What flash..

[sacko]

Getting to the point where I neeeeed a flash now for the Nikon D3000.

Ideally it needs to be used for a subject in the rooms, not for lighting the room itself.

Any recommendations?

:cheers2:

[sacko]

[URL="http://www.sigma-imaging-uk.com/flash/530super.htm"]Sigma Imaging (UK) Ltd[/URL]

That one seems good, but also a bit more than I was looking to pay.

[URL]http://www.cliftoncameras.co.uk/Metz_48_AF_1[/URL]

That one also has some good reviews.

[shikari_chaos]

If your keeping it on body then I'd say either of those are a pretty safe bet.
It all depends on the subject and look you want. If you need soft light then make sure to get a diffuser for the flash gun or take it off body and use a softbox/umbrella to diffuse the light (portrait style lighting) If you need to keep mobile whilst shooting then the a wireless system is priceless. I use canon camera bodies and some of there flash gear but mainly use them off camera and trigger with elinchrom skyports.
[url=http://www.elinchrom.com/products.php?cat=114]ELINCHROM - Products[/url]

[sacko]

Cheers for the info :)

Will be using at weddings, a few portraits, inside etc, so pretty general use tbh.

Are there any cheaper ones about that would be adequate for what I need?

[xygax]

SB900 it's just so good i have to say and you can remote trigger it... and its probly the best illuminator you can get for £300... for a step down there is the SB600 also a realy good one

Steve

[sacko]

Does look good, unfortunately I was hoping for cheaper rather than more expensive... Damn hobbies! :)

[xygax]

Sorry was just commenting as its the one i use with me D90.. i baught it last year and it took a little getting used to unless teh subject is 100M away and there is not a star in the sky every thing was overexposed.... now i wouldnt be without it...

Check out the SB600 it's teh baby brother ..

Steve

[xygax]

[ame=http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B0002EMY9Y/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&s=gateway&qid=1275416259&sr=8-1&condition=used]Amazon.co.uk: Used and New: Nikon SB-600 Speedlight[/ame]

SB600 £160... thats a good if second hand deal...

Steve

[jiberjaber]

Take a look at the stuff "flashinthepan" sells on talkphotography. I have bought off him as has a friend - good to deal with. He sells some TTL flash units for about 60 quid iirc.

[shikari_chaos]

[quote=sacko;482205]Cheers for the info :)

Will be using at weddings, a few portraits, inside etc, so pretty general use tbh.

Are there any cheaper ones about that would be adequate for what I need?[/quote]

For this purpose I would definitely recommend off camera flash otherwise where possible use bounce / diffused flash otherwise it can make your subject seem very flat. You might want to check out a few websites for lighting correctly if you haven't used flash much before.

When shooting weddings i try to use very little, if any flash because i feel it gives a much more natural feel and no one wants to see blinding lights going off every time you take a shot but for the formal shot it's a great boost for the light. :)

a snippet of info:
[url=http://neilvn.com/tangents/flash-photography-techniques/1-natural-looking-flash/]01 – natural looking flash Neil vN – tangents[/url]

[jiberjaber]

Paul - this is the chap I was refering to

[url=http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=2413467#post2413467]Strobist Gear:External Battery Packs for Nikon SB800/900,Canon 580EX/II now in stock - Talk Photography[/url]

YN460-II £40, YN465 £54 YN467 £72

[sacko]

Cheers, they look alright does that:)

I have a feeling this could be an expensive month as I am also deciding between the Sigma APO 70-300mm and the Nikon 70-300mm afr lens.... doh

[sacko]

Anyone used microglobe?

Just seen [URL="http://www.microglobe.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?pName=sigma-70300mmapodgbuiltinmotornikonf456macroaflens"]this[/URL], which £30 less than Jessops.

[jiberjaber]

[quote=sacko;482554]Cheers, they look alright does that:)

I have a feeling this could be an expensive month as I am also deciding between the Sigma APO 70-300mm and the Nikon 70-300mm afr lens.... doh[/quote]

I have the Nikkor 70-300 VR lens, cracking but even with a crop sensor I sometimes wish I had some more reach. The Sigma larger lens are worth a look too...

[unwind-protect]

For what it's worth, I use the Sigma 530 super flash on a canon, and am very happy with it for what I do---which is mostly just bounce flash.

It has the flexibility to work in a multi-flash setup if you want, or even be triggered by your built-in flash.