suggestion for budget flash

[maritimus831]

hi guys, using a 350d here. i want to get a flash that is relatively cheap (prefably below $200). what choices do i have? i rather not get a canon flash as they are pretty EX(no pun intended)

 

[mephesto]

below $200 is tough. But if you bump your price up by $50, you can probably get a 2nd hand 420EX or a secondhand Sigma EF 500 Super

 

[maritimus831]

is it generally ok to get a second-hand flash? i've read that its not advisable as it is hard to access if it would stop working soon.

 

[Snoweagle]

hi guys, using a 350d here. i want to get a flash that is relatively cheap (prefably below $200). what choices do i have? i rather not get a canon flash as they are pretty EX(no pun intended)

Or...if you want a simple flash without any bounce feature and first hand, u can get the 220EX at slightly over $200.

 

[Zack]

Saw someone selling a 380EX for $150+ in B&S

 

[Snoweagle]

Saw someone selling a 380EX for $150+ in B&S

Saw it too.

 

[fWord]

When I asked a similar question in the past, someone suggested the Vivitar 285hv. Unfortunately I am still searching for it myself, and it's not exactly a dedicated flash that allows you to simply point and shoot. Some tinkering needs to be done, but I've read up about it and it doesn't sound too difficult at all. Thing to check though, is if the trigger voltage of the flash will damage your camera. I suspect this model is safe to use.

 

[Bleuwhale]

Saw someone selling a 380EX for $150+ in B&S

Heres the linK:

http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=180843

Cheers

 

[mckenzy]

back in the good old 90's... the hype was about the Vivitar 283... you could never find it in Singapore but if you managed to get your hands on one... you'd have gotten a gem..

 

[doug3fflux]

back in the good old 90's... the hype was about the Vivitar 283... you could never find it in Singapore but if you managed to get your hands on one... you'd have gotten a gem..

yep, they last a lifetime/

 

[ray_stinger]

The Vivitar 285 is good too. I have used it before and its exposure is often spot on.

 

[fWord]

The Vivitar 285 is good too. I have used it before and its exposure is often spot on.

I'm still looking for one. Do they still sell this flash anymore?

 

[gryphon]

I'm still looking for one. Do they still sell this flash anymore?

hummm....maybe i make a trip to Sungei Rd :think:

 

[fWord]

hummm....maybe i make a trip to Sungei Rd :think:

:bsmilie: Yes, I should go there too...looking for an antique camera.

 

[Snoweagle]

hi guys, using a 350d here. i want to get a flash that is relatively cheap (prefably below $200). what choices do i have? i rather not get a canon flash as they are pretty EX(no pun intended)

If you want i have an old Yashica flash with manual flash intensity control and auto, can be used as an autoflash on Canon DSLRs. I can sell it to u cheap.

 

[modenaslim]

I'm using my old SB25..
I set to manual when i shoot...
troublesome coz need to manually adjust the power output level..

But it's cheap and reliable.. 580EX too $$$ for me liao..

 

[scud]

:bsmilie: Yes, I should go there too...looking for an antique camera.

and double up as a street shooting too..;p
anyone?

 

[ray_stinger]

i still have one here with me....well...u can always try posting in our buy and sell forum....i saw a 285 up on sale several months ago....

I'm still looking for one. Do they still sell this flash anymore?

 

[fWord]

and double up as a street shooting too..;p
anyone?

If I'm lucky, I'd be able to go in the afternoon. In the morning, I'll be on the dentist's chair getting my stitches removed from the gums.

 

[fWord]

i still have one here with me....well...u can always try posting in our buy and sell forum....i saw a 285 up on sale several months ago....

In the past, these things have gone for a steal at the B&S forums, but for the difference in price, I'd prefer to get a new one, rather than spend almost $100 and have it blow up in my face after a few uses. :bsmilie: I was told that this flash can be had for around $150 new.