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Help please with low-cost flash for Nikon DSLR
Nov 30, 2014 13:44:45 #
I am almost universally an outdoor picture taker and thus have limited need for a flash unit. Nikon Speedlights are expensive and overkill for my twice-a- year requirements. Could anyone please recommend a third-party solution that would work?
Nov 30, 2014 13:55:11 #
Nikonista wrote:
I am almost universally an outdoor picture taker and thus have limited need for a flash unit. Nikon Speedlights are expensive and overkill for my twice-a- year requirements. Could anyone please recommend a third-party solution that would work?
I'm guessin' you're female, Nikonista - here's a good flash that might well fit your bill - Nissin are well-regarded world wide - and if you don't have a high use for flash it might well be right up your street !
http://www.nissindigital.com/i40.html
Nov 30, 2014 13:55:46 #
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Loc: Topeka, KS
Look at the Altura Units. Outstanding. See Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Altura-Photo-Professional-Auto-Focus-Protective/dp/B00KEYPTO4
http://www.amazon.com/Altura-Photo-Professional-Auto-Focus-Protective/dp/B00KEYPTO4
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Nov 30, 2014 13:59:43 #
The sb400 is a tiny little unit, not expensive and will give you just the fill in flash you sometimes need in outdoor shots.Here is a shot made with fill flash with the sb400.
Nov 30, 2014 14:00:08 #
I will assume that the U.K. has Walmarts, you might try a Sunpak. I have a completely manual Vivitar flash that was used twice and has since stopped working so I'll shut up now except to say that my original idea involved an SB-700. I will always regret that decision.
Anything that will talk to the camera (iTTL) and fits your budgetary requirements should suffice.
Anything that will talk to the camera (iTTL) and fits your budgetary requirements should suffice.
Nov 30, 2014 14:07:09 #
CatMarley wrote:
The sb400 is a tiny little unit, not expensive and will give you just the fill in flash you sometimes need in outdoor shots.Here is a shot made with fill flash with the sb400.
I was going to suggest the Nikon SB-400 as well. I don't use flash much for general picture taking and the SB-400 works well for me.
Dennis
Nov 30, 2014 14:09:24 #
CatMarley wrote:
The sb400 is a tiny little unit, not expensive and will give you just the fill in flash you sometimes need in outdoor shots.Here is a shot made with fill flash with the sb400.
I found an ad for the Nikon sb400 for $105. Is that cheap enough?
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Nov 30, 2014 14:54:32 #
Nikonista wrote:
I am almost universally an outdoor picture taker and thus have limited need for a flash unit. Nikon Speedlights are expensive and overkill for my twice-a- year requirements. Could anyone please recommend a third-party solution that would work?
I recently acquired a Meike SB-910 (copy of the Nikon SB-910) and found it a VERY impressive substitute at less than 1/3 the cost!
Nov 30, 2014 15:10:09 #
As an FYI: Nikon has replaced the SB-400 with the SB-500... as their "low-end" flash unit. The Yongnuo is also an option-- just be aware that not all are ttl.
Nov 30, 2014 15:17:47 #
Nikonista wrote:
I am almost universally an outdoor picture taker and thus have limited need for a flash unit. Nikon Speedlights are expensive and overkill for my twice-a- year requirements. Could anyone please recommend a third-party solution that would work?
i tried a $120 Sunpak PZ42X.
The 3 second cycle times made it useless.
Nov 30, 2014 15:19:20 #
MT Shooter wrote:
I recently acquired a Meike SB-910 (copy of the Nikon SB-910) and found it a VERY impressive substitute at less than 1/3 the cost!
Way less, $106 on Ebay with free shipping from California. Wow!
Nov 30, 2014 15:20:51 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
As an FYI: Nikon has replaced the SB-400 with the SB-500... as their "low-end" flash unit. The Yongnuo is also an option-- just be aware that not all are ttl.
Actually the SB 300 is the replacement for the SB 400. The SB 500 is a whole new class of flash that adds a video light to the unit.
Nov 30, 2014 15:24:40 #
craggycrossers wrote:
I'm guessin' you're female, Nikonista - here's a good flash that might well fit your bill
Thank you kind sir - but if I had been a 6' 4" rugby forward, would this have affected your suggestion? If so, why?
Nov 30, 2014 16:00:40 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Actually the SB 300 is the replacement for the SB 400. The SB 500 is a whole new class of flash that adds a video light to the unit.
I stand corrected. Thank you.
Nov 30, 2014 16:04:50 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Actually the SB 300 is the replacement for the SB 400. The SB 500 is a whole new class of flash that adds a video light to the unit.
Video isn't necessarily something I intend to pursue but I also hate being limited if the need arises. In your opinion, would it be better to save a few bucks and get the Meike SB-910 or the Nikon SB-500. Thoughts? Primary use would be the D7100.
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