good flash?

dantambok

i need advise because im buying a flash unit in 3-4 days i can't get the canon 580ex since it's too expensive.. and i don't know what to get... I'm looking at the sigma ef-530 super... I'm also open for suggestions preferably in the 200$ range... :deal

divamum

430ex or 430exII is a decent flash and noticeably cheaper. It can't act as a master the way the 580ex/II can, but since you're getting a 7d which has a built-in flash master/controller, that's not a problem.

The exII I believe has faster recycling times,b ut the older model has external controls for a lot of things which became menu driven in the later model. If you don't need the eyeball-blasting power of the 580ex/II, I find the 430ex/II very capable used on and off camera and off camera. I bought my 430ex as a refurb from Adorama for $199 about a year ago and have been very happy with it.

puzzledpaul

Have had trouble free use of a couple of 550ex for several yrs now. Both bought used for about 100 quid (pounds )
One in partic used for many many ks of shots ...

Can also be used as a master if used on a different (pre 7D) body should the need arise.

pp

photogreen

Canon 430EX II or Metz 48 AF-1 would be a good choice. Sigma is more powerful, but have had mixed reports in the past. In my opinion, it should be a fine choice, too, for an inexpensive flash unit.

Art Scott

take a look at the Sigma flash units.....Ziggy53 really likes them.

Just0a0guy

I have been looking around for a flash for my 50D I found this a bundle for the sigma flash same price on amazon but adorama gives free shipping. I'm having a hard time talking myself out of it but i feel like i am spending too much already on other things. only $155

http://www.adorama.com/Als/ProductPage/SG530STEOSKA.html

ziggy53

Just0a0guy wrote: »

I have been looking around for a flash for my 50D I found this a bundle for the sigma flash same price on amazon but adorama gives free shipping. I'm having a hard time talking myself out of it but i feel like i am spending too much already on other things. only $155

http://www.adorama.com/Als/ProductPage/SG530STEOSKA.html

I highly recommend the Sigma EF 530 DG "Super" flash as opposed to the "ST" version. The Super has more variability in manual power settings (full power through 1/128th vs through 1/16th on the ST), an FP/HSS mode for shutter speeds faster than normal flash sync (which I find handy in strong daylight), second/rear-curtain sync and can act as both wireless master or slave in a multi-flash wireless setting.

The Super is more expensive than the ST by around $75USD, but I feel those extra features are very much worth the extra money.

Just0a0guy

ziggy53 wrote: »

I highly recommend the Sigma EF 530 DG "Super" flash as opposed to the "ST" version. The Super has more variability in manual power settings (full power through 1/128th vs through 1/16th on the ST), an FP/HSS mode for shutter speeds faster than normal flash sync (which I find handy in strong daylight), second/rear-curtain sync and can act as both wireless master or slave in a multi-flash wireless setting.

The Super is more expensive than the ST by around $75USD, but I feel those extra features are very much worth the extra money.

Wow Ziggy Thank you! I actually had not noticed the difference and that I was now looking at the st instead of the super.

http://www.adorama.com/Als/ProductPage/SG530EOSKA.html

here is the link for the super (same extras but with the ef-530 dg "super") $224.79 would this be along the lines of your recommendation or are there other brands of flashes to consider in the same price range?

ziggy53

Yes, that's the flash model I recommend and that's a pretty good price, especially if you need the batteries, charger and flash modifier.

carguy4471

I use two of the sigma 530DG super flashes and I love em!!!