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p.2 #1 · p.2 #1 · Flash for Z recommendation

bggary wrote:
I've had pretty good luck with the SB-400, small/light/fits in a pocket and you can still find them at KEH, ebay, etc.

I add one of the plastic diffusers which seems to soften the flash a little.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/749458-REG/vello_bd_nsb400_bounce_dome_diffuser_for.html

I usze this as a diffuser. It also doubles as a snoot.

Feb 03, 2023 at 06:01 PM

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scottish wrote:
Yes. I currently use the Godox TT350-N with my Z6 and Z50. I use all Godox equipment and usually shoot indoor events with an on-camera TT-385N. The TT350 packs a surprising punch in a smaller, lighter unit. It's great for those times when I won't be shooting enough to take the larger flash units.

How do you find a single Godox 350 for outdoor portraits, with a 70-200/2.8 lens?

Mar 21, 2023 at 04:52 PM

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p.2 #3 · p.2 #3 · Flash for Z recommendation

I would say Godox V1. It just works. If you have studio set up, their X triggers works like a charm.
As far as lighting is considered, I would definitely consider Godox.

Mar 21, 2023 at 07:27 PM

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p.2 #4 · p.2 #4 · Flash for Z recommendation

How do you find a single Godox 350 for outdoor portraits, with a 70-200/2.8 lens?

I've never tried using the TT350 with a 70-200 f/2.8 zoom for outdoor portraits. For these situations, I normally use at least a TT685, or one or two AD200s.

I'm in Hawaii and many of my portraits are in full sun with the subject's back toward the sun, using a 24-70 f/4 or 24-120 f/4. I'm normally stopped down to balance the sun, so I don't need a fast lens. Bare flash from a pair of AD200s on light stands on the left and right of a group work well, or from a single TT685 for one or two people. I don't think the TT350 has enough power for this situation. It might work well for 1 or 2 people standing under a tree or other shaded area, but the recycle times wouldn't be ideal. If you're using any kind of modifier other than a grid or snoot, you'll probably be disappointed.

Mar 22, 2023 at 12:34 PM

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