Reddit mentions of Altura Photo Professional Flash Kit for NIKON DSLR - Includes: I-TTL Flash (AP-N1001), Wireless Flash Trigger Set and Accessories

Looking into getting an external flash finally and here are the options I found on Amazon that don't break the bank...any recommendations on which one to go for? I'm still a beginner and wanna try some flash photography but also will be doing an indoor party shoot where lights will be dimmed down so will need a better flash than the built-in one on my Nikon D5300.

1.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004LEAYXY/ref=psdc_3109929011_t2_B00H84WRK2

2. https://www.amazon.com/Altura-Photo-Professional-Flash-NIKON/dp/B00H84WRK2/ref=sr_1_1?rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1505793035&sr=8-1&keywords=external+flash+for+nikon&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011%2Cp_72%3A2661618011%2Cp_n_condition-type%3A6461716011

3. https://www.amazon.com/Yongnuo-Professional-Speedlight-Flashlight-Olympus/dp/B00I44F5LS/ref=sr_1_1?rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1505793779&sr=8-1&keywords=yongnuo%2Bexternal%2Bflash&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011%2Cp_72%3A2661618011&th=1

I'd definitely pick up a speed light. If they choose right in front off the Windows and it's bright out, you're toast without it. Something like Altura Photo Professional Flash Kit for NIKON DSLR - Includes: I-TTL Flash (AP-N1001), Wireless Flash Trigger Set and Accessories https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H84WRK2/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_j0a-ybVCZGCG4 Will get you ittl and a remote trigger for not too much money. Since you're traveling, worst case scenario you make your bf hold it, but you might be able to get away with it on camera bounced of the ceiling. I might grab something like this Flash Diffuser Light Softbox 6x5” by Altura Photo (Universal, Collapsible with Storage Pouch) for Canon, Yongnuo and Nikon Speedlight https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ERRQ802/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_e2a-yb78Y3G53 too, just to be safe

Should I invest in an 85 1.8? I already have a 35 and a 50, but since I mainly do portraiture I'm going to give the 35 to my mom. Also, does anyone use the Altura flash off of amazon? It's got great reviews on there but I've heard nothing about it on reddit.

I'm not pro, but please allow me to recommend this item: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H84WRK2/ . I skimmed through several speedlites, and that one was the better option for me, according to my current equipment and budget. Really, give it a look and you may find it cheaper than others you perhaps have already considered. The speedlite has several modes, so it can be used mounted on the flash [camera] or mounted in a tripod (it also includes a little pocket-sized stand if you don't have a tripod). It also includes a wired shutter release, which happens to be wireless as well, so you can set your environment and the taking the pictures without touching the camera at all. Note: the remote shutter comes with the batteries for its two parts, but the speedlite does not (4xAA). The speedlite also comes with a plastic diffuser and .... well, perhaps I'm saying too much, and you can check its features over there; I just wanted to say I am very happy with it. edit: oops, I meant the speedlite can be mounted on the camera's hot shoe.

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Looking into getting an external flash finally and here are the options I found on Amazon that don't break the bank...any recommendations on which one to go for? I'm still a beginner and wanna try some flash photography but also will be doing an indoor party shoot where lights will be dimmed down so will need a better flash than the built-in one on my Nikon D5300.

1.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004LEAYXY/ref=psdc_3109929011_t2_B00H84WRK2

2. https://www.amazon.com/Altura-Photo-Professional-Flash-NIKON/dp/B00H84WRK2/ref=sr_1_1?rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1505793035&sr=8-1&keywords=external+flash+for+nikon&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011%2Cp_72%3A2661618011%2Cp_n_condition-type%3A6461716011

3. https://www.amazon.com/Yongnuo-Professional-Speedlight-Flashlight-Olympus/dp/B00I44F5LS/ref=sr_1_1?rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1505793779&sr=8-1&keywords=yongnuo%2Bexternal%2Bflash&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011%2Cp_72%3A2661618011&th=1

I got mine on amazon for $99 with the remote trigger and a diffuser. Was a great deal.

http://www.amazon.com/Altura-Photo-Flash-NIKON-D7100/dp/B00H84WRK2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419951234&sr=8-1&keywords=altura+flash

Good Morning All I currently have a D7100 with a 35mm f1.8 G and a 18-105mm lens, I got it 5 years ago, used for back then for vacation pictures (me and wife), then we had 1 kind then another and haven’t used the camera for the pass 3 years… But now that I don’t have to carry a million things to fulfill my kids needs I can actually start taking my camera to places, So again I just want to use the camera for taking pics of family at places like zoo, beach, aquarium etc so I have few questions

1. Any reason to upgrade this camera? Like sell it and get a better one like Z6 mirrorless or 7500
   
   If 1 = NO Then
   
   

2. I currently have those lenses listed, any suggestion on a better lens? I rather not carry many lenses so is there 1 that fits all needs? I tend to normally take the 18-105mm with me
   
   
3. As far as accessories go I already have a tripod, and few batteries, I’m thinking about buying the Adorama battery grip, what other accessories do you guys recommend?
   
   3a) As far as flashes go I see many recommendations for the SB-600, how does it compare with something cheap like: https://www.amazon.com/Altura-Photo-Professional-Flash-NIKON/dp/B00H84WRK2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1550680497&sr=8-3&keywords=d7100+flash

A lot of people use Yongnuo, and they're going to be my next purchase. I currently have 2 Altura flashes and triggers, and I like them, though they are very cheap indeed.

If you are deciding to do indoors, the 50 f1.8 and 24-70 would be your best bet. If you have the time, I would swoop down to your basement with your gear and do some test photos with those two lenses to see how much of a person you can fit in frame. In studio, aperture wouldn't mean as much as she would be close to the backdrop. Focal length and compression can flatten out the face in a flattering way, to an extent but since you aren't going beyond 135mm, I wouldn't worry about that.

Saw this decent flash kit, has a flash, wireless transmitter and a hard diffuser.
Altura Photo Professional Flash Kit for NIKON DSLR - Includes: I-TTL Flash (AP-N1001), Wireless Flash Trigger Set and Accessories https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H84WRK2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_X15FDbTBVZVVD

If your walls are a nice white, you can possibly use bounce flash as your diffuser. If not or if you don't like the look, you can get a softbox or umbrella to shoot through.

So I’m looking at the IV version on Amazon (can’t find the x) and it says its a master and a slave, does that mean I can use it off camera without any addition gear?

This is the other one I’m looking at
http://Altura Photo Professional Flash Kit for NIKON DSLR - Includes: I-TTL Flash (AP-N1001), Wireless Flash Trigger Set and Accessories

I also came across the Neewer and Altura brands which seem to look good, which come with a receiver and transmitter as part of the kit. Any particular reason Yongnuo would be the better option? Or at that price point, they're pretty much the same?

https://www.amazon.com/Altura-Photo-Professional-Flash-NIKON/dp/B00H84WRK2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1485187367&sr=8-4&keywords=wireless+flash

Thanks for the other umbrella recommendation. Is this more to do with projecting a soft light?