I do eBay listings for someone. When I am out of town, someone else needs to take pictures. So, we purchased a Rebel T4i at a pawn shop (barely had 1,000 shutter activations on it). It needed a flash, as the conditions in the warehouse are not always optimal for taking pictures.
So, we acquired a 430EX flash. The problem is that no matter what position the flash is in, the pictures are always washed out. We have a cheap Bower SFD35C flash that we were using with it (cost about $30). It does an okay job, but doesn't light up the items enough (they are kind of dark, but never washed out like with the 430EX).
The camera that I personally use for taking the pictures is a Sony Alpha A65 with an HVL-F58AM flash. I keep the flash angled one click backwards and the pictures always turn out fine. Since I do not have experience with the Canon cameras, can anyone guide me as to setting up the camera and the flash to work together?? I am actually beginning to wonder if the flash is defective (it was purchased used), since once I take a picture, I can no longer adjust any settings on the flash until I turn it off and on again.
If anyone has any ideas or pointers, your input will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Canon EOS Rebel T4i
Canon EFS 55-250
