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deadcactus  Posts: 669
Registered: 2001-12-27 09:17:08
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Date Posted:
4/13/11 12:44pm
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Canon Speedlight 430EX II |
Decent flash?
I was thinking the 270EX is too low-end to bother with and the 580EX II is more than I want to spend. I figure a 430EX II will work well for now and I can grab a 580EX II later and use the 430EX II as a second flash unit.
Sound reasonable? Or should I hold out until I'm ready to pay the extra $130 for the 580EX II?
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_Kewk_  Title: Sith Lord
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Registered: 2002-12-17 16:11:04
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Date Posted:
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All depends on what you actually want to do with it. You could easily get away with this flash, an umbrella, and 3 people.
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tsingtao2 Posts: 678
Registered: 2000-10-10 23:08:10
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Date Posted:
4/13/11 12:44pm
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Canon Speedlight 430EX II |
on camera via eTTL or off camera via radio synch?
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deadcactus Posts: 669
Registered: 2001-12-27 09:17:08
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Date Posted:
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Canon Speedlight 430EX II |
For now on camera. Would be interested in using it for off-camera stuff later on, though. I hate flash, but I can't help but use it sometimes. It seems like real flashes get much better results than the on-camera flash though...
Edit:
Main purpose is for motion shots of people when it's too dark to go without a flash.
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Date Posted:
4/13/11 12:44pm
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Canon Speedlight 430EX II |
I just bought the 430EX II, it is my first flash but I have been pleased with it. To me the 580 EX II is just too much size/weight. I have a Canon Rebel T1i. My buddy shoots with a Canon 7D and he says that the power/range of the 580 EX II is significant and thinks that it is the only way to go.
I guess it comes down to size/purpose.
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Ah-Schoo  Title: Fuzzy Caterpillar of Friendliness
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Registered: 2000-8-11 09:05:29
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Date Posted:
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Canon Speedlight 430EX II |
I'm quite happy with mine.
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deadcactus Posts: 669
Registered: 2001-12-27 09:17:08
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Date Posted:
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Canon Speedlight 430EX II |
I decided to grab one. Figured it was a nice middle point between power and size. Seems like a nice addition to my gear as I try to go in a more compact but versatile direction with it...
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deadcactus Posts: 669
Registered: 2001-12-27 09:17:08
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4/13/11 12:44pm
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Canon Speedlight 430EX II |
Hmm. Beginning to rethink my decision. Maybe I should go with this:
http://www.mpex.com/page.htm?PG=STROBIST1XKITS
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tsingtao2 Posts: 678
Registered: 2000-10-10 23:08:10
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Canon Speedlight 430EX II |
that kit has the LP160, which has quad synch... good choice for a speedlight
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deadcactus Posts: 669
Registered: 2001-12-27 09:17:08
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Date Posted:
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Canon Speedlight 430EX II |
Yea, really tempted. Seems to be a quality flash for much cheaper. Also opens up some new options for experimentation...
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