View Full Version : What flash should I get?
powers_brent
03-11-2009, 03:07 PM
I shoot a Canon XS and I am looking into purchasing a flash. What would be best for me? I shoot a lot of indoor eventsand macro. Price is an issue, but a major issue.
Sinh Nhut Nguyen
03-11-2009, 03:26 PM
Canon Speedlite 430EX II, version I is another good choice, if you can find it.
peety3
03-12-2009, 12:03 AM
Elaborate more on what kind of events you're shooting. The 580EX II can show some significant advantages over the 430s if recycle time is an issue, and the 430 can be limiting if you do much vertical ("portrait orientation") shooting of subjects lower than you and you like bounce flash.
Keith B
03-12-2009, 02:09 AM
I say go 580EX II. If you can wait for the rebates to come back around it will only be $100 or so more.
Besides being more powerful and all the obvious reasons, my biggest reason...I've dropped both. 580EX II = Fine. 430EX = Pieces. :(
mattsartin
03-12-2009, 12:28 PM
Promaster 7500 EDF. Almost all the features of the 580EXII with the
range of the 430EXII for about $220. Excellent flash, off-camera
shooting without a speedlite transmitter
i've just bought the 430EX II for my 450D(XSi), and so far, it's working very well!!
i'm still learning how to fully use it, but the flash is very quick, and silent