Best flash on Reddit

151 reviews from r/AnalogCommunity, r/Leica, r/Nikon and 30 more subreddits

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#1

Godox

4.3
(68)
"Godox iM20, very small and just came out."
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"I’m currently using a Godox V1 and it works great."
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"Godox is the way to go. I’ve got the Godox v860iii on my LUMIX S5IIX paired with the MagSphere 2 diffuser and absolutely love it."
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"I use the Godox system. There is one that will fit in the camera mount."
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"[Godox TT350-S] ($85) would be my recommendation. It's a proper speedlight with a head that tilts and swivels."
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"Switched to Godox and never looked back."
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"Godox TT600 + Godox X2T (remote)"
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"It’s more to carry, but it is so much more flexible than on camera flash."
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"Consider the Godox V1 pro. Great flash."
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"I also use the Godox TT350, I don’t think it can be beaten for price and performance."
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#2

DC Comics

4.9
(10)
"Best for Barry: John’s vol 3 or Williamson."
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"Waid or John’s, they are both Wally West."
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"Waid is the best starting point (and the best run) for Wally. Waid built the Flash mythos that every writer after built off of."
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"Waid modernized Wally's origin and introduced the concept of Speedforce."
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"Wally steps up to the Justice League, showcasing his growth and friendship with Kyle Raynor."
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"The Mark Waid ones are really great too."
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"I really like the Geoff Johns Omnibuses."
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"The original look with the plain white circle and yellow bolt for Barry is iconic, and Wally's single chevron bolt adds a unique touch."
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"The tattoo design closely resembles the cover art, making it a great choice for fans."
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"This is a good starting point for new readers who want to get into Barry."
#3

Nikon

4.4
(9)
"I would actually still recommend an SB-26 for indoor shooting as it’s bigger and more powerful."
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"The SB-800 as it does the same and has the same power but also can be used with almost all digital D cameras."
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"The best flashes to get for nikon are SB80 if it is only or analog."
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"SB-28. It was the top of the line pro flash at the time."
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"For lightweight and small I use a SB-400 (ca $100) and otherwise the heavier and bigger a SB-800.(ca $300)"
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"With that said… SB-26 unless small size is absolutely critical, and then I would say SB-15."
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"Look for a Nikon SB-400. They are no longer made but can be found used."
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"The SB-25 is more versatile, being the flagship flash of the day."
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"My favorite is the SB-27 since it offsets the light source away from directly above the lens."
#4

Vivitar

4.3
(4)
"Great starter flash for both automatic and manual control."
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"Id just get an old vivitar for cheap in eBay"
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"I used several Vivitars (181, 151, 252, 283, 292) on my M6 for years with great results."
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"Vivitar's compact electronic flash units are versatile and work well with AA batteries."
#5

SanDisk

5.0
(3)
"Frequent backups ensure data safety."
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"I use this 256GB SanDisk USB and it works perfectly!"
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"It's literally 10 years old but works fine."
#6

SF40

4.7
(3)
"I got the SF 40 and I should be good for a while."
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"SF4O supports TTL, Auto and manual. Rotate the flash, bounce etc."
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"Use sf40 set to auto and I get great results."
#7

Yongnuo

3.5
(4)
"The YN-568EX does a great job and has been reliable for almost 10 years."
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"Look into Yongnuo flashes. They are pretty cheap (compared to other brands) and work very well."
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"I use Yongnuo speed lights for non critical situations and I’ll be switching to Godox myself."
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"Cheaper triggering systems like Yongnuo RF-603 II do not support TTL/HSS."
#8

Sunpak

4.3
(3)
"I love these little flashes for manual cameras, the auto mode really helps simplify things."
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"I would buy an inexpensive used Sunpak or Vivitar flash on ebay, preferably something with auto capability."
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"Sunpaks are incredible cheap."
#9

Canon

4.3
(3)
"Flashes made by Canon provide the best integration of control within the camera menu."
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"Essential accessory for using hot shoe flashes."
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"I got a 580EX II for less than 100€."
#10

Samsung

5.0
(2)
"I use a Samsung Bar USB drive, and can confirm it works without issue. Samsung makes their own flash modules, so it is potentially more consistent."
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"The little shell with the type A port is a better flash drive."
#11

Riot Games

4.5
(2)
"Flash Q/E has been always a game changer, allowing better use of his kit in the jungle."
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"Flash is better for catching enemies and escaping danger, while Ghost is essential for champions like Hecarim and Olaf."
#12

Lightpixlab

4.5
(2)
"I bought the Lightpix Labs Q20II and I’m very happy with it."
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"I bought the Lightpix Labs Q20II and I’m very happy with it."
#13

LightPix Labs

4.5
(2)
"I have used this exact flash with my 35RC. In fact I have it on my desk along with my 35RC right now."
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"This might be the cheapest thing you can buy new. You won't get TTL or highspeed sync but it'll trigger your flash off camera."
#14

Flashpoint

4.5
(2)
"A massive collection of great flash games that are alphabetized and easy to access."
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"Get Flashpoint from adorama instead of godox. Same exact thing, but better warranty."
#15

LightPix

4.0
(2)
"LightPix is the more versatile, more powerful, has actual physical power output controls."
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"LightPix is the more versatile, more powerful, has actual physical power output controls."
#16

Pentax

4.0
(2)
"I think it’s been recently updated by Pentax/Ricoh."
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"Try the Pentax AF160 (smaller) or AF200 (larger). They have an easy-to-use distance scale on the back that'll help you set the right aperture."
#17

CW

4.0
(2)
"Got my bias bc I grew up with CW flash so 4 lol"
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"I prefer it with a white background instead of red."
#18

DC

4.0
(2)
"I don’t like the extra stuff people add on."
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"I like it classic lol."
#19

Metz

4.0
(2)
"The Metz 36 C-2 is fairly small but has a versatile bounce head."
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"The Metz 34 CS-2 is small and takes lithium CR2s, often recommended as a less expensive alternative to Leica's SF-20."
#20

Omega

5.0
(1)
"The Omega Definitive Edition is the best GBA flashcart around. Definitely recommended."
#21

Fuji

5.0
(1)
"The small Fuji one!!! Works wonders!!!"
#22

Ruffle

5.0
(1)
"Download the Ruffle browser extension, it makes flash work for most things."
#23

Minolta

5.0
(1)
"Most old flashes will work with the Minolta XE-1, making it a versatile choice for flash photography."
#24

XHP

5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend XHP Transmission Stage 3 tune."
#25

TOGIALED

5.0
(1)
"The ESP32CAM uses a TOGIALED-TJ-S2835UG5W8TLC2G-A5_C440451, which I have ordered from Shenzhen LCSC Electronics Technology Co., Ltd."
#26

Flash

5.0
(1)
"Ghost is a top-tier choice in high elo."
#27

Rogue

5.0
(1)
"Using a bounce modifier like the Rogue Flashbender effectively eliminates the harsh flash look."
#28

MHD

5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend MHD."
#29

Brandish

5.0
(1)
"Brandish should be the best, low cooldown, very high damage and nice coverage."
#30

MagBounce

5.0
(1)
"The MagBounce is a great option for softening flash light and improving portrait quality."
#31

Sony

4.0
(1)
"I heard the Sony branded flashes and Nikon branded flashes have really good TTL."
#32

Reflx Labs

4.0
(1)
"Reflx labs makes a tiny rechargeable flash if you want something tiny."
#33

Neewer

4.0
(1)
"I really like my Neewer flash for my Sony a7iii."
#34

350

4.0
(1)
"I would recommend going with one of the 350 versions."
#35

Leica

4.0
(1)
"Works in auto mode and lasts a long time with odd batteries."
#36

Yongnu

4.0
(1)
"The Yongnu YN-560 mk3 is also a good option for beginners."
#37

Agfa

4.0
(1)
"The Agfa Tully K flash unit is compact and effective, though finding batteries and bulbs may be challenging."
#38

Adorama

4.0
(1)
"Works extremely well for insect close-ups, especially in a studio setting."
#39

Ace3ds

4.0
(1)
"The Ace3ds & clones are okay."
#40

ReflxLab

3.0
(1)
"Before it was really nice and small, but i can only recommend it, if my next flash will work longer."
#41

EZ Flash

1.5
(2)
"The EZ flash is on the non-recommended carts."
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"Do not buy the EZFlash Parallel."
#42

Empire Tattoo

2.0
(1)
"I was unimpressed."

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