FLASH BUYER'S GUIDE: 10 Issues to Consider (BEFORE you buy)
Thinking about getting a flash for your DSLR or mirrorless camera? It's a good decision, but now you have to think about which flash is right for you.
In this video, we cover 10 issues to consider when buying a flash. That's because you're likely to buy another flash or strobe in the future. You want to make sure that your flash not only does what you need it to do, but also consider how it works as a system with other flashes, strobes, radio triggers and light modifiers.
Timestamps
0:00 One of the best things you can do for your photography
0:36 Intro
0:30 What type of light is best for you?
2:29 All light is natural
3:36 Flash vs Strobe
4:34 What do you want to do with your flash?
6:34 How will you mount your flash to light modifiers?
10:23 How much flash power do you need?
12:17 How fast do you need your flash to recycle?
13:34 Do you need TTL in your flash?
15:08 Does your flash need to tilt or swivel?
16:25 Does your flash need a rectangular or round head?
18:26 Does your flash have a wireless trigger?
20:30 Does your flash have a modeling light?
21:27 Are you getting a good price or value with your flash choice?
23:49 Look for a flash system
26:15 How to avoid buying more than you need
27:45 Recap
28:45 End Card
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Here are some of the flashes, strobes and accessories that I use and recommend. These are the same as Godox flashes, but the Flashpoint brand is under Adorama. I recommend buying from Adorama because they provide a warranty - Godox does not.
Flashpoint eVOLV 200 - https://williambeem.com/FPeVOLV200
Flashpoint XPLOR 400 - https://williambeem.com/FPxPLOR400
Flashpoint XPLOR 600 - https://williambeem.com/FPxPLOR600
Flashpoint Zoom Li-ion Flash for Nikon - https://williambeem.com/FPZoomLi-ion
Flashpoint R2 Pro 2.4GHz Transmitter - https://williambeem.com/FPR2Pro
Flashpoint eVOLV 200 Round Flash Head With Accessory Kit - https://williambeem.com/FPRoundHead
Glow S-type Bowens Mount Bracket - https://williambeem.com/sbracket
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Software:
Skylum Luminar (Coupon Code BEEM to save $10) - https://williambeem.com/luminar
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Imagenomic Portraiture - https://williambeem.com/portraiture-ps
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Nikon Z50 DX-format Mirrorless Camera Body w/ NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR (video tutorials) - https://amzn.to/30Txt5W
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