Choosing the Right Flash for Your Camera | Best camera flashes 2025
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September 23, 2024 02:09 AM Editor Isaias J
So, you’ve got the basics of flash photography down—but now comes the big question: which flash should you choose? As I mentioned in a previous article, many camera brands offer their own flash units, but there are also plenty of excellent third-party options available. In this article, we’ll be focusing specifically on external camera flashes—the ones that elevate your shots by providing that extra burst of light exactly when and where you need it.
Understanding Flash Photography 101
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Tripods For Night Photography
Godox TT600
$65
- 360 Degree Horizontal Rotation
- -7 to 90 Degree Vertical Rotation
- LCD Display
- Fresnel Lens
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Godox V1Pro
$300
- Zoom Range: 28-105mm
- Color Temperature: 3300K
- Swivel Head: 330 degrees
- Hi-Speed Sync
- Wireless operation up to 100m
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Godox V860 (Canon/Nikon)
$176
- Wireless
- High Speed Sync 1/800s
- Zoom Range: 20-200mm
- Lithium-Ion Battery
- LED Screen
- Fresnel Lens
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Canon Speedlite EL-1
$1,099
- Compatible with Canon E-TTL
- Zoom Range: 24-200mm
- Swivel Head: 180 degrees
- Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
- Hi-Speed Sync
- Weight: 1.5 lbs
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Godox TT350s
Price: $85.99
- High-Speed Flash
- Wireless
- LCD Screen
- Battery Powered
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Yongnuo YN560 IV
$85
- LCD Screen
- Color Temperature: 5600K
- Zoom Range: 20-105mm
- Wireless operation up to 100m
- 270 Degree Horizontal Rotation
- -7 to 90 Degree Vertical Rotation
- Cycle Time: 3s
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YONGNUO Updated YN600EX-RT II
$124.99
- Hi-Speed Sync
- Zoom Range: 20-200mm
- Wireless
- Battery Powered
- Cycle Time: 3s
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Canon Speedlite EL-10
$199.99
- Wireless
- LED Screen
- Hi-Speed Sync
- 180 Degree Horizontal Rotation
- Battery Powered
- Recycle Time: 0.1-2.5s
- Accessories: Speedlite Case, Mini Stand, Mounting Foot Cover
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Wireless Remotes
Great, we have our flashes. Now how do we make them fully remote? We have to add a trigger into the mix. These are usually called the trigger or transmitter. They can control multiple flashes, allowing them to fire simultaneously.
