Thanks Jan for your input. I really appreciate very much. After so much head banging & twisting.. I decided to get myself the 580EX II for the reasons of power and being able to be set as a master. I though it would be worth the investment and additionally, I thought that I can borrow easier the 430EX II from friends in case I'd be needing more than one flash. []


Moreover, I can push myself learning with the new flash and maybe expand more the capabilities of my kit lens. I maybe way out of my head.


Did have a chance to use it right after purchase this afternoon for a little shoot. We needed some good photos for an invitation we're making. I was scrambling with the new flash. Used it as is, though I adjusted some FEC from the body and it was a breeze.


Here's a sample result of the shoot this afternoon:


50mm 1.8 at 50mm, f/8, 1/125 sec, ISO 200





50mm 1.8 at 50mm, f/2.8, 1/180 sec, ISO 200





Still learning.. as the photos show.. different color casts..