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2nd hand 580EX MKI or new 430EX MKII

BeautifulLoser · 2008-12-11 11:06:33

Hi, For a complete novice with a 400D(me), what would you recommend? A new 430EX MKII or a 2nd hand 580EX MK1 given that they're both roughly around the €200 mark. I've looked at a great comparison here and the things the jump out at me are: 1. No Weatherproofing on 580 2. Loud power recycling on 580 3. Plastic hotshoe on…

11-12-2008 11:06am

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BeautifulLoser

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Hi,

For a complete novice with a 400D(me), what would you recommend?
A new 430EX MKII or a 2nd hand 580EX MK1

given that they're both roughly around the €200 mark.

I've looked at a great comparison here and the things the jump out at me are:

1. No Weatherproofing on 580
2. Loud power recycling on 580
3. Plastic hotshoe on 580

Thanks in advance..

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