View single post by Robert

Posted: Wed Jun 22nd, 2016 06:56

Joined:	Mon Apr 2nd, 2012
Location:	South Lakeland, UK
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The $300 flashes are more complicated but tend to 'just work' on the default settings, especially the likes of the Nikon Speedlight SB800/900 etc. The Nikon Speedlights communicate fully with the camera/lens and work seamlessly together. They usually have a long life and stand quite a bit of abuse.

The $80 eBay flashes usually work, for a while. Have fewer features which you may or may not need... And probably have lower output.

You can't expect a lot for a little $$!

I have two SB800's which I picked up second hand for a song and an SB28 which I got off of eBay years ago and it's still going strong.

If you go for used, check the battery compartment for battery leakage residue and scorched lens caused by the flash bulb getting too hot from continuous use. Otherwise used should be OK, they tend to either work or not, if you aren't going to use it every day then you don't need new, in my opinion.

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