Flash?

[karla_atx]

Ok so ive had my xti for about 1 month now im still pretty clueless on most things but im trying my best so im looking for a flash something cheap and nice enough to have better outcomes on my pictures any suggestions?

i already have a pretty good tripod and a bag and the 50 1.8 lens its on its way so besides that what other accesories i need?

[mmcaleer]

Purchase a Canon dedicated flash like the 430EX so you can take advantage of TTL flash.

Here is a 550EX on Craigslist. It is the predecessor to the 580EX. One step up from the 430EX.

Sorry, flashes are not that cheap.

Mike

[bobby71]

If budget is priority, go for the Sigma 500 flash. There's one currently for sale here on this forum for $150. It's a great flash for your needs.
I bought the Sigma 10-20mm lens from him, and it looks brand new!

If that's still too much, I used the Sunpak 383 forever on my xt before getting a used Canon flash. I think I paid like $80 for it, new.

[CaptainTom]

get a flash that has a tilt head. practice with it on manual. bounce the flash.
learn how to use the flash in all kinds of situations. Then, when you have the bucks to get a really good flash, you'll already be an expert. Digital is so great for this. You can go out and take 1000 bad exposures and it only cost you a couple of batteries and a bunch of time.

[toverman]

I'd also recommend one with a swivel head (side to side) as well as tilting (up and down). Other flashes that will work well with the XTi are the Canon 380EX (it's old; doesn't swivel) and the 420EX (made for the original Digital Rebel). You should be able to pick up one or the other for about a $100, maybe a little more.

Get used to the flash and your new lens for awhile, and then depending on what you want to shoot the most look at lenses for the purpose.

[groovyone]

When I got my flash I opted for the model with the tilt and swivel head, and I am surprised how much I use the swivel option. I also recommend a diffuser. I have a Sto-Fen for when I travel, and a Fong WhaleTail Reporter for when I am local. The Fong gear isn't cheap, but I think the Sto-Fen was only $15 or so.

A good option for little money for you may be one of the newer diffusers that works with the pop up flash.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._Diffuser.html

[bobby71]

I agree, if you're gonna buy a flash, it really should have tilt & swivel. It'll give you the most flexibility and shooting options. Both of the flashes I mentioned have tilt & swivel.