About speed lights..flash

[Photo Lady]

Can i use a
ikon Speedlight SB-50DX shoe mount flash for Nikon on my d500... or Speedlight SB-900 AF Shoe Mount flash on my D500.. i really do not take many indoor photos.. just need some extra light once in awhile.. any suggestions.. thanks

 

[tirediron]

If you already have the SB50, fine, if you're going to buy one, buy the SB900 (or better yet, an SB800). The SB50 is [relatively] old, used harder-to-find lithium batteries vice standard AA, and is rather lackluster in the power department. The only downside to the 900 I'm aware of is a propensity for overheating when used heavily, but that's probably not a concern for you.

 

[Photo Lady]

If you already have the SB50, fine, if you're going to buy one, buy the SB900 (or better yet, an SB800). The SB50 is [relatively] old, used harder-to-find lithium batteries vice standard AA, and is rather lackluster in the power department. The only downside to the 900 I'm aware of is a propensity for overheating when used heavily, but that's probably not a concern for you.

thank you very much.. i will get the 900.....

 

[Derrel]

Good choices: SB 800,SB900,SB910. ALL were once Nikon's TOP-model flash, and all are sturdy, robust flash units. I think a used SB900 would be a fine flash for you.

 

[Dave Maciak]

Can i use a
ikon Speedlight SB-50DX shoe mount flash for Nikon on my d500... or Speedlight SB-900 AF Shoe Mount flash on my D500.. i really do not take many indoor photos.. just need some extra light once in awhile.. any suggestions.. thanks

By now you most likely have the new strobe of your choice---but if not, consider (if you can find one) the little
SB400. Compact and competent, always does the job--check out Ken Rockwell's thoughts on this. I use mine on most every exposure I make.
Get the image

 

[Photo Lady]

Can i use a
ikon Speedlight SB-50DX shoe mount flash for Nikon on my d500... or Speedlight SB-900 AF Shoe Mount flash on my D500.. i really do not take many indoor photos.. just need some extra light once in awhile.. any suggestions.. thanks

By now you most likely have the new strobe of your choice---but if not, consider (if you can find one) the little
SB400. Compact and competent, always does the job--check out Ken Rockwell's thoughts on this. I use mine on most every exposure I make.
Get the image

no i did not purchase yet so i appreciate your post.. i will look into it.. thank you

 

[Kiron Kid]

My SB-600 and SB-800 units have always been very reliable. Great units.