430II or 430

[ddong]

430II is about $300 (brand new), 430 is about $200.

Does 430II really do way better job than 430? I mean in the real world, not just comparing the hardware spec.

I don't own any Canon flashes before, 430 or 430II will be my first one, need suggestions.

[msowsun]

If you have a Digic III or IV camera (40D, 50D, XSi, XS, etc) with the in-camera flash menu, that is reason enough to get the newer version.

http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Canon_EOS_40D/images/menus/Canon40D_external_flash.jpg

If that isn't enough, here are a few more reasons:

1) Metal Hotshoe
2) Quick release mechanism
3) Silent recycle
4) Faster recycle
5) FEC adjusted in 1/3 stop increments
6) Nine Custom Functions (vs 6 on 430EX)

[ddong]

Thanks for the reply. I'll go to camera store and take a look at 430II today. Most likely I'll buy it.

[T. VO]

To the OP, I see amazon has the 430II for 239. (430 for 199). Will probably pick up the 430II myself but is there any reason I should just purchase the 580II instead ($366 at amazon). I'm still learning and this will be my first flash but I tend to buy the best thats out there even if I don't use it to it's potential..

[ddong]

I got my 430II yesterday, cost me $315.

I tested it by using 50mm f1.4, P model, it can only do 1/60 high speed sync.

Question is a way to change it, say maybe 1/125 sec? Manual didn't say anything about how to change it.

[msowsun]

When using your flash, always use manual mode on your camera and ETTL mode on your flash. The flash will automatically set the flash power for you.

[ddong]

Thanks

[oldtimingman]

hmmm.....B&H is selling them (430ex II) for 239.95 + shipping


....old