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Flash pick?

  • 21-05-2007 2:39pm
    #1
    karltimber
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 1,928 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I need to get a hot shoe flash for my Eos 350D for mainly inside shots.
    Have done a search but nothing pops up ! :D

    So, do I get a Canon (220,430,580) or go for a cheaper Sigma.

    Just a hobbyist with ocassional indoor shots but am getting annoyed with dark indoor shots.

    thx

    K


Comments

  • #2
    Fajitas!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,624 ✭✭✭✭Fajitas!


    I picked up my 580 last week. Very very impressed with it.

    I'd say go for it, it's only €350ish, and you'll have a great flash.

    If you ever upgrade to a camera without a flash, or get more into photography, you'll have a great flash.


  • #3
    Paulw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,381 ✭✭✭✭Paulw


    I have a 580 too and find it brilliant for any indoor events.


  • #4
    helios
    Closed Accounts Posts: 858 ✭✭✭helios


    I have the 430... I got it mainly because of price, but it's great for indoors. Get a diffuser and you're all set


  • #5
    City-Exile
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,547 ✭✭✭City-Exile


    I got a Vivitar flashgun about 8 years ago, when I was poor, but I still use it. It's grand for the basic stuff.


  • #6
    karltimber
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 1,928 Mod ✭✭✭✭karltimber


    Fajitas! wrote:
    I picked up my 580 last week. Very very impressed with it.

    I'd say go for it, it's only €350ish, and you'll have a great flash.

    If you ever upgrade to a camera without a flash, or get more into photography, you'll have a great flash.

    Hi

    where did you get it for 350 - a quick search on Komplett has it for 500 :eek:

    K


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  • #7
    City-Exile
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,547 ✭✭✭City-Exile


    karltimber wrote:
    Hi

    where did you get it for 350 - a quick search on Komplett has it for 500 :eek:

    K

    eBay is one place...


  • #8
    mikeanywhere
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,735 ✭✭✭mikeanywhere


    City-Exile wrote:
    eBay is one place...

    More likely from everyones favourite - Kea!!


  • #9
    Borderfox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,263 ✭✭✭✭Borderfox


    Just a bit off but why dont you get a 50mm f1.8 lens and dont get a flash?


  • #10
    Roen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,620 ✭✭✭Roen


    If you're set on a flash, I'd go for the 430ex, the 580 is great and all but if you're a casual shooter then the 430 will have more than enough functionality.


  • #11
    Fajitas!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,624 ✭✭✭✭Fajitas!


    Yep, got mine on Keaphoto on eBay.

    Well, if you had set on buying the 430 on Irish prices, then the 580 on HK prices isn't bad at all.


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  • #12
    Owen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,683 ✭✭✭✭Owen


    I have the 420EX, and a diffuser, but it does fine for my needs. I'm using a 350d too.


  • #13
    Fionn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,370 ✭✭✭Fionn


    I got a 430 but found that it wasn't suitable for some of the photographs i was taking so eventually got a 580 :rolleyes:
    still i can do multiple wireless flash photography :)

    If it's only for ocassional shots the 580 EX would be overkill and a good bit more expensive, if you can get the Speedlight 430 EX at a right price go for that.


  • #14
    tuts2o
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭tuts2o


    The 430ex is a brilliant flash you wont go wrong


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