Chinese speedlights upsides/downsides?
I have just bought a Panasonic GH3 and need a speedlight. I would use a flash about once a year but don't want to be found without one. I have seen a few Chinese TTL type units in the web. What's the verdict?
I've got a couple of these.
The ones I've linked to won't be any use to you; wrong make of camera but as an example, I use mine, like yourself, only occasionally for "proper" flash photography but I use them all the time for fill flash in daylight.
A task at which they're excellent.
It sounds as if, for your purposes, something similar could be just what you're looking for.
The ones I've linked to won't be any use to you; wrong make of camera but as an example, I use mine, like yourself, only occasionally for "proper" flash photography but I use them all the time for fill flash in daylight.
A task at which they're excellent.
It sounds as if, for your purposes, something similar could be just what you're looking for.
I was looking at the Godox brand as they seem to be a good quality job.
I have a Nikon SB600 with a GN of 30 at ISO100 so this would be a bit more powerful with a GN of 60 at the same ISO. (Correct me if I have this wrong!)
I have a Nikon SB600 with a GN of 30 at ISO100 so this would be a bit more powerful with a GN of 60 at the same ISO. (Correct me if I have this wrong!)
I second Phil's comment about Godox. Have tried other brands - including Yongnuo - but the Godox's I have are the best I've found. I have 2 x TT685's and would highly recommend them.
I think I will look at the Godox a little further. Is there a more powerful flash than the TT350? I only ask as the only time I would really use the unit in seriousness would be to shoot large groups of youngsters at their yearly displays.
Yes, the 350 will prove to be not powerful enough. I tried one on loan and it really wasn't a lot better than a built-in flash!
Go for something like the 685 and you'll have no problems. It has a guide number of 60.
Go for something like the 685 and you'll have no problems. It has a guide number of 60.
