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Feb 06, 2011 23:19 |  #1

http://www.dpreview.co​m …20706canonspeed​lights.asp (external link)

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Feb 06, 2011 23:45 |  #2

They needed to come out with some new flashes, the other major flash companies have new model out. I except a new 580 and and 430 replacement soon also.

Metz has the new 58, 50, 44, 36 and 24

Nissin with the up coming di 866 mkii, the di 622 mkii, and the new di 466.

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Feb 06, 2011 23:58 |  #3

Meh... who cares about these mid end flashes? I want to see some high end ones!

EDIT: Actually I don't... that might tempt me to buy them, lol

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Feb 07, 2011 00:03 |  #4

with the t1i-t3i. They need a mid end flash. The metz 44 AF-1 will be very tempting for rebel users. It is a sub 180 dollar flash when it gets here. And it gives allot of features. Canon need to try to get some sales in that segment.

I would like to see a new 580, but I am pretty dead set on getting the metz 58 AF-2 this summer. It might drove the price down on it a little.

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Feb 07, 2011 00:15 |  #5

interesting about the video light option :shrug:

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Feb 07, 2011 00:17 |  #6

It is a good option for video guys, and for entry dslr owners that want a more feature flash then the 270, but do not want to pay for the 430.

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Feb 07, 2011 01:10 as a reply to  @ shoturtle's post |  #7

It's interesting that Canon actually marketed these 2 flashes for video.
I wonder how it's gonna work though.

But yeah, I actually expected new high-end flashes to replace 580EX & 430EX.

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Feb 07, 2011 14:32 as a reply to  @ virsago_mk2's post |  #8

Am I the only one thinking that the 320EX offers no advantages over the 430EX II, especially given the 430EX II's added flexibility in angling, power etc, and its much lower price?!! Seem an odd positioning to me.

Video shooters will already have continuous lights that are probably more powerful and cheaper, and probably better quality than LED too.




  
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Feb 08, 2011 16:27 |  #9

I think the 320 has it's place, especially for those who can't afford a 430 but want a flash that swivels. Also, because it's pretty compact, it might mate well with a 5Ds. Personally, I'd get the original 430 used over a new 320, but lots of people just aren't willing to go used.

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Feb 09, 2011 12:11 |  #10

rossbeavis wrote in post #11795784 (external link)
Video shooters will already have continuous lights that are probably more powerful and cheaper, and probably better quality than LED too.

Actually the trend in camera mounted video lighting is going to LED.

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Feb 09, 2011 13:55 |  #11

I'm waiting for a 580 with radio capabilities built in.

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Feb 13, 2011 22:53 |  #12

Peacefield wrote in post #11809700 (external link)
I'm waiting for a 580 with radio capabilities built in.

+1 !!!




  
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Feb 15, 2011 18:06 |  #13

i don't see much significance in these models, as the 430 and 580 have come down in prices recently...




  
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Feb 19, 2011 14:08 |  #14

Combatmedic870 wrote in post #11791722 (external link)
http://www.dpreview.co​m …20706canonspeed​lights.asp (external link)

Nothing to special!

Canon Marketing knows what they are doing.

One has remote release the other does not.
One has video light other does not
One has slave flash the other does not
One has vertical and horizontal bounce the other does not

Wonder how many people will buy both?

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