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Mar 27, 2016 15:06:22   #
kb6kgx Loc: Simi Valley, CA
 
robertjerl wrote:
Haven't used their flashes but my Neewer battery grip for my Canon 6D has been working fine for over 2 years.


I’ve read comments about how (some of) these 3rd party battery grips don’t fit properly or stop working after a while, and that some folks don’t care because they can replace it 3 or 4 times for what the name-brand grip would cost.

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Mar 27, 2016 15:11:43   #
Macronaut Loc: Redondo Beach,Ca.
 
kb6kgx wrote:
Just looked it up on the Neewer site. It seems amazing that a flash with a GN of 58 (equivalent to the higher-end units costing 3-4x that much) can be had for just over $50. I’m just a little hesitant going with a brand I’ve never heard of that I haven’t been able to touch and feel in the store first.
Be wary of GN numbers as they are not all measured the same.

I really like my Yongnuo speed lights and have heard nothing but good about Nissin. Theses are just about the only two third party brand flashes I consider.....personally :wink:

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Mar 27, 2016 15:30:25   #
robertjerl Loc: Corona, California
 
kb6kgx wrote:
I’ve read comments about how (some of) these 3rd party battery grips don’t fit properly or stop working after a while, and that some folks don’t care because they can replace it 3 or 4 times for what the name-brand grip would cost.

I have the Neewer on my 6D, only problem is the little handle to twist for unlocking the battery tray won't stay snapped in its little hidy hole anymore, a piece of tape takes care of that.
I have the ProMaster for my 7DII and no problems with it at all.

They both have just basic functions, extra power, portrait orientation shutter and one control wheel. which I don't use anyway.

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Mar 27, 2016 16:22:40   #
kb6kgx Loc: Simi Valley, CA
 
Macronaut wrote:
Be wary of GN numbers as they are not all measured the same.

I really like my Yongnuo speed lights and have heard nothing but good about Nissin. Theses are just about the only two third party brand flashes I consider.....personally :wink:


I know what you’re saying. My trusty Sunpak 555 (handle-mount) was rated at GN 150 (feet), at ASA100. Nowadays, they’re rated in “meters”, so — and I’m no math whiz so I’m not going to do a conversion here — this same flash, if made today, would be a GN 58 (give or take). In other words, if a flash has a GN of “only” 30, it is not necessarily underpowered.

The best recommendations for off-brand flash units are from those who are USING them, since many are not sold in traditional retail outlets. Best Buy will try to sell you the Nikon or Canon ones, my local camera shop, Hooper Camera, sells Promaster and they used to see Nissin. They’ll also sell the name brands, too, but at least they offer an alternative. However, I have not run into a local retail store that sells Yongnuo and others, so I take recommendations like yours very seriously.

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Mar 28, 2016 05:44:20   #
titco62
 
here are two i love Yongnuo YN568EX AND FLASHPOINT ZOOM LI-ON come with charge battery thats a plus ... for 139dollars ....I used with my d610 ccamera and d7000

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Mar 28, 2016 06:03:02   #
bearwitme Loc: VA, USA
 
kb6kgx wrote:
Anyone with current impressions of or comments on any of the following: Promaster, Nissin, Yongnuo, or others?

Looking for a Speedlight for my D7100. Presently have an older Sunpak 555, however I am looking for something that will work automatically with the camera with a zoom lens (once I get one of those). Right now, with a prime, the auto functions are not an issue, but when I add a zoom, they will be.

My local camera shop sells Promaster. Prices are halfway between Nikon and Yongnuo. The shop used to sell Nissin, but no longer do. I put my hands on a Promaster this afternoon, and they feel solidly built.
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http://yongnuousa.net/ Tim Payne is the USA Rep for yongnuo speedlight and yongnuo equipment. Contact him. He can point you in the right direction. He is very helpful

I don’t really care about off-camera flash or wireless capabilities. What I’m looking for is something that will do what I can do with my Sunpak, but with less “futzing”. Something similar in GN to the Sunpak, without having to buy the Nikon. Basically, I need something that will light something up that’s up to 150’ away, maybe more.

Any recommendations or comments, positive or negative. Do any of you use these “3rd party” flashes and, if so, are you happy with your choice or do you wish you’d gone with the “name” brand?
Anyone with current impressions of or comments on ... (show quote)

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Mar 28, 2016 07:11:33   #
paulrph1 Loc: Washington, Utah
 
After researching it for some time and considering all, price, GN, TTL, durability, etc. I decided on the Polaroid. Their top of the line unit. It was not to pricey and extremely easy to use. Not near as complicated as the Nikon SP600 . Head that rotates 360 degrees and 110 degrees up. I cannot guarantee it will last for years since only having mine a few months.

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Mar 28, 2016 07:49:05   #
billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
 
kb6kgx wrote:
Anyone with current impressions of or comments on any of the following: Promaster, Nissin, Yongnuo, or others?

Looking for a Speedlight for my D7100. Presently have an older Sunpak 555, however I am looking for something that will work automatically with the camera with a zoom lens (once I get one of those). Right now, with a prime, the auto functions are not an issue, but when I add a zoom, they will be.

My local camera shop sells Promaster. Prices are halfway between Nikon and Yongnuo. The shop used to sell Nissin, but no longer do. I put my hands on a Promaster this afternoon, and they feel solidly built.

I don’t really care about off-camera flash or wireless capabilities. What I’m looking for is something that will do what I can do with my Sunpak, but with less “futzing”. Something similar in GN to the Sunpak, without having to buy the Nikon. Basically, I need something that will light something up that’s up to 150’ away, maybe more.

Any recommendations or comments, positive or negative. Do any of you use these “3rd party” flashes and, if so, are you happy with your choice or do you wish you’d gone with the “name” brand?
Anyone with current impressions of or comments on ... (show quote)


Step one, turn on computer, step two, type ratings for Promaster Flash units for Nikon into google search engine, step three, read all comments for Promaster Flash units from various sites brought up by search, make notes, repeat steps one through three for the other flash units, then go to B&H and the big A site, type in the flash units and read reviews of those flash units, make up your mind which would serve you best, purchase flash unit that you think would serve you best, when flash unit arrives fully test it under all lighting conditions, if you are happy, keep it, if you are not, send it back and repeat steps one through three. God bless and keep shooting until the end.

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Mar 28, 2016 08:05:49   #
Al Beatty Loc: Boise, Idaho
 
Hi kb6kgx,

Beside Yongnuo I suggest you take a look at Alta flashes. I have both Y's & A's and they have served me well for the last year or so. Take care & ...

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Mar 28, 2016 08:21:26   #
mas24 Loc: Southern CA
 
titco62 wrote:
here are two i love Yongnuo YN568EX AND FLASHPOINT ZOOM LI-ON come with charge battery thats a plus ... for 139dollars ....I used with my d610 ccamera and d7000


Yes. Highly-rated, the Yongnuo YN568EX for Nikon DSLR. Can be purchased at B&H and other vendors.

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Mar 28, 2016 08:53:16   #
fgw545
 
Have you looked at Sunpack 120J ,guide number of 177

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Mar 28, 2016 09:23:08   #
Notorious T.O.D. Loc: Harrisburg, North Carolina
 
mas24 wrote:
Yes. Highly-rated, the Yongnuo YN568EX for Nikon DSLR. Can be purchased at B&H and other vendors.


I believe you can try it if bought from B&H and have 30 days to return it if not satisfied.

Best,
Todd Ferguson
Harrisburg, NC

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Mar 28, 2016 09:46:32   #
casyjones3 Loc: Bronx NY
 
I recently bought a Pixel X800N from amazon and have been very satisfied with it. Also have Nikon SB600 its distance handling was poor. The Pixel functions really well on TTL mode with either my Nikon D750 or D7100. It handles lens from 24mm to 200mm. The reason I bought it was price. Got it when it first came out for under $100. I do not use flash very orphan and wanted to but could not justify to myself the cost of Nikon SB910.

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Mar 28, 2016 10:59:19   #
Jerrin1 Loc: Wolverhampton, England
 
Have you considered the Metz Mecablitz 64 AF-1? I have just bought one for my Olympus EM1's and it certainly appears to be the equal of my Canon 600EX RT. In fact, it's even more powerful and has a colour LCD readout for menu functions.

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Mar 28, 2016 11:00:16   #
mmeador
 
I use a Lomopro LP180. it sells new for about $229. I doesn't have i-TTL but it does have a zoom function. It will go down to 1/125 power for fill light, the SB600 only goes to 1/60. I love my Nikon SB600 but it cost double the cost of my LP180. As far as lighting 150', I don't know of any flash that will light that far. I think you will need a remote flash for that.

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