Generic Flash good bad or ugly
Jul 21, 2017 17:43:01 #
OddJobber wrote:
Define "rather hot". br br Something's ... (show quote)
I'm shooting it on the Nikon D810. I believe my issue with the Nikon flash was caused by my failure to remove batteries . One of the batteries did leak a little. But that was my stupidity. I will give the other two flashes another try.
Jul 21, 2017 17:50:01 #
I am going to give the flashes another try and pay better attention to what they are set to power wise. I thought they were being shot at half power but being honest I can not find the paper I wrote the information down on. So I will give it another shot. As far as the issue with my Nikon flash I believe that was my own stupidity for not checking my equipment after using it. I left the batteries in and I did notice at least one leaked . But that's my stupidity. But with enough positive information from a group I trust, I will give it another go. Thank you all.
Jul 21, 2017 19:49:35 #
My yongnuos (560iii, 560IV, 568EX)all get warm in 3 different bodies...on and off camera...but never hot....
Jul 21, 2017 20:52:07 #
Jul 21, 2017 22:32:50 #
crazydaddio wrote:
My yongnuos (560iii, 560IV, 568EX)all get warm in 3 different bodies...on and off camera...but never hot....
Ok. So it's normal for them to get warm. I will check them again and see if it's just warm. Thank you
Jul 21, 2017 22:34:20 #
TriX wrote:
And my Eneloops have never leaked (but many Duracells have)
Lol.... that was all my fault. I have own it.
Jul 21, 2017 23:12:58 #
Coyote9269 wrote:
Ok. So it's normal for them to get warm. I will check them again and see if it's just warm. Thank you
Its the batteries thar create the warmth.
Pop'em out after you have been shooting forna while and you will notice how warm they can get...
Jul 22, 2017 07:05:39 #
Hi you never said which model of Nikon speedlight you are using, if it's the SB900 they are known to have a over heating problem thus the creation of the SB910. Well have a great day and keep on shooting.
Jul 22, 2017 08:28:14 #
aflundi
Loc: Albuquerque, NM
I don't know if you're looking for another low-cost flash system, but I decided to give Godox speedlights a try largely based on reports I had read at the time that they fire more shots before overheating than most. They can still overheat (according to the manual), but I've never noticed any overheating whatever. Of course, you may need to use your speedlights harder than I do.
If you do consider Godox, they have many re-brand names, but Adorama's Flashpoint re-brand probably make the most sense:
https://www.adorama.com/fplfsmzl2nk.html
If you do consider Godox, they have many re-brand names, but Adorama's Flashpoint re-brand probably make the most sense:
https://www.adorama.com/fplfsmzl2nk.html
Jul 22, 2017 08:43:46 #
I bought a Canon flash. A few years later I bought 2 Altura flashes and use them exclusively for events and headshots. The price of the Canon-over $200. The Altura cost a whopping $35 each on Amazon.
Jul 22, 2017 10:18:54 #
Maybe it pays to send it back to Nikon and see what they say.
It might be able to be repaired for a nominal cost.
You never know!
It might be able to be repaired for a nominal cost.
You never know!
Coyote9269 wrote:
I'm shooting it on the Nikon D810. I believe my issue with the Nikon flash was caused by my failure to remove batteries . One of the batteries did leak a little. But that was my stupidity. I will give the other two flashes another try.
Jul 22, 2017 10:25:28 #
GEEPOPS wrote:
Hi you never said which model of Nikon speedlight you are using, if it's the SB900 they are known to have a over heating problem thus the creation of the SB910. Well have a great day and keep on shooting.
The Nikon Speed Light I have is the SB700 .
Jul 22, 2017 10:27:00 #
Jul 22, 2017 10:38:10 #
ABJanes wrote:
Maybe it pays to send it back to Nikon and see what they say.
It might be able to be repaired for a nominal cost.
You never know!
It might be able to be repaired for a nominal cost.
You never know!
The plan was to send the flash in. I was weighing other options out , after reading that getting flashes fixed cost a few dollars less than their purchase price . I am also looking to do more flash photography and was interested in having multiple flashes.
Jul 22, 2017 10:42:18 #
Digicamkay wrote:
I bought a Canon flash. A few years later I bought 2 Altura flashes and use them exclusively for events and headshots. The price of the Canon-over $200. The Altura cost a whopping $35 each on Amazon.
That is a good deal.
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