looking for a flash

Dirk · 07-25-2012

I own 3 nikon dslr's A D60/D80/D200
i want a flash that has a lcd display without breaking the bank

i need advise asap if possible for 150 euro max

is this possible or not

Rense · 07-25-2012

Why lcd screen? GN etc is more important.
But in case you persist, take a look at

Amazon.com: Yongnuo YN-560 II Speedlight Flash for Canon and Nikon. GN58.: Electronics
Amazon.com: Yongnuo YN-560 II Speedlight Flash for Canon and Nikon. GN58.: Electronics

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JackAZ · 07-25-2012

What Rense said. I have two of the first generation YN-560's and they are phenomenal.

jerryph · 07-25-2012

Yup for the money its pretty good, but remember... you get what you pay for.

Quality of these flashes is so-so, so make sure whom you purchase from has a good guarantee/return/replace/repair policy. Try to avoid purchasing directly from Hong Kong.

My personal take is that lighting equipment, like lenses, is that you get the best, and if that means that to get the OEM line, which is normally the highest performing and best quality, that one has to save a little longer, work a little harder... it is worth it.

Good flashes last practically forever. I have a Nikon SB-80DX that is from the 1980's that is still running as good as new. It is my workhorse when I don't want to abuse my SB-800 or SB-900's in a single flash setup and don't need TTL or other features.

Dirk · 07-25-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rense

Why lcd screen? GN etc is more important.
But in case you persist, take a look at Amazon.com: Yongnuo YN-560 II Speedlight Flash for Canon and Nikon. GN58.: Electronics.

Looking good now to find a good camera store where they sell these .

What do you mean with GN Rense ?

Dirk · 07-25-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by jerryph

Yup for the money its pretty good, but remember... you get what you pay for.

Quality of these flashes is so-so, so make sure whom you purchase from has a good guarantee/return/replace/repair policy. Try to avoid purchasing directly from Hong Kong.

My personal take is that lighting equipment, like lenses, is that you get the best, and if that means that to get the OEM line, which is normally the highest performing and best quality, that one has to save a little longer, work a little harder... it is worth it.

Good flashes last practically forever. I have a Nikon SB-80DX that is from the 1980's that is still running as good as new. It is my workhorse when I don't want to abuse my SB-800 or SB-900's in a single flash setup and don't need TTL or other features.

Does the SB-8ODX work with my camera's Jerry?

i have seen some on a marketplace compareable site here in NL ..

Rense · 07-25-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirk

Looking good now to find a good camera store where they sell these .

What do you mean with GN Rense ?

For GN click here and here.

For shop: Fotoshop Aalten has the pre version, maybe they also have the II version.

Rense · 07-25-2012

updated info: Cameratools have them in stock.

cyclohexane · 07-25-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirk

Does the SB-8ODX work with my camera's Jerry?

i have seen some on a marketplace compareable site here in NL ..

No. It predates the i-TTL algorithm your three Nikon DSLRs use.

You could use the SB-80DX off-camera with a PC sync cord or some sort of radio trigger, but I think you'd be getting ahead of yourself here, especially if you don't have an on-camera flash.

You need a SB-600, -700, -800, -900, or -910.

The SB-400 will work with your D60 but it's basically a glorified pop-up flash. Works in a pinch but doesn't qualify as a "good flash", IMHO.

Dirk · 07-25-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyclohexane

No. It predates the i-TTL algorithm your three Nikon DSLRs use.

You could use the SB-80DX off-camera with a PC sync cord or some sort of radio trigger, but I think you'd be getting ahead of yourself here, especially if you don't have an on-camera flash.

You need a SB-600, -700, -800, -900, or -910.

The SB-400 will work with your D60 but it's basically a glorified pop-up flash. Works in a pinch but doesn't qualify as a "good flash", IMHO.

Thanks micheal

@rense

thanks .. i am currious to find it out 90 euro is a nice price ..

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