Flash for Digital Rebel

[PhotoPig]

:twisted: High Guys!


I have a Canon Digital Rebel, and was wondering your thoughts on flashes. Just looking to do basic indoor pictures, maybe a few night-time shots (nothing fancy, portrait) with the standerd lens, 18-35. I was leaning towards the 420 EX Canon, but was wondering if there were any cheaper alternatives.........

Thanks!


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Sigma 70-200 2.8

 

[Big Mike]

You can't go wrong with any of the Canon Speedlite flashed in the EX series. Don't get any of the EZ ones because they won't have all the functionality with you camera.

Check out the 220EX
http://www.usa.canon.com/html/cameras_speedlite/220ex.html

 

[Walt]

If it's not important to you to have a dedicated flash you could go with a Vivitar 285. These are a good solid unit that last forever. You can pick them up for a good price on Ebay.

 

[Walt]

Forgot to mention, I've had mine for 25+ years now and it still works great. I use it on a Canon A2 and my Bronica.

 

[Varthlokkur]

Go with the 420ex. The bounce alone makes it worth it.