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<blockquote data-quote="rocketman122" data-source="post: 274015" data-attributes="member: 14443">personally, a flash is something one should have as standard gear. I would not rent. not sure how tight you are with money but the Sb700 or a used SB800 is just great. you can go with cheaper options like the yongnuo 568/565. personally, I have to say that nikon flashes are built better and have more features, but if youre looking for just a simple ttl/manual flash without bells and whistles the yongnuo are great. you can also get a phottix mitros flash with all the toys that the big 910 flash has with 2 years warranty for $300. im sure there will another time where youll need the flash for an event or two. but still $50 renting is not $300 for a flash. im just giving my personal view. now regarding the setup, this will be outdoors in the day? if so, the flash wont help if youre going to be shooting from far away. the recycle time wont be fast enough. the power wont be enough as well if youre shooting from far. if you can get the flash on a light stand and keep it closer to the stage, then use the wireless slaves and fire the flash that way. but if youre firing it manual then you wont be able to adjust the output on the fly.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="rocketman122, post: 274015, member: 14443"] personally, a flash is something one should have as standard gear. I would not rent. not sure how tight you are with money but the Sb700 or a used SB800 is just great. you can go with cheaper options like the yongnuo 568/565. personally, I have to say that nikon flashes are built better and have more features, but if youre looking for just a simple ttl/manual flash without bells and whistles the yongnuo are great. you can also get a phottix mitros flash with all the toys that the big 910 flash has with 2 years warranty for $300. im sure there will another time where youll need the flash for an event or two. but still $50 renting is not $300 for a flash. im just giving my personal view. now regarding the setup, this will be outdoors in the day? if so, the flash wont help if youre going to be shooting from far away. the recycle time wont be fast enough. the power wont be enough as well if youre shooting from far. if you can get the flash on a light stand and keep it closer to the stage, then use the wireless slaves and fire the flash that way. but if youre firing it manual then you wont be able to adjust the output on the fly. [/QUOTE]

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