Affordable flash: Canon 270EX vs Nikon SB400: $129 vs $114

If you have a DSLR and you want to get started with hot-shoe flash photography, without spending/risking too much money, both Canon and Nikon offer affordable starter flashes at reasonable prices. For Canon, you can now get the Speedlite 270EX for $129 with free shipping sold and shipped by Amazon herself.

On the Nikon side of the aisle, you can get the SB-400AF Speedlight for $112, by J&R upon Amazon.