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Flash unit for Canon Rebel?
Feb 16, 2012 22:30:02 #
Im thinking it mite be time to get a flash unit. My camera is a Rebel and it has just a few buttons and I would like for the flash to just be a basic unit with a few buttons also.
Your thoughts on the matter are most welcome. Also price is a big factor right now.
Your thoughts on the matter are most welcome. Also price is a big factor right now.
Feb 16, 2012 22:52:26 #
I have both the 430 exii and the original 430 ex, both are great flashes. If you can find a used 430 ex it's worth it to pick it up. The 430 exii is priced around $280 new.
Feb 17, 2012 01:47:47 #
There is a local camera swapmeet that happens once a month in the LA area, I picked up a few vivitar flash units for like $20 each, average.
Feb 17, 2012 06:29:46 #
donrent
Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl
I got a good Quantary off of ebay for about $20... Works great... But make sure it has the correct base for a Rebel...
Feb 17, 2012 06:49:34 #
If you just want a manual flash you can go cheap and get a nice reliable "non-Canon" brand as was said above; Yonguo, Opteka, Nikon SB series...but if you want "auto everything ETTL" then a 430EXII is your ticket.
I just got one from B&H for 254.00 shipped.
I just got one from B&H for 254.00 shipped.
Feb 17, 2012 07:00:35 #
@Dietxanadu: I use the Canon 430 EXII for both my Canon Powershot SX30 IS and my Canon EOS 60D. Saves me money on not needing 2 separate external flashes. I also now use the 'rechargeable' type batteries for it. Your Canon Rebel is a digital camera right? You can find this one very reasonable on the Adorama.com website. When I bought mine, I got it from the Canon website because at the time, it wasn't in stock at Adorama.
Feb 17, 2012 08:16:43 #
Have you thought of using a light meter and adjusting the camera to the amount of light that is needed?
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Feb 17, 2012 08:41:17 #
Cindyspics wrote:
Have you thought of using a light meter and adjusting the camera to the amount of light that is needed?
Asetting your exposure is great but there are times when you need to use a fill light to get the best possible shot. Not to mention there are situations that will require flash.
Feb 17, 2012 08:45:53 #
julesreyesmarko wrote:
There is a local camera swapmeet that happens once a month in the LA area, I picked up a few vivitar flash units for like $20 each, average.
Is it in the pomona fair grounds, like the computer swapmeet?
Feb 17, 2012 08:50:35 #
Feb 17, 2012 08:51:45 #
Have the 430EX from P/S days and moved it to the 60D. Great flash for the price. With the 60D I can even use it off camera, which I like even better.
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Feb 17, 2012 12:43:28 #
hlmichel wrote:
Is it in the pomona fair grounds, like the computer swapmeet?
julesreyesmarko wrote:
There is a local camera swapmeet that happens once a month in the LA area, I picked up a few vivitar flash units for like $20 each, average.
Is it in the pomona fair grounds, like the computer swapmeet?
Here's the link to the camera swap meet. They have a couple locations.
http://www.bargaincamerashows.com/
Feb 17, 2012 20:22:12 #
julesreyesmarko wrote:
Here's the link to the camera swap meet. They have a couple locations.
http://www.bargaincamerashows.com/
hlmichel wrote:
Is it in the pomona fair grounds, like the computer swapmeet?
julesreyesmarko wrote:
There is a local camera swapmeet that happens once a month in the LA area, I picked up a few vivitar flash units for like $20 each, average.
Is it in the pomona fair grounds, like the computer swapmeet?
Here's the link to the camera swap meet. They have a couple locations.
http://www.bargaincamerashows.com/
Thank you: Great link
Feb 17, 2012 22:29:25 #
If you have a Canon camera, get a Canon flash. Same story for Nikon - Nikon camera, Nikon flash.
You will be happier because the TTL feature will work better. On most third party flashes, TTL is not an option.
You will be happier because the TTL feature will work better. On most third party flashes, TTL is not an option.
Feb 18, 2012 05:09:33 #
RocketScientist wrote:
If you have a Canon camera, get a Canon flash. Same story for Nikon - Nikon camera, Nikon flash.
You will be happier because the TTL feature will work better. On most third party flashes, TTL is not an option.
You will be happier because the TTL feature will work better. On most third party flashes, TTL is not an option.
Unless your aim is not to use TTL. There are MANY people who are manual only flashers and have no need of ETTL but cost is a major consideration.
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