next flash, what to get?

[macobee]

So Ive started of camera flash and now want to get at least 1 but maybe 2 more flashes.

ive got the 430EX, and was thinking to get the same one again, plus maybe a cheap vivitar which i could use for rim lighting etc.

what yall think?

[angryhampster]

what do you want to do?Do you need automatic flash metering (ETTL) or no?

[macobee]

no need for metering, im gomnna shoot through umbrellas and boxes etc, and prefer to set my things manual so I get what I want and not what the machine tells me to get

a bit like why would i shoot manual, but have my flashes do everything automatic

[Titus213]

If you have no need for ettl then there isn't much sense in paying for it in a 430EX. I'd go for a Vivitar.

[macobee]

hmm, yes you are right, ok let me go and check what the price diff is between a vivitar and a 430EX....if its not too much i'd still go for the 430EX as i know it well, and iof its not too much more then i have option of ttl or not.

[angryhampster]

hmm, yes you are right, ok let me go and check what the price diff is between a vivitar and a 430EX....if its not too much i'd still go for the 430EX as i know it well, and iof its not too much more then i have option of ttl or not.

430 is about 2-3 times as much as a new Vivitar. A used vivitar can be had for about $65.

[macobee]

vivitar it is then, ion that case. ill have a look this afternoon if i can find one or two