Canon Flash

[stokecity_m]

looking to get a flash for my canon EOS1000D.

Got about £80 to spend.

What would you guys recommend?
( prefer to go second hand)

 

[stokecity_m]

? anyone?

 

[goslayer]

you could look out for a second hand 430ex so you use the built in features of the camera (ETTL) but you would be looking at around £100

 

[haggerma]

Hi, if your looking to use it on Camera look at the Jessops 300 or the 360, I have just ordered a 360 as a second flash for my 1000D to go with my 430exII

 

[stokecity_m]

you could look out for a second hand 430ex so you use the built in features of the camera (ETTL) but you would be looking at around £100

you say built in features? like?

 

[Saintsman]

The Nissin flashes are excellent value for money and have had a lot of good press. You can get a couple of real bargains at Amazon on these at the moment

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nissin-Di466-Canon-Developed-Technology/dp/B0017P4W9M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1255465169&sr=8-1

and

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nissin-Speedlite-Di-622-Nikon/dp/B00170L3EE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1255465186&sr=8-2

 

[Chaz Photos]

I would have to say the moneys a bit tight you have to look in the S/H market
I see Mifsuds got a 540EZ Speedlite Mint- £99

 

[mick johnson]

I would have to say the moneys a bit tight you have to look in the S/H market
I see Mifsuds got a 540EZ Speedlite Mint- £99

I think you will only be able to use this gun in 'manual' as it does'nt support 'ETTL'

I agree with 'goslayer' in getting a used 430ex.

 

[goslayer]

using the flash in ETTL mode so the flash meters the light for you.

you say built in features? like?

 

[stokecity_m]

using the flash in ETTL mode so the flash meters the light for you.

never used a flash before - so i take it this would then help me get a better picture, by telling what setting to use for iso/AP/Shutter speed etc?

 

[goslayer]

no, you set the the speed etc, the flash sets the power to match. you need to do a few changes in the camera settings first, but if youv'e not used one before you will love the results.

 

[stokecity_m]

no, you set the the speed etc, the flash sets the power to match. you need to do a few changes in the camera settings first, but if youv'e not used one before you will love the results.

cheers - will keep my eye out for one then

 

[goslayer]

well worth the extra

 

[RBHD1]

This may sound stupid,but do flashes have a certain life expectancy? I take it the flash bulb is not something that has a finite life?

 

[andrewc]

Most flashes aren't used heavily.

430EX should be available with slight budget increase otherwise Sigma 500 Super may as well.

 

[jnO]

Nissin Di622 will come in at budget and gets great reviews for it's price point.