quick flash set-up for event coverage

[sandro9mm]

I was hired by newspaper to cover all the events organized by student organization. That means lots of clubbin :D and allot of low light work. I need to get flash very fast, what are recommendations? My budget is some what limited, 200euros at this point. Looking at the used market..

thx.
sandro

[Curtis N]

You don't need anything fancy for on-camera E-TTL stuff. Look for a used 420EX.

[sandro9mm]

thanks, does it have a AF support beam?

[Curtis N]

Yes. An AF assist light.
More info about the 420EX here (http://photonotes.org/cgi-bin/flash-specs.pl?flashType=canon420ex).

[Inspired Photography]

I would recommend a flash bracket also. Bouncing flash can eliminate side shadow, but rarely possible in a club environment.

Rob

[Dermit]

Depending on the light you also may be able to put that 50 f/1.8 to use without any flash.