The Flashes I Tested
The [Godox V860III Nikon TTL Flash](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Godox+V860III+Nikon+TTL+Flash&tag=thetestedhub-20) is my overall pick. Lithium battery, fast recycle, accurate metering, and the best value in the category.
Check price on Amazon →I still shoot a Nikon D5100 as my backup body for weddings, so I compared five TTL flashes compatible with it to find which ones meter accurately.
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The Flashes I Tested
The [Godox V860III Nikon TTL Flash](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Godox+V860III+Nikon+TTL+Flash&tag=thetestedhub-20) is my overall pick. Lithium battery, fast recycle, accurate metering, and the best value in the category.
FAQs
Yes. The D5100 uses the Nikon i-TTL system which is unchanged for over a decade. Any current Nikon-mount i-TTL flash works correctly with the D5100.
Third party brands like Godox and Yongnuo deliver 90 percent of the performance at 30 to 40 percent of the price. Nikon Speedlight flashes are more durable and resell better.
