Chuck & Sean,

I have (2) Canon 430EXs. I could probably sell them and buy (4) 285HVs with the proceeds. Would you go that route or just save up and buy two more 430EXs? I'd like to have 4 flashes total so that I can have key, fill, rim and back lighting. In case you were wondering, my OCD will not allow me to have a non-matching set [:$]


Pros for the 430EXs:
  • More powerful
  • Faster recycle time
  • Lighter
  • ETTL capable



Pros for 285HVs:
  • Cheaper (can buy 3 for the price of one 430EXII)
  • Ease of manual control (changing the power on the 430EX sounds easy but it's cumbersome and annoying)