Best flash for Canon P

[choppert]

Hello,

Just after a bit of input. I'm after a flash for my Canon P and want something that is as small as possible - and that has a PC cord to connect to the camera.

Any suggestions?

Google showed me a lovely Sunpak RD2000 which looks fab, but won't work with the Canon as it doesn't have a cord socket.

Thanks,


Chops

 

[mike rosenlof]

I own a little widget that fits in the accessory shoe, plugs into the PC socket, and provides a standard hot shoe. I've had it for at least 25 years, so I don't know if they're easy to find now.

 

[Classique]

I am usually an available light shooter so I never bothered to use flash with my canon but after reading this post, I tried my good old Vivitar 283 with manual control module connected to Canon 7 and P with PC cord. Works wonderfully. It is not the smallest but a good size considering its power output and ability to tilt head.

Good luck on your search. I'm bookmarking this thread!

 

[Nokton48]

The Vivitar 283 is easily available, not expensive, and as powerful (100WS) without going to larger units with seperate battery packs.

It should work very well on the Canon P. I would not use a smaller flash, myself. Might as well use something with "some poke". The 283 has that.