what flash for me?

hi there,
i never used a flash before but i want to get one that i can use in a lot of situations plus one that can be used later when i buy some studio equipment... i know im thinking to far ahead but its my dream and one happening soon "i hope"

thanks

If it was me, I would invest in a Canon 430EXII, it should be enough power for all your needs at the moment, and will still be useful for you in the future.

Here is somewhere you could read and learn as well:
http://strobist.blogsp​ot.com/

Best of luck!

If $$$ is not an issue. Why not go big and get the 580ex as your first?

mothiak wrote in post #12080335
hi there,
i never used a flash before but i want to get one that i can use in a lot of situations plus one that can be used later when i buy some studio equipment... i know im thinking to far ahead but its my dream and one happening soon "i hope"

thanks

I don't know about your future dreams with studio equipment but I have used a Yongnuo YN465 flash for the past two years, Canon ETTL, manual controls, etc. $65

Another vote for the 430EX2. Smaller than the 580 and less than a stop weaker. You can trigger it optically with your 60D and have ETTL.

Downside is there is no battery pack port and the head swivels less (270° rather than 360° but with a simple modification you can put the missing 90° wherever you want it).