so, do I need a flashgun?

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So I'm struggling a little bit as to weather i need to get a flashgun or not (I'm a beginner).

I've been considering getting a YongNuo YN465 TTL Flashgun for around £50 but what i'm unsure about is how many situations I'll come across where I'll need one of these, will the pop up flash not be good enough?

At the moment i'm photographing everything and anything but the areas I'm enjoying most are people and macro type work (not too fussed about landscapes at this point).

Is a budget flashgun a worthwhile investment at this stage or would the money be better put towards something else?

many thanks for any replies.
 
Yes.....as you shoot people you can use it for fill and ocf. Also for macro work would be very helpful.
 
If you get two with radio triggers RF602s and a pair of light stands it will open up a new world of photography to you.. Have a look at Strobist.com and some of the strobist groups too.. Also in the Talk Lighting section an informative tutorial has been made sticky... I suggest you have a read...
 
I've just ordered the Nikon SB600 as I'm going to be doing lots of indoor potos this year.

It's up to you how much, but I've gone for one that should last me a long time.

The pop up flash is ok but you can get some really good effects with the flash bouncing off the ceeling, walls etc.

Hope that helps
Dunc
 
I think if someone has an example of shooting people or objects set up with or without a flash the OP can tell how it *can* improve a shot when done correctly.
(I don't have any examples I'm afraid)
 
This was on a lesson that I gave a mate of mine and is a photo of myself. Taken with his cam.
1/125 sec at F16 ISO 160. nikon SB-900 to the right of the camera and bare. No softbox or umbrella.

Self.jpg
 
Thanks guys, o looks like it will be a worthy purchase then. Would I be wiser to opt for a basic one now as previously mentioned of would it be worth putting the extra towards something better?

is there any kit that can be added to/upgraded as my need increases (ie can radio triggers and a second flash be added at a later date?)
 
If you have the budget get what you can.. the Yongnuo are popular on the strobist scene.. They will do the job very well.. So If you are limited cash wise go for two lightstands and a couple of Yongnuo flashguns.. If you can afford to add radio triggers they will make life even easier..
 
Cris_L said:
Thanks guys, o looks like it will be a worthy purchase then. Would I be wiser to opt for a basic one now as previously mentioned of would it be worth putting the extra towards something better?

is there any kit that can be added to/upgraded as my need increases (ie can radio triggers and a second flash be added at a later date?)
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I was in this situation a couple of days ago and decided to buy the Nikon ones in the end, as from what I can gather it just makes life easier! Better programming and such, and I don't know about Canons but it seemed easier to set up to work with the camera using Nikon instead of cheapies.

On the forum advertisers section Flash in the Pan does some little on camera diffusers for the onboard flash, which may help soften the light? But then so does a bit of toilet paper :suspect:
 
Am in a similar position. Would like to purchase an SB-600 for my D3000 but limited funds are not allowing this at the moment. Looking on eBay there is a few YN-460 flashes available. Are these any good or should I just save and get the genuine article? At the moment I'm relying on the onboard flash and I'm finding it quite difficult shooting at night when I go to car meets etc.
 
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