j45 Loc: North Central CT

Cruisin' to the southern Caribbean on Oct 1 with the SX50

Cebating to purchase the 430EX III-RT Canon Flash or not. Its $250. I suppose I could buy the more powerful one but its too pricey

Not sure if the 430 is necesary for my needs. I have only used flash for a few indoor shots and fill for outdoor. I firmly believe in enough flash power.

Several times i have searched this subject of a flash for the SX50 and it seems to be universally accepted that Canon brand is the way to go as it will be FULLY compatible with the camera.

I have seen at least one aftermarket flash in the 430 range that also includes led light for video. Would like to have that if i could, but what's more important for me is all the functions and abilities of the 430 to work with my camera.

Any thoughts?

AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!

I've never used an external flash in my SX50. My DSLR doesn't have a built-in flash, so when I need to take flash pics I use my Sx50 and its flash. Do you find it not strong enough? I guess I'm curious why you want to use an external when you have an internal.

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

There are after mkt flashes, I just bought one for my Sony. Get a "High Speed Flash"
"But in bright sun, it would seem great to have a way to increase the sync speed so we can open the aperture. This is simply impossible with the focal plane shutters, but many DSLR systems do have a way (sort of a kludge) to allow this, called High Speed Sync flash (Auto FP). However, it does reduce the effective power of the flash to about 20% (maximum distance range will less than half). " toward bottom of page
http://www.scantips.com/lights/flashbasics2a.html

Example on Ebay $75.... Neewer Professional Speedlite E-TTL *High-Speed Sync* Flash Kit for CANON

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

Any OBF {OnBoard Flash} is going to produce a narrow beam close to the lens cylinder, resulting in red-eye and harsh shadows which some of us find to be unpleasant.

AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!

Have you tried using a diffuser?

Al Freeedman

You can buy the Canon 430EX from KEH for a lot less, I did.

Captain Al

j45 Loc: North Central CT

will check out KEH thanks

74images Loc: Los Angeles, California

When Bought My SX50 in February 2014 (Mainly it was Because of the Built in Flash Hot Shoe), I also Bought a Sunpack Digi Flash 3000 that Ran Me $70.00 at Samy's Camera Here in L.A.

It Did Wonders For Me, I Could Shoot Flash with this Sunpack Cause I Had a Sunpack For My Pentax Film Cameras Back in the 80's, & They Were A Good Rival to Vivitar When it Came to Independent Camera Flashes.

You Have Bounce & Swivel on the Digi Flash 3000 Which is a Godsend Also!

With My Current Digi Flash 3000 on My SX50 the Flash Range is 92 Feet, & When I Shot Functions at My Church, Photos Came Out Clear When I was Way Across the Rectory.

This Disadvantage with the Digi Flash 3000 is that a Lot of Red Eye on My Photos, That Was One Issue.

That Other Issue was in July 2014 5 Months After I Bought the SX50 & Sunpack Flash, When I Shot Photos From the Digi Flash 3000 The Flash Was Somewhat Acting Up, Photos Were Getting Dark, When I Shot From the Flash Range, Even if it was 5 Feet Away! I don't know What the Hell Happened?

I Did Send the Flash to Samy's & They Sent it Off to Sunpack in New Jersey, I got Another Digi Flash 3000 Back in 2 Weeks, Sunpack Did Not Explain What Happen?

I Even Brought a Post on UHH Asking if Anybody Had Experience with the Sunpack Digi Flash 3000, Very Little Response From UHH Members.

I don't know if this was the Right Flash for the SX50 or what? This Flash was Recommended to Me By a Samy's Sales Rep who also Sold Me My SX50 at the Same Time!

I Seldom Use the Flash Now, Only My Built In Flash on My SX50, Which Drains My Battery on the SX50, If I Take a Lot Of Flash Photos.

In My Opinion to You Find You A Indy Flash Like Sunpack & Vivitar or Whoever? That is "SOLID!" & Will do the Job For You & Not Act Up!

Do Your Homework on the Indy Flashes!

Also... You also know that if you Shoot Flash or Non Flash Photos from Your SX50 & They Come Out Kind of Dark You Can Adjust the Contrast with the I-Contrast on Your Menu Button on the SX50.

74images

PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA

For what it is worth, when I bought my 1st DSLR I got the Canon 550 EX to go with it. It is compatible with the SX50 HS and I have used it that way too. In fact, that is what made me choose the SX50. I take a lot of shots with flash.

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

Get the more powerful one, but go for the Yungnuo, its just about a hundred bucks, but very similar to Canon's 600 RT!

haroldross Loc: Walthill, Nebraska

With my SX50/SX60 cameras I have used the Canon 270EX II flash. The cost is around $175.00.

j45 Loc: North Central CT

speters: have you had personal experience with the yognuo and the sx50! I will probably order one and try. Just worried that in the past some forums suggested that most aftermarket flashes arent that all compatible with the SX50. I think perhaps TTL and maybe other things

I have about 23 days leftg for my cruise so plenty time to eval and return also i am borrowing a canon 430 flash today, so after the weekend I will be more in the know.

thanks all for the suggestions

originally for aftermarket i would always consider Metz but this Yonguo thing is reputable and inexensive I suppose i could call B&H and ask if they have any knowledge of non compatibility issues with Youngno and EX50 (one of these days i will remember how to spell younguo)

Gpa-15 Loc: Tinton Falls, NJ

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Hi 'haroldross'... --- Since you have both the '50' and '60' can you tell me if there is a significant reduction in the '60' Image-Quality (as was claimed by some HOGS); -- -- Another Ques.: Does the Pop-up Flash of the '60' have a wider expanse (to handle the 21mm Wide-end); I like to take pictures of guests at Weddings, while they're seated at the round tables for Ten; I have the wives seated, with husbands standing behind them; ...but because the tables are SO close together{at some Events}, I'm forced to be as close as the opposite side of the Round table (i.e. 6' to 8' away from guests). SOOO, Harold, will the Flash be BOTH wide enough AND/OR bright enough to appropriately illuminate ALL the faces.???

jamesl Loc: Pennsylvania

I use an Altura flash with my SX50 and it works very well and is a lot cheaper. It comes by itself or with a set of wireless triggers (which also work very well). If you want to check them out her are links to them on Amizon.

https://www.amazon.com/Altura-Photo-Professional-AP-C1001-Accessories/dp/B00HK0A6LQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1504896482&sr=8-1&keywords=altura+flash+for+canon

https://www.amazon.com/Altura-Photo-AP-C1001-Speedlite-Auto-Focus/dp/B00KEYRI0C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1504896482&sr=8-2&keywords=altura+flash+for+canon

j45 Loc: North Central CT

wow $75 for the kit a kit with two is $140 very hard to pass up the two flash kit but i may never use it with this camera

thanks so much