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May 2, 2018 06:58:32 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

willviv 59 wrote:

Can someone provide me with a reasonable costing speedlight for my Nikon D7500. Perhaps under $150

If I were doing a lot of flash shooting, I'd look for a Nikon flash. They cost more, but you know it will work perfectly with a Nikon body. Nikon is known for its lighting systems. Consider size, weight, and cost. They can get pretty big (and heavy). My SB-600 ($195 in 2008) is a good size with good power.

EDIT: Looking online, I take back what I said. The SB-400 ($150) is small and lacks power. I bought one and sold it immediately. The next step up is over $300! Look at Yongnuo or Nissin.

https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/speedlight-flashes.page
https://smile.amazon.com/s/s/ref=sr_nr_p_89_2?fst=as%3Aoff&rh=n%3A172282%2Cn%3A502394%2Ck%3Anikon+flash%2Cp_89%3ANikon&keywords=nikon+flash&ie=UTF8&qid=1525258808&rnid=2528832011

Alternatives -
https://smile.amazon.com/s/gp/search/ref=sr_nr_p_89_0?fst=as%3Aoff&rh=n%3A172282%2Cn%3A502394%2Ck%3Anikon+flash%2Cp_89%3AYONGNUO&keywords=nikon+flash&ie=UTF8&qid=1525259000&rnid=2528832011

May 2, 2018 06:59:10 #

rjandreoff Loc: Hawaii

Based on K. Rockwell recommendation, I bought a used SB400. Excellent for any walkaround usage, light fill application. Well built and efficient use of power. Easily a 9 on a scale of 10 for most applications.

May 2, 2018 07:02:14 #

Archiefamous Loc: Manhattan

As per prior suggestions on HH I have gone with Godoy and couldn’t be happier. Works as well as my ancient SB800

May 2, 2018 07:06:51 #

Dziadzi Loc: Wilkes-Barre, PA

I prefer the Altura brand. I have 3 of them.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00H84WRK2/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvp_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525258884&sr=1&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=3534659682&pd_rd_wg=aEo6e&pf_rd_r=DXAVNMT95NE0JXC799MA&pf_rd_s=mobile-sx-bottom-slot&pf_rd_t=9701&pd_rd_i=B00H84WRK2&pd_rd_w=I9ouP&pf_rd_i=flash+for+nikon+d7500&pd_rd_r=50a65931-95a5-472e-bcde-696ffb321dd2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65

May 2, 2018 07:55:18 #

Boris Ekner Loc: From Sweden, living in Guatemala

willviv 59 wrote:

Can someone provide me with a reasonable costing speedlight for my Nikon D7500. Perhaps under $150

First I bought a Neewer TTL NW561 for my Nikon D5300, but as it was too much of a manual flash for my liking I bought a second one, a NEEWER iTTL, a NW982II. The little âiâ in iTTL makes all the difference. This flash is controlled by the settings in the camera. And it zooms with the camera as well.

I paid ~$40 each for them, on eBay.

If you buy online - make sure you have 4 electrical connectors on the flash shoe NOT ONLY ONE.

May 2, 2018 08:11:19 #

Skiextreme2 Loc: Northwest MA

If you decide to go with Neewer, check ebay, the prices should be better than Amazon.

May 2, 2018 08:54:37 #

jtlareau Loc: Hurst, TX (originally Toledo, OH)

willviv 59 wrote:

Can someone provide me with a reasonable costing speedlight for my Nikon D7500. Perhaps under $150

I don't do much flash work, but I use this unit which compares well with other units and has a good price. It comes in a Nikon and a Canon flavor. I would recommend it.

APEMAN I-TTL Speedlite Flash Speedlight for Nikon DSLR Camera https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N6RWEOC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_pqB6AbJ0B3VER

You can read a review of the product here:

https://tommigotphotography.com/blog/review-flash-apeman-sl350/

May 2, 2018 08:57:52 #

Eddy Vortex

I've used 3 Yongnuo 560's for the last 5 years. Very satisfied with their quality and light. They seem to be bulletproof too :)

May 2, 2018 09:46:49 #

charlienow Loc: Hershey, PA

willviv 59 wrote:

Can someone provide me with a reasonable costing speedlight for my Nikon D7500. Perhaps under $150

i have the sunpak df-4000 from Best Buy. i paid $59 for it. its on sale for $41 now. it is compatible with both nikon and canon. i like it as much as my sb700

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sunpak-df4000u-external-flash/5960804.p?skuId=5960804

May 2, 2018 09:50:37 #

gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast

An observation I would make is related to user friendly. I have an SB600 that I use infrequently and have to dig into the manual a bit for a refresher on how to get around on its settings options. I have read that the SB700 has a more intuitive settings system. Plus it has greater range. But my needs are limited. You might want to look for YouTube videos for guidance, most are poor but some are pretty good.

May 2, 2018 10:09:53 #

throughrhettseyes Loc: Rowlett, TX

PHOTOOLEX
Photoolex M800N 1/8000s Flash Speedlite i-TTL / TTL Speedlight for Nikon / Canon

I bought this on sale for $80 at amazon and love it. It works with Nikon and Conon and works with the Nikon CLS (creative light system) . It is very much like the sb-810 Nikon . It is a commander or a remote. So far no problems.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GCM8Z1U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

May 2, 2018 11:17:00 #