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Guys
I currently have a Canon D60 and need a flash gun. I only do recreational photography so nothing paricularly serious. I'd prefer something automatic with tilt and possibly swivel (depending on price). I don't need it to be Canon (ie 430 or 580) as I don't need branding.
Can anybody recommend something from either Sigma, Sunpak, Metz, Soligor or something else?
Also, where would be best to purchase it (either online or in London)? I would be happy with either new or 2nd hand...
Drew
I currently have a Canon D60 and need a flash gun. I only do recreational photography so nothing paricularly serious. I'd prefer something automatic with tilt and possibly swivel (depending on price). I don't need it to be Canon (ie 430 or 580) as I don't need branding.
Can anybody recommend something from either Sigma, Sunpak, Metz, Soligor or something else?
Also, where would be best to purchase it (either online or in London)? I would be happy with either new or 2nd hand...
Drew
I tried an alternative manufacturer's flashgun but it gave up after 3 years of light (!) use. Bought a Canon 420EZ (I think, I'm at work so can't be sure) 15 years ago, used it at the same rate and the thing is still going happily. Worth the price for no compatibility problems and the longevity.
I've also got a vintage 420EZ.
It DOES work with my 20D, but the flash has to be driven manually.
Personally I find manual flash a lot less confusing.
It's easy to refine the flash settings by looking at the results.
For grab shots like a wedding manual flash would be hard work and need a fair bit of luck though. A Canon EX series flash would be brilliant.....
It DOES work with my 20D, but the flash has to be driven manually.
Personally I find manual flash a lot less confusing.
It's easy to refine the flash settings by looking at the results.
For grab shots like a wedding manual flash would be hard work and need a fair bit of luck though. A Canon EX series flash would be brilliant.....
Just a thought....
I suggest you get coloured gels for the flash.
I haven't got any gels.
Hence in social situations my pictures have ambient light that looks very yellow and flash light that looks very blue.
This is VERY hard to fix in Photoshop as the actual colour is a blend of flash and ambient light.
However, by adding a yellow/orange filter to the flash, the flash colour temperature matches the ambient lighting and that's easily corrected using the camera's White Balance.
I suggest you get coloured gels for the flash.
I haven't got any gels.
Hence in social situations my pictures have ambient light that looks very yellow and flash light that looks very blue.
This is VERY hard to fix in Photoshop as the actual colour is a blend of flash and ambient light.
However, by adding a yellow/orange filter to the flash, the flash colour temperature matches the ambient lighting and that's easily corrected using the camera's White Balance.
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