THE CONTENDERS

1 Gloxy GX-F990 N TTL £130, $200

2 Metz mecablitz 52 AF-1 Digital £180, $320

3 Nikon SB-500 Speedlight £195, $250

4 Nissin Di866 MKII Professional £200, $315

5 Nikon SB-700 Speedlight £230, $325

6 Metz mecablitz 64 AF-1 Digital £300, $480

7 Phottix Mitros+ TTL Transceiver £330, $400

8 Nikon SB-910 Speedlight £340, $545