Canon 60D Users, Unite! (3)

kool_maverik wrote in post #14216310
I recently got a 60D and am looking for a flash unit. I purchased a Yn565 and had to return it because it was DOA. Now I cant decide between a Metz 50 and a 430EX II. I dont plan to do heavy strobist-type stuff. Just indoor candids. Any suggestions? The Metz is about $100 cheaper on amazon right now.

For indoor candids I think the 430 ii wireless system using the 60d is top notch. Check your local Craigslist for sure.

kool_maverik wrote in post #14216310
I recently got a 60D and am looking for a flash unit. I purchased a Yn565 and had to return it because it was DOA. Now I cant decide between a Metz 50 and a 430EX II. I dont plan to do heavy strobist-type stuff. Just indoor candids. Any suggestions? The Metz is about $100 cheaper on amazon right now.

Usually I wouldn't settle for anything less than a Canon accessory unless it was a battery, a grip, or some sort of microphone or something. I think lenses and flashes are too important to take the third-party brand on. Just my opinion. I had the 430 EX ii. It was a perfect little flash with plenty of options and expandability, the only reason I don't have it still is because Cops don't like me and I had 550$ worth of a ticket to pay off .

And I actually love it now! I wanna start filming, but I'm not sure if the exposure issue also occurs in film mode.

macroshooter1970 wrote in post #14216329
You captured some good shots. Liked your others as well.

Thank you!

kool_maverik wrote in post #14216310
430EX II.

If you don't mind buying a refurb, it's $240 on Canon Direct.

kris142 wrote in post #14216353
Thank you!

Yeah that last shot is great, I like how he's looking right at you (or seems to be).

First impression:

kool_maverik wrote in post #14216310
I recently got a 60D and am looking for a flash unit. I purchased a Yn565 and had to return it because it was DOA. Now I cant decide between a Metz 50 and a 430EX II. I dont plan to do heavy strobist-type stuff. Just indoor candids. Any suggestions? The Metz is about $100 cheaper on amazon right now.

Does the Metz support TTL off camera, or off camera at all? I really like my 430 EX II, it is a great flash.

MakisM1 wrote in post #14216421
First impression:

I can't say that the L wipes the floor with the EF-S 18-200 shot at f8 handheld. Impressed that at f2.8 I see the same sharpness...

At f/8 most lenses look about the same. That said, I can see a big difference in chromatic aberration between these two shots.

Keyan wrote in post #14216503
Does the Metz support TTL off camera, or off camera at all? I really like my 430 EX II, it is a great flash.

The Metz does support TTL off camera.

you guys remember this beauty

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OrangeImaging wrote in post #14215797
Woke up this morning to a note under my doors, and others scribbled around the house. In the order I discovered them:

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I love you too - 1 by Orange Imaging, on Flickr

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I love you too - 2 by Orange Imaging, on Flickr

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I love you too - 3 by Orange Imaging, on Flickr

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I love you too - 4 by Orange Imaging, on Flickr

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I love you too - 5 by Orange Imaging, on Flickr


I've gathered that alcohol was involved. It was a humorous morning.

I'd write her my own note with a bottle of multi purpose cleaner attatched.

Well in about a year I'll be buying a new car when my lease is up...currently have an Altima SR, will probably be looking at another Altima or maybe the new Fusion, will have to give both of them a drive.

OrangeImaging wrote in post #14215797
Woke up this morning to a note under my doors, and others scribbled around the house. In the order I discovered them:

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I love you too - 5 by Orange Imaging, on Flickr


I've gathered that alcohol was involved. It was a humorous morning.

Well...I think that quote is actually part of a poem by JRR Tolkien..

All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.
From the ashes a fire shall be woken,
A light from the shadows shall spring;
Renewed shall be blade that was broken,
The crownless again shall be king.