I'm new to using flashes and was wondering what cheap flash I should get to mess around with? I don't want something expensive, just something to help me learn. I have a Canon Rebel XS. Thanks!
justinbeisner Senior Member  569 posts Likes: 20 Joined Jun 2011 More info | Jun 24, 2011 16:30 | #1 I'm new to using flashes and was wondering what cheap flash I should get to mess around with? I don't want something expensive, just something to help me learn. I have a Canon Rebel XS. Thanks! Justin Eisner Photo
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Jun 24, 2011 16:44 | #2 The Yongnuo YN-467 is probably the least expensive option with ETTL. I don't own one so I'm not comfortable fully endorsing it but you should be able to get some better informed opinions here with a quick search. Jim
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watt100 Cream of the Crop 14,021 posts Likes: 34 Joined Jun 2008 More info | Jun 24, 2011 17:33 | #3 swjim wrote in post #12652377  The Yongnuo YN-467 is probably the least expensive option with ETTL. I. maybe, probably, but the Yongnuo YN 465 has Canon ETTL, manual controls, etc. and it's only $65
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BrickR Cream of the Crop 5,935 posts Likes: 115 Joined Mar 2011 Location: Dallas TX More info | Jun 24, 2011 22:55 | #4 This is easy, YN 460ii: EASY to use manual flash with swivel head and great reliability, can be a slave flash later if you want another flash too. $42 on Amazon right now! If you just want a flash to mess around with and learn about bouncing and diffusers, its as value packed as you can get! You can decide if you want or need TTL later (some don't need it, some love it) My junk
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ukcyberboy Senior Member  613 posts Joined Mar 2010 Location: Liversedge More info | Jun 25, 2011 03:14 | #5 BrickR wrote in post #12653755 This is easy, YN 460ii: EASY to use manual flash with swivel head and great reliability, can be a slave flash later if you want another flash too. $42 on Amazon right now! If you just want a flash to mess around with and learn about bouncing and diffusers, its as value packed as you can get! You can decide if you want or need TTL later (some don't need it, some love it) + 1 here, very easy to use, but if you have the money get the YN468. Body | Canon 6D |
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shoturtle Goldmember  1,187 posts Joined Oct 2010 Location: NYC/Frankfurt A.M. More info | Jun 25, 2011 03:18 | #6 Nissin di622 mk1. You can find it at digitalrev.com for 126 dollars, ettl flash. International warranty, it is a higher grade flash the the yn. If you want the best cheap flash yn468 with ttl. Traveling is my passion, so I am a major Frequent Flyer.
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hollywoodstylin Member 95 posts Joined Apr 2011 Location: 3rd Coast (HTX) More info | Jun 27, 2011 23:14 | #7 shoturtle wrote in post #12654509 Nissin di622 mk1. You can find it at digitalrev.com for 126 dollars, ettl flash. International warranty, it is a higher grade flash the the yn. If you want the best cheap flash yn468 with ttl. So, are you recommending the Nissin di622 over the YN468? You're last sentence threw me off. 60D • 18-135 IS • 24-105L 55-250 IS • 50 1.8 II • 430EX II • Kenko Extension Tubes • 190CXPRO4 • 498RC2
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shoturtle Goldmember 1,187 posts Joined Oct 2010 Location: NYC/Frankfurt A.M. More info | Jun 27, 2011 23:22 | #8 yeah, it is a better flash. It can be user upgradable firmware via usb, and have more power then the YN, which tend to overstate their guild number. Traveling is my passion, so I am a major Frequent Flyer.
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Jun 28, 2011 08:04 | #9 Another option is a Vivitar 383. Seems to be about the same price as the Nissen. Gripped 7D, gripped, full-spectrum modfied T1i (500D), SX50HS, A2E film body, Tamzooka (150-600), Tamron 90mm/2.8 VC (ver 2), Tamron 18-270 VC, Canon FD 100 f/4.0 macro, Canon 24-105 f/4L,Canon EF 200 f/2.8LII, Canon 85 f/1.8, Tamron Adaptall 2 90mmf/2.5 Macro, Tokina 11-16, Canon EX-430 flash, Vivitar DF-383 flash, Astro-Tech AT6RC and Celestron NexStar 102 GT telescopes, various other semi-crappy manual lenses and stuff.
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