exSRAaron Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 This may be a long shot, but i thought its worth asking Looking for a 430EX II flash and maybe a 55-250IS lens..Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 I was looking for a 430 as well, but I settled on a cheapo knockoff from China... works very well actually. But let me know if you find a good deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exSRAaron Posted February 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 Yeah, can you run all the cheaper ones off shoe? I'd be interested in cheaper models for sure..I actually havent looked into flahes much on POTN but I figured the 430II is a great one to start off with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 Yeah, can you run all the cheaper ones off shoe? I'd be interested in cheaper models for sure..I actually havent looked into flahes much on POTN but I figured the 430II is a great one to start off with.Yah for sure, I got a YN-465, it's manual and e-ttl compatible. I've also run it as a slave with a cheapo china filter and it fires every time.60$ I'd recommend it for sure if you're not looking for a super awesome professional flash (not saying the 430 is one).There's lots of pictures of it on the interwebs, or I can take some pictures of it if you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 I was thinking about a 430 as well. I'm NOT going to buy a cheap-o Chinese knock off. I MIGHT get a Sigma Super though. I just don't trust the cheap-o's to not damage my camera, and replacing a 40D is a bit more than replacing one of the Rebel series cameras.One nice thing about using Canon branded flashes is running multiples is pretty simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 I was thinking about a 430 as well. I'm NOT going to buy a cheap-o Chinese knock off. I MIGHT get a Sigma Super though. I just don't trust the cheap-o's to not damage my camera, and replacing a 40D is a bit more than replacing one of the Rebel series cameras.One nice thing about using Canon branded flashes is running multiples is pretty simple.That's something that really does need to be researched before you buy one. Any of the older cheapo's are likely to damage.... but the YN-465 is made for digital cameras.I tested with a multimeter as well, never puts out dangerous voltage, highest I saw was 4-5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 That's something that really does need to be researched before you buy one. Any of the older cheapo's are likely to damage.... but the YN-465 is made for digital cameras.I tested with a multimeter as well, never puts out dangerous voltage, highest I saw was 4-5I'm still not going to go that route. I'm sure that a company like Sigma would work with Canon to make sure that their flash will work, and probably pay the proper licensing fees to be able to legally say that their flash is for Canon. Unless I was to use a pocket wizark to trigger it, or something..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 I'm still not going to go that route. I'm sure that a company like Sigma would work with Canon to make sure that their flash will work, and probably pay the proper licensing fees to be able to legally say that their flash is for Canon. Unless I was to use a pocket wizark to trigger it, or something.....Understandable. I mean, I trust a manufacturer like Toyota is big enough to work with the NHTSB to provide safe vehicles that stop.Or that Firestone works with Ford to make tires that don't explode.Or that ... well you get the idea.Everything is perception and risk. You put a certain trust in Sigma & Canon, I'm willing to risk it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exSRAaron Posted February 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 Thanks guys, I'll look into the sigma's too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 Understandable. I mean, I trust a manufacturer like Toyota is big enough to work with the NHTSB to provide safe vehicles that stop.Or that Firestone works with Ford to make tires that don't explode.Or that ... well you get the idea.Everything is perception and risk. You put a certain trust in Sigma & Canon, I'm willing to risk it. are you talking about? Totally off in left field for the topic at hand. More relevant would be putting chinese made brake pads on your VW, pads from a manufacturer that may not even be known to VW, and not be up to their safety specs.Again, if I still had my Rebel, I might risk it, but the 40D is a bit too much to replace if somethin would go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 are you talking about? Totally off in left field for the topic at hand. More relevant would be putting chinese made brake pads on your VW, pads from a manufacturer that may not even be known to VW, and not be up to their safety specs.Again, if I still had my Rebel, I might risk it, but the 40D is a bit too much to replace if somethin would go wrong.50% of my post was giving you shit50% was seriousI think the comparison you made above is a little off. It'd be more like the 70s when people ONLY USED GM PARTS... ya know what I mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 50% of my post was giving you shit50% was seriousI think the comparison you made above is a little off. It'd be more like the 70s when people ONLY USED GM PARTS... ya know what I mean?Yeah, I figured you were just being yourself (an ass )The GM parts thing is a MUCH better comparison. Although, when I built my Camaro engine, I used almost all GM parts, with the exception of the bearings, gaskets, and intake manifold!) right down to the oil filter! If I had it to do again, I know I could make quite a bit more power for less, but that's another story. If it makes you feel any better, the 2 zoom lenses that I use all the time are Sigma's. I can't afford Canon L glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 It's amusing, the lens I want is more expensive than my bike.I guess my point is, if the flash says it's less than 6v, Canon says don't go over 6v, and my multimeter says 5 volts.... it was worth it to save over 200$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfd37buckeye Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Not on the flash topic, but I got the chance to use a friends 100-400 f/4 canon lens to shoot my daughters gymnastics meet last weekend. Never figured I would put my hands on a big white lens. It took some awesome shots, not qute fast enough, but took great pics. I have the 55-250 IS lens, and it takes great pics also. I would like to get a 70-200 f/2.8 if she stays with the gymnastics and soccer, but the glass is high, so I may have to settle for Sigma or Tamron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Not on the flash topic, but I got the chance to use a friends 100-400 f/4 canon lens to shoot my daughters gymnastics meet last weekend. Never figured I would put my hands on a big white lens. It took some awesome shots, not qute fast enough, but took great pics. I have the 55-250 IS lens, and it takes great pics also. I would like to get a 70-200 f/2.8 if she stays with the gymnastics and soccer, but the glass is high, so I may have to settle for Sigma or Tamron.I have the Sigma 70-200 f/2.8. It's a really great lens for me. It could not justify (afford, either) the Canon "L" version, since this is just hobby stuff for me. I also have the Sigma 1.4x teleconverter that I use with it. I have used this combo up at Mid-Ohio with the old Digital Rebel, before I got the 40D, and I got some nice shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 It's amusing, the lens I want is more expensive than my bike.400mm? 500? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 400mm? 500?My bike was cheaper than that. lol300mm, with my cropped frame it's like a free 1.6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 My bike was cheaper than that. lol300mm, with my cropped frame it's like a free 1.6 Well I was giving it the benefit of doubt. The 400 is my to get list along with a ton of other crap. I'm going to have to sell the wife's bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfd37buckeye Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 I am hoping to sell my Yamaha when it is finished in the spring and grab a good used 70-200 f 2.8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exSRAaron Posted February 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 holy off topic mofos! Damn you wankers..still looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 It's our way of bumping your thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exSRAaron Posted February 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 And for that sir I am very grateful Well after doing some more research I decided to give the YN465 and some RF602 remotes a try, and for still have the price of a 430 used, I'm pretty damn happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 And for that sir I am very grateful Well after doing some more research I decided to give the YN465 and some RF602 remotes a try, and for still have the price of a 430 used, I'm pretty damn happy. glad I could help let me know what you think of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exSRAaron Posted February 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 will do! Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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