patrick in memphis
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Hello im looking at flashes trying to figure out the best for me.i think the furthest i need to light is 30ft.but what range do you all find is average.then how can i read flash models to determine which one i need?
decoding flash model numbers
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Not quite sure I understand the question. Can you be a little more specific? What flash are you talking about What camera will the flash be used on? I can recommend a great flash for you.....the Nikon SB-700. I refer to it as being Idiot Proof. Great instruction booklet comes with it, and I dare say it will be the best flash you ever bought for what you want to do.
patrick in memphis
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Flash is for use on a d3100 one of the probs im seeing is the flashes can cost as much as the camera no particular model flash in mind just trying to figure out what i need without gouging my wallet
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Yeah, some flashes can be very expensive, but the SB-700 is not one of them. This will last you for years, and will even last when you decide to upgrade your camera (it's that good). Perhaps you can find a good used one on Craigslist or EBay. Check on Kijiji if you have that out there in Tennessee.
No one ever said photography was a cheap hobby,
but if you look around and even improvise, you can make it as cheap or expensive as you want. You're talking to one of the most frugal photographers on this web site! I squeek when I walk! LOL I have to make do with what I can scrounge up or make myself. 
Patrick M
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I did the intro course with Nikon for my D80 and one tip I found quite useful was to set the mode to auto, half press the shoot button and read the settings, then, switching to Manual, use those settings. You're then free to experiment and see what happens. For me, it was fantastic how I could improve the light in my indoor flash photography.
Read more: http://nikonites.com/d90/899-d90-using-manual-mode-setting-dummies-2.html#ixzz26TehT2yJ
Patrick
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Read more: http://nikonites.com/d90/899-d90-using-manual-mode-setting-dummies-2.html#ixzz26TehT2yJ
Patrick
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I did quite a bit of research into flash guns, and just when I thought I had it worked out came across another brand/model that would work and had to start all over again in comparing them and what would work for my needs and also some future proofing without spending just as much as the camera cost
In the end I decided I didn't use flash that much for what I do, mainly outdoor work such as landscapes or long exposures, so put the idea on hold for the moment. But taking shots in the local caves did show I have a need for 'some' flash but managed with the built-in one
It also depends a lot if you want a manual flash, semi-automatic or fully-automatic
Manual flash guns are very cheap, but you have to do all the work. There are some very good looking budget fully-automatic flashes that seem to fit what I need which may be a good starting point for you
I was leaning very heavily towards either of these :
Yongnuo 465
Yongnuo 565 EX
If you look hard enough you can get them for less than the price of the Nikon SB-400. But the SB-400 is very very small compared to these two. But there are full TTL flash guns and better than the SB-400 for less money
Well, that's the conclusion I came to without spending almost as much again as my camera cost ... well cost the wife for Christmas last year
In the end I decided I didn't use flash that much for what I do, mainly outdoor work such as landscapes or long exposures, so put the idea on hold for the moment. But taking shots in the local caves did show I have a need for 'some' flash but managed with the built-in one
It also depends a lot if you want a manual flash, semi-automatic or fully-automatic
Manual flash guns are very cheap, but you have to do all the work. There are some very good looking budget fully-automatic flashes that seem to fit what I need which may be a good starting point for you
I was leaning very heavily towards either of these :
Yongnuo 465
Yongnuo 565 EX
If you look hard enough you can get them for less than the price of the Nikon SB-400. But the SB-400 is very very small compared to these two. But there are full TTL flash guns and better than the SB-400 for less money
Well, that's the conclusion I came to without spending almost as much again as my camera cost ... well cost the wife for Christmas last year