Opteka IF-980 E-TTL AF Dedicated Flash w/Bounce, Zoom, Tilt, LCD Display for Nikon D7500 D7200 D7100 D5600 D5500 D5300 D5200 D3400 D3300 D3200 D3100 D750 D610 D600 D500 D90 D80 D70 D60 DSLR Cameras

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This feature-rich i-TTL smart flash for Nikon cameras was exactly what I needed to take photos in a dimly lit room. (E-TTL is Canons name for i-TTL.) At a fraction of the cost of the Nikon and other name brand flashes and it does everything I need and more! Going to have to study the YouTube videos some more to fully use the advanced features!! Some photos look like they are fully lit rooms so well have to figure out how to reduce the power on the flash to get the desired effect. You can buy less expensive flash units which look the same but the zoom is MANUEL and NOT automatic like this unit. Spend a couple extra bucks for the auto Focus Zoom so you can take better pictures effortlessly. The provided carrying case alone is worth the few extra bucks (vs manuel focus flash). Case is very handy so flash doesnt take up space in your camera bag. Dont need to get a larger bag. The carrying case has a large loop with Velcro on the flap so you can put it on your shoulder strap of the camera bag. It also has a small d-ring so you can use a small carabiner (of course not included) to attach it to belt loop or to camera bag. Like how the carrying case has storage for extra set of batteries and a place for the diffuser lens at the bottom. This saves lots of space in camera bag and keeps everything in one place. But I also can remove the carrying case and leave flash at home if I do not need it. And do not have to take out each of the parts and the spare batteries one by one out of the camera bag! I have priced similar flashes up to $130 and more here on Amazon and on other sites. The Zoom Focus automatically adjust via the hot shoe as you zoom your camera lens (to 300mm) with the limit of the flash. The built-in refractor lens helps to disperse the light without a diffuser but when the subject is close can still be slightly harsh even when angled. I havent learned how to use partial power features yet and still experimenting with flash intensity using the control panel. Last night using both the built-in disperser lens and the diffuser cap took and great pictures at a social dance. Using my wide-angle adapter which is HD intensified the light so much that it look like it was a fully lit scene. Lesson learned. Will have to use the exposure on the camera to dim it down or I can just dim it in post since I am shooting in raw (and jpeg). The manual says use alkaline batteries but I use rechargeable EBL brand 2800 mAh nickel metal halide NiMh batteries and they work fine. Other brand of NiMh rechargeable batteries degrade quickly. EBL brand are highly rated by users. Also purchased a new high-speed nickel metal halide charger that charges via USB and a 20,000 mAh battery bank so I can recharge these batteries and my camera batteries in the field if needed. The Flash has a sync Port but you will have to buy a cable if you want to use the port but since this is made for Nikon it talks via the hot shoe on the camera. You only need the sync cord if you are mounting flash remotely. Also has a booster port so the flash Chargers more quickly. Had to research (not in instructions) but its a NX adapter for the battery boost which is under the rubber cap with the word "photo" on it. Currently researching external batteries. According to the specifications at full power it takes 2.9 seconds to recharge without an external battery boost. Same as the more expensive flashes. 2.9 seconds is very good, used to have a 35 mm SLR and the external Flash took about 5 Seconds to recharge was big and bulky. Some expensive external battery boosters claim recharge times of one second, have built-in lithium-ion rechargeable batteries and higher Price Tag. Dont use the flash enough to justify they more expensive boosters so looking at the entry level boosters... which means more rechargeable batteries and maybe an additional charger because they take from 6 to 12 AA batteries. But the advantage of that is that when you have to replace the battery theyre relatively inexpensive compared to custom Lithium-ion batteries which are expensive. I havent used all the features and still learning how to use them. And all these features at a fraction of the price of what Nikon or other brands charge! I was thinking of getting a second Flash and some lighting so I could take some portraits. I can definitely recommend this Flash for the amateur or Advanced amateur looking for a feature-rich auto zoom Focus at a very affordable price.

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I was surprised when I opened the box and saw how robust this thing looked. I attached it to my Nikon and it was recognized immediately. The settings were straight forward. The price of this item is amazing. You cannot go wrong trying this out for the price. Give it a whirl and see if you get the same results. I will return with an update if I find any adverse issues. for now I do recommend this item and the vendor. Very fast delivery, One day!

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This flash actually surprised me in its power! Shooting an overcast day at a Tulip Farm on Manual with a Nikon D700 and I was amazed at how I was able to blow out the yellows with this flash even at a distance. Once zeroed in gave great color and light. I highly recommend this flash to anyone wanting a budget flash but professional results.

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This Speedlight is great. Using it on my Nikon D5600 and it performs very well.

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40$$ u can’t go wrong - it even has I-TTL /E-TTL Nikon & cannon compatibility And comes w/ case - diffuser - stand Works great. Most I’ve seen for 40$ is just manual mode. It’s def worth it

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Communicates with camera well. Says to use rechargeable batteries but alkaline AA work well. Nifty, built in bounce diffuser.

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This flash is not for me. Pinky light, uneven cannot be compensated by low price

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Awesome flash. I would purchase it again. Great value

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Really nice and works well.

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I like it very much so far flash works great.

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