Flash Unit for Canon Rebel XTi: Can anyone give me some advise as to a good but lesser expensive unit?
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There's the Canon Speedlite 270EX. Its small but not very powerful though it can be bounced off the ceiling (only) in landscape orientation for much more flattering light. The flash uses annoying light pulses in order to assist the camera's auto focus in dim light (more advanced models use a low key red focus assist beam). I can't find a listing for one directly from Amazon right now so be careful who you buy it from. The Sigma EF-530 DG Super is a full-featured powerful flash - I was quite happy with my old EF-500 Super - which offers some features only found on Canon's high-end Speedlite 580EX but its not all that much cheaper than a 430EX II. You'll find the quality of no-name third party flashes varies quite a bit so be very cautious about trying to go too cheap. Metz has a very good reputation for their high end flashes but I'm not really sure about their cheap models. Sunpak has been making good quality flashes for many years but, again, I'm not entirely sure about their cheap models. I'm not sure I'd trust any other brands as they are entirely, or nearly so, all re-labelled Chinese imports of unknown quality. By the way, whichever flash you decide on, be sure to pick up a set of NiMH rechargable batteries. You'll get more shots and shorter flash charge-up times among other advantages. Look for low-self-discharge/pre-charged/hybrid batteries like Sanyo Eneloops. These batteries are made to hold a charge longer while sitting unused so your flash will always be ready to go (standard NiMH will lose their charge over time at a faster rate).
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I have a rebel Xti but the instructions say it is compatible with all canon DSLRs.
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The 90EX is a master flash. The issue it will it work on the older Xti camera. I can't say for sure because I'm not sure if the Xti external flash setting menu is up to date for the 90EX. I would not even trust Canon tech support to give you the correct answer.In the past you would use the external flash like the 580ex to control the master/slave setting. Now it can be done via the cameras flash menu and since the 90EX has no external button to do that I'm not sure the Xti's menu has that feature set.
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I have a Canon XTi and have been pleased with this purchase.. I am not sure what you need for the newer camera.I generally go for larger capacity so that I con't have to worry about running out of space in the middle of a shootespecially since I shoot in raw.
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No need to purchase anything. But I would suggest you get a Canon original flash. These China made die very early.The flash tube burns out.
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I wouldn't recommend it, I had nothing but trouble with the HVLF60M flash. It overheated constantly for no apparent reason. I would go with one of Sony's less expensive units, or buy a third-party flash.
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It's suitable, the top shelf Nikon flash. But, I would purchase a less expensive Nikon flash, save the money for other accessories.
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Yes. You might want to take a look and considert the new canon flash 600 that works as a master and a Radio control and can conttol al canon flashs as slaves
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Thanks, Cary. You've convinced me, and I now own a 580EXII. Perhaps I will get the smaller 430 as a second flash, if it can pick up the wireless signal from the 580EXII ?
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Hey Peter,This one will not - the BG-E3 is the one you'd want for the Rebel XTi
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The flash triggers should work with the Canon XTI. Mount the transmitter on your hot shoe, and plug one of the receivers into your studio light. You should find a menu setting to turn on external flash control. If you are trying to use this with a Canon Speedlight, you will need the set that works with speedlights, this set is for studio lights.
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This device is merely an adapter in order to have a PC connection on Canon cameras that do not have the PC connector built in. In my opinion, if you have an expensive camera body - let's say $2,500 - it is just not worth risking damaging it by using a flash unit that is more than 30 years old. I have thrown out my 283's even though they have served me well for a long time. They are not worth the risk to our camera bodies, in my opinion.
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I don't use flash myself, but a Ring Flash would be a good choice for macro work. An Amazon search for 'ring flash' produces several possibilities, ranging from $40 to $400.
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I would say yes, I also have a Canon T3i and have used the flash with the unit.
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The one offered with it as a bundle deal is decent. You won't want one that is extremely long just a decent link. http://www.amazon.com/Zeikos-ZE-OCSCC-Camera-Canon-Flash/dp/B0029LHXM6/ref=pd_bxgy_p_img_y
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Works fine with all new Canons. Doesn't support the new radio system like the 600EX-RT, but can still be used as slave IR. Will also work fine on hot shoe of any new Canon (for ETTL and/or AF assist). I've had one 580EX (I) for years, and while it doesn't support some new features, is still a good primary or secondary flash (with IR...would have to get a newer Canon flash for RT slave).
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Yes, I sent mine back. I don't recommend it. You can get better flash on here for same money or less. Look up Yongnu.