seeking input on camera flash: I am looking to buy a flash for my cannon T1i I was thinking about the cannon speed lite 600 does anyone have any input on this flash or any other flash...

meck68 Loc: Galesburg Il.

I am looking to buy a flash for my cannon T1i I was thinking about the cannon speed lite 600 does anyone have any input on this flash or any other flash that works well.
I will be shooting basketball games and just inside photos of family on hollidays built in flash just isn't cutting it

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

meck68 wrote:

I am looking to buy a flash for my cannon T1i I was thinking about the cannon speed lite 600 does anyone have any input on this flash or any other flash that works well.
I will be shooting basketball games and just inside photos of family on hollidays built in flash just isn't cutting it

There are many options.

1.) Canon 430EXII (good bargain)

2.) Canon 580EXII (great flash; expensive)

3.) Yongnuo YN565 (excellent budget flash)

4.) Lumopro LP160 (killer budget flash; manual)

Do a google search.

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

You don't say what you can afford

meck68 Loc: Galesburg Il.

looking around the 500.00 dollar range or less or a little more if it is worth it

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

Then there is only ONE flash system worth considering, I have two, Metz 45 CL4-Digital.

My choice, if you can afford it will last a lifetime, I also use these fro exceedingly fast recycle times

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quantum-Turbo-Battery-Flash-Power-Supply-RECELLED-REFURBISHED-/161010729803?pt=UK_Camera_Batteries&hash=item257cfcc34b

One flash, fits ALL cameras

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/metz-45-CL-4-Digital-flash-/271190012560?pt=UK_CamerasPhoto_CameraAccessories_CameraFlashUnits_JN&hash=item3f242f3290

http://www.metzflash.co.uk/pages/metz3.htm

However rpavich has listed some exceedingly good units he is spot on

robert-photos Loc: Chicago

meck68 wrote:

I am looking to buy a flash for my cannon T1i I was thinking about the cannon speed lite 600 does anyone have any input on this flash or any other flash that works well.
I will be shooting basketball games and just inside photos of family on hollidays built in flash just isn't cutting it

Flash is not normally allowed duing basketball games.

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

robert-photos wrote:

Flash is not normally allowed duing basketball games.

Ah is that so, never having seen one but I can understand why, so simple answer is 3200 iso

the Scottsman Loc: Roseland, new jersey

I have been useing the Canon 430EXII for over a year with no problems weather your 5 feet away or 50 feet.

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

meck68 wrote:

I am looking to buy a flash for my cannon T1i I was thinking about the cannon speed lite 600 does anyone have any input on this flash or any other flash that works well.
I will be shooting basketball games and just inside photos of family on hollidays built in flash just isn't cutting it

The 600EX is a great Speedlite but it's a bit much for your camera body. If you plan to upgrade bodies in the near future to a body made since mid 2012 or so then maybe it would be a nice investment. But right now only a few of the newer bodies can take advantage of all the new wireless radio features of this new model of Speedlite.

The 430EX II and 580EX II would make more sense for a T1i. I'd also recommend a flash frame to put the flash off the hot shoe.

You won't be able to use flash at a basketball game so maybe you should invest in a good fast lens before the Speedlite. You'd be better off with a 70-200 f/2.8 lens for BB games.

Hutch Loc: Seabrook, Texas

meck68 wrote:

I am looking to buy a flash for my cannon T1i I was thinking about the cannon speed lite 600 does anyone have any input on this flash or any other flash that works well.
I will be shooting basketball games and just inside photos of family on hollidays built in flash just isn't cutting it

I have 2 of the 600EX-RT Speedlites; I'm very pleased with them. The radio communication capability makes them very powerful for off-camera flash setups, especially when coupled with the ST-E3-RT Speedlite Transmitter. I'm also happy with this products functionality.

Hutch Loc: Seabrook, Texas

jeep_daddy wrote:

The 600EX is a great Speedlite but it's a bit much... (show quote)

jeep-daddy's advice is very sound. I think the points he made are very appropriate for your situation.