Cheap external flash unit.

[Beautifulbeingphoto]

Hello, I was wondering what would be an okay external flash unit to get me started?

Camera: Canon EOS 1100D

I'm looking to buy one around the 50$ Range if possible.

Thanks!
BBP

 

[djacobox372]

vivitar 283hv

its just as powerful as high end flashes, but typically sells used for $50 or less.

It wont communicate with your camera, but it does have a fairly accurate flash meter for "semi auto" operation.

 

[Fender5388]

vivitar 283hv

its just as powerful as high end flashes, but typically sells used for $50 or less.

It wont communicate with your camera, but it does have a fairly accurate flash meter for "semi auto" operation.

285hv

 

[Edsport]

Yongnuo 468 has ETTL and i find it awesome, the Yongnuo 460II is cheaper but no ETTL. Got mine on ebay...

 

[MrSleepin]

Yongnuo 468 has ETTL and i find it awesome, the Yongnuo 460II is cheaper but no ETTL. Got mine on ebay...

i just got 2 yn560's (which are around $70/each) and i am very satisfied with their performance. the 460 is just a smaller version, so i would suggest those. they are supposed to be pretty good based on what i read about em.

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