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| dandantheadminman |
I need a flashI'll be needing a flash when i getting my dslr i'm getting soonnikon D50 w/ nikon af-s dx 18-70mm lense preferably not too expensive.... thnx |
| bluebomberx |
When you are talking DSLR, the options are limited. They generally require OEM specific metering - in Canon's case, it is E-TTL and E-TTL2. I'm not sure what Nikon uses, but the only manufacturers that support proprietary metering methods are Sigma and Sunpak. Having said that, I have a Sigma EF-500 DG Super ($180US) for my Canon gear and it works fine. My main complaint with it is a lack of external battery pack support.
I also have two Sunpak PZ5000AF flashes with external NiCd packs that will give 200 full power flashes each. I use them mainly for portraiture with manual metering and Pocket Wizards on stands. You can find an Auto thyristor flash as long as the trigger voltage is not higher than what your Nikon DSLR can handle. There is a bit more thinking involved, but can work out all the same. I'm not sure what kind of shops you guys have in England, but I usually order my gear in the US from www.bhphotovideo.com www.adorama.com or www.keh.com Also, if you need some lighting ideas for setup stuff you may be able to steal some ideas from Neil Turner at http://www.dg28.com - Lot's of lighting ideas with one or two lights there. |
| dandantheadminman |
ooo kl
thnx for the advice |
| Hamish |
'not too expensive'
If you want a good flash for a Nikon camera then you'll be looking at either a SB-600 or SB-800. They're not cheap. You'd be better to look at a faster lens (i.e. bigger aperture = see in the dark). If I were you I'd just go for a Nikon 50mm f1.8 which is less than half the price of either of those flashes, and maybe save up for one of them later. |
| dandantheadminman |
yeh that 50mm f1.8 look smighty good causa the good reviews you guys given... |