430EX or 550EX?

DanielB

my question... do i get a new 430EX or a new 550EX?

it seems like the 430 has faster recycling time but i have no idea if that is relevent to the power, i would spring for the 580 butttt i don't have the money for that... so the 430 of 550 seem like the next best options...

any opinions:dunno i'll be coupling this with the 70-200 f/4L for sport shots


thanks,

Daniel

HeldDown

Get the Sigma Super 500DG. I'm serious. 90% the capability of the 580ex (equivalent to the 550ex, essentially) and much, much cheaper -- I got mine for $165 USD. You won't regret it.

JimM

550EX and grab it used on FM. You'll want the extra distance for sports.

cwphotos

Sorry I couldnt talk on AIM last night daniel but I love my 430. It's like a machine gun when shooting burst mode and it has some great throw. It will work well with your 28-105 because thats it's native range. I have not been unhappy and my batteries have never died on the thing.

DanielB

new funds just came in.... i'll be getting the 580:D


thanks for the advice everyone.

JimM

I think for the price difference, a used 550ex will do everything you want and them some... trust me on this. I think the guide number is only 3 ft different, or something like that. The 580 is just the new 550. Look more into it before you blow good money.

DanielB wrote:

new funds just came in.... i'll be getting the 580:D


thanks for the advice everyone.

DanielB

JimM wrote:

I think for the price difference, a used 550ex will do everything you want and them some... trust me on this. I think the guide number is only 3 ft different, or something like that. The 580 is just the new 550. Look more into it before you blow good money.

been reading up on it... is there much difference in their burst modes/rear curtain modes?

JCDoss

HeldDown wrote:

Get the Sigma Super 500DG. I'm serious. 90% the capability of the 580ex (equivalent to the 550ex, essentially) and much, much cheaper -- I got mine for $165 USD. You won't regret it.

About the Sigma flash; does it be used as a master like the 550?

DanielB

JCDoss wrote:

About the Sigma flash; does it be used as a master like the 550?

:nah not to my knowledge

HeldDown

I'm not sure I understand the phrasing of your question, but I do know that the Sigma Super can act as a master or a slave with other Sigma flashes. I don't think it can control Canons, but I don't expect it to.

DanielB

HeldDown wrote:

I'm not sure I understand the phrasing of your question, but I do know that the Sigma Super can act as a master or a slave with other Sigma flashes. I don't think it can control Canons, but I don't expect it to.

what i meant is, i know theres a little bit of recycling time... but is recycling time relevent to the power the flash puts out? and also are there any differences in the rear-curtain flash or burst modes because those are the 2 i will use most often when not using it for ceiling bounce....


P.s.- this is still comparing the 550 to 580

JimM

DanielB wrote:

been reading up on it... is there much difference in their burst modes/rear curtain modes?

Both do bursts and rear-curtain. Rear-curtain is a must as far as I am concerned. Keep looking into the 550, I think you'll see it is worth saving the money. It can also be a master or a slave to the Canon setup.

gus

HeldDown wrote:

Get the Sigma Super 500DG. I'm serious. 90% the capability of the 580ex (equivalent to the 550ex, essentially) and much, much cheaper -- I got mine for $165 USD. You won't regret it.

I might go & have a look at them