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Adding the best flash for real estate photography in your arsenal will drastically change the way you light a property, allowing you to brighten rooms and areas that should be highlighted, even if they’re too dark.
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After plenty of research, we’ve found the following camera flashes to be the best for real estate photography.
If you are looking for a flash that is compatible with most cameras, has a flexible design with a variety of smart functions, the Yongnuo YN560 IV will be a great pick. The flash has a zoom range of 24 mm to 105mm. This is vital if you want to capture a vast area in a property without moving around.
The Yongnuo YN560 IV also gives you an excellent recycling rate of 3 seconds. Although this is longer than Godox V850II’s 1.5 seconds, it is still pretty impressive. At this rate, you’ll be able to take several photos of your properties in a short time
It also has a strong flash output, measured by guide number. The flash comes with a guide number of 190' for 105mm at ISO 100. This is good enough for photographers who want to shoot items from a distance.
The Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT Flash is great for budget-conscious real estate photographers. Although it is more expensive than both the Yongnuo YN560 IV and Godox V850II, it is pretty affordable when compared to other Canon flash models.
The Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT Flash gives you a 90o vertical spin. It also has a 330o horizontal spin allowing you to capture every property's angle as you wish. You can do it all by simply pushing the bounce back release button.
The flash has both manual and TTL modes that allow you to take automatic flash photographs. Through the Lens (TTL) is a function that enables real estate photographers to take perfect lit shots without adjusting the photos too much.
Finally, if you are using it on a Canon camera, the device will automatically determine your lens's focal length and adjust the flash accordingly. However, if you are using other camera models, you will need to manually set the focal size.
The Godox V850II has a number of features that make it user-friendly hence great for beginners. For starters, the LCD display and control panel has simple to use commands. The flash is also compatible with multiple camera brands such as Nikon, Canon, Pentax, and Olympus which means you won’t have to shop for a new camera.
The device has a recycling time of 1.5 seconds which is faster than that of both the Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT and Yongnuo YN560 IV. It also has a guide number of 197' at ISO 100 and 200mm, enabling you to get as many pictures as possible in a short time.
This flash comes with a 20mm to 200mm adjustable zoom range with the ability to accommodate different lenses. Godox V850II tilts vertically between -7 to 90o and horizontally rotates at 360O. With these features, you’ll be able to illuminate every angle of the house, including the darkest places.
When buying a flash for real estate photography, you need to factor in features such as compatibility with different cameras, recycling speed, and flash zoom.
Let’s look at some of these features and why they are important for your specific needs.
Recycling speed is the duration of time the flash needs to attain full power after being fired. A flash with a faster recycling speed will allow you to make those shots in the quickest time possible.
The Godox V850II has the shortest recycle time of 1.5 seconds while the Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT and Yongnuo YN560 IV have recycle speeds of about 3 seconds.
The flash you buy has to be compatible with the brand of camera you have. This is especially important if you use different cameras for your real estate photography. If you already have a camera and are just looking for a new flash, make sure that you buy one that works well with that camera.
We found the Yongnuo YN560 IV to be the most compatible since it can be used with cameras from such brands as Nikon, Canon, Panasonic, Fujifilm, and Pentax.
However, we find that buying a flash from the same brand as your camera is the best option when it comes to compatibility. For instance, If you use the Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT Flash on a Canon camera, it will adjust accordingly depending on your camera’s focal length.
Flash zoom refers to the amount of area that your flash covers when taking photos. As a real estate photographer, you need to be precise with what you capture. This means that you need to be able to direct and focus the light on specific areas you want lit.
Therefore, you need flashes with precise zoom settings. This way, you can widely cast the light to the sides on a wide-angle photos and narrow the light in on specific items with telephoto settings.
The Godox V850II has the biggest zoom range of 20mm to 200mm.
Getting a flash for your camera is a good investment if you want to improve the quality of your real estate images. Whether you use a flash on or off your camera, even adding one to the scene can help create more depth in your photos.
