Just ordered the 430ex

vic6string · 30th of October 2007 (Tue)

Thanks to all of you, I am again draining a bit of my bank account, this time on a 430ex. I stressed for some time on whether to spend the extra now on a 580exII, but figured that in a few months once I learn how to use the 430 I am going to want a 2 flash setup anyway, so I'll get the master then.

I figure it will take me a bit to learn how to use this thing, so for now I bought no accessories, but that doesn't mean I am not looking for a way to spend a few more bucks. With the gajillion different diffusers and beamers and stuff on the market, is there anything that is truly essential that I should be looking at. I figure I will probably buy something simple like the Stofen omni-bounce as I don't want to plop too much cash out now. What do you all suggest?

bsaber · 30th of October 2007 (Tue)

The stofen omni-bounce is a good start. I have the 430ex and omni-bounce.

Jethro790 · 31st of October 2007 (Wed)

If you don't have much cash, a few index cards, some mask tape and a cereal box can be fun to play with.

Curtis N · 1st of November 2007 (Thu)

30th of October 2007 (Tue)	#1
vic6string Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 607	Just ordered the 430ex Thanks to all of you, I am again draining a bit of my bank account, this time on a 430ex. I stressed for some time on whether to spend the extra now on a 580exII, but figured that in a few months once I learn how to use the 430 I am going to want a 2 flash setup anyway, so I'll get the master then. I figure it will take me a bit to learn how to use this thing, so for now I bought no accessories, but that doesn't mean I am not looking for a way to spend a few more bucks. With the gajillion different diffusers and beamers and stuff on the market, is there anything that is truly essential that I should be looking at. I figure I will probably buy something simple like the Stofen omni-bounce as I don't want to plop too much cash out now. What do you all suggest? __________________ Rebel XTi, 430ex, Tammy 28-75, nifty fifty, kit lens, tons of reading, not enough practice, and two gorgeous subjects (my kiddies)

30th of October 2007 (Tue)	#2
bsaber I have no idea what's going on Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,519	Re: Just ordered the 430ex The stofen omni-bounce is a good start. I have the 430ex and omni-bounce. __________________ Ronnie - 1Dx \| 5D mark II \| 1D mark II \| T2i \| 24-105L \| 200mm f/2.8L \| 17-40mm f/4L \| 50mm f/1.4 \| 430ex \| 580ex \| And many more... A recovering Leica M9 user My Blog

31st of October 2007 (Wed)	#3
Jethro790 Goldmember Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Southern New Hampshire Posts: 2,189 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Just ordered the 430ex If you don't have much cash, a few index cards, some mask tape and a cereal box can be fun to play with. __________________ If you must know...

1st of November 2007 (Thu)	#4
Curtis N Master Flasher Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northern Illinois, US Posts: 18,988	Re: Just ordered the 430ex __________________ "If you're not having fun, your pictures will reflect that." - Joe McNally Chicago area POTN events Flash Photography 101 \| The EOS Flash Bible \| Techniques for Better On-Camera Flash \| How to Use Flash Outdoors \| Excel-based DOF Calculator

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