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    Which nikon flash have same power as 430ex II?

    What nikon flashes have the same power as the canon 430EX II?
    the reason why i'm askin is i can't find any 430s for sale anywhere so i'm going to try one of the nikon flashes. i'll be using it for off camera flash.

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    How about the Vivitar 285HV?

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    i like to use the digital more

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    When comparing the flash power, compare their Guide numbers.

    Just for your information, I have those ebay type cheap radio trigger/receiver. It works well with my 285s, but my older Canon 420EZ will go to sleep and cannot be wake up by the trigger/receiver. Not sure about other Canon/Nikon flashes nor will other triggers/receiver can wake them up.

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    Get a vivitar 285HV.

    If it's off camera, it doesn't matter if it's "digital" or not.
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    Well if it is lyk raining the cannons are really good for that but nikon is like all black so maybe good for sniperz?

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    Older Nikon SB-26. A little less power, guide no. 118, but features a built in slave.

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    Quote Originally Posted by asianstutter View Post
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    Oops! No one makes a digital flash.

    If you have a Canon camera, a Nikon flash won't communicate with it. It will flash, but you will need to put it in manual mode.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KmH View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by asianstutter View Post
    i like to use the digital more
    Oops! No one makes a digital flash.

    If you have a Canon camera, a Nikon flash won't communicate with it. It will flash, but you will need to put it in manual mode.

    it will be all manual

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    Quote Originally Posted by asianstutter View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by KmH View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by asianstutter View Post
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    Oops! No one makes a digital flash.

    If you have a Canon camera, a Nikon flash won't communicate with it. It will flash, but you will need to put it in manual mode.

    it will be all manual
    Than it doesn't matter, get a 285HV
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    Quote Originally Posted by no dogs dragon man! View Post
    Well if it is lyk raining the cannons are really good for that but nikon is like all black so maybe good for sniperz?

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    Get a 580 more power and you can use it on your camera

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    Remember if you are looking at older 3rdparty flashes make sure that they won't damage your camera if you use them in the hotshoe - I know you say its for offcamera lighting, but there is always that chance that one day you'll put it on the camera - when that day comes you don't want to end up damaging your camera body as a result.

    I'd also second Gary's advice and say if you can't find a 430 consider going for a 580 flash - it gives you more options to work with.
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