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Which external flash is better for my Canon SLR Rebel EOS XSi?

Sunday Mar 29, 2009

I need your help. I do not have much knowledge on external flashes so below, I put some links of Flashes but I do not know which is the best for me as in better flash, distance in flash and what not. If you can please look at each and tell me which I should get. THANKS!

A. http://cgi.ebay.com/Flash-Unit-for-Canon-G9-G7-G6-Rebel-XSi-XTi-XT_W0QQitemZ120310277128QQihZ002QQcategoryZ15221QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

B. http://cgi.ebay.com/Ultra-Power-Flash-Unit-for-Canon-XTi-XSi-XS-G10-40D-50D_W0QQitemZ260370418690QQihZ016QQcategoryZ48515QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

C. http://cgi.ebay.com/Slave-Flash-for-Canon-EOS-450D-1000D-Rebel-XS-XT-XSi_W0QQitemZ360132491870QQihZ023QQcategoryZ48515QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

D. http://cgi.ebay.com/ETTL-2-e-TTL-II-auto-FLASH-for-Canon-Rebel-EOS-XSi-450D_W0QQitemZ270356667572QQihZ017QQcategoryZ48515QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

E. http://cgi.ebay.com/Digital-Flash-for-Canon-Rebel-XT-XTi-XS-XSi-Camera-NEW_W0QQitemZ200321020172QQihZ010QQcategoryZ48515QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

F. http://cgi.ebay.com/Automatic-Flash-for-Canon-G9-G7-EOS-Rebel-Xsi-XTi-XT_W0QQitemZ190294100785QQihZ009QQcategoryZ48515QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I would not buy any of them … only Canon speedlights have all the features that can be used with your cameras flash interface.

If your budget is low, either forget the flash for now and save your pennies or buy the least expensive Canon speedlight … the 220 EX

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/121598-USA/Canon_2262A006_220EX_TTL_Flash.html

You spent good money for a fine camera … no reason to go cheap now.


Are Cannon FD series SLR lenses(used w/A-1slr) compatible w/ the newer Cannon EOS 40D digital slr Camera body?

Sunday Mar 22, 2009

I found the following used for sale: Canon A-1 body 35mm SLR camera, Canon lens FD 24 mm f/1:2.8 wide angel, Canon lens FD 50 mm f/1:1.8 w/skylight filter, Canon lens FD 50 mm f/3.5 S.S.C. Macro w/skylight filter and Canon life size adapter w/cases, Canon lens FD 28-55mm f/1:3.5-4.5 Macro “rare lens” w/uv haze-1 filter, Canon lens FD 70-210 mm f/1:4 Macro w/ skylight filter & case, Canon A power winder, Canon A 2 power winder w/case, Tokina 2x converter has seven elements w/case, Canon 299 T speedlite flash, Canon 155 A speedlite flash w/case, Canon camera case (not shown in pictures), Marsand large leather camera bag, Hot shoe/ handle.
And two lens hoods. All the above lenses will fit the follow Canon body’s (F-1, A-1, AE-1, T70, etc.) and have a substantial, solid feel (which is lacking in today’s autofocus lenses!!!). Lenses had filters added at the time of purchase so the glass is perfect & the coatings brilliant!!! All the lenses have a buttery smooth focus, and the diaphragm ac

with an adaptor (available from adorama ) it is possible, but you lose functionality in the metering area.

http://digital-photography.suite101.com/article.cfm/old_lenses_on_digital_cameras


Are Cannon FD series SLR linses compatible w/ Cannon EOS 40D digital slr Camera body?

Sunday Mar 15, 2009

I found the following used for sale: Canon A-1 body 35mm SLR camera, Canon lens FD 24 mm f/1:2.8 wide angel, Canon lens FD 50 mm f/1:1.8 w/skylight filter, Canon lens FD 50 mm f/3.5 S.S.C. Macro w/skylight filter and Canon life size adapter w/cases, Canon lens FD 28-55mm f/1:3.5-4.5 Macro “rare lens” w/uv haze-1 filter, Canon lens FD 70-210 mm f/1:4 Macro w/ skylight filter & case, Canon A power winder, Canon A 2 power winder w/case, Tokina 2x converter has seven elements w/case, Canon 299 T speedlite flash, Canon 155 A speedlite flash w/case, Canon camera case (not shown in pictures), Marsand large leather camera bag, Hot shoe/ handle.
And two lens hoods. All the above lenses will fit the follow Canon body’s (F-1, A-1, AE-1, T70, etc.) and have a substantial, solid feel (which is lacking in today’s autofocus lenses!!!). Lenses had filters added at the time of purchase so the glass is perfect & the coatings brilliant!!! All the lenses have a buttery smooth focus, and the diaphragm ac

You can use FD lenses on the EOS series of bodies with an adapter, but keep in mind:

-They'll be manual focus only.
-You'll have to change the f-stops manually.
-The camera's light meter can be thrown off.
-You won't be able to use program/auto or shutter priority modes; you'll have to use aperture priority or completely manual settings.

One version of the FD-to-EOS adapter is here:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/522370-REG/Bower_ABEOS_Lens_Adapter_FD.html


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