Compact Flash for Canon G series (G10)

[rokieto]

Thinking of getting a flash for my Powershot G10, considering from the following choices :

1.Canon 220EX (ETTL, No bounce)
http://reviews.usa.canon.com/3798/7271/reviews.htm

2. Metz Mecabiltz 28 AF-30 (ETTL, No Bounce)
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...SG254%26sa%3DN

3. Metz Mecabiltz 28 CS-2 (Slave Type, bracket mount for use with any compact camera)
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...SG254%26sa%3DN

4. Metz Mecabiltz 20 C-2 (bounce head, no ETTL)......(sorry should be NO ETTL in the poll unable to edit?)
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...ssage=26799678

5. SUNPAK RD2000 (Bounce, ETTL, w/Wide Angle Flap)
http://www.sunpak.jp/english/products/rd2000/index.html

6. Nissin Di28 (ETTL, w/Diffuser)
http://www.nissinflash.com/Featured/Di28/

7. Other, pls specify.....

Please share your experience & advice (I am likely to go for the advantages, but pls also share on the price & where to get from)

[pingpongsong]

budget no issue?

Originally Posted by rokieto Thinking of getting a flash for my Powershot G10, considering from the following choices : 1.Canon 220EX (ETTL, No bounce) 2. Metz Mecabiltz 28 AF-3 (ETTL, No Bounce) 3. Metz Mecabiltz 28 CS-2 (Slave Type, bracket mount for use with any compact camera) 4. Metz Mecabiltz 20 C-2 (bounce head, no ETTL)......(sorry should be NO ETTL in the poll unable to edit?) 5. SUNPAK RD2000 (Bounce, ETTL, w/Wide Angle Flap) 6. Nissin Di28 (ETTL, w/Diffuser) 7. Other, pls specify..... Please share your experience & advice (I am likely to go for the advantages, but pls also share on the price & where to get from)

[rokieto]

Originally Posted by pingpongsong budget no issue?

No issue, can still save up & "pain pain" get the "most suitable" or "best" or "ideal"...
(I don't think the difference in price is very extreme, unless the option cost as much as a full-pledge flashgun like 430EX,or my Metz54....unlikely right?)

No harm knowing how much

[midicity]

I would still get a 580ex2 or 430ex2.
Even though the flash is big and heavier and makes the camera unweldy, the bounce capability gives you more options to take nicer photos

[rokieto]

I would use my Metz54 or 380EX if I have them with me, but then I would probably have my 350D dslr with me too.

I have seen someone using G-series with big flashgun, w/coverter lens, locally in indoor environment. That's ok, I don't mind using big flashgun if that's the only flash I have.

When travelling light, probably I won't bring a big flash,
unless I want to bring my dslr or
unless I refused to own an additional flash unit just for G10 use.

...so I am looking for a small one when I use my G10 or even as an additonal "light-weight" option with my dslr. (Although I still like my Metz54)

[cosycatus]

actually, the RD2000 is the best fit. It's really not advisable to use big flashes with small camera. I dun actually mount a 580ex on my 20d without a battery grip to balance the weight.

If only the RD2000 comes with swivel...that will be the best

[Anson]

Without 580EX2 or 430EX2 there is no TTL function right?

[soons]

If budget has no restriction, go for 580EX II.


Else, you can try this:

Emoblitz flashes. Works great on my S5 IS and 450D.
Sub $200.

OT: R u looking for mini-flashes or it is because of budget constraint?

[Anson]

Originally Posted by soons Emoblitz flashes. Works great on my S5 IS and 450D. Sub $200.

Curious... does it work in 450D when using LiveView?

[rokieto]

I ever used my metz 54mz4i with the G10, bouncing off walls & ceiling....or with diffuser, power!

The SUNPAK RD2000, quite tiny & not so "rugged"....

so might consider a metz 28 or 20.....but metz is hard to find...

or maybe 220EX?

basically small flash for travelling light....faster flash cycle, a bit more flash power...

still "wait & see" mode, maybe don't bother liao...

[Skiver]

Bought my Metz 20 from Song Brothers, SLS 2nd floor. Pocketable size. Can bounce. I think mine has got ETTL... cannot put any filters or whaletale attachment on it. At least I was not successful. Used to rubberband a silicon cutout from my handphone case to soften the light... ugly, yes.. i'm a band-aid sort of person

Originally Posted by rokieto I ever used my metz 54mz4i with the G10, bouncing off walls & so might consider a metz 28 or 20.....but metz is hard to find...

[soons]

Originally Posted by Anson Curious... does it work in 450D when using LiveView?

Not sure what you mean, but when I am using live view, the flash fired as well.

But niether any of my lens can auto focus during live view, is that normal?