 Mindy N. Julian |
Looking to buy new flash I am looking to purchase a new flash...does anyone have any suggestions for a comparable model to the Canon 430 EX?? I shoot with a Canon 7D. Appreciate any feedback! Thanks
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Peter K. Burian |
Hi Mindy, The Canon 430EX II Speedlight would be an excellent choice but if you want to check out other brands, Sigma and Metz are full-featured and highly rated. Both companies make flash units that are compatible with most of the features of the EOS 7D. They are also more affordable than a comparable Canon flash unit. Check out the following: Sigma EF610 DG Super Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras (large, powerful, full-featured about $260 in the US) Metz mecablitz 50 AF-1 TTL Shoe Mount Flash for Canon DSLR (Similar, about $235) Of course, the Canon 430EX II is not much more expensive (about $320). It's not quite as powerful as the Sigma and Metz models but it's excellent in all respects. You can also find other brands of flash units that are a lot more affordable but I have no experience with those: Bower and Sunpak. Before buying one look for Test Reports and confirm the unit is fully compatible with the latest Canon DSLRs. Cheers! Peter
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- Carlton Ward Contact Carlton Ward Carlton Ward's Gallery |
Hello Mindy, I would start with the 580EX and then if you decide to add another like a 430EX, you can use the 580 as a master & the 430 as a slave. The 430 cant be used to trigger other flashes. I have this setup and also use the STE2 transmitter to trigger both flashes when I need to have both flashes away from the camera. I also suggest subscribing to Strobist dot com as they have a ton in information about flash photography and offer lots of tips & tricks and done with a sense of humor. I also took Paul Gero's wedding course and he talks in length about how to use flashes most efficiently to get the rusults you want. I bought an off-brand (ProMaster) macro ring flash and it has a design problem in that the power switch is easily switched ON like when I am placing it back in my backpack and then it drains the batteries so I have to remove the batteries when I am done using it for the day. my .02, Carlton
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