In need of an external flash

[Opher]

Hello i am looking for an external flash for my Canon XS. I would like it to be able to controle a secondary off camera flash. And i want all of this for under $250. Can you shoot me some ideas? The primary use will be taking photos of children at my church (youth group); usually in an uncontrolled environment.

Any sujestions are welcome.

 

[KmH]

eBay radio triggers and Vivitar 285HV's.

The triggers are $45 including shipping and the 285HV's are $90 ea on Amazon.

You won't have TTL.

To do Canon speedlights (2) you'd have to triple your budget.

 

[Big Mike]

HERE is a 2 flash kit with umbrellas, stands, radio triggers etc. No TTL, it would have to be all manual control and it's still almost twice your budget.

 

[CxThree]

If you can increase your budget, I would suggest something like a Canon 430 EX or EXII and a Vivitar 285 with the radio triggers. You will then have a 2 light off camera manual flash setup and the option of using an on camera flash to bounce light when you need it.

 

[Village Idiot]

eBay radio triggers and Vivitar 285HV's.

The triggers are $45 including shipping and the 285HV's are $90 ea on Amazon.

You won't have TTL.

To do Canon speedlights (2) you'd have to triple your budget.

You don't need two Canon speed lights for off camera flash.

 

[CxThree]

I don't think he was saying you needed 2 Canon flashes. It sounds like he was suggesting 2 Vivitars and offering the info that if he wanted to do Canon flashes, he would need to spend more.

 

[Village Idiot]

I don't think he was saying you needed 2 Canon flashes.

To do Canon speedlights (2) you'd have to triple your budget.

:er:

 

[CxThree]

I give up.

 

[KmH]

Thanks for defending me. Notice I didn't bother to respond. Previous experience, such as you just encountered, is why.

This is the only forum I belong to, that has a populated ignore list.

 

[Opher]

Thank you for your help. Sorry i could not get back to you sooner(my laptop died).

 

[JerryPH]

TO the OP, just go to Strobist , read lighting 101 and 102, it has all the info you need... and more.