I've got a canon g1x MK2 and am looking to get a flash for it. Any recommendations?
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Any specific requirements?
I really rate godox flashes, the tt350 is a nice compact head that'll suit that camera, can be used off camera (needs a controller for auto modes)
I take the bigger heads as they're more powerful and recycle quicker, tt685 (aa batteries) or v860 (built in lion battery, heavier, quicker recycling, battery lasts ages but dies suddenly)
There are a few neewer branded flashes on amazon that look identical, but without the wireless system built in
Add a c after the models for the Canon compatible versions
Any specific requirements?
I really rate godox flashes, the tt350 is a nice compact head that'll suit that camera, can be used off camera (needs a controller for auto modes)
I take the bigger heads as they're more powerful and recycle quicker, tt685 (aa batteries) or v860 (built in lion battery, heavier, quicker recycling, battery lasts ages but dies suddenly)
There are a few neewer branded flashes on amazon that look identical, but without the wireless system built in
Add a c after the models for the Canon compatible versions
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I'm clueless Tbh so I don't really know the difference in them all. I've only just got the camera and haven't actually used it yet, I got it on recommendation from another forum member who showed me some of his pics and they are very good, but he did mention occasionally night shots come out slightly dark in the background, even with a rhino beam. I've got a rhino beam already so just want something to help it out a little. Something which sits on the hot shoe and is straightforward enough to use .
I'm clueless Tbh so I don't really know the difference in them all. I've only just got the camera and haven't actually used it yet, I got it on recommendation from another forum member who showed me some of his pics and they are very good, but he did mention occasionally night shots come out slightly dark in the background, even with a rhino beam. I've got a rhino beam already so just want something to help it out a little. Something which sits on the hot shoe and is straightforward enough to use .
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OK I'll try and keep it simple
Apart from a pretty significant size difference between the tt350 and tt685, the 685 takes 4 aa batteries vs 2 in the 350, so it's ready for the next shot quicker, and will last longer on a set of batteries. It's also twice as powerful, but that isn't very significant.
As for the dark backgrounds, I'd have to give a physics lesson to explain it, but zooming the lens and moving the camera further away, while staying close to the background will fix that without spending anything.
The built in flash should be OK at night, it's in sunlight that a flashgun is most needed
OK I'll try and keep it simple
Apart from a pretty significant size difference between the tt350 and tt685, the 685 takes 4 aa batteries vs 2 in the 350, so it's ready for the next shot quicker, and will last longer on a set of batteries. It's also twice as powerful, but that isn't very significant.
As for the dark backgrounds, I'd have to give a physics lesson to explain it, but zooming the lens and moving the camera further away, while staying close to the background will fix that without spending anything.
The built in flash should be OK at night, it's in sunlight that a flashgun is most needed
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Ah right I see, I won't bother with one then as I rarely fish during the daylight hours these days. Cheers for the help
Ah right I see, I won't bother with one then as I rarely fish during the daylight hours these days. Cheers for the help
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That was even simple enough for me to understand
That was even simple enough for me to understand
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It's all simple really, but it's much harder to explain something in a simple way than it is to know/do it
Those of you who understand exposure settings etc but want to get more from your lighting could do a lot worse than flick through this site
No carpy pics but the principles carry over to all genres of photography
It's all simple really, but it's much harder to explain something in a simple way than it is to know/do it
Those of you who understand exposure settings etc but want to get more from your lighting could do a lot worse than flick through this site
No carpy pics but the principles carry over to all genres of photography