Flash to complement Canon T2I?

[faceyournation]

Hey everyone,

You all helped me out so much yesterday I figured I'd come back to you to ask this question... What would be a good flash to complement my Canon T2i? Never really used one before, but now learning that they come to play more than I would expect..

As always, thank you greatly for spending your time to help me out! Very much appropriated!

Hope you all have a wonderful day!

 

[KenC]

There's an advantage to a Canon flash which supports E-TTL II mode. I have the 430 EX II, which is the middle flash in their line-up. You can't go wrong with this unless you're likely to need power for lighting a very large room or the capability to control slave flash units any time soon. If this is too pricey, the 270 gives you E-TTL II capability but has more limited bounce options, power, etc., but will still do a lot of things for you. You also want an E-TTL sync cord so you can get the flash off camera (OCF) and light your subjects in a more interesting way. Read up on all this - there's quite a bit to absorb.

 

[faceyournation]

There's an advantage to a Canon flash which supports E-TTL II mode. I have the 430 EX II, which is the middle flash in their line-up. You can't go wrong with this unless you're likely to need power for lighting a very large room or the capability to control slave flash units any time soon. If this is too pricey, the 270 gives you E-TTL II capability but has more limited bounce options, power, etc., but will still do a lot of things for you. You also want an E-TTL sync cord so you can get the flash off camera (OCF) and light your subjects in a more interesting way. Read up on all this - there's quite a bit to absorb.

Will begin my research, but this is exactly why I wanted to ask on here! Thank you so much for the great information!

 

[dylanstraub]

420 EX TTL works just fine with this lens too. Also in the menu you can set up a remote flash. This is the first body that I've owned that gives you that option. Hmmm wireless flash for Christmas....yeah.

 

[shootermcgavin]

I would check out Nissin, same money more features and power. Will work with your canon wirelessly.

 

[faceyournation]

I'll be sure to check that out! Really loving the idea of a wireless set-up but I was told the t2i can't do it..

 

[Ballistics]

Amazon.com: Yongnuo YN-467 Flash Speedlite Dedicated E-TTL for Canon DSLR Cameras: Camera & Photo Look into this flash as well.