Neewer Flash
Nov 9, 2014 16:36:49 #
Anyone has experience with the Neewer VK750ii speedlite flash? I need a flash for my Nikon D7000 and come across this on the Internet, with very good reviews and reasonable price.
Nov 9, 2014 16:45:56 #
dylee8 wrote:
Anyone has experience with the Neewer VK750ii speedlite flash? I need a flash for my Nikon D7000 and come across this on the Internet, with very good reviews and reasonable price.
8, welcome to the Hog.
I've never heard of that flash. Is there a special reason for considering that one?
As long as it's possibly just a knock-off, you might at least also look at the inexpensive Yongnuo from China. Good luck
SS
Nov 9, 2014 17:07:47 #
Thanks SharpShooter. This looks like a great and informative site.
I was looking for a Nikon Speedlite. Apparently automatic TTL flashes are proprietary to the brand, and difficult for knockoffs such a Youngnou to replicate. But from amazon, it seems this Neewer flash is successful in doing that, and gets a really good review. And a much much lower price. Too good to be true??
I was looking for a Nikon Speedlite. Apparently automatic TTL flashes are proprietary to the brand, and difficult for knockoffs such a Youngnou to replicate. But from amazon, it seems this Neewer flash is successful in doing that, and gets a really good review. And a much much lower price. Too good to be true??
Nov 9, 2014 18:48:35 #
8, it may be a very good flash, just cause I haven't heard about it just means I have not come out from under my rock enough!
I'm not intimate with the Nikon flash, but I do know that the top of the line Yongnuo(+/- $200)is a Canon 600 knock-off($600)which created quite a stir in the Nikon community because it's Radio Frequency controlled, something no Nikon flash is. So it will shoot through walls, since it needs NO line of sight.
Especially using multiple flashes.
I'm not saying the one you're looking at is not amazing, but Yongnuo is very popular, cheap, and proven to be Very good. They make slaves as low as $50.
Do a search above for the Yongnuo as a lot has been discussed about them. Many here use them. If you asked your question but substituted Yongnuo in the title, you will get a TON of replies and info. ;-)
SS
I'm not intimate with the Nikon flash, but I do know that the top of the line Yongnuo(+/- $200)is a Canon 600 knock-off($600)which created quite a stir in the Nikon community because it's Radio Frequency controlled, something no Nikon flash is. So it will shoot through walls, since it needs NO line of sight.
Especially using multiple flashes.
I'm not saying the one you're looking at is not amazing, but Yongnuo is very popular, cheap, and proven to be Very good. They make slaves as low as $50.
Do a search above for the Yongnuo as a lot has been discussed about them. Many here use them. If you asked your question but substituted Yongnuo in the title, you will get a TON of replies and info. ;-)
SS
Nov 9, 2014 19:13:51 #
Nov 9, 2014 20:31:05 #
I've got a beginner Neewer that has served my needs. You can't go wrong, as you move up, you're extra flashes can be used as slaves.
Nov 14, 2014 08:29:53 #
How much do you plan on using it. My experience with the 3rd party flashes is that they don't hold up as well. If you only want to use it occasionally, then it's probably fine. If you shoot weddings, events, or "count on" that flash working, I'd personally stick with the Nikon. Just my 2 cents.
Nov 14, 2014 21:56:56 #
I came to same conclusion. Will not use it that much but its needs to be a long term investment. So I am now looking at Nikons.
Feb 4, 2018 10:11:54 #
LWW
Loc: Banana Republic of America
I have that NEEWER flash. I don’t know how durable it is but I seldom use flash.
My old SB600 died and this was a cheap fix.
Only used for test shots so far but it exceeds the SB600 and does rear curtain synch.
My only complaints are it’s a tad bigger and heavier ... I know that’s a minor issue, but I have a hard time giving a $49 flash a perfect report card.
My old SB600 died and this was a cheap fix.
Only used for test shots so far but it exceeds the SB600 and does rear curtain synch.
My only complaints are it’s a tad bigger and heavier ... I know that’s a minor issue, but I have a hard time giving a $49 flash a perfect report card.
Feb 4, 2018 23:39:06 #
SharpShooter wrote:
8, it may be a very good flash, just cause I haven... (show quote)
The Nikon SB-5000 flash has radio control. Currently, the Nikon D500, D5, and D850 can trigger it with radio frequency.
Feb 4, 2018 23:45:26 #
dylee8 wrote:
I came to same conclusion. Will not use it that much but its needs to be a long term investment. So I am now looking at Nikons.
The Nikon SB-500 is an excellent flash but very basic. The SB-700 and SB-5000 have far more features. The SB-910 was recently discontinued so you might still find new ones. I have an SB-700. I'm very happy with it.
Feb 5, 2018 01:21:37 #
dandi
Loc: near Seattle, WA
dylee8 wrote:
Anyone has experience with the Neewer VK750ii speedlite flash? I need a flash for my Nikon D7000 and come across this on the Internet, with very good reviews and reasonable price.
I have it and have it for more than a year. I bought it because it is very inexpensive (about $50), works in i-TTL, has a slave mode, metal mount shore. It also has vertical and horizontal rotation and all these for about $50. Build quality is decent, so I am happy with the flash.
Oh, and I use it with D7000 and D700. I mostly use it in iTTL and adjust the amount of light with exposure compensation if necessary.
https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-750II-Speedlite-Display-Cameras/dp/B00GE4MNQA/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1517811592&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=neewer+flash+vk750+ii&psc=1&smid=A3JZ3LR9HMQNC0
Feb 5, 2018 17:37:48 #
This original post was from a while back. Not much feedback from this site then. Since then I bought the Nikon SB-700 and extremely happy with it.
Good to see that this inexpensive flash is still thriving after 3 years, and getting so many positive reviews.
Good to see that this inexpensive flash is still thriving after 3 years, and getting so many positive reviews.
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