Flash gels whats the best

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Hi,

Interested in gettin some flash gels for my Nikon sb910 but I am new to the idea I heard some melt to the flash...

Anyway some say honl are very good but I see lee filters too but whats usually the best for everything incl price,practicality,easy to use,well made etc

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I have a sb910 honl are the best but expensive check amazon
 
Do what photogs have been doing for years, no need for some fancy plastic holder.

2 Velcro dots stuck to your flash, and small strips of gel with a Velcro dot on each end. Simple.

Www.flashgels.co.UK do neat kits.
 
I use the honl speed strap system as I can add gels, grids,snoots without changing mounting systems.
 
yeah, speedstrap is a way to stop having to stick velcro dots to your flash permanently. Kinda neat, though their accessories are overpriced imo.
 
I was lucky enough to get a good price on the complete kit, so I have the gel kits, grids, bounce cards and snoots :D , I totally agree its a big outlay for what seems a minimal return, but the kit is well made and has so far lasted really well.

I have 1 red fell that went a little wrinkly because I installed it a bit too tightly on a speed lite and gave it some real hammer. I still works though :D
 
itsdavedotnet said:
Do what photogs have been doing for years, no need for some fancy plastic holder.

2 Velcro dots stuck to your flash, and small strips of gel with a Velcro dot on each end. Simple.

Www.flashgels.co.UK do neat kits.
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I used to do this as well until I had to replace a flash and forgot to put the velcro dots onto it and then I was on a shoot and needed to use gels one day.

Elastic bands!! They can hold anything onto the front of the flash!! Below was with elastic bands and 4 gels - straw, cto, ctb and tungsten!!

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yeah, bit of insu/gaff tape works in a pinch too :) wilkos do the dots for about £3 for 50 of each side.
 
The double sided velcro straps can be bought on ebay for a couple of quid, then it's just a case of cutting to length. Flashgels.co.uk also does it but slightly more expensive.
 
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