New to flash

squerble · 11 Mar 2016 at 20:32

Hey all,

I've got a D7200 with a Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8, and I'm hoping to get a couple of shots at an upcoming family birthday party. I've never used flash before, so I don't know which one to buy, and how to practise. I quite like the look of the LED bars - just have them on and "avoid" having to flash, but I've never seen anyone do this so I guess it's just not a good idea.

Can anyone steer me in the right direction? Happy to buy grey if that helps any...

Columbo · 11 Mar 2016 at 20:53

Just buy whichever Yongnuo flash that has iTTL and fits your budget (I'd go for a YN565), stick in in auto and point it at the ceiling.

DB_SamX · 13 Mar 2016 at 17:15

Concur with above. I got a YN565 for my D90 (and D610 now) to start off with.

I got Bryan Peterson's "Understanding Flash" book but struggled with understanding the more complicated chapters. Good book nonetheless.

squerble · 13 Mar 2016 at 23:26

Thanks very much. That price range is much easier to stomach than £250+ for a Nikon one. I'll get one ordered (and get a diffuser for it as well) and try and practise a little. Hopefully I can get some good shots - it's not a paid or even required shoot, I just hope to get some decent shots that look better than the multitude of camera phone shots that I'm sure will be taken.