 Stephanie D. Moon |
Which Flash Would Be Best? Hi all. I am considering buying an external flash for my Canon Rebel XT. I am considering either the Canon 580 EX or the Canon 430 EX. I would consider myself an advanced amateur to intermediate photographer overall, but when it comes to flash I am a beginner. The type of work I would be using it for is mostly outdoor on-location portraits. Would the 580 be too complicated for a beginner like me? The money is not an issue at this time so I'm thinking maybe I should just go for the big boy since my goal is to make money from my work. Also someone has asked me to do a 15-year anniversary party that will be taking place indoors in the evening. This is still a year away, so I want to get my flash in plenty of time to learn how to use it effectively. Would the 430 be good enough for this type of event? Thanks in advance.
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Mike Rubin |
I have the 580EX, It is a great flash. I could have got by with the 430EX, However, I felt that if I went with the 580EX it would save me from upgrading too soon. But, if you get the 430EX and later find that you need the 580EX, the 430 would be an awesome slave unit.
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Stephanie D. Moon |
thanks Mike for responding. I think I'm leaning toward the 580.
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John H. Siskin |
Hi Stephanie, If you are thinking about making money from your work, you should probably get the 580. I have had a lot of students get great results from this unit. You may also want to look at an external battery like the Quantum. The key is to get the flash to recycle really quickly, and the external battery is a big help for that. Thanks, John Siskin
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Stephanie D. Moon |
thanks so much John for your input.
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John H. Siskin |
Thanks! John Siskin
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