Speedlite Gear Recommendations
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One of the best investments you can make to help your speedlite perform its best is to use rechargeable batteries. I highly recommend the Powerex MH-C980 Turbo Charger Analyzer for AA/AAA Batteries. It is reasonably priced, very versatile, dependable, and a great buy. I have used this charger for years and I am very happy with it. Click here to purchase
The best batteries I have found are those made by Powerex. I highly recommend the Powerex PRO High Capacity Rechargeable AA NiMH Batteries (1.2V, 2700mAh) - 8-Pack. You need two sets of batteries for your speedlite and this is a reasonably priced buy. Click here to purchase
There is also an offering on Amazon which has the charger and 8 batteries. It is the Powerex MH-C980 8-Cell Charger Analyzer with 8 Pro AA 2700mAh Batteries. It is reasonably priced, very versatile, dependable, and a great buy. I have used this charger for years and I am very happy with it. Click here to purchase
It is important to be able to modify or direct the light from your speedlite.
A simple way it to modify your speedlites output is to use the 2 Pack Flash Diffuser Reflector - 2-Sided White/Silver Bend Bounce Flash Reflector Kit with Elastic Strap from TOAZOE. Click here to purchase
One of the best speedlite softboxes I have used is a set made by Altura Photo. I have tried other brands, but I really like the way these work. They are collapsible and work on any speedlite. I highly recommend the Flash Diffuser Light Softbox by Altura Photo. They come in 3 different sizes 6”x5”, 9"x7", and 11"x8". They also come in a money saving 3-pack which has all 3 sizes. I have used this speedlite softboxes for years and I am very happy with them. Click here to purchase
A unique light shaping tool is the FlashBender v3 Reflector. It fits a wide variety of speedlites, has ‘shapeability’ or 'bendability', attaches firmly to your flash, and packs flat. It is a great light shaping tool. It comes in two different sizes, small and large. Click here to purchase the V3 Small -or- Click here to purchase the V3 Large. While larger and more costly than the basic 2 pack above, it is a more versatile tool.
One of the best tools to control your flash is a large, closed softbox. I highly recommend the Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-S Portable Octabox Softbox Kit. It is a bit pricy, but it the best one I have used. Other styles are bulky and heavy, the Westcott is neither. Click here to purchase the softbox. Consider adding a light stand to hold your softbox. Click here to purchase an 8' Light stand.
