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02/11/2005 09:01:18 PM · #1 |
I want to get a reallllllllllllly cheap flash that will work on the 20D. I need something soon...so the new speedflash will have to wait. But for now, I just want something that will work for a few shots.
any answers?
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02/11/2005 09:02:46 PM · #2 |
Originally posted by Truegsht:
I want to get a reallllllllllllly cheap flash that will work on the 20D. I need something soon...so the new speedflash will have to wait. But for now, I just want something that will work for a few shots.
any answers?
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What's reallllly cheap? Under $20, $100, $200?
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02/11/2005 09:06:36 PM · #3 |
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02/11/2005 09:17:29 PM · #4 |
You could check this thread.
Edit: Lol - read flash and interpreted as flash memory. Disregard please :-)
Message edited by author 2005-02-11 21:18:42. |
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02/11/2005 09:18:02 PM · #5 |
pick up a vivitar 283 if you can, be sure to check its on of the newer ones else you'll find yourself frying you 20D
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02/11/2005 09:24:14 PM · #6 |
For a little over a hundred you can get a Canon 220EX Speedlite dedicated flash.
For a little under a hundred you may be able to find the Sigma EF-500 ST TTL dedicated canon mount flash. I have one for my Nikon and it works good.
I don't think there are many less expensive dedicated flashes out thre, but you may be able to find these models a little cheaper. I think Metz has one for about $115 or 120.
Then again you could always go for one of the little Sunpak non-dedicated flashes. I think they are about $35, but you get what you pay for.
Message edited by author 2005-02-11 21:25:10.
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02/11/2005 11:51:58 PM · #7 |
| I don't think that you would do any justice to your pictures with a "cheap" flash. I'm assuming that the flash on the 20D isn't enough. If it is I would stay with that until you can get a better flash like the 580EX. I personally have the 420EX and I picked that up for $170. I like it alot, but the 580EX is more suited for the 20D. |
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02/12/2005 02:54:24 AM · #8 |
I havce a quantarray QBSZ-370 i got off ebay for $20 last year.
Swivel
bounce
Zoom
3 power settings - manual and 2 modes that read ambient light - but basically simple.
canon's need under 6 Vdc to be safe - mine measures 6.7 vdc...i am taking a slight chance using it i suppose, but i have it...
It works GREAT!
 
are two shots i used it on.
With a little practice you can get the setting right. In manual mode on the camera, as well at Av and Tv the flash fires every time the shutter is pressed.
When i get around to having the funds, a Sigma 500DG Super is on the list - a bit uner $200.
I have not looked at Metz or the bigger/better quantarray dedicated flashes.
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