Speedlite for Canon SL1 and tripod: Have the Tamaron 16-300 on my SL1 and i do have a tripod that was given to me. Velbon CX540... I would like to buy a speedlite need advice, also do...

Genessi Loc: SoCal

Have the Tamaron 16-300 on my SL1 and i do have a tripod that was given to me. Velbon CX540... I would like to buy a speedlite need advice, also do you think I will need a stronger tripod

ralphc4176 Loc: Conyers, GA

The top-of-the-line Canon Speedlite is not heavy compared to the weight of camera and lens, so you shouldn't need to buy another tripod, as long as you are mostly using it for level shots. If you are tilting the camera significantly for some shots, the addition of a shoe-mount flash may cause tipping. Just try it--if the flash makes your tripod unstable, buy a better tripod, but I wouldn't buy one in advance.

billnourse Loc: Bloomfield, NM

I have the Canon Speedlite 600. Expensive, but it is very powerful and has so many features that I haven't figured half of them out yet. Good thing, it is not that much bigger and heavier than the next one down. The 430.

Bill

Genessi Loc: SoCal

Thank you Ralph will wait on tripod and look for bargain on flash..

ralphc4176 wrote:

The top-of-the-line Canon Speedlite is not heavy compared to the weight of camera and lens, so you shouldn't need to buy another tripod, as long as you are mostly using it for level shots. If you are tilting the camera significantly for some shots, the addition of a shoe-mount flash may cause tipping. Just try it--if the flash makes your tripod unstable, buy a better tripod, but I wouldn't buy one in advance.

Genessi Loc: SoCal

Thank you, I think the 430 will be good for me...

billnourse wrote:

I have the Canon Speedlite 600. Expensive, but it is very powerful and has so many features that I haven't figured half of them out yet. Good thing, it is not that much bigger and heavier than the next one down. The 430.

Bill

George Kravis

Ya can't go wrong with the 430!

Bill Emmett Loc: Bow, New Hampshire

It looks like you are gearing up very quickly. Buying all Canon gear can be expensive. You may want to look into Yongnue products, they make a line of flashes that seem to be direct rip offs of Canon flashes. I use the Yn 565EX II model, with Yonguo triggers. Two of these flashes cost the same as one Canon flash, and is just as good. You may want to also look on Youtube for some videos on off camera flashes, and portrait photography.

B

Genessi Loc: SoCal

Thanks B, I know i can't afford all Canon gear, will look at these brand flashes.. But i will keep my eye on an Ef 85 f1.4 bargain...

Bill Emmett wrote:

It looks like you are gearing up very quickly. Buying all Canon gear can be expensive. You may want to look into Yongnue products, they make a line of flashes that seem to be direct rip offs of Canon flashes. I use the Yn 565EX II model, with Yonguo triggers. Two of these flashes cost the same as one Canon flash, and is just as good. You may want to also look on Youtube for some videos on off camera flashes, and portrait photography.

B

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

Speedlight output power is measured as a "Guide Number". Yongnuo speedlights have a good reputation for dependability and quite affordable.
Here is a chart comparing GNs: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-208134-1.html