Canon 430 flash any good? - Saxperience

Chris^p · 8th January 2009, 20:25

I want to buy myself a flash soonish and was wondering if the 430 is a good flash at all... I know the 580 is obviously gonna be better, but I can't afford that.

Cheers!

Chris

mattchewone · 8th January 2009, 20:54

I have that flash and for my needs it is more than adequete (sp).

What are you mainly going to be shooting? I use it for a bit of portrature (sp) and it works really well indoors and out. Obviously not as powerful as the 580 but more than enough for now.

Chris^p · 8th January 2009, 21:28

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Originally Posted by mattchewone

I have that flash and for my needs it is more than adequete (sp).

What are you mainly going to be shooting? I use it for a bit of portrature (sp) and it works really well indoors and out. Obviously not as powerful as the 580 but more than enough for now.

mainly portrait and stuff like that!!

Cool... cheers Mate

Chris

mattchewone · 8th January 2009, 22:41

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Originally Posted by Chris

mainly portrait and stuff like that!!

Cool... cheers Mate

Chris

Your welcome! I think you will be fine with just the 430 tbh but if you can afford the 580 then go for that.

Ryan^p · 9th January 2009, 20:04

chris I have 430 and 580!

do you want to hook up (in a non gay way) in london or kent to test them.

Personally id allways say save a bit more for 580! its way way more advanced than 430, and has the built in bounce card which i use alot

430 is my backup and im so glad not my main anymore

Chris^p · 9th January 2009, 23:47

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Originally Posted by Ryan

chris I have 430 and 580!

do you want to hook up (in a non gay way) in london or kent to test them.

Personally id allways say save a bit more for 580! its way way more advanced than 430, and has the built in bounce card which i use alot

430 is my backup and im so glad not my main anymore

that would be really good cheers Mate!! Will have to sort something out sometime!

Thing is, would I really use all the functions on the 580.... I mean, you do photography professionallyish, whereas I'm only doing it as a hobby!!

Barry123 · 10th January 2009, 00:54

the 430 will be fine enough for you chris. There is little point in blowing a lot more cash in the direction of the 580 as I don't think you'll use the features in all honestly (+ the only major thing going for the 580 is extra power).

Get the 430 and then if you need more power (unlikely) you can get a 550 or a 580. My 550 is still my main flash and a cheeeeap(ish) on ebay.

Chris^p · 13th January 2009, 12:11

Cool... think I'll be getting the 430 at some point soon then!

Cheers Lads!

Chris

Ryan^p · 13th January 2009, 12:20

from kerso and with cashback mind the 580 can be had for iirc around 215

mattchewone · 13th January 2009, 12:21

Keep us posted mate. Want to see some shots when you get it.

Barry123 · 13th January 2009, 12:54

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Originally Posted by Ryan

from kerso and with cashback mind the 580 can be had for iirc around 215

kerso has been hit uber hard with the falling pound mate... even all the deals from ninjibongo land have dried up now

Ryan^p · 13th January 2009, 12:55

gheyness ian was a good lad, the two 580s i got were mega cheap

Barry123 · 13th January 2009, 13:01

never knew you had two man...? or did you buy one for someone else at the time?

Yeah it's a bit of shitter really... on the plus side the UK is the cheapest place in the EU for cars

Ryan^p · 13th January 2009, 13:10

one for me one for sis.

Although might nick hers every now and again if i want to do 3 flashes for shits and gigles

Jamie · 22nd January 2009, 15:00

I haz teh 430 i think its good adequate for hobby shots, 530 will obviously be better but at a price

IIrc i paid £200 for mine in september from Jessops