External flash
Oct 28, 2012 09:34:42 #
Oct 28, 2012 12:03:56 #
If you're buying new, I'd probably recommend something like the speedlite 320, which is the cheapest flash that provides a full swivel/tilt head for doing bounce flash (for me, this is the primary reason for getting an external flash)
The 430, at a somewhat higher price gives more power ( == better range when taking flash pictures)
Given that you're asking the question, I'm not going to go into other capabilities.
The 580 is probably overkill.
The 430, at a somewhat higher price gives more power ( == better range when taking flash pictures)
Given that you're asking the question, I'm not going to go into other capabilities.
The 580 is probably overkill.
Oct 28, 2012 12:59:11 #
Oct 28, 2012 13:30:25 #
You do not have to buy new. Look at "Refurbished" speedlights on eBay. Just as good as new, and usually with full warranties.
Oct 29, 2012 05:31:46 #
jdtx
Loc: SA, Tx.
if you don't think you'll ever need more than one flash off camera the 430 and the other 300 model mentioned are fine, but if you think you may need more than one someday, you will need to start with the 580ex11, the others will not act as master controllers for other flash units, only as slaves..good luck
Oct 29, 2012 05:51:06 #
I have had a Speedlight 420 for years. Does an excellent job of bounce flash. My son has a 430 and it is an improvement on the 420. So the 430 should do you very well.
Oct 29, 2012 07:50:28 #
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Oct 29, 2012 08:28:39 #
Oct 29, 2012 08:52:12 #
PhotoGator
Loc: Florida
dparker708 wrote:
Thank you! The 430 it is. :)
Before you go for the 430EX II, consider the following:
It uses IF (infra red) to communicate with camera which means it has to be in sight to work off camera, unless you purchase Radio Triggers.
The 600 uses RF (radio frequency).
The are other flashes less expensive than Canon's.
Vivitar VIV-285HV Pro, Sunpak PZ40X II, Sigma EF-160, Yongnuo YN560 II, Bower SDF290 and Neewer TT560.
Read the reviews and consider that a basic light setup may require 3 flashes: Main, Fill and Hair
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_0_14?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=camera+flashes&sprefix=camera+flashes%2Caps%2C226
Oct 29, 2012 09:20:30 #
dparker708 wrote:
Hi all,
I was wondering what flash to buy for my Canon SX50?
Thank you in advance,
Diane
I was wondering what flash to buy for my Canon SX50?
Thank you in advance,
Diane
For a while I used a non-Canon flash about the size of the 430 on both my T1i and my G-7, never happy on the G-7, too large, bigger than the camera, I gave up swings and got the Canon 270EXII, works very nice on the G-7 and on the T1i, though I would like a larger flash with swings and bounce for T1, the small flash on the G-7 is perfect in my opinion, perhaps atrip to a camera store and try the feel of the units on the camera would be a good idea, Bob.
Oct 29, 2012 10:03:41 #
Reminder:
Diane is using a bridge camera.
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras/powershot_sx50_hs
Diane is using a bridge camera.
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras/powershot_sx50_hs
Oct 29, 2012 10:51:00 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
But it has a hot shoe and therefore SHOULD work with any Canon Speedlight.Reminder:
Diane is using a bridge camera.
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras/powershot_sx50_hs
Diane is using a bridge camera.
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras/powershot_sx50_hs
Oct 29, 2012 11:02:27 #
DaveMM wrote:
GoofyNewfie wrote:
But it has a hot shoe and therefore SHOULD work with any Canon Speedlight.Reminder:
Diane is using a bridge camera.
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras/powershot_sx50_hs
Diane is using a bridge camera.
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras/powershot_sx50_hs
Absolutely, but anything above the 420/430 would probably be overkill. The 600RT was mentioned, but after re-reading the post, it was only mentioned, not specifically recommended.
Oct 29, 2012 11:08:19 #
jdtx wrote:
if you don't think you'll ever need more than one flash off camera the 430 and the other 300 model mentioned are fine, but if you think you may need more than one someday, you will need to start with the 580ex11, the others will not act as master controllers for other flash units, only as slaves..good luck
If he gets to the point of using multiple flashes, then he can get the 580 (or it's successor) as his second flash. He'll probably be moving up to a full DSLR at that point, too. At this point he's a beginner, so he's probably better off with something that's compatible with expansion, does what he needs now and is small enough to encourage him to use (and experiment with) it.
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