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Photography [W T A] Choosing the Right Flashgun
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Argonauts
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 Jun 21 2014, 12:58 AM
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QUOTE(skindred @ Mar 26 2014, 12:36 AM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « I am a newbie to indoor photography, and have been doing alot of research these few days on flashgun. Hoping to invest in one , to start with wedding photography as a hobby. - I am adviced it is best to buy Original (same brand as your camera's) flashgun, because 3rd party flashgun may not sync well with your camera. - And I am told it is risky to buy 2nd hand flashguns, as you do not know their condition until you try it for a long time before it shows it's true colors (like battery life, speed, etc.) As I'm still beginning, and on a budget, what do you suggest? Just need to hear more opinions from other photographers. So would really appreciate your advices. Thanks and Regards Yes original flash guns are good but very pricey, and that is untrue about 3rd party flash, for example Nissin is a good brand. Its all up to your budget bro. If you can afford go for original ones, if not Nissin and other brands works fine. 2nd hand flash guns is a risk to take but shouldnt be a problem if you know how to check. Read some forum post and research more you should be able to understand the condition. QUOTE(mingyuyu @ Mar 26 2014, 09:30 PM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « It depends, if you really need TTL, then of course buy those from your own camera brand. but if you dont, even 3rd party flashes would work well. people always say that 3rd party is bad la bla bla bla but keep in mind, you are paying less than half of the price for the equivalent 3rd party flash. don't expect them to work like magic. i used a yongnuo 560 II for 2 years already, gives me no problem at all. Yes i totally agree with you only if you really need TTL. Sometimes you just need to work with what you have. I seen many ppl use 3rd party flash still get awesome shots. A quote from chase jarvis "the best camera is the one that you have with you" i guess it also applies for flash ey?  QUOTE(fun_feng @ Jun 18 2014, 01:29 PM) i use a nissin di622 II, not a bad flashgun  |
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