Flash Gun advise [Archive] - Photography Forum

stink

9th December 2008, 10:05 AM

What would you guys recomend for the canon 400D? I really need to get a flash gun as the pop up flash just isnt good enough havent got a massive budget but any suggestions?

ive found a CANON Speedlite 380EX for a reasonable price good buy for a beginner?

PaulG

9th December 2008, 11:16 AM

If you can run to Canon prices I'd go for that if not have a look at the Sigma range to flashguns. I would say that the 380EX is tried and tested and it is what a lot of Canon users go for.

Paul

stink

9th December 2008, 11:33 AM

thanks for the advise well that flash gun is within my price range so think it would be a worthwhile investment :)

tenchy

9th December 2008, 01:01 PM

Can I piggy back this one with similar question..

What would be a good one for a 450D, that could also be used as a commander to fire others?

Bandit

9th December 2008, 01:09 PM

can i piggy back this one with similar question..

What would be a good one for a 450d, that could also be used as a commander to fire others?

a 580 ex ii

midian68

17th December 2008, 09:43 PM

I use Mtz af 48 and sgma Ef 530 dg st...the former a better gun as it has an LCD the latter a no nonsense 150 quid answer to a expensive 300 quid Canon question... they work fine on my 350D and 40D... just avoid sunpak...theyre pants!!! si

PaulG

17th December 2008, 11:23 PM

Hi Stink

If you've not already bought Canon have a look at Sigma EF-530 DG Super. Supposed to be very similar to the 580 EX II and it's an ETTL II also about £100 cheaper.

Paul

BarryM

18th December 2008, 12:50 PM

ive got the 380ex 420ex (i think it is) and got the 580exII last one is the best by far, i found the 420 a little lacking in churches and stuff, plus the swivel head was a pain in the ass whereas the 580 is fantastic. The 380 just sits in the cupboard now as a back up to the back up.

My only grumble with the 580 is there is no dial to fasten to the hotshoe, its a push lock thing and i dont like it at all, but thats a minor thing.

stink

18th December 2008, 01:25 PM

Hi Stink

If you've not already bought Canon have a look at Sigma EF-530 DG Super. Supposed to be very similar to the 580 EX II and it's an ETTL II also about £100 cheaper.

Paul

cheers ill check them out and yeah the speedlite are very pricey but im guessing that the reason for that is they are fantastic