topic Re: Flash for Rebel XT in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

Flash for Rebel XT

flytyerbill — Mon, 25 May 2015 20:17:14 GMT

I have a Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT and need to buy a flash attachment. The built in flash is no longer adequate. I am an amateur and know very little about flashes. Any help or reference links would be appreciated. Thanks

Re: Flash for Rebel XT

TTMartin — Mon, 25 May 2015 20:37:29 GMT

@flytyerbill wrote:
I have a Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT and need to buy a flash attachment. The built in flash is no longer adequate. I am an amateur and know very little about flashes. Any help or reference links would be appreciated. Thanks

The Canon 430EX II is one step down from Canon's top of the line professional flash. It has good power output, and is the first flash most enthusiests start with. It has features like a 270 degree tilt swivel flash head and high speed sync.

The Canon 430EX II can be controlled using the buttons and LCD display on the back of the flash.

Lower level flashes like the Canon 270EX II require the flash to be controlled from the camera's menu. I don't believe the Rebel XT has that feature.

Re: Flash for Rebel XT

flytyerbill — Mon, 25 May 2015 20:42:44 GMT

Thanks for the info. From my brief and inexperienced research that seems to be the one. You confirmed my thoughts. Thanks

Re: Flash for Rebel XT

ebiggs1 — Wed, 27 May 2015 17:25:57 GMT

You are well aware the 430EX flash will be worth more than the camera?

What is your purpose for the flash? That is an important factor in recommending one.

I never do this but you may want to check out the Yongnuo flashes.

Re: Flash for Rebel XT

flytyerbill — Wed, 27 May 2015 17:16:34 GMT

Thanks for the info. I will look into that flash.