Flash advice for a total novice

[G60steve]

Hi guys n girls.
I have a Nikon 5200 I am looking for a relatively cheep flash or solution for taking photos at night (fishing capture shots). I didn't want to just go out and buy a speedlight and it not be what I need.
Any help be great thanks

 

[Original katomi]

Have a look at Amazon and the Neewer range of flash units. Though I am canon based the flash units have quite a range I can not say that they fit Nikon for certain but it’s worth a look

 

[tirediron]

It strikes me that an on-camera speedlight may well not be the best option for something like this. A little more information on the circumstances would help provide a better recommendation. Are you on a boat? On a dock? Shooting as they're fishing? What kind of fish? What, if any ambient light is available?

Godox, Newwer and a host of other companies make decent, serviceable and fully compatible speedlights and studio lights which will do the job for very little money. It's just a matter of deciding what will serve you best.

 

[Braineack]

godox or flashpoint brand.

 

[G60steve]

It strikes me that an on-camera speedlight may well not be the best option for something like this. A little more information on the circumstances would help provide a better recommendation. Are you on a boat? On a dock? Shooting as they're fishing? What kind of fish? What, if any ambient light is available?

Godox, Newwer and a host of other companies make decent, serviceable and fully compatible speedlights and studio lights which will do the job for very little money. It's just a matter of deciding what will serve you best.

Thanks for reply, the fishing will be from side of a lake with slim to no ambient lighting. The fishing is for carp. Photos will mostly taken on small infared remote

 

[tirediron]

From what distance?

 

[greybeard]

This should do it.
https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-750II...3NV66ATT&qid=1564587655&s=musical-instruments

TTL mean through the lens means it will work automatically with your camera so all you will need to do is set it up as directed and it will do the job.