It is clear that flash photography is a CHALLENGE in capital letters, but a challenge for those who should not scare you, because it will open a world of creative opportunities and a vast field of improvement of your photographs.
When you enter the world of flash, you find endless possibilities, images still to be created, a world of light to modify at your whim, versatile, rich and creative; able to freeze the movement at speeds that you did not dare to dream, or let it flow, able to turn the most boring portrait into a masterpiece.
BEFORE BUYING A FLASH
Whether from Canon or whatever brand, when choosing the most suitable flash for you, it is best that you have a few clear concepts in relation to the characteristics of a flash, so you can decide with some more criteria.
GUIDE NUMBER
It is the power of the flash. The greater the number of guides, the more powerful and the greater the scope it gives you its light. I do not recommend a guide number lower than NG30.
ROTATING HEAD
Essential to be able to bounce the flash on different surfaces and orient it where you need it. Ideally, it moves both vertically (from top to bottom) and horizontally (from side to side).
HEAD WITH ZOOM
The flash automatically adapts to the focal length you are using.
TTL AND MANUAL MEASUREMENT SYSTEM
If possible, choose one that allows you both options. Surely you start with automatic mode, but you may prefer to take charge in the future
RECYCLING SPEED
It is the time it takes for the flash to recharge and be available again for shooting. The shorter this time, the better.
MAXIMUM SYNCHRONIZATION SPEED
It is the maximum acceptable speed of synchronization of the flash with the camera. It allows us (or not), for example high-speed flash photography.
CANON SPEEDLITE 600EX II-RT
A very powerful flash, with all the necessary features for a professional, as well as great construction finishes. If you are very serious in this world and have a comfortable budget, it can be a great option.
-Guide Number 60
– Rotating head (up, down, right and left)
– Automatic exposure control E-TTLII / E-TTL / TTL
-Recycling Speed: 3.3s
-20-200 zoom head
– Digital screen
-Transmitter and receiver
-Remote Shutter Shot
-High speed synchronization
– Help beam to autofocus
-Customizable dials
-Weight: 435gr.
CANON SPEEDLITE 430EX III-RT
-Guide Number 43
– Rotating head (Up, left and right)
-Automatic exposure control E-TTL II / E-TTL
– Recycling Speed: 3.5s
-24-105 zoom head
– Digital screen
– Transmitter and receiver
-Remote Shutter Shot
-High speed synchronization
-Help beam to autofocus
-Slave and master function
-Weight: 295gr.
METZ MECABLITZ 64 AF1
-Guide Number 64
-Rotating head (up, down, right and left)
-Automatic exposure control E-TTL / E-TTL II
-24-200 zoom head
-Digital touch screen
-Recycling speed (with rechargeable batteries): 0.1 / 1.8s (min / max)
-High speed synchronization
– Slave and master function
-Help beam to autofocus
-Optical communication
– Weight: 422gr.
METZ MECABLITZ 52 AF-1
Guide number 52 at maximum zoom (NG 38 with 50mm and 35mm)
Rotating head (up, down, right and left)
Automatic exposure control E-TTL / E-TTL II
24-105 zoom head
Backlit digital touch screen
Recycling speed (with lithium batteries): 0.1 / 4.5 (min / max)
High speed synchronization
Slave and master function
Help beam to autofocus
Optical communication
Weight: 346gr.
GODOX V860II
Guide Number 60
Rotating head (top, right and left
Automatic exposure control E-TTL II, manual and multi
20-200 zoom head
LCD backlit display
Recycling speed (with lithium battery): 1.5s
High speed synchronization
Slave and master function
Help beam to autofocus
Weight: 430gr.
YONGNUO YN 600EX-RT II
Guide Number 60
Rotating head (up, right and left (full turn))
TTL and Multi automatic exposure control.
20-200 zoom head
LCD screen
Recycling speed (with rechargeable batteries): 2s
High speed synchronization
Slave and master function
Help beam to autofocus
Optical communication
Weight: 430gr.
YONGNUO YN560 III
Guide Number 58
Horizontal and vertical rotating head
No TTL system
24-105 zoom head
Backlit digital touch screen
Recycling speed: approx 3s
High speed synchronization
Slave and master function
Help beam to autofocus
Custom functions
Weight: 350gr.
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