Off camera flash is great if you’ve got the right equipment. There’s nothing worse than buying a cheaper, less reliable Chinese knockoff when you could’ve gotten something slightly more expensive but infinitely more durable. That’s why you have to watch this video. Brought to you by Digital Rev and presented as coolly as a Sinatra tune, it’s the top 10 things you must consider before purchasing a flash. These points may help you avoid a lot of unnecessary headaches. What could be better than that? Nobody likes headaches — they’re gross.

Enjoy!

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