Canon Rebel XT Flash?

[Don]

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Just ordered a Canon XT. I want to get a better flash unit for mostly
shooting cars and bikes during the day (fill in). Can someone give me some
recommendations? Looking for best value!

Thanks
Don

 

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"Don" <d@d.com> wrote in message
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> Just ordered a Canon XT. I want to get a better flash unit for mostly
> shooting cars and bikes during the day (fill in). Can someone give me some
> recommendations? Looking for best value!
>


I have the Canon 420ex and the 550ex. The 420 can be had at B&H for $180.
Good price and a good flash. Frankly I like it better then the 550; I've
had better luck with it.

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Rob

 

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Again, 420 EX--fills the gym for basketball/volleyball with my
300D--also quite subtle as a filler for family dinner shots, etc.

Paul B.

 

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Another vote for the Canon 420ex
I have one and its a great flash.

"Don" <d@d.com> wrote in message
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> Just ordered a Canon XT. I want to get
a better flash unit for mostly
> shooting cars and bikes during the day
(fill in). Can someone give me some
> recommendations? Looking for best
value!
>
> Thanks
> Don
>
>



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I have this bookmarked for myself...

http/www.adorama.com/CA420EXU.html?searchinfo=canon%20420ex%20flash&ite
m_no=2

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[Charles]

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On Fri, 15 Jul 2005 16:58:28 -0700, "Don" <d@d.com> wrote:

>Just ordered a Canon XT. I want to get a better flash unit for mostly
>shooting cars and bikes during the day (fill in). Can someone give me some
>recommendations? Looking for best value!
>
>Thanks
>Don
>


When I got my D Rebel the dealer suggested, and I got, a Sigma EF-500
DG ST.

It works, I have not compared it to any other type.


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Charles

Does not play well with others.

 

[Larry]

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In article <XrydnXSbKaluvEXfRVn-tg@wideopenwest.com>, d@d.com says...
> Just ordered a Canon XT. I want to get a better flash unit for mostly
> shooting cars and bikes during the day (fill in). Can someone give me some
> recommendations? Looking for best value!
>
> Thanks
> Don
>
>
>

I use the Sunpak 383 flash.

Its not a ttl or e-ttl unit so you have to use it in "manual" but it works
well, and has a tilt and swivle hear.

Cost is around 65 - 85 dollars (US)

Its biggest advantage is that it is compatible with Canons low trigger
voltage limit.


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Larry Lynch
Mystic, Ct.

 

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Charles <ckraft@SPAMTRAPwest.net> wrote in
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> On Fri, 15 Jul 2005 16:58:28 -0700, "Don" <d@d.com> wrote:
>
>>Just ordered a Canon XT. I want to get a better flash unit for mostly
>>shooting cars and bikes during the day (fill in). Can someone give me
>>some recommendations? Looking for best value!
>>
>>Thanks
>>Don
>>
>
>
> When I got my D Rebel the dealer suggested, and I got, a Sigma EF-500
> DG ST.
>
> It works, I have not compared it to any other type.

Better than any flash Canon makes except the 580. Has real controls that
the 420 lacks, has more features and a lower price than the 550. A good buy
for anyone from consumer to semi-pro.