Hi all,


I recently bought a long-awaited 300 f/4 for use with my 7D for wildlife photography.


Next on my short list: Flash OR Tripod.


I am wanting a flash (580 EX II + better beamer) to eliminate shadows and add contrast to my wildlife photography and for general use with my 24-105. (duh!)


I have also looked at Gitzo tripod legs and good ballheads.





As of now, I can only afford the flash package OR tripod package.


I am a relative noob and don't know which to prioritize.


For the others who do bird photography here, which of these two (flash, tripod) would be a higher priority? Note: the tripod package is about $500 more expensive.





thanks for all your help ! []


brendan