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11/06/2005 11:18:19 AM · #1 |
I want to buy a flash for my 300d, what are some of the best flashes out there?? and do you think its one of those must have items?.... Im going to be shooting lots of senior portraits and a couple model portfolios so I though it would be a good thing to have. Thanks
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11/06/2005 11:26:56 AM · #2 |
not sure how the canon 420ex works, but look into it. If it's anything like the sb600 for Nikon, it's money well spent.
Some of the third party ones might seem tempting, but they just aren't the same. Try to get one that has wireless capabilities with your camera...that's a huge feature.
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11/06/2005 11:27:37 AM · #3 |
| i have the sigma super 500DG for a lot less and it works like a charm :) |
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11/06/2005 11:28:59 AM · #4 |
420EX works just fine on mine.
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11/06/2005 11:33:26 AM · #5 |
| Used the 420ex yesterday at the parade, its a good fill flash, also on my halloween shots. The big daddy of flashes I believe is the 580ex. Its next on my list, alot more control..........(shots of both are in my profile).........ace |
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11/06/2005 11:39:14 AM · #6 |
Get a good one. I splurged and got the Nikon SB800. Works great indoor and out. The wireless remote is amazing.
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11/06/2005 12:01:00 PM · #7 |
An external flash is, indeed, a good idea, as the flash head can be pointed in a different direction to the camera lens, so that the flash lighting can be bounced, which would be preferable for a portrait.
I believe that the Canon 420 is about the same price as the Sigma 500 DG Super, but the latter has a touch more power and more functions (often said to be the same functionality as the Canon 550, although I have not tried one of those). The Canon units are somewhat more ruggedly built and the functions are a little easier to access. One problem with the design of the Sigma is that, when using high-speed mode and your shutter speed falls below 1/200, the high-speed mode is automatically cancelled. I believe that it stays engaged on the Canon units.
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11/06/2005 12:15:05 PM · #8 |
thanks i will look into those flashes ;)
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11/08/2005 11:28:46 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by elsapo:
thanks i will look into those flashes ;) |
Be sure to wear protective eyewear.
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11/08/2005 11:43:40 AM · #10 |
For what you want to do one on-camera flash is not the best choise. it works for news. candids, weddings and family outings or events, but for models and seniors you'll want multiple studio style strobes and softboxes.
If you still want an on-camera flash, then the economical option is teh sigma ef500Dg super. makesure it is the super and not the ST. The canon 580EX is a good choice, or since my research shows the Metz 54 MZ4 to be better than the canon at weddings (exposure issues regarding white dresses and hot spot meteriing) i went with the Metz, used for $300. Great flash!
You'll want a Lightsphere 2 and a flash bracket.
If you go the studio strobe route, you'll want 2 of the Alien Bee 800s or a competetive equivlent. And since seniors like on-location (aka park) shots, a battery power supply would be handy as well.
You could probably make decent outdoor portraits with 2 strobes - one on camera and one off to the side to add some shadows and dimension to the subject's face. In that case perhaps a couple of the Sigma's would work and a cheap tripod to hold the second light.
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11/08/2005 11:45:36 AM · #11 |
The Sigma DG Super has the functions of the 550EX at a lower price.
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11/08/2005 12:09:37 PM · #12 |
if you are going to stick with canon and plan on upgrading in the future i would go with the 580EX.
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