BetterPhoto Q&A: Choosing the Right Camera Flashes

Choosing the right camera flashes for you is important. Check out this Q&A to see what other people are saying on this topic.

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  Minolta 5600hs or Metz 54 series
Hi, I own a Minolta Maxxum 7 and I'm trying to decide between the Minolta 5600hs flash and the Metz 54 series flash. Also, If I do buy the Metz with the minolta module, is it possible to switc...
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June 21, 2002
 
  Flash attachments which fit the hotshoe top of cam
I know that the built in flash only takes in 10 to 20 feet. What is the quality of the Sunpak PZ500AF. It fits my minolta camera. Is this a good buy?...
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June 09, 2002
 
  built in and off camera flash
I purchased a Minolta ST/SI Maxxum QD 35mm SLR camera. What would you suggest. Is it possible to live with my built in flash or do I need a flash that I can attach. I know that I cannot get much di...
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June 06, 2002
 
  Which flash to buy?
I would like to buy an on-camera flash for my Pentax camera. Someone sujested that I buy a dedicated shoe mount flash with a stroboframe bracket. Can you tell me what these things are and if they...
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June 13, 2002
 
  Flash Recommendation for Rollei 35S
I have recently acquired a used Rollei 35S and am now looking for an inexpensive flash.I have spotted a used Rollei 128BC flash for about 60 US$ but do not know if it's worth it. Also, I am won...
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December 30, 2002
 
  Flash lighting for on location group shots
How can I have better light, on location at a local dance studio, for all of the group photos for the yearly recital at a cost that I can afford? I have a film 35mm and a digital Canon D30. I am ...
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May 09, 2002
 
  Dedicated Flashes
What is a dedicated flash and what is the best one to purchase for a Rebel G Canon camera?...
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March 14, 2002
 
  Which Flash Would Be The Best for A Nikon N80?
I am an amateur photographer and I find the built-in flash on the N80 is insufficient to get clear pictures at night of a family gathering, b&...
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February 08, 2024
 
  Best Set-Up for High School Hockey Games
As the photography editor for one of the best high school newspapers in the country (Phillips Exeter Academy's EXONIAN), I'm looking for ways to make my photographers' jobs easier, espe...
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September 04, 2001
 
  Triggering Remote Flash
I am interested in knowing if there is any other device or way of triggering an off-camera flash without having to use a sync cord. I have a slave module for my remote flash, and was wondering if t...
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February 21, 2002