Precision Design DSLR300 Flash:; Is this going to last for a long time or does it seem cheap and flimsy? How many shots will i get on a charge?
1611446
Im note shure, yet... Ive been using it just for floading so I cant tell you how many shots on a charge. I dont like the way to insert 4 AA bateries: most of times its difficult to handle with the cover of the batteries compartment.
1611447
I´m note shure, yet... I´ve been using it just for floading so I can´t tell you how many shots on a charge. I don´t like the way to insert 4 AA bateries: most of times it´s difficult to handle with the cover of the batteries compartment.
1611448
I have only had it for a while but it seems pretty well for the price. It doe not look flimsy but I don't know how a professional one looks. On charges not sure never counted.
693056
Excellent. I have 8 Cannon still cameras and the ELPH has better battery life than my others. I use flash for every shot and even then it lasts a long time. Just charge when you finish shooting, not just at the end of the day. That's my best advice.
1159151
+1 on Ryan's post. I just recently bought this sx110is camera, and when I was shopping for my new digital camera my very first criteria was AA batteries. It goes without saying that having a universally available power suppy while traveling is indispensible. It's so easy to forget to charge proprietary batteries - and that's if you remembered to bring the charger. Even at home, I never want to have the day come that I want to capture a moment but can't, because I forgot to charge the battery pack. It's true that you'll get more shots per charge on a proprietary battery pack, but when you can get several hundred from a set of AA's, what else do you need? The one downfall of the 2xAA's in this canon is a long flash recharge time (during which you cannot take any pictures, flash or not) - around 5 seconds if you use the highest of 3 flash settings (flash recharge is pretty quick on the medium or low flash settings). If you're going to be at an engagement where you're going to want quicker turnaround (wedding/whatever) you can always buy Lithium AA's - expensive, but great performance. Also consider that a typical lithium battery pack will only last around 5 years. It's the nature of lithiums. Plus, if you care, niMH is better for the environment than lithium...
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This flash is entirely manual so if you're willing to set the power and try a couple times to get the settings right then sure. If you're planning on shooting in controlled settings and can take the time to adjust the power output each time then it is absolutely a treat. If you want something to use in conditions where the light is highly variable then I would look elsewhere and consider a flash with TTL functionality.
1600776
Nikon says that it takes 1 hour and 50 minutes to charge a fully exhausted battery. Now for how long that will last will vary. Using the flash, not using flash, shooting video and so on. I never been to Europe, so I have no idea if the plugs are the same as here in the U.S. but I think that's something you want to find out. I would suggest you get one of those portable charge stations to keep with you when you need. You won't have the luxury of a spare battery with this model. When the battery goes down, you will have to stop shooting and charge the camera. Overall, I think it is a great camera. You will have to pay attention to the "Scene Mode" tho. Setting the scene to match what you are shooting controls the shutter speed. If the scene you are shooting is different than the one you have set the camera for, your pictures will be out of focus. I had to send tech support an email and they explained that to me. I love the camera and the various functions. I suggest you play with it for a while and you will learn to love it too.
910442
I have 2 batteries for my V10 [which I really like]. The flash uses battery quickly. The LCD uses juice fast, too. After you get familiar with the camera, set power conservation to the most conservative settings you can go with, and I think you will be pleased with the results.
407452
In most cases in low light the picture is a little darker. There is a feature on the camera that tells you to flip up the flash. When you do that there is no problem. As far as the battery it last much longer then I am used too. I can take about 250 pictures. If I set it at the ECO mode I can take 330 pictures There is a feature that tells you that the battery is getting low. The charger comes with the camera and it recharges the battery in 2 hours. The battery will last 1.5 hours of continuous shooting. Hope this helps you
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The battery is a Lithium Ion Battery, and I actually think the lifetime is pretty anemic (is only 900mAh if I remember correctly). Still it's good for several hundred shots (fewer if you use a lot of flash), but if you are on a long vacation, that is not enough. I'd recommend getting a backup battery, preferably one with a higher capacity (e.g. 1100 mAh). Also, when it gives the "battery warning" you probably have less than 10-20 shots left before the battery dies.
1530818
Yes its a very good low cost flash and as long as you keep it out of harms way it will last a long time.
402353
I'm not sure what your flash needs are but it sounds like you use flash pretty often so a decent one might be a good idea. I recently replaced a Sigma 500 Super that I appear to have worn out with a a 430EX II. Nice flash - good feature set, powerful enough for all but the largest venues, not too big, recharged VERY fast and silently and tilts AND swivels so you can always use ceiling bounce no matter what orientation you're shooting in plus, if you ever upgrade to a 580EX, you can use the 480EX as an ETTL slave. AND, starting April 3rd, Canon will be offering the following INSTANT rebates: SPEEDLITE 580EX II - $50 SPEEDLITE 430EX II - $30 SPEEDLITE 220EX - $30 That will put the 430EX II around $240 or $250.
593219
I have Yongnuo flash. I use this as an extra flash. It is ok. Quality is fair. Having said that stick with Pocket Wizard. Little expensive but reliable. I have four of these and never had a problem.
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Hi there, I own this camera since this April and took around 8000 pics since, about half of them in very low light. With this camera, you do not even need to use the flash in 99.9% of the cases. (this is why I chose this camera in the first place) In case it's really dark and you don't have any lightsource, you can use the flash and it is sufficiently strong so your photos will look good. But usually, you really don't need the flash at all. I made perfect shots (photo and video) in dark dimmed pubs as well as beautiful nightshots walking around NYC all without using the flash. But if you insist, it's there, and it's perfectly fine. Hi there, I own this camera since this April and took around 8000 pics since, about half of them in very low light. With this camera, you do not even need to use the flash in 99.9% of the cases. (this is why I chose this camera in the first place) In case it's really dark and you don't have any lightsource, you can use the flash and it is sufficiently strong so your photos will look good. But usually, you really don't need the flash at all. I made perfect shots (photo and video) in dark dimmed pubs as well as beautiful nightshots walking around NYC all without using the flash. But if you... » Read More Hi there, I own this camera since this April and took around 8000 pics since, about half of them in very low light. With this camera, you do not even need to use the flash in 99.9% of the cases. (this is why I chose this camera in the first place) In case it's really dark and you don't have any lightsource, you can use the flash and it is sufficiently strong so your photos will look good. But usually, you really don't need the flash at all. I made perfect shots (photo and video) in dark dimmed pubs as well as beautiful nightshots walking around NYC all without using the flash. But if you insist, it's there, and it's perfectly fine. « Show Less
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I have a SB 800 and a friend let use his SB 900 for a portrait shoot when mine was in the shop. The flash rocked, if you going to be serious go ahead and pick one up. No sense in buying up incrementally if you know this is where your going to be anyway.
1119353
This flash has done very well for me. Just used it for engagement shoots last week and yesterday (on a D7000 and D90), and plan to use for the wedding in a couple months after I get a new one. (Strap broke on my 7000 and the flash took the blow. (Bad, but cheaper than replacing a body and lens). Good and reliable as long as you don't drop your camera on cement.
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I've been using the Flash for two months with my Nikon D7000 and I'm quite satisfied with it. I'm using it for Macro Photography and I'm getting better photographs than with the Built-in Flash. Make sure your attachment shoe is clean as the connection is sensitive.
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Flash is pretty underpowered; understandable at this size. Without flash it pops up to ISO 800 and if the camera is stablized, generates a decent picture with a bit of noise/grain - but not terrible. Anti-shake not great in low light, so needs to be set on a table or tripod to take a decent pic
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Have only had this camera for a couple of months; have used it a lot since purchase and I see no reason why there should be a problem with the flash mount. It's small and efficient and with proper handling should last the life of the camera.