This is a list of flashguns that work well used off camera, often with other flashguns of same or different make and model.
Features to look for
- Manual setting
- Manual power settings down to 1/32 or 1/64, or 1/16 in a pinch
- PC cord terminal
- Internal slave
- CLS system capabilities (especially if used with TTL features)
- Doesn't fall asleep - power save mode can be irritating if it can't be turned off in manual
Features that can be problematic
- Power save mode
- High trigger voltage - some modern DSLR's can be damaged.
- Automatic zoom feature
Strobist friendly flashgun models
- Nikon SB900, SB800, SB600 (compatible with latest CLS)
- Nikon SB26 etc - used manually
- Sunpak 383 (and virtually identical models)
Please add more flashguns and more features.