Need some Advice :)

Travism82

Hey everyone, I hope that you are all having a relaxing Sunday!

I'd like some advice, I would like to purchase my first flash and I'm on a bit of a budget. I shoot with a Canon 40D and shoot mostly during the day. Really, I'm just looking for something to help on the rare times when I'm shooting outside with friends at night etc. Does anyone have any thoughts?

Always appreciated

angevin1

Travism82 wrote: »

Hey everyone, I hope that you are all having a relaxing Sunday!

I'd like some advice, I would like to purchase my first flash and I'm on a bit of a budget. I shoot with a Canon 40D and shoot mostly during the day. Really, I'm just looking for something to help on the rare times when I'm shooting outside with friends at night etc. Does anyone have any thoughts?

Always appreciated

Hey there! See this thread.


Cheers,

ziggy53

I use, and I highly recommend, Sigma EF 530 DG Super flashes in Canon E-TTL configuration. With a bit less power than a Canon 580EX it still has plenty of power for professional work and most of the feature set of the 580EX. Pricing is more like the Canon middle line flashes.

http://www.photo4less.com/products/Sigma_EF-530_DG_Super_Electronic_Flash_for_Canon_DSLR_____085126925253_____SGEF530SPCA.html

I use 4 - Sigma 5xx DG Super flashes (the "DG Super" designation is important) and they are very reliable and the Canon E-TTL communication is authentic and accurate.

Some recent images with a 40D and a Sigma flash:





I also recommend the purchase/manufacture of simple flash modifiers. The above used a Demb Flip-It, which worked nicely for indoor, low-ceiling work.

http://www.dembflashproducts.com/flipit/

For a more universal flash modifier I use a DIY "scoop" modifier and it works well outdoors and indoors. (Here are some indoor examples):

http://www.fototime.com/inv/908195739C4C0D3