2007-08-18 17:14:46 · 5 answers · asked by RT671 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Buy the Canon flash that is TTL compatible with your camera. TTL is really Flash Metering Off the Sensor - in other words the camera controls the flash duration. (Minolta invented this with the introduction of their X-700 and X-570 cameras in the late 1970's, early 1980's, along with their PX line of flash units such as the 280PX, 360PX and the Auto-Macro 80PX). This allows you a lot of creative control, especially when you need an f-stop of, say, f11 to maximize Depth of Field when photographing a group.
There are numerous after-market flashes available but IMO staying within the Canon family is worth the extra $$$.
It should have at least a tilt head for bounce flash. If it also swivels, even better. If Canon offers an off-camera flash bracket buy it with the flash.
You should get the most powerful flash offered. The higher the Guide Number (GN) the better. The GN is a way of telling you the unit's capabilities. Suppose a flash has a GN of 25 meters (approximately 82 feet) at ISO 100 at f1.4. This flash has more than enough power for bounce flash use. (Bounce flash gives a softer, more pleasing look to people photos.) If your lens has a maximum aperture (f-stop) of f2.8 you can simply double the ISO and still get good results at 25 meters.
If you decide to stray from Canon and look elsewhere for a flash be very careful comparing the GN's of different units. Some manufacturers will use a higher ISO to boost their GN. If the ISO and f-stop aren't specified then the stated GN is probably bogus.
2007-08-21 01:58:34 · answer #1 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Canon 430EX will cover most of what the average photographer would need. A few differences with the 580EX it has a little more power and if you use Canon's wireless system (which isn't that great) the 580EX can be a master. You also get a sync port on the 580. For the extra money for these few things, the 430 is your best value.
2016-05-17 05:28:20 · answer #2 · answered by soledad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best flash would be a Canon 580 EX II
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/486706-USA/Canon_1946B002_580EX_II_Flash.html
It costs a lot of money, but you said you wanted the best.
A diffuser to add onto the flash wouldn't be a bad idea either.
2007-08-18 22:49:36 · answer #3 · answered by dodol 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either the 430EX Canon Speedlite...or the better, 530EX Speedlite. Neither is cheap, though.
The 430EX would be all you need for the XTi.
2007-08-18 20:57:58 · answer #4 · answered by Petra_au 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
SanDisk Extreme III 4GB CompactFlash Memory Card
shold be enogh, if you have more money go for the 8 GB.
2007-08-18 19:16:59 · answer #5 · answered by p7taylor 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋