I have a Rebel XT and want to get a flash for it now that I have a gift card I can use at Amazon. I'm undecided between these...
Canon 580EX $389 (-gc = $329)
Canon 430EX $264 (-gc = $205)
Canon 550EX $309
I also looked into the Sigma EF-500 DG Super but it would cost the same as the 430EX. I am leaning towards the 550EX since it's better than the 430EX but still has many of the same features (from what I've read so far) as the 580EX. I've read that it's worth going from the 430EX to the 580X for $130 more since it makes a big difference in features ...
"While the choice between the 420EX (at $200) and the 580EX (at it's original $400) was fairly clear based on price, its not so clear between the 430EX ($250) and the 580EX ($380). The 580EX adds the ability to act as a wireless master, increased power, external power options, more custom functions and stroboscopic operation - for an extra $130."
Now, from what I've read so far, the difference is not so clear about going from the 550EX to the 580EX... "This was Canon's "top of the line" speedlite before the 580EX was introduced. It has most of the features of the 580EX, except for the color temperature and 'digital awareness' of the 580EX." Do these things really make a difference in real life? ETTL vs ETTL II? Is there anything my Rebel XT could benefit from using the newer 430EX or 580EX? Is the 550EX as good as the 580EX or is there something I am not aware of? Has anyone had any real-life experience with any of these and could compare them?
Thanks!
Canon 580EX $389 (-gc = $329)
Canon 430EX $264 (-gc = $205)
Canon 550EX $309
I also looked into the Sigma EF-500 DG Super but it would cost the same as the 430EX. I am leaning towards the 550EX since it's better than the 430EX but still has many of the same features (from what I've read so far) as the 580EX. I've read that it's worth going from the 430EX to the 580X for $130 more since it makes a big difference in features ...
"While the choice between the 420EX (at $200) and the 580EX (at it's original $400) was fairly clear based on price, its not so clear between the 430EX ($250) and the 580EX ($380). The 580EX adds the ability to act as a wireless master, increased power, external power options, more custom functions and stroboscopic operation - for an extra $130."
Now, from what I've read so far, the difference is not so clear about going from the 550EX to the 580EX... "This was Canon's "top of the line" speedlite before the 580EX was introduced. It has most of the features of the 580EX, except for the color temperature and 'digital awareness' of the 580EX." Do these things really make a difference in real life? ETTL vs ETTL II? Is there anything my Rebel XT could benefit from using the newer 430EX or 580EX? Is the 550EX as good as the 580EX or is there something I am not aware of? Has anyone had any real-life experience with any of these and could compare them?
Thanks!
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