say about Nikon flash.
The profoto is any easy to use flash too. Three flash where I didn’t need to study instructions was the Metz, Sb 700 and Profoto flash.....
Nissin I believe there out of business
The profoto is any easy to use flash too. Three flash where I didn’t need to study instructions was the Metz, Sb 700 and Profoto flash.....
Nissin I believe there out of business
Jun 13, 2021 08:50:16 #
Hip Coyote wrote:
I second Godox...I have the 685 and the smaller 35... (show quote)
Another vote for Godox. I have three.
Jun 13, 2021 09:09:46 #
I had a Mecablitz back in the film days. it was built like a tank and never failed to fire.
Jun 13, 2021 09:13:49 #
Jun 13, 2021 09:57:39 #
dpfoto wrote:
My personal opinion:
Nikon camera; NIKON flash
Fuji camera, FUJI flash
Canon camera, CANON flash
etc.
Same with lens
Nikon camera; NIKON flash
Fuji camera, FUJI flash
Canon camera, CANON flash
etc.
Same with lens
Jun 13, 2021 10:44:33 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
Godox TT685F Thinklite TTL Flash
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1348949-REG/godox_tt685f_ttl_camera_speedlite.html
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1348949-REG/godox_tt685f_ttl_camera_speedlite.html
Same here. Even tho Chinese I have had excellent results with my tt685n.
Jun 13, 2021 11:00:52 #
I have nothing against Chinese manufacturing - and judging from the responses Godox is evidently a good brand - rather that too much is built down to whatever they can get away with because we the buyers don't choose to know any better.
When they do something right, it really is right. It's just knock-offs, the overly cheap ones that bother me. I prefer to pay more for things that last.
As a buying nation, too many of us don't understand the differences between price, cost & value, but that's a soap box for another day.
When they do something right, it really is right. It's just knock-offs, the overly cheap ones that bother me. I prefer to pay more for things that last.
As a buying nation, too many of us don't understand the differences between price, cost & value, but that's a soap box for another day.
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