New to flash

[squerble]

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...

 

[squerble]

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.