Canon 430ex vs Sigma 500 DG Super

I haven't heard of that being a problem. I'm pretty sure all the mainstream strobes, including the Canon's, have a plastic shoe.

Its pretty much on there, I doubt if you could break it off easily, if you were to mount the flash & then hit it with some force you will break the thing off, but I think thats the case with any of them, some people will always end up breaking stuff, if your careful then its fine, its actually built quite good, like the Sigma lenses, my 17-70 is built like a tank compared to a similar priced Canon lens.

Nick

im trying to find a picture of the back of the sigma flash and i can't, does the sigma have the same layout/buttons/lcd display as the canons???
does anyone want to do the honors and post a pictur please???
many thanks!

leighbmx wrote in post #5727504
im trying to find a picture of the back of the sigma flash and i can't, does the sigma have the same layout/buttons/lcd display as the canons???
does anyone want to do the honors and post a pictur please???
many thanks!

Google search result: http://www.photonomiko​n.com …-sigma-500dg-super-flash/

blssdwlf wrote in post #5728434
Google search result: http://www.photonomiko​n.com …-sigma-500dg-super-flash/

woop woop thanks alot! i did try google

Quick question.

I don't plan on taking pics of big groups, may do a few jobs at a night club or a bar where I would need the AF assistant on the flash since it'll be dark, I don't see shooting more than four people at a time. Should I stick with the 430 or just get the 550? Im shooting with a Mark II....Using the 550 as a slave in my home studio would be nice as well....One worry is the 6 sec recharge delay...Its quicker on the 430 went I like..In my situation what do you guys recommend???