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ccrnkovic
22-06-2010, 11:49pm
Has anyone used a Generic speelight for their Canon. I have a 450D and was looking at the following link

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Flash-Speedlite-Canon-500D-450D-400D-40D-diffuser-/180521445547?cmd=ViewItem&pt=AU_Cameras_Photographic_Accessories&hash=item2a07eaa8ab

Your feedback would be great

ccrnkovic
22-06-2010, 11:51pm
Just wondering if anyone has used a Generic Speedlite. I have found a few on Ebay and was wondering what they are like? Feedback would be good. Or should I buy a Canon for my 450D, thanks



http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Flash-Speedlite-Canon-500D-450D-400D-40D-diffuser-/180521445547?cmd=ViewItem&pt=AU_Cameras_Photographic_Accessories&hash=item2a07eaa8ab

peterking
23-06-2010, 12:27am
I bought the YN460 off ebay and apart from dud batteries it's been good.
Please understand I've used it twice. Flash photography is not my thing. Got it to work remote off the camera no problems.

Analog6
23-06-2010, 5:03am
I have the same one. I've never mastered the auto settings but as I mainly use it for fill flash anyway that's OK, it has 8 light levels you can set manually. The batteries in mine seem to last very well, I use Duracell usually.

LJG
23-06-2010, 7:10am
I brought the Nissin Di622, it is reasonably OK, I went the cheaper generic brand because I don't use it much, but to be honest I wish I'd brought the better Canon brand. I will probably end up doing that and keep the Nissin as a slave.

Scotty72
23-06-2010, 7:12am
I have the yn-460 II powered by Powerex batteries (available via site sponsor)

Very pleased.

But understand, it is only a manual flash so, if you understand how to use manual (or are willing to learn), you will get great results; if not, you will get frustrated.

Scotty

Scotty72
23-06-2010, 7:15am
I have bought from that guy - he's ok - but I have the yn-460 and the yn-460 II.

Pay the extra $10 -15 for the mark II, it is more than worth it.

Scotty

bricat
23-06-2010, 7:18am
If you can get that for $40.00 then you have not lost much if it does not work effectively. And why are the canon products $3-400's or more? Worth a try.

ricktas
23-06-2010, 7:18am
I have merged your threads. Please do not cross post on different part of the site, with duplicate threads.

ccrnkovic
23-06-2010, 6:37pm
Thanks for the replies - I bought a Canon today!!!