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blighty
24th of February 2006 (Fri), 06:17
So I just popped down to Jessops to pick up the RC-1 remote I ordered last week, and I thought I'd see if they have any 420EXs in stock.

"No" says the guy "they've been replaced by the 430EX".

Is this correct? As far as I was aware the 430EX was the next model up from the 420EX with more features, are they replacing something with a vastly superior and more expensive model?
Will you not be able to pick up any Canon flash unit for less than £200 now? Or is the guy mistaken?

He said I might still get one if I shop around, which means slogging all over London this weekend.
cdifoto
24th of February 2006 (Fri), 06:46
430EX replaced it. Accurate information for once. :eek:


Things evolve. The 350D is superior to the 300D, 5D superior to the 20D, etc. All capable cameras, just updated.
blighty
24th of February 2006 (Fri), 06:56
Except the 350D came out at pretty much the same price as the 300D, not double it.
blighty
24th of February 2006 (Fri), 06:58
So, can anyone recommend a basic tilt-head flash unit? I'm not paying £200 for one.
Cadwell
24th of February 2006 (Fri), 07:14
Basic (420EX like) - Sigma 500 ST DG around £100.
Advanced (550EX like) Sigma 500 SUPER DG around £160.
blighty
24th of February 2006 (Fri), 08:30
Thank you!
RobKirkwood
24th of February 2006 (Fri), 09:22
So, can anyone recommend a basic tilt-head flash unit? I'm not paying £200 for one.
The 430EX is around £170 from proper suppliers (i.e. not Jessops) ...and the Canon outlet on UK eBay has been listing a few flashes recently, including 420EX and 550EX.
blighty
24th of February 2006 (Fri), 10:25
Thanks, I'll have a look on eBay too. If that Sigma measures up though why pay more.
AdWright
24th of February 2006 (Fri), 10:26
Except the 350D came out at pretty much the same price as the 300D, not double it.

I think that the going rate for the 420ex was about £169. The 430ex is very similar in price to this, if you don't shop at Jessops! ;)
jjonsalt
24th of February 2006 (Fri), 10:38
The 430EX is around £170 from proper suppliers (i.e. not Jessops) ...and the Canon outlet on UK eBay has been listing a few flashes recently, including 420EX and 550EX.

Yeah, I'd shy away from the Sigma flashes if possiable, there has been more than a fair share of sync reported problems (esp w/multi flash). Nothing wrong with a good used flash.
karfeef
24th of February 2006 (Fri), 15:21
i got my 430ex for £180 on ebay :)