Phoenix RL-59N Automatic TTL Ringlight for Canon EOS, with 49mm, 52mm & 58mm Adapter Rings.

buyer beware -- does not give even illumination, fits poorly with my eos canon, and just is trouble --- stay away do not buy
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Konica Minolta Maxxum Flash 5600HS D Series for Dimage A1, A2, A200, Z1, Z2, Z3, Z5, 7Hi, 7i, 7D & 5D Digital Cameras

I was very pleased and satisfied with the results of ordering this flash unit from this supplier. He was prompt in shipping the product, and I received the product brand new in a box in perfect working order. I was happy to be able to get this flash unit because Minolta quit making camera equipment over a year ago. New Minolta camera products have become scarce yet this supplier had it in stock and shipped it to me without delay. This supplier has proven to me that he is very reliable.
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Vivitar DF120 Digital Flash

Make sure it synchronizes with your camera prior to purchase.

I purchased this brand new and tried it with every possible combination on my Sony DSLR-A100 and it never flashed in sync with the A100. I am going to try it with some other cameras.

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Sigma Electronic Flash EF-500 DG ST for Canon SLR Cameras

I'm not a camera expert, but I was looking for something better than the built-in flash on my Canon XTi. Particularly I was looking for something that would work better with my EF-S fish-eye lens. The throw is too short for the built-in flash in that it creates a shadow for close-in pictures. The EF-500 eliminated that problem on all but the closest shots. My only gripe is that I don't like the mount much. My last Canon flash fit neatly in the mount and had a lock button. The lens has a friction wheel that you twist to tighten. It's just not as easily removed, although it probably holds it on more tightly.
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QB-350A Auto Flash

I bought this flash 2 years ago when I needed a flash for high speed photography but didn't have the money for a $200 flash. Well, for what I've done I really do like the QB-350A flash. It works well for what I've needed in high speed photography with 2 settings for auto flash. If you don't know about auto flash, the flash has a photo diode to detect light and when it detects proper exposure it cuts the flash off with a "quenching circuit" inside the flash, meaning a flash as short as 1/30,000 sec! It took me a while to figure out how to get the quick flashes I needed to capture exploding paintballs and water droplets without blur, but you can do it with this flash by keeping it close to your subject and keeping the flash aimed at your subject (don't bounce it). I haven't used this flash a lot for general photography, but I expect from its previous performance it will work well. Also, the flash comes with a small cord that attaches to your camera so you can use the flash not mounted in the hot shoe. Great flash for the money!
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Vivitar 283 Electronic Flash

Simple, powerful, sturdy workhorse flash. No needless bells and whistles. I've used 283's on and off for 20+ years and they are dependable. For strobist use, I added the VP1 for manual control and radio slaves. Works great.
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300 Watt AC 120V Professional Video Light for Camcorder/ Camera

Buena luz, muy facil de cargar, de instalar,lo unico que considero como una desventaja es que es una luz muy directa, por tanto hay que colocarla a distancia prudente y esto trae como consecuencia ruido en las imagenes. Debiera tener un difusor en la lampara, pero del resto me parece que es muy practica , asi que la recomiendo
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Sigma Electronic Flash EF-500 DG ST for Nikon SLR Cameras

*I reviewed this product before but that link on Amazon shows it's not available and now its here so I copied my original review with a couple of extra comments.

**This review is for use with the Nikon D50 with an update for use with the D80 below.


I don't use a flash often so to spend a large amount on one is just a waste. Still, sometimes you go to an event indoors that allows for flash and the little one on the camera can't hack it. Also, some outdoor situations call for fill flash.

This flash is powerful and it swivels up, and side to side. It is much less expensive then the Nikon model with similar features. I does not do wireless flash like the Nikon SB-600 and SB-800 do however. It seems to work most of the time with occasional bad exposures (overexposures) on my D50. It has a fast recycle time and comes with a durable soft carrying case that has room for spare batteries. It also comes with a built-in slide down diffuser for use with wide angle shots.

One complaint I have is that the battery compartment is not well marked. It is just a raised diagram on the black plastic and you really have to look at it to see which way the batteries go. Also, this is a big, powerful flash and on my D50 feels very top heavy. But, that is the price you pay to have a flash that fills a big room with light.

This flash has a lot of features for the money such as zoom and power. There are few reviews on it, most reviews being on the more expensive and feature packed "Super" model. The reviews on the "Super" are for the most point positive. I have read where some Canon users think its better then, or as good as, Canon's own flash.

The only bad things I have read about the ST may be due to technique instead of the flash. You can't shoot a person directly with this monster flash at 3 feet and expect a perfect exposure, especially when they have dark clothes, dark hair, etc which will result in faces being washed out. In that situation you need to bounce it off the ceiling or wall. Conversely, bouncing off a tall ceiling in a large room doesn't do much.

One big draw back is that this model doesn't do wireless, the "Super" does.

Key Stats:

Charge time: 6 secs (with alkaline batteries); 4 secs (with Ni-Cd or NiMH)
Number of flashes: 220 (with alkaline batteries); 100 (with Ni-Cd or NiMH)

UPDATE: This flash seems to work much better with my D80. I have not had any under or over exposures. I shot a wedding outdoors at night, from 30 feet and my shots came out wonderful! The hired wedding photographer even commented on how well the photos looked when he saw them at a party the day after the wedding. The D80, with the Nikon MB-D80 Multi-Power Battery Pack for the Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera grip, also feels more balanced then the gripless D50 does with this flash. I also tried lithium disposable batteries and saw little increase in recycle time with a much lower amount of flashes so stick with alkaline.
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