WHICH FLASH

Would you recommend for use with a T3i, for general purpose. and why?

canon 430exII Its canon's general purpose flash. Will work seemlessly with your camera, including the wireless controller. I'm not a huge fan of 3rd party flashes as your primary flash.

First I would say that the camera you're attaching it to doesn't matter. What matters is how you want to use it.

Among the OEM Canon Speedlites, the 430EX II is a versatile unit that will meet the needs of most non-professionals.

Depends on budget.....so what's your budget (I beleive in getting that best you can with-in your budget, be it a canon 600ex-rt or a yongnuo 468ex)

gremlin75 wrote in post #15753542
Depends on budget.....so what's your budget (I beleive in getting that best you can with-in your budget, be it a canon 600ex-rt or a yongnuo 468ex)

I dont really have a budget, just thinking about adding some versatility and some more equipment.

atexasphotog wrote in post #15754035
I dont really have a budget, just thinking about adding some versatility and some more equipment.

In that case, I think you need one of these:
http://www.samys.com …LP6347OmLYCFaZF​Mgodq3YA9w

atexasphotog wrote in post #15754035
I dont really have a budget, just thinking about adding some versatility and some more equipment.

So yeah, that not really helpful.

But if you have no budget I'd say go with the 600ex-rt. As far as why go with that one, well because you haven't given a budget or any specifics as to what you'll need it for. So like I said, but the best you can and right now that's the best

430ex. Great Flash, very affordable

Curtis N wrote in post #15754141
In that case, I think you need one of these:
http://www.samys.com …LP6347OmLYCFaZF​Mgodq3YA9w

Well I walked into that one.. ... I dont have a set budget. but lets say around $200-350

Curtis N wrote in post #15754141
In that case, I think you need one of these:
http://www.samys.com …LP6347OmLYCFaZF​Mgodq3YA9w

Your too funny *LOL*

You can do a 403 EX used or the 430 EXII. I would recommend staying with Canon for it's ettl.

Yongnuo 568EX

It is cheaper than the 430EXII and has the same power level as the 580EXII.

It could do ETTL and HSS as well.

atexasphotog wrote in post #15754277
Well I walked into that one.. ... I dont have a set budget. but lets say around $200-350

It that range I'd say go with a canon 430ex II or a yongnuo yn568ex.

They will both be fairly close with the 568ex being slightly more powerful and larger then the 430ex II.

Personally I would go with the canon 430ex II. I have one and a 580ex II and like both, but for standard work on a budget the 430ex is great and works beautifully.

I'll add my vote for the 430.