Need affordable tripod and speedlite for indoor group photo’s.

[KKCFamilyman]

Hello everyone,

I have an R6 and find myself needing a speedlite and tripod for group shots of some upcoming family events indoors and my kids band concerts.

I like the 430/600 speedlite but they are expensive for my use.

Any suggestions?

 

[kaihp]

Have you considered 2nd hand? Ebay, Craigslist or mpb.com, depending on where you are.

Yongnuo used to have some decent knockoffs. Not sure about the state of them now.

 

[jprusa]

I would go with a light stand instead of a tripod, A light stand would give you the height if you need it. They are cheaper and lighter as well.

 

[Hector1970]

I've Canon and Yongnue flashes. I can't see much wrong with the Yongnues and they are far cheaper.
Tripod I wouldn't personally skimp on. Get one that will last a lifetime.
Second hand might be a good option.

 

[jd7]

Hello everyone,

I have an R6 and find myself needing a speedlite and tripod for group shots of some upcoming family events indoors and my kids band concerts.

I like the 430/600 speedlite but they are expensive for my use.

Any suggestions?

I have a set of Yongnuo flash triggers which have worked well for me, so if i was buying a speedlite now i would consider one of the Yongnuo ones. That said though, I have read a lot of positive comments about Godox (aka Flashpoint i believe) lighting gear in more recent times and I think I might well give one of their speedlites a go. I haven't actually tried them out yet though, so I cannot speak about them from experience.

 

[Del Paso]

Before buying, no matter from whom, please check for compatibility.
I've had a bad surprise noticing that the Nissin macro Ringflash MT 18 can't be used with Canon's 5 D IV and a few other models.
I didn't know (Amazon selling them as "for Canon") that Nissin have on their website a compatibility chart.
No surprises with Canon's second-hand speedlites. MPB sells them for very acceptable prices, and with warranty!

 

[bergstrom]

Yongnuo 600 ex ii , you can't go wrong.

 

[davidjt52]

I have four of the Powerextra brand 600EX-RT E-TTL II flashes and am happy with them. Got them off eBay. Currently going for ~$110 each. I've been using them for everything and, generally, they work well. The best part is they work with my Canon wireless trigger (ST-E3-RT II). They get a little quirky - I have to use the "open the battery door while turned on" reset but, so far, that always works. Gets the flash working again. GN 60 is nice, too. I use them with soft boxes, strip boxes, etc.

 

[One Focus Photos]

I use 3 600 EX-RT II. They sync together without needing a trigger. Super easy to use for weddings or events.
-Cody McCracken
Knoxville Tn Wedding Photographer

 

[nishantjcm307]

I subscribe to the truism that you'll keep buying tripods and heads until you get a truly good setup, so you'll save money in the long run by just getting the good stuff and skipping the middle steps (I went through quite a few middle steps and now my main tripod setup is ~$1,500). A good tripod setup can typically last you through several camera upgrades,
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[LoisMPhoto]

Thanks for this thread! I was actually in the market for a new lighting setup! I looked up the Canon 600 EX-RT II and I'll probably go with those!
-Lois
Austin Wedding Photographers