Need flash suggestions, on a budget!

THE Phreak · 18th of October 2010 (Mon)

Hey guys, I have a Canon 1D classic I've owned for a month and most of my photo traffic comes from night clubs and parties with little light. I've been able to deal with it last time but I need my own permanent external flash for night photography.

What sort of external flashes would you suggest that are excellent for the price? I'm still at college, sort of on a budget! I have access to a 580exII but I can't use it

THE Phreak · 19th of October 2010 (Tue)

I borrowed a 580ex from school and it's really neat, lots of controls and I like being able to tilt it around. I really tend to do mostly night club shootings at night, and I'm on a budget. How well would a 270ex treat me?

Is it better than the built in flashes found on Rebels? I took these with an older Rebel XTI, and I would be happy if it did better than this,
http://kinetic-sound.com/2010/09/19/...us-in-oakland/

ichigosa · 20th of October 2010 (Wed)

do you need to use ettl? if so get a 430ex ii and an ettl cable so you dont have to keep it on top of the camera. if you're willing to go manual with cheap radio triggers or sync cable, you have a range of options like yongnuo triggers and flashes - super cheap and effective - found on ebay, as well as lumopro flashes from mpex.com .. apparently cheap and great

JMartel · 20th of October 2010 (Wed)

Yongnuo 468 has ETTL. $100ish new. Yongnuo 460ii if you are going to shoot manual, has a bit more power. That is like $50 or $60 new. I haven't had a problem with mine other than running out of battery from shooting too much.

Gatorboy · 20th of October 2010 (Wed)

Vivitar 285HV - $89.95

watt100 · 20th of October 2010 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE Phreak

Hey guys, I have a Canon 1D classic I've owned for a month and most of my photo traffic comes from night clubs and parties with little light. I've been able to deal with it last time but I need my own permanent external flash for night photography.

What sort of external flashes would you suggest that are excellent for the price? I'm still at college, sort of on a budget! I have access to a 580exII but I can't use it

I use Yongnuo ETTL flashes but not sure if they work in ETTL mode on a 1D

18th of October 2010 (Mon)	#1
THE Phreak Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 221 IMAGE EDITING OK	Need flash suggestions, on a budget! Hey guys, I have a Canon 1D classic I've owned for a month and most of my photo traffic comes from night clubs and parties with little light. I've been able to deal with it last time but I need my own permanent external flash for night photography. What sort of external flashes would you suggest that are excellent for the price? I'm still at college, sort of on a budget! I have access to a 580exII but I can't use it

19th of October 2010 (Tue)	#2
THE Phreak Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 221 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Need flash suggestions, on a budget! I borrowed a 580ex from school and it's really neat, lots of controls and I like being able to tilt it around. I really tend to do mostly night club shootings at night, and I'm on a budget. How well would a 270ex treat me? Is it better than the built in flashes found on Rebels? I took these with an older Rebel XTI, and I would be happy if it did better than this, http://kinetic-sound.com/2010/09/19/...us-in-oakland/ Last edited by THE Phreak : 19th of October 2010 (Tue) at 23:00.

20th of October 2010 (Wed)	#3
ichigosa Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: south africa Posts: 142 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Need flash suggestions, on a budget! do you need to use ettl? if so get a 430ex ii and an ettl cable so you dont have to keep it on top of the camera. if you're willing to go manual with cheap radio triggers or sync cable, you have a range of options like yongnuo triggers and flashes - super cheap and effective - found on ebay, as well as lumopro flashes from mpex.com .. apparently cheap and great __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/imaginethesky/ www.imaginethesky.com - my blog Equipment: Canon EOS 30D, 17 - 85mm USM, 50mm f1.8, 70 - 300 IS USM, 430 EX Speedlight

20th of October 2010 (Wed)	#4
JMartel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,306 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Need flash suggestions, on a budget! Yongnuo 468 has ETTL. $100ish new. Yongnuo 460ii if you are going to shoot manual, has a bit more power. That is like $50 or $60 new. I haven't had a problem with mine other than running out of battery from shooting too much. __________________ Jeff Gear List Flickr

20th of October 2010 (Wed)	#5
Gatorboy Goldmember Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bel Air, MD Posts: 2,414	Re: Need flash suggestions, on a budget! Vivitar 285HV - $89.95 __________________ Dave Hoffmann

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