Anyone using the Sunpak RD2000?

[mike_gendimenico]

<p>I have a 5D and a 580EX flash, but have been looking at some smaller flashes just to have some kind of basic flash when travelling when I don't need the big 580EX. I'm looking at the new Canon 270, but don't care for the strobe type pre-flash. I came across the Sunpak RD2000 for just $79, so would like to get some opinions on it.<br>

Thanks!</p>

[richard_crowe4]

<p>I was considering both the Sunpak and the 270EX and although the price of the Sunpak is certainly better; I decided on the 270EX mainly because it has high speed sync capability. I use the 270EX primarily as flash fill and the HSS allows me to shoot outdoors at over 1/250 second if I desire. I use the 270EX with a Joe Demb Flip-It Junior diffuser/reflector. the Flip-It Junior really improves the versatility of the 270EX and would, I suppose, be an equally valuable aset to the Sunpak.</p>

[chris_clarke3]

<p>The 270 is great as a fill in or good enough for bounce flash in a house etc. It's small, well made and is really small! I love it.</p>

[Spearhead]

<p>I'd be interested to hear on the RD2000 as well. I can't use a strobe pre-flash in many situations.</p>