Flash unit
Sep 29, 2021 15:51:39 #
Could any one suggest a small flash unit to use with the nikon d850 to replace pop up unit on other nikons. I already have the sb700 but would like a smallish pocket size unit.
Sep 29, 2021 16:11:02 #
Metz makes some nice small units for Nikon, have one for my DF. Can't put my hand on it at the moment, so I can't give you the model number. It is TTL. Has worked well.
Sep 29, 2021 16:16:27 #
Nikon 300 or 500 are still available. Also, I've seen many here on UHH talk up the Godox flash units, though I think they are a larger than "pocket size".
Sep 29, 2021 16:26:51 #
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Sep 29, 2021 19:54:23 #
Yes the SB-400 has been warmly received by the D850 crowd...
Albeit your SB-700 is far more versatile... by several orders of magnitude.
Why I wouldn't consider the SB-400?
I'm primarily a portrait photographer, and the SB-400 has no sideways rotation thus it can't be used for ceiling bounce for vertical (portrait) shots. That is a serious deal breaker. I love my SB-700 on my D3 and D3x. It has all the functionality a portrait photographer needs.
Think carefully about vertical bounce if you want to shoot portraiture... And yes I know you'll likely have enough pixels by shooting horizontal and cropping... but then again why did you go for a high megapixel body?
Just wanted you to be aware of the SB-400's major limitation.
All the best on your photographic journey starlifer
Albeit your SB-700 is far more versatile... by several orders of magnitude.
Why I wouldn't consider the SB-400?
I'm primarily a portrait photographer, and the SB-400 has no sideways rotation thus it can't be used for ceiling bounce for vertical (portrait) shots. That is a serious deal breaker. I love my SB-700 on my D3 and D3x. It has all the functionality a portrait photographer needs.
Think carefully about vertical bounce if you want to shoot portraiture... And yes I know you'll likely have enough pixels by shooting horizontal and cropping... but then again why did you go for a high megapixel body?
Just wanted you to be aware of the SB-400's major limitation.
All the best on your photographic journey starlifer
Sep 29, 2021 20:01:18 #
Food for thought...
A Nikon SB-700 speedlight with a ceiling bounce...
Again hope this helps Starlifter
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A Nikon SB-700 speedlight with a ceiling bounce...
Again hope this helps Starlifter
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Sep 29, 2021 22:34:37 #
Thanks for the advice. I had great success with bounce flash with my d7200 and d810. Right now I'm just looking for a smallish flash to use as a fill flash.
Sep 29, 2021 22:43:18 #
starlifter wrote:
Thanks for the advice. I had great success with bounce flash with my d7200 and d810. Right now I'm just looking for a smallish flash to use as a fill flash.
I defer to portrait photogs who have more flash experiences. But I can say I do have a godox 350 that I like. Fully rotational head, can act as controller or slave unit etc. takes 2 AA battery. Relatively cheap.
Sep 29, 2021 23:33:37 #
Sep 30, 2021 06:05:00 #
starlifter wrote:
Could any one suggest a small flash unit to use with the nikon d850 to replace pop up unit on other nikons. I already have the sb700 but would like a smallish pocket size unit.
Consider the Godox TT350.
Sep 30, 2021 06:47:05 #
keywest305
Loc: Baltimore Md.
SB-400 for sure. I have they sb700 900 910 and 400. Great little flash. Go on ebay and you can find it there
Sep 30, 2021 06:50:02 #
starlifter wrote:
Could any one suggest a small flash unit to use with the nikon d850 to replace pop up unit on other nikons. I already have the sb700 but would like a smallish pocket size unit.
The SB400 is an excellent small unit. The front will swivel up so you can actually bounce this flash making it more versatile than a built in flash. I like to use it when trying to go light. It uses only 2 AA batteries.
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