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Another 580ex II or Flashpoint II 620M + Battery?

 
calamari86
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Mar 23, 2011 01:49 |  #1

Which one should I get?

I currently own a 580ex ii, and a AB800, but Vagabonds are on backorder, and I kinda need a second portable light soon.

Should I get another 580ex ii or these...

http://www.adorama.com​/FP620MP.html (external link)

Anyone try them out before? Price seems too good to be true with a battery pack.


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Canon 5DII | 24-105mm F/4L IS | 580EXII | B800 | Vagabonds II | Pocketwizard Plus II

  
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TheRisingArms
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Mar 23, 2011 07:47 |  #2

What do you need the light for?


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Flashes: YN-568EX | 90EX

  
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calamari86
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Mar 23, 2011 11:40 |  #3

outdoor assignments.


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bobbyz
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Mar 23, 2011 12:13 |  #4

Pick vagabond mini or buy used vagabond II. I moved to mini and just sold my vb2.


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