Flashguns from jessops?

[rgrebby]

I know that this is probably a stupid question, but there are some very cheap flash guns on the jessops website.

http://www.jessops.com/Store/s18603...aspx?&IsSearch=y&pageindex=1&CatId=183&comp=y

for example,

Now are these totally rubbish, or would it be worth getting one to go with my 400D to have a play around with one.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Lufbrarunner]

They will work but the flash will not "talk" to the camera, a dedicated flashgun will give better control but they are a lot more expensive

 

[pxl8]

They only have a guide number of 15, that's about the same is the built in flash on your 400D. Also I don't think they're compatible with trigger voltage so could do some damage.

Avoid.

 

[frank]

Can't comment on the flashguns but if your ordering online from Jessops you might want to check here first---> http://www.nhsdiscountcodes.co.uk/NHSDiscounts-C.html and maybe get some discount from them. Lots of other retailers here too.

 

[paul1968uk]

Was in jessops on sunday looking at the 40D and also asked about there flash guns how they would compare to a speedlite and the shop assistand did say always go with speedlite as theres arnt as powerfull.
He said for canon only use speedlites

 

[Wookie]

I got a cheap sigma from jessops last week, £66 for a sigma 500 st, its not as good as the sigma super model or a proper canon, but for 66 notes was worth a try, lacks controls you have a choice of just: e-TTLII (full auto metering), manual full power or manual 1/16 power. A few test shots looked good, not used in anger yet.

 

[CarlukeDave]

As part of the bundle I got with my 350D I got a Jessops flash. Apparently it would have cost £100 new. Anyhow, I want to get a Speedlight, so I'm gonna sell it on Ebay, along with the 18-55mm kit lens, hopefully this will help fund part of the speedlight!