Vivitar 730AF flash for Canon 300D

Hi,

I want to purcahse a relatively cheap flash for Canon 300D because I
don't use flash that often. So I look at Vivitar ($43) 728AF reviews
and people seem to be pretty satisfied with it for its price. I also
see 730AF ($64) at B&H and want to order that since it seems better
than 728AF. But I would like some feedback from people who've used it
on 300D because some posts at dpreview forum mentioned that using
728AF/730AF could burn the camera's flash circuits.
So anyone?

Thanks,

Siddhartha

Why not just get the low end Canon 220EX flash specifically made for EOS and
Digital Rebel cameras? They sell used for around $75 and new for around
$120. One heck of a nice flash for the price and will work perfectly with
the 300D.

"Siddhartha Jain" wrote in message
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Hi,

I want to purcahse a relatively cheap flash for Canon 300D because I
don't use flash that often.

Why not just get the low end Canon 220EX flash specifically made for EOS and
Digital Rebel cameras? They sell used for around $75 and new for around
$120. One heck of a nice flash for the price and will work perfectly with
the 300D.

"Siddhartha Jain" wrote in message
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Hi,

I want to purcahse a relatively cheap flash for Canon 300D because I
don't use flash that often.

Brad H. wrote:
Why not just get the low end Canon 220EX flash specifically made for
EOS and
Digital Rebel cameras? They sell used for around $75 and new for
around
$120. One heck of a nice flash for the price and will work perfectly
with
the 300D.

Yes, I looked at that but I don't want to buy used and $120 is too much
for a flash that I won't be using very often. I was initially looking
at spending $42 for the Vivitar 728AF but then saw the 730AF that
offers more for $20.

The Canon 220EX has no bounce or swivel, no zoom and a lesser guide
number than the 730AF. Instead of spending $110 on the Canon 220EX, I
might spend a little more and get the Sigma EF-500.
Thanks,

Siddhartha

Brad H. wrote:
Why not just get the low end Canon 220EX flash specifically made for
EOS and
Digital Rebel cameras? They sell used for around $75 and new for
around
$120. One heck of a nice flash for the price and will work perfectly
with
the 300D.

Yes, I looked at that but I don't want to buy used and $120 is too much
for a flash that I won't be using very often. I was initially looking
at spending $42 for the Vivitar 728AF but then saw the 730AF that
offers more for $20.

The Canon 220EX has no bounce or swivel, no zoom and a lesser guide
number than the 730AF. Instead of spending $110 on the Canon 220EX, I
might spend a little more and get the Sigma EF-500.
Thanks,

Siddhartha

For what it's worth, I've had a 730AF for a couple of years that I used
with my film Rebel G, and I never had any complaints. As long as the
trigger voltage (?) is safe for the camera, you should be OK. The zoom
is manual, of course, but you can also bounce the flash laterally, not
just inline with the flash. (So you can bounce off the ceiling even
with the camera held vertically).

The indicator lights & calculator on the rear are utterly useless, but
with digital, who cares? You get immediate review anyway.

I was going to sell it when I bought a 380EX, but when I saw how low the
prices were, I decided it wasn't worth the effort.

Yes, I looked at that but I don't want to buy used and $120 is too much
for a flash that I won't be using very often. I was initially looking
at spending $42 for the Vivitar 728AF but then saw the 730AF that
offers more for $20.

For what it's worth, I've had a 730AF for a couple of years that I used
with my film Rebel G, and I never had any complaints. As long as the
trigger voltage (?) is safe for the camera, you should be OK. The zoom
is manual, of course, but you can also bounce the flash laterally, not
just inline with the flash. (So you can bounce off the ceiling even
with the camera held vertically).

The indicator lights & calculator on the rear are utterly useless, but
with digital, who cares? You get immediate review anyway.

I was going to sell it when I bought a 380EX, but when I saw how low the
prices were, I decided it wasn't worth the effort.

Yes, I looked at that but I don't want to buy used and $120 is too much
for a flash that I won't be using very often. I was initially looking
at spending $42 for the Vivitar 728AF but then saw the 730AF that
offers more for $20.

R Barr wrote:

For what it's worth, I've had a 730AF for a couple of years that I used
with my film Rebel G,

Oops -- that doesn't answer your question. This might:

http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html

Not sure how accurate this is. Comments?

R Barr wrote:

For what it's worth, I've had a 730AF for a couple of years that I used
with my film Rebel G,

Oops -- that doesn't answer your question. This might:

http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html

Not sure how accurate this is. Comments?

Robert Barr wrote:
R Barr wrote:

For what it's worth, I've had a 730AF for a couple of years that I
used
with my film Rebel G,

Oops -- that doesn't answer your question. This might:

http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html

Not sure how accurate this is. Comments?

Thanks Robert. I've decided to use and see how the on-board flash fits
my needs. Else, I will buy a Sigma ST DG 500 later.

Still it might useful to get reviews from people who've used the
Vivitar 730AF on the Canon 300D.

Cheers,

Siddhartha