Flash

[wcavanagh]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0009E1XGW/ref=nosim/coffeeresea26-21

Is this a good deal? For my 400D

[wcavanagh]

Or would I be better with a Canon Speedlite 420EX TTL Flash that i can get for the same price.

[Steep]

You can get the 500DG Super for £126.99 from OneStop Digital. http://www.onestop-digital.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=25_32&osCsid=1139b7aa85bc3f56131b751e6d16610f

I got mine there and had no problems with delivery, the flash itself is great.

[wcavanagh]

Can get that for £99 form Amazon :)

Question is, is it better than the 420EX Canon

[RobertP]

The one steep linked to is £154 at amazon. Sigma make 2 versions.

I'll let someone else answer as to what is better. I'd guess the answer is the Sigma super.

[Steep]

No you can't, it's £160 from Amazon. I'm talking about the 500DG Super not the 500DG. The Super is more powerful and has a load more functionality, check them both out on the Sigma website.

http://www.sigma-imaging-uk.com/flash/index.htm

/edit RobertP beat me to the answer :)

[wcavanagh]

Its alll soooooo hard.

[markp]

I just started a similar discussion in another thread regarding a cheap flash. I think I'm going to wait until the new year and get a 430EX. The 580 might be a bit bulky and overkill for my needs. I toyed with the idea of the Sigma, since it seemed good for the money - but I think I'm going to stick with the Canon kit for now.

[wcavanagh]

Maybe I will wait till you buy somethng then, see what you think, then i can decide, LOL

[RobertP]

Another option is to buy a used flash off ebay. Then if you find you need more from it you can sell it again for about what you paid.

[Warspite]

Maybe check this thread (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=14199) out, xxredmaxx has this for sale:

Canon Speedlite 430EX Flash. Mint condition in original box with mini stand, instruction book and soft pouch.
I also have a STO-FEN omni to go with it.

Asking £150.00 +p&p



Might be worth alook as its a newer model than the 420EX.

:thumbs:

[petemc]

I've had both and the Canon is far better than the Sigma.

[oldgit]

Yo dude ... check the flash out here... top :banana:

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=14199


I got one they are all that you can ask for unless you want more flash range

[wcavanagh]

I wish i had the money right now...would have that bad boy

[oldgit]

:'( :(