pierre_khoury
Senior Member
Hey guys,
What are some good flashes that aren't cheapy, however they are also not to expensive?
Thank you!
What are some good flashes that aren't cheapy, however they are also not to expensive?
Thank you!
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pierre_khoury
Senior Member
well for parties (both indoor/outdoor) so on my camera and also auto!
Don Kuykendall_RIP
RIP :(
IT would help people answer your questions if you filled out your profile with camera model.
You can do that at http://nikonites.com/profile.php?do=editprofile
What is your budget? Nikon flashes are expensive but they are worth it. I shoot with the Nikon SB-700 Speedlight Shoe Mount Flash and really like it.
You can do that at http://nikonites.com/profile.php?do=editprofile
What is your budget? Nikon flashes are expensive but they are worth it. I shoot with the Nikon SB-700 Speedlight Shoe Mount Flash and really like it.
Horoscope Fish
Senior Member
Check out the Yongnuo 468-II. An amazing strobe *and* less than $100.
Pair it with this Stofen diffuser and you're good to go.
Pair it with this Stofen diffuser and you're good to go.
RockyNH_RIP
Senior Member
I bought the SB-700 because that is what I wanted... If you have the cash, I would highly recommend it. If not, the Yongnuo line has many favorable reviews and is a nice unit for the price.
You say for parties, indoor and out?? My thought is for groups etc you will need a bit more power than an Sb-400. (just my opinion)
Pat in NH
You say for parties, indoor and out?? My thought is for groups etc you will need a bit more power than an Sb-400. (just my opinion)
Pat in NH
turbobuick86
Senior Member
Yonguno YN560II delivered yesterday for $59. Seems like a nice piece for that price. Hell, I spend more on eneloop batteries and chargers.
Man... I struggle with the flash thing. I'm totally an ambient light/ISO/AP guy running after 3 kids on the move mostly. And if the ISO has to go fairly high, post edit in LR and done. Too dark? Then don't shoot. I HATE how flash treats most shots. Am I crazy?!
I think I need some good real world examples of flash done right (on camera) in very low light. And I don't mean the type of stuff that saves you a few hundred ISO, that is easily corrected in post.
I think I need some good real world examples of flash done right (on camera) in very low light. And I don't mean the type of stuff that saves you a few hundred ISO, that is easily corrected in post.
Horoscope Fish
Senior Member
Well if you limit it to "very low light", "on camera" and saving more than "a few hundred ISO" you're really restricting the use potential. Personally I don't like using flash as the SOLE light source either, but it can work wonders when diffused properly in mixed lighting situations for one thing. My primary use of flash is for outdoor fill. I can do a lot in post, yes, but really? Sit down at my computer, boot up Photoshop, grab the RAW, start playing with levels, and curves and blah, blah, blah... or... Take an extra two seconds to get the shot right, in-camera? Sure, post' has it's place but I like to minimize the time I spend in post, personally, not take shots I know are going to require it just to pass muster. But, then, that's me and my style and my sense of workflow. If you just don't like flash, you're certainly not required to use it.
vindex1963
Senior Member
Tons of used SB-600 tried and true and are excellent.
I sense some hostility I wasn't looking for - sorry if my post came off wrong! I don't always find the time to nail it in the camera, but I wish I could every time. Heck, I'd switch back to shooting in JPEG if that were the case.
But we diverged a bit. I was looking for someone to show me some cool shots using a hotshoe flash (non staged/setup stuff really is what I'm after) that otherwise would have stunk to convert me because I'm fairly certain I'm off base in my thinking.
Horoscope Fish
Senior Member
Certainly no hostility intended.
I was just pointing out, using your example, that most things easily corrected in post can probably be fixed in camera with a a little forethought and that I have found it faster to do so in the long run by taking a little extra time behind the viewfinder instead of lot of time behind the monitor.
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