What flash unit for Digital Rebel xti?

[sherin65]

I got the DR xti for DH back in March. He wants a flash unit for it. How do I know which one to get? Any suggestions would be great. The canon site was of no help. I couldn't find any flash units on there at all.

Sher

[poker]

The Canon 430EX should be fine unless you need external power for multi hour use without having to worry about changing batteries.

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...categoryid=141

The 580EX has an external power connector and more power but might be overkill. It's also bigger.

[poker]

You can also consider third party to save a buck. Just make sure it is ETTL-II compatible. Sigma has a powerful flash at less cost.

http://www.sigmaphoto.com/flashes/fl...ls.asp?id=3257

I don't have experience with it but I have used third party flashes before with no problem in the film days.

Some people may warn you about using non-Canon flashes fearing the electronics might harm your camera....I haven't read enough proof to agree with them.