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<blockquote data-quote="ejronin" data-source="post: 627012" data-attributes="member: 43743"><p>Having about 3-4 years of taking pictures under my belt, I feel it's past due to learn flash photography. Yes, to this point I've shot only natural light primarily because I've been reluctant to admit I need to learn this skill but also because for the cost of a flash I could get new or acceptable glass. </p><p></p><p>I have about all the glass I could want at the moment. I actually just sold my Tokina PRO 11-16 DX II for about $360 on eBay. </p><p></p><p>I saw an SB-700, "near mint" in box with allegedly everything for $269, and a SB-800 from KEH as Excellent without the gels, manual, or box for $228.</p><p></p><p>I have no experience with a flash, but also feel that the best way to learn is to use the right equipment designed for what you're already using. I have heard great things about Yonuguo and Altrua as "learner throw-aways" flashes but that they also are prone to flake out quikly. I'd rather something last more than a couple of months and once I understand and apply it, not need to replace it. </p><p></p><p>I can't see a huge difference between the 700 and 800 in the user manuals other than a bit more power, wider coverage, and faster recycle in the 800. </p><p></p><p>Does anyone have experience regarding either they'd share with regard to a better decision for learning and applying in a more realistic "enthusiast" level of photography?</p><p></p><p>Sent from my SM-S906L using Tapatalk</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ejronin, post: 627012, member: 43743"] Having about 3-4 years of taking pictures under my belt, I feel it's past due to learn flash photography. Yes, to this point I've shot only natural light primarily because I've been reluctant to admit I need to learn this skill but also because for the cost of a flash I could get new or acceptable glass. I have about all the glass I could want at the moment. I actually just sold my Tokina PRO 11-16 DX II for about $360 on eBay. I saw an SB-700, "near mint" in box with allegedly everything for $269, and a SB-800 from KEH as Excellent without the gels, manual, or box for $228. I have no experience with a flash, but also feel that the best way to learn is to use the right equipment designed for what you're already using. I have heard great things about Yonuguo and Altrua as "learner throw-aways" flashes but that they also are prone to flake out quikly. I'd rather something last more than a couple of months and once I understand and apply it, not need to replace it. I can't see a huge difference between the 700 and 800 in the user manuals other than a bit more power, wider coverage, and faster recycle in the 800. Does anyone have experience regarding either they'd share with regard to a better decision for learning and applying in a more realistic "enthusiast" level of photography? Sent from my SM-S906L using Tapatalk [/QUOTE]
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