Each Photographer is different. Different ideas, different needs, different budgets. A popular discussion that is always brought up is the possibility of using older flashes on newer bodies. It is a dangerous thing to do because of the different voltages present in each device, but some brave souls do it. Not everyone can afford the SB900, and not every one needs a 580EXii. Some of us will go for the Vivitar or even the Opteka. If you are say shooting on a Canon 50D and looking at the Vivitar 283, this may be a bad idea. Not only because of it's low power output, but because of the risk of frying circuitry on the flash or even the camera body. And personally, I would recommend the YongNuo units if you're considering a third party.
Why does it have to be so difficult, right? Well it's not. Wein makes a product called the Safe-Sync. This device regulates and reduces the flash sync voltage of the flash from up to 400V to less than 6V, making it safe to use all flashes on your camera. It also provides a PC female flash connection, in which you can feed to a second flash if you so desired. B&H Photo sells these for less than $50.
If you haven't purchased a flash yet and don't want to worry about extra accessories, the Vivitar 285HV is made for the newer camera bodies like the 50D. Or for a few dollars more, you can grab one of the YongNuos mentioned above. Be sure to look for the features you may need such as ETTL, Guide Number and swivel head etc. The ultimate goal is to have controlled light. Any of the units mentioned will take you leaps further than an on-camera flash.
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