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<blockquote data-quote="witm" data-source="post: 29688" data-attributes="member: 7393"><p>Hi all first post <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>(I apologise if this has been asked before, I have had a look and cannot find any clear definite answers)</p><p></p><p>I own a Nikon D5000 and I'm planning on investing on a external flash. I understand that there are the Nikon speedlights which, being made by Nikon, will be easier for a newbie to use. I'm also aware there are other that will work very well with the D5000 but have not investigated them yet.</p><p></p><p>1) My main query is the use of the flash off-camera. I do not think the D5000 has a 'commander' function (please correct me if I am wrong) so the question is does that mean there are absolutely NO flashes on the market that I will be able to use off-camera with just the D5000 without any other devices/wires. If the answer to this is unfortunately no then...</p><p></p><p>2) Which combinations of Flash (using as remote/slave) and which other 'device' (using as commander/master) should I buy so that I can both use the Flash on the hotshoe and use off-camera?</p><p></p><p>Please note: as a newbie I wont be using all the super-advanced features, it's mainly to get me into using lighting properly, so I don't mind being recommended an older flash just as long as I can use it on and off- camera with relative ease. However it'll be nice to have all the info to hand including the very latest as I may just invest in a top spec one and slowly start using the advanced features.</p><p></p><p>Many MANY thanks for any assistance you can give.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="witm, post: 29688, member: 7393"] Hi all first post :) (I apologise if this has been asked before, I have had a look and cannot find any clear definite answers) I own a Nikon D5000 and I'm planning on investing on a external flash. I understand that there are the Nikon speedlights which, being made by Nikon, will be easier for a newbie to use. I'm also aware there are other that will work very well with the D5000 but have not investigated them yet. 1) My main query is the use of the flash off-camera. I do not think the D5000 has a 'commander' function (please correct me if I am wrong) so the question is does that mean there are absolutely NO flashes on the market that I will be able to use off-camera with just the D5000 without any other devices/wires. If the answer to this is unfortunately no then... 2) Which combinations of Flash (using as remote/slave) and which other 'device' (using as commander/master) should I buy so that I can both use the Flash on the hotshoe and use off-camera? Please note: as a newbie I wont be using all the super-advanced features, it's mainly to get me into using lighting properly, so I don't mind being recommended an older flash just as long as I can use it on and off- camera with relative ease. However it'll be nice to have all the info to hand including the very latest as I may just invest in a top spec one and slowly start using the advanced features. Many MANY thanks for any assistance you can give. [/QUOTE]
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