Nikon Flash Question

"Many of you have been simply chasing "own the latest, greatest gear" as your goal. That's a bit like getting on a vertical climbing machine and not being able to get off: you'll use a lot of energy (money), but you don't actually get anywhere because you just have to immediately do it again, over and over.",- Tom Hogan," - I like the guy.

"Many of you have been simply chasing "own the latest, greatest gear" as your goal. That's a bit like getting on a vertical climbing machine and not being able to get off: you'll use a lot of energy (money), but you don't actually get anywhere because you just have to immediately do it again, over and over.",- Tom Hogan," - I like the guy.

Think no one disputes this. The ultimate goal of course is to produce good results, and one does not need the latest and greatest to do this.

 

However, the job would be easier (not impossible) when a good photographer has competent and suitable gear (not necessarily of the highest monetary value) such as a sharp lens and a camera that makes consecutive shots and tracks well when shooting a moving wildlife. Don't you think? On the other hand, the best gear would not be that useful in the hand of some people - for example, the sharp lens may not be focused on the intended subject of the story, the exposure may have blown out highlights or terrible shadows, and the composition is poor or uninteresting.

Nikon is a reliable resource for such equipment which are surely better than cheap DIYs in general.

OK, what are these DIYs you're on about?

 

Are you meaning independent manufacturers?

 

Surely better? Really?

 

Purse bias? Deep pockets...:(

OK, what are these DIYs you're on about?

Go to the 9th post at the beginnng page of thread. Someone was criticizing the mention of Nikon D500 (because OP asked about it, so I said something), saying it could be replaced by "a $5 bargain COB light or even the LED lap in the smart phone". Of course his DIY advice ignored the other functions of a a normal flash. But that's another story.

Are you meaning independent manufacturers?

No.

Surely better? Really?

What is surely better? You mean Nikon is better or 3rd party is better? All things being equal (except for the price), Nikon is normally better (subjective) for Nikon cameras but, of course 3rd parties can have excellent well-tested products possibly and at a better price point.

Purse bias? Deep pockets...:(

Not necessarily. Third party products can be expensive too. You should know - you have those Sigma Art lenses.

of course 3rd parties can have excellent well-tested products possibly and at a better price point.

That what I was saying, my $35 Camerons exact replica of SB910 with 2 sec reclining time and the same output power, can be used as commander or slave, even works with my Sony A7-2 in manual mod. We know what we are talking about.

$ 1149 Sigma Art 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HS :)

$ 2096 Nikon's AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR Lens :(

That what I was saying, my $35 Camerons exact replica of SB910 with 2 sec reclining time and the same output power, can be used as commander or slave, even works with my Sony A7-2 in manual mod. We know what we are talking about.

$ 1149 Sigma Art 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HS :)

$ 2096 Nikon's AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR Lens :(

As mentioned before, you bought this flash at a great price-value and you should be pleased. Added bonus is if this relatively unknown brand is indeed 100% compatible in every way and behaves exactly the way Nikon SB910 does. You made a good choice. Hwvr, also as mentioned before, perception of value is not merely restricted to the price tag for some people. That said, Congratulations on finding a great super value.