Which nikon flash have same power as 430ex II?

[asianstutter]

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.

 

[Dao]

How about the Vivitar 285HV?

 

[asianstutter]

i like to use the digital more

 

[Dao]

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.

 

[Sw1tchFX]

Get a vivitar 285HV.

If it's off camera, it doesn't matter if it's "digital" or not.

 

[k10387]

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

 

[KmH]

i like to use the digital more

Oops! No one makes a digital flash. :lmao:

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.

 

[asianstutter]

i like to use the digital more

Oops! No one makes a digital flash. :lmao:

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

 

[Sw1tchFX]

i like to use the digital more

Oops! No one makes a digital flash. :lmao:

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

 

[gsgary]

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

 

[Overread]

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.