cornickml Mostly Lurking  11 posts Joined Dec 2009 More info | Apr 12, 2011 12:45 | #1 I have the 430exII and am looking to invest in an additional flash as I'm beginning to do weddings. I've considered purchasing the 580exII but wanted to ask around first before spending the additional money. I have a 20D and a 50D that it will be used on. Is it worth the purchase or would the 430exII be better considering my bodies? Help!
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botw Goldmember  1,157 posts Likes: 5 Joined Feb 2009 Location: Potomac, MD More info | Apr 12, 2011 13:07 | #2 You can get a 580ex if you want to save some cash, but I would definitely recommend getting something that can act as a wireless master if you are going to add a second flash. Either 580 body can do this and will put out more light than a 430.
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Apr 13, 2011 12:01 | #3 I guess I worded this incorrectly....
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themadman Cream of the Crop  18,871 posts Likes: 14 Joined Nov 2009 Location: Northern California More info | Apr 13, 2011 12:05 | #4 There are some differences... Will | WilliamLiuPhotography.com
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Andrew_WOT Goldmember 1,421 posts Joined Mar 2010 Location: CA More info | Apr 13, 2011 12:19 | #5 580 EX II is more feature rich, but also significantly bigger. The power difference is 1/2 stop max.
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Andrew_WOT Goldmember 1,421 posts Joined Mar 2010 Location: CA More info | Apr 13, 2011 12:38 | #6 And one more, hopefully helpful link for you,
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Apr 13, 2011 14:15 | #7 Out of the two, I'd go for the 580EXII. There may be times when you want to use both flashes with a single camera, and the 580EXII will allow you to do that without any additional gear. http://www.avidchick.com
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gonzogolf dumb remark memorialized More info | Apr 13, 2011 14:21 | #8 I'd suggest getting the 580exII. You can never tell when you are going to need the the extra power.
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rhys216 Goldmember 1,814 posts Joined Mar 2010 Location: Oxfordshire More info | Apr 13, 2011 15:22 | #9  Permanent ban^^^
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gonzogolf dumb remark memorialized More info | Apr 13, 2011 15:28 | #10 I've seen tests that show it at a full stop. But when you need to bounce off a ceiling I'll take what I can get.
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windpig Chopped liver  More info | Apr 13, 2011 15:48 | #11 580EXII for the wireless ability. Would you like to buy a vowel?
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Andrew_WOT Goldmember 1,421 posts Joined Mar 2010 Location: CA More info | Apr 13, 2011 16:11 | #12 gonzogolf wrote in post #12215662  I've seen tests that show it at a full stop. But when you need to bounce off a ceiling I'll take what I can get. This one shows 0.2-0.6
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gadiper Member 142 posts Joined Feb 2011 Location: KY , Israel More info | Apr 15, 2011 10:15 | #13 is the power difference really worth the 100$ ? FUJIFILM X-T1 / 18-55 2.8-4 / flickr
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cristphoto Goldmember 1,052 posts Likes: 72 Joined Feb 2010 Location: Maryland More info | Apr 15, 2011 11:02 | #14 A 580 I or II or even an older 550 would be better than a 430 series flash for weddings. Any 5xx EX series will allow a master/slave ability with two flashes. The 580 series is better for bounce as you can rotate the head into any position. The 430 can't be fully rotated so you're more confined. Also the 5xx series allows for a power pack to be connected for longer shooting and quicker recycle times. Lastly the 5xx series has more power. Definately worth the extra cost. 1DX MK II, 5D MKIV x2, 24L II, 35L II, 50L, 85LIS, 100LIS Macro, 135L, 16-35LIS, 24-105LIS II, 70-200LIS, 100-400LIS II
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Andrew_WOT Goldmember 1,421 posts Joined Mar 2010 Location: CA More info | Apr 15, 2011 12:02 | #15 cristphoto wrote in post #12227765 A 580 I or II or even an older 550 would be better than a 430 series flash for weddings. Any 5xx EX series will allow a master/slave ability with two flashes. The 580 series is better for bounce as you can rotate the head into any position. The 430 can't be fully rotated so you're more confined. Also the 5xx series allows for a power pack to be connected for longer shooting and quicker recycle times. Lastly the 5xx series has more power. Definately worth the extra cost. If you have 7D, its flash can work as a master. Inability to rotate the head 180 to the right is a really stupid move from Canon, most likely just to handicap it.
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