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Do I need an external flash unit?
I've been eyeing up either the Canon 430 EX II or the Canon 580 EX II as my speedlite of choice. My big question though is, how frequently do you find yourself using them, or rather, is it something I should have no matter what as part of my camera gear bag? I'm already set with lenses, having a 50mm 1.4 and a 17-50mm 2.8, so there's no need to put the extra money into a new one of them.
My main interest for photography is generally band promo shots and live shows, along with the occasional photo shoots for family members.
Hi, I also noticed you were a Gal, but it won't make any difference to my answer.
You give some useful information but excluded the model of camera.
The 580EX II has a little more power, recycles faster, has a strobe function and can act as a master in a slave set up. None of this matters so much for your application, and the slave function is irrelevant unless you have a second gun to slave.
IF YOU HAVE A 7D then the wireless route is open to you via the camera with no added accessories required. Both the 430EX II and the 580 EXII can be used as slave guns.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A 7D, i,e any other EOS DSLR, then I would get the 430EXII (or a used 430 or 420 to keep the cost down) and an ST-E2 wireless flash commander.
On camera flash is fine but a bit dull. Off camera flash is where its at for interesting light control.
You've spent decent money on your two lenese so don;t scrimp elsewhere.
I disagree with KND, canon flash is the only way to go if you want:
2nd curtain synch (handy for the trailing light effect)
flash control via camera menu (invaluable especially in dark venues)
automatic head zooming that takes into account your sensor size (makes the most of your power)
high speed synch (you might not always be shooting in the dark)
custom functions
So really, it has to be canon. It has to be off camra. If you've got a 7D choose either gun, thought he 430 is great for the money. If its any other EOS DSLR then its the 430EX II (or used 430EX or 420EX) and an ST-E2 (used or new)
Get a manfrotto superclamp, 1/4screw adaptor and a set of 2700mah Nimh batterries too.
Welcome to creative reliable flash.
Honestly, if you don't buy a canon gun first you will waste money and shots by eventually buying it second. Canon do overcharge for somethings. Flash isn't one of them.
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