Now that ive gotten the camera that didnt come with a flash..

what would be the best flash for me to get? i know it probably

depends on what im doing, but is there a good all-around flash that

isnt horribly bulky? (i know this shouldn't be one of my worries but

oh well)

if you bought *THE* camera that doesn't come with *a* flash it seems to me that *THAT* camera is pretty hefty as it is (1D MKII).

Thank you captain grammar for your stunning answer. Any other takers?

I believe he was wondering more along the lines of what camera you got. That might lead others to help determine your level of purchasing power.

 

Also, an indication of what you intend to use the flash setup for would be most helpful.

There are plenty of other cameras that don't come with flash, the EOS 1 and EOS 3 just to name two. Which camera have you got Trey?

ahh....my apologies all. Its been a really long night...

the camera is a canon rebel x I would probably use the flash for ...people pictures..(aka portraits?) and the like.

If you're looking for currently available models, I'd recommend the Speedlite 420EX. With your "new" Rebel X, you won't be able to use its E-TTL capabilities, only TTL, but it's the least expensive, current model that will enable you to tilt and swivel the head to bounce flash.

 

I've had mine for a little over a year, and I really like it!

Since you won't be able to use the ETTL functions anyway, the better choice would be to go for one of the EZ flashes. These are the models that precede the EX flashes, and which are going for very cheap these days. I would recommend at least the 430EZ or 540EZ.

alright thanks. But what exaclty is E-TTL and TTL?

<a href="http://photonotes.org/articles/eos-flash/">Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask about flash</a>

Trey: I'm going to second Jon's suggestion of a 420ex. If you get the ex model, it will also work with a digital Rebel or 10D if you decide to upgrade.

 

I started out with a 380ex, but quickly learned that I couldn't bounce flash off the ceiling when shooting verticle. The 420ex is designed to work with your Canon camera and has the swivel head that lets you bounce the flash off the ceiling whether your are working horizontal or verticle.

Basically, almost any flash that allows swivel and tilt will get the job done.

<i><b>>>I believe he was wondering more along the lines of what camera you got.<<</i></b>

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<b>YEP ;P</b>

I'm guessing that (Rebel x) means you've committed yourself to shooting Canon on a budget, nothing wrong with that.

In your shoes I'd go for an older 3rd party TTL flash or even an old fashioned auto design. You should be able to pick one up easily for less than $50.

 

The only qualification of this is that, when the bug gets you and you go digital, you'll need a newer ex series (although you might get some results with an old auto unit).

Phil Vaughan >>I'm guessing that (Rebel x) means you've committed yourself to shooting Canon on a budget,...<< <BR>

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So, Trey, are you or are you not on a budget? If you are (in order of preference, not price):<BR>

1. Speedlite 540EZ <BR>

2. Speedlite 430EZ <BR>

3. a Canon-compatible Metz MecaBlitz or Sigma with a tilt-and-swivel head<BR>

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If you have heaps of bucks to spare and look forward to future upgrades, get: <BR>

1. Speedlite 550EX <BR>

2. Speedlite 420EX <BR>

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Hope that helps!<BR>

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Donny

I think...that I will just wait out on getting a flash until i go digital...this camera im gonna use to get me used to the canon eos before i go into much more expensive stuff (at least thats my excuse since i already bought the thing and then later saw all the pro's of a digital camera)

So what would be a good digital to get when i step up....under $1000 preferably...and i know you all will want to know what i'd be using it for..so give me some choices, im new at this (: