I bought this flash to start doing strobist work with my Canon EOS 1100D. I considered the Canon Speedlite 580 EX II, 430 EX II the NISSIN Di866 M2 and Di622 M2. After a lot of research the reasons why I picked this flash are:

- It's as powerful as the Canon 430 EX II (actually just a wee bit more powerful)
- Costs 60% of the 430 which is about the same price as the 866, and it's 40% of the 580 EX II
- TTL and it's an optical slave
- Does everything the 430 EX II can except High Speed Sync (...

Got this piece from a local vendor in bangalore as I was in a hurry. All my doubts cleared the moment I started using this with my Canon 550D.

The build quality is fine. Should last good.It has retractable diffuser and white reflector. Can rotate 270 and swivel 90. The controls are simple. Has 4 modes for Auto, Digital, Film and Slave. Also you can setup manual levels too.

This lens is ETTL compatible and works well with my stock 18-55 canon lens. After using it for nearly 700 shots I fee...

Works great and is cheaper than the similarly spec'd canon speed lights. Even illumination and the ability to work as a slave flash is awesome. Can be easily controlled from the menu in the 60D and the buttons in the back are intuitive enough without a display - with the LED color change depicting mode of operation.

The head can be turned 90deg in either side, cannot be turned all the way around which can be done with some canon models. This though is not a deal breaker as I think we can use...

This is really an excellent product. Best product for a starter at this rate.Less noice when compaired to other flash's of this range. I really loved the product & more over excellent service & packing by Flipkart.

Powerful flash, more than the rated Guide Number 44 (ISO 100) at 105mm, though slightly noisy, providing an audible cue.

Sturdy construction. Essential buttons with coloured LED indicators, no LCD panel, that can be seen clearly in the dark and from a distance. Doesn't detect nor adjust for sensor size, i.e. APS-C.

In digital slave mode, synchronises with the Canon's every time. No other attachments required.

For 8000 it is the best flash available for canon slr's with E-ttl.
Automatic mode is so efficient that u dont have to do anything explicit except attaching flash to camera.
Build quality is great.
Check out all the reviews available on internet u wont be disappointed. :D

Product has been performing as expected

If you intend to mount this directly on the camera, I dont foresee any problems. Delivers good results even at a distance.

Only concern is around using as a remote flash which has been a pain, Either a product issue or my inablity to get is right is a question though :-)

As the title says, I believe its truly value for money product

After doing a lot of research, I got this flash from Flipkart more that 2 years ago. paid Rs. 9.6K. I am using it on my canon 600D, I must say its excellent, and it have never disappointed me.. There are already other good reviews on this page, so I wont go into details.
bouncing the flash light against a wall or the ceiling with give you the best results.