Inexpensive Off-Camera Flash: I was interested in folks having used the "low end" off-camera flashes. I recall seeing some for under $100. I like something easily carried around.

BrettOssman Loc: near Tampa, Florida

I was interested in folks having used the "low end" off-camera flashes. I recall seeing some for under $100. I like something easily carried around. Highly unlikely I'll set up elaborate lighting setups, like studio shoots.

They caught my attention as possible fill-flashes outdoors. The on-camera flash can be VERY brutal. I am a serious amateur learning new things, but not a pro, at least yet. :-D

Anything a hundred dollars and higher is out of my budget, for now.

Any suggestions?

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-156520-1.html

may b a start

Would help if we knew what camera it was for

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

BrettOssman wrote:

I was interested in folks having used the "lo... (show quote)

I was going to recommend a great little flash, but I can't find it. It sold under the name Neewer and also Godoc. I bought one for $10 and one for $11. They are for on or off camera, and they work great.

I tried both Amazon and ebay, but couldn't find them.

BrettOssman Loc: near Tampa, Florida

I have a Canon Rebel XS and an SX50.

JR1 wrote:

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-156520-1.html

may b a start

Would help if we knew what camera it was for

catfish252

These folks always seem to have inexpensive options for beginners on up:

http://www.cowboystudio.com

Searcher Loc: Kent, England

jerryc41 wrote:

I was going to recommend a great little flash, but I can't find it. It sold under the name Neewer and also Godoc. I bought one for $10 and one for $11. They are for on or off camera, and they work great.

I tried both Amazon and ebay, but couldn't find them.

Is this it?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_3_5?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=neewer&sprefix=newer%2Caps%2C197

USA Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=sr_1_1_acs_h_4i_2529987011_3109929011?ie=UTF8&qid=1382788604&sr=8-1-acs&node=3109929011&srs=2529987011&field-keywords=neewer

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

An easy tip for the point n shoot flash is to use a bit of cellophane tape over the flash or a bit of tissue paper as a diffuser. With that idea in mind, when I went looking at 'other' ideas for the pop-up on a D3100, I came across this item from Gary Fong: Puffer Pop-Up Flash Diffuser. There's a few competing products and I haven't use any of them for a DSLR pop flash. In addition to looking for a cheap off camera flash, I'd also consider ideas that work with the existing pop-up as these are relatively inexpensive.

Capn_Dave

The one I recommend for wireless and cheap inexpensive is the Yongnuo. Good flash for the dollar
http://www.amazon.com/Yongnuo-Professional-Speedlight-Flashlight-Olympus/dp/B00BXA7N6A/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1382788192&sr=1-1&keywords=yongnuo+flash :thumbup:

BrettOssman Loc: near Tampa, Florida

Just a thought after reading some of these replies. I may want to use flash accessories like diffusers/caps and gels.

Thanks so far folks.

BrettOssman Loc: near Tampa, Florida

Forgot about that option. Thanks for reminding me. May be the way to get me by, while I do some more research. :-)

CHG_CANON wrote:

An easy tip for the point n shoot flash is to use ... (show quote)

Searcher Loc: Kent, England

CHG_CANON wrote:

An easy tip for the point n shoot flash is to use ... (show quote)

I do use the Puffer for the built in flash, mainly for fill flash to eliminate shadows in harsh sunlight. It works very well. For portraiture etc. its back to off camera flashgun.

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

BrettOssman wrote:

I have a Canon Rebel XS and an SX50.

Ah a 1000D

I suggest this, I have been using Metz and Sunpak for 30 years

http://www.intro2020.co.uk/pages/sunpak7.htm

http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-sunpak-pf30x-flashgun-nikon-ittl/p1519620?cm_mmc=googlebase-extension-_-flashguns-_-flashguns-_-sunpak-pf30x-flashgun-nikon-ittl_1519620&utm_source=googlebase-extension&gclid=cprc55lwtlocftmctaodlbga6q

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

Searcher wrote:

Is this it?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_3_5?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=neewer&sprefix=newer%2Caps%2C197

USA Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=sr_1_1_acs_h_4i_2529987011_3109929011?ie=UTF8&qid=1382788604&sr=8-1-acs&node=3109929011&srs=2529987011&field-keywords=neewer

I have the Yongnuo 560iii and like it very much.

A word of caution:
It does not have TTL capability. My use is fairly restricted: soft box for macro.

BrettOssman Loc: near Tampa, Florida

Searcher wrote:

I do use the Puffer for the built in flash, mainly for fill flash to eliminate shadows in harsh sunlight. It works very well. For portraiture etc. its back to off camera flashgun.

Hmm, very cool.
Thanks

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

BrettOssman wrote:

I was interested in folks having used the "lo... (show quote)

I buy inexpensive flashes from a local dealer for $10 each and fire them with Dot-Line slaves. To avoid having to use my on-camera flash as a trigger, I use an inexpensive dedicated flash and an off camera cord.