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AFFORDABLE FLASHGUNS
From night-time shots to portraits on bright sunny days, a flashgun is a versatile piece of kit. Here, we test four of the best affordable flashguns for photographers on a budget
Often referred to as ‘the most available light’, a decent flashgun is an amazingly versatile piece of kit. It’s portable and can make a huge difference to the quality of lighting in most scenarios, from night-time shots and gloomy interiors to portraits on a bright summer’s day. Filling in the shadows under direct sunlight is one of the things flashguns do best.