Flash for Canon Xsi

dogday

I am looking to purchase a flash for my XSi and was thinking about the Canon 430EX-II it's in my price range. Any pros or cons is there another flash I should also be looking at thanks for any sugguestions..:D

ziggy53

I do still recommend the Sigma DG Super flashes. I think they represent a remarkable value. In particular, the Sigma EF-610 DG Super E-TTL is the appropriate model for your camera.

While the build quality is not as good as the 430EX/II and the user interface takes some getting used to, the Sigma flash has more power, better E-TTL II integration, manual operation (full down to 1/64th power). It can also serve as either master or slave in a wireless configuration (used with a second Sigma or capable Canon). They also have a built-in optical slave for use in manual mode. I have 4 of previous models and I like them a lot.

Your particular model would be:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/741717-REG/Sigma_169_101_EF_530_DG_Super_Flash.html
http://www.adorama.com/SG610EOS.html
http://www.photo4less.com/products/Sigma_EF-610_DG_SUPER_Electronic_Flash_for_Canon_Digital_SLR_Cam_____085126927387_____SGEF610SPCA.html

photogreen

ziggy53 wrote: »

I do still recommend the Sigma DG Super flashes. I think they represent a remarkable value. In particular, the Sigma EF-610 DG Super E-TTL is the appropriate model for your camera.

While the build quality is not as good as the 430EX/II and the user interface takes some getting used to, the Sigma flash has more power, better E-TTL II integration, manual operation (full down to 1/64th power). It can also serve as either master or slave in a wireless configuration (used with a second Sigma or capable Canon). They also have a built-in optical slave for use in manual mode. I have 4 of previous models and I like them a lot.

Your particular model would be:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/741717-REG/Sigma_169_101_EF_530_DG_Super_Flash.html
http://www.adorama.com/SG610EOS.html
http://www.photo4less.com/products/Sigma_EF-610_DG_SUPER_Electronic_Flash_for_Canon_Digital_SLR_Cam_____085126927387_____SGEF610SPCA.html

I agree, Sigma is a good alternative. Latest Sunpaks look attractive, too.

dogday

ziggy53 wrote: »

I do still recommend the Sigma DG Super flashes. I think they represent a remarkable value. In particular, the Sigma EF-610 DG Super E-TTL is the appropriate model for your camera.

While the build quality is not as good as the 430EX/II and the user interface takes some getting used to, the Sigma flash has more power, better E-TTL II integration, manual operation (full down to 1/64th power). It can also serve as either master or slave in a wireless configuration (used with a second Sigma or capable Canon). They also have a built-in optical slave for use in manual mode. I have 4 of previous models and I like them a lot.

Your particular model would be:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/741717-REG/Sigma_169_101_EF_530_DG_Super_Flash.html
http://www.adorama.com/SG610EOS.html
http://www.photo4less.com/products/Sigma_EF-610_DG_SUPER_Electronic_Flash_for_Canon_Digital_SLR_Cam_____085126927387_____SGEF610SPCA.html

Thanks for your info great help!