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  • 16-05-2006 9:25pm
    #1
    paudie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 494 ✭✭


    Hey guys, just looking for advice on which flash to get.
    Using a 20D, don't particulalry want to have to splash for the 580 EX, so just wondering what you thought of the older versions or the sigmas or whatever.

    Cheers,
    Paudie.


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  • #2
    Carrigman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 713 ✭✭✭Carrigman


    I got the Sigma EF 500 Super DG (the DG version is the one you need) from Germany for around €200. Excellent flash. See reviews at www.fredmiranda.com. Not as sturdy as the Canon but then it's not as expensive either. I only use flash occasionally and for my purposes the Sigma does the job every time. If I was a heavy flash user I'd probably stump up for the Canon purely because of the better build quality. Other than that I don't think there is much the Canon can do that the Sigma can't.


  • #3
    Valentia
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,764 ✭✭✭Valentia


    I have the 550EX and it's a pain in the tits, very inconsistant. I had a metz 45 years ago. probably still have somewhere, and it was great. I'd go with Carrigman on this.


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