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Title: Flash unit for everyday use Post by: italspan on April 08, 2010, 03:23:41 PM Hello again everyone..!
So after finally purchasing my Canon EF 70-300 usm lens for my XSi, I am now in need of a Flash unit that for my everyday use.. Any recommendations ? Thanks again!! David Title: Re: Flash unit for everyday use Post by: KeithB on April 08, 2010, 05:25:50 PM What doesn't the pop-up flash do for you?
The 270EX will get you more reach, but it has no IR focus assist, and with 2 batteries it has failed me in "semi-pro" situations, that is, times when I want to take a lot of flash pictures in a big room in pretty rapid succession. (It overheats and takes forever to recharge) It tends to eat regular AA's pretty fast So, if you just want a bigger pop-up flash, get the 270EX. If you want a semi-pro flash, get the 430EX. When I need the external flash, I need to take a lot of pictures quickly, so I will need to get a 430EX. Title: Re: Flash unit for everyday use Post by: Bob Atkins on April 08, 2010, 06:48:30 PM I'd definitely suggest going with the Canon 430EX II (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001CCAISE/bobatkinsphotogr) as mid-level flash at a reasonable price. It has all the features you'll probably need including manual control, a zoom flash head, tilt and swivel for bounced flash use, 1st and 2nd curtain sync, high speed sync, an AF assist light and it can be used in a wireless slave configuration with a 580EX used as a master controller.
Title: Re: Flash unit for everyday use Post by: klindup on April 09, 2010, 06:59:09 AM I went for the Mecablitz 48-F1. I have used Mecablitz flash guns for 40 years with various cameras and always found them reliable. Not knocking the Speedlights just pointing out an alternative that works equally as well with the 40D's electronics. Since buying the gun soon after buying the camera I have never used the on-board flash.
Title: Re: Flash unit for everyday use Post by: KeithB on April 09, 2010, 11:31:45 AM If you don't take our advice, I would be glad to sell you my 270EX. 8^)
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