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Third party flash

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skinnylove
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would anyone be able to suggest a 3rd party flash that would compare to a canon speedlite? i shoot with a 40D for reference.
Jul 20 2009 9:27PM
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freeskibum82
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ebay flash
Jul 20 2009 9:35PM
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^nate^
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check out the Vivitar 285HV. robust and powerful dedicated off cam flash for only $89. not the most gadgety... but worth it
Jul 20 2009 10:34PM
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skinnylove
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is it worth the extreme large amounts of cash to go for a speedlite or will a 3rd party serve me ok? i mostly want it for sports, some portrait work etc.
Jul 21 2009 8:42PM
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skinnylove
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also, i'm a n00b with flashes still, is the DF-383 from vivitar better than the already suggested vivitar?
Jul 21 2009 8:48PM
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^nate^
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yes the 383 is better. more options and what not for $40-50 more than the 285HV. don't know exact specs. just know that many photographers use the 285HV has a dedicated off cam flash cus it's a workhorse and very simple on full manual control.
Jul 21 2009 9:49PM
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