3rd party flash

[fleaz]

My camera's a 1000D. I'm looking to getting an external flash.

I'm thinking of getting a el-cheapo 3rd party flash. The Vivitar 285HV seems like a rather good budget option. I plan to get a flash bracket to use it off-camera.

Any advice?

[fleaz]

The 1000D does not have a PC sync port. Is it better to get a PC sync adapter? Or to use radio triggers?

[fleaz]

no one?

[cqprime]

Originally Posted by fleaz My camera's a 1000D. I'm looking to getting an external flash. I'm thinking of getting a el-cheapo 3rd party flash. The Vivitar 285HV seems like a rather good budget option. I plan to get a flash bracket to use it off-camera. Any advice?

I using a 3rd party flash for a new user like me from alan photo funan

[yeohsli]

will 3rd party flash have TTL issues like not sync etc etc. I saw some comments on dpreview regarding this.

[cqprime]

Originally Posted by yeohsli will 3rd party flash have TTL issues like not sync etc etc. I saw some comments on dpreview regarding this.

How do i know there is no sync? i only know when i snap a photo in the dark ....the flash will do the work and my photo will look good.

[fleaz]

no one to help? i can't find any threads that give specific advice

[feekinc]

theres no ttl functionwith the vivitar. vivitar hv an auto mode with its thrystor circuit.

to each his own to go with the cord or radio. no pc jack, there's always ways to work around that.

[Reportage]

in that case a classic advice.

"pay peanuts get ........."

Unless you actually know how to use a flash extra features or rather you need to use...a plain flash will do.

[mk4000]

Originally Posted by Reportage in that case a classic advice. "pay peanuts get ........." Unless you actually know how to use a flash extra features or rather you need to use...a plain flash will do.

"pay peanuts get TT Durai"

[chalib]

Originally Posted by fleaz The Vivitar 285HV seems like a rather good budget option. I plan to get a flash bracket to use it off-camera. Any advice?

If you want to mount it directly to camera hotshoe.... please check and make sure the voltage compatible to ur cam... Some 3rd party flash with high voltage can damage ur cam

[ascensionyze]

since you are using it off camera.... might as well get a simple wireless trigger and go strobist style... with a simple lightstand.... its best not to hot-shoe mount a 3rd party flash on ur camera unless u really know the voltage threshold is safe....

[atfnato]

Originally Posted by chalib If you want to mount it directly to camera hotshoe.... please check and make sure the voltage compatible to ur cam... Some 3rd party flash with high voltage can damage ur cam

Originally Posted by ascensionyze since you are using it off camera.... might as well get a simple wireless trigger and go strobist style... with a simple lightstand.... its best not to hot-shoe mount a 3rd party flash on ur camera unless u really know the voltage threshold is safe....

This link should be helpful
http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html