what flash to get

Have a canon t2i coming my way. I read stuff that having an external flash is very important and a big help. I see canon has many different price options. I noticed a canon for around 150, and an offbrand on amazon for around 100 that people give good reviews to. Should i stick with canon, or are some off brands good? Any suggestions for a cheap flash that will be good enough for a beginner. Speedlight or..

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Look at yongnuo's 565EX, or 468 II, both ettl, both relatively cheap and good.

If you want to stick with canon, the 430EXII is the one you want.

Sirrith wrote in post #14124359
Look at yongnuo's 565EX, or 468 II, both ettl, both relatively cheap and good.

If you want to stick with canon, the 430EXII is the one you want.

^This

I started with a YN460ii, manual flash. Wanted to play with lighting but not spend a bunch. I've found that I like manual flash and can adjust my settings or position quickly. The $ savings is nice too But if you want TTL, Sirrith is pretty much dead on.

BrickR wrote in post #14127994
^This

I started with a YN460ii, manual flash. Wanted to play with lighting but not spend a bunch. I've found that I like manual flash and can adjust my settings or position quickly. The $ savings is nice too But if you want TTL, Sirrith is pretty much dead on.

i would seriously consider Sigma EF-610

^^ What they said.

Thanks guys, ordered the 468 II. Stoked I asked here, I almost forked over money for something inferior probably.