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Which flash for SL1? - very basic needs

Started Jun 28, 2016 | Discussions thread
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mcl5000 New Member • Posts: 5
Which flash for SL1? - very basic needs

Hi.  I've really never looked at flashes before, but I'm now in the market for a very basic but not terrible flash for my SL1.  I'll be having my 2nd daughter in a month or so, and I'd like to be able to bounce my flash so I can get some good pictures of her without flashing in her eyes.
I know there are some limitations with the SL1, but honestly I'm not too familiar with what they are.  I had no intention of getting an external flash when I bought the camera, and I don't even know what most flash terms mean.

I generally shoot in manual, but I do shoot in auto sometimes, so both of those have to be an option for the flash...and I just plan on putting the flash in the hotshoe...nothing fancy off camera, just a flash I could point at the ceiling or wherever is best.

I was looking at a few on Amazon around the $60 price range and most reviews on those make me believe I wouldn't have to spend any more than that to get what I want, but I really don't know.  Could someone please point me towards a couple flashes that would suit me, without going too much over that $60 point?

Thanks so much!

Canon EOS Rebel SL1 (EOS 100D)
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