Canon Speedlite 430EX II Flash for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
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Customer Review: Very Good overall
Summary: 4 Stars
Before I bought this item, I did a little research by reading reviews from people who've purchased this particular flash as well as asking those with more experience. I was told that the 430EX was a good flash to get started with--and they were right. I use a Canon Rebel XSi(450D) and I tried looking at the 580 but it looked much too massive for it. Although the 580 has features that the 430 doesn't, I'm not a professional photographer that owns a studio for portraits and stuff, so I decided on the simpler model. I love the fact that it swivels up and down, left to right to achieve certain lighting effects that you wouldn't get with lower-end flashes. I was a tiny bit disappointed that the light it emits isn't much stronger that the built-in flash, BUT in order to be fair, I haven't had the opportunity to discover its maximum potential yet. There is a shutter synchro function (as well as other functions) that I haven't played around with, and when I do, I'd be sure tell you all about it. Overall, its a good flash to own and I'd recommend it to those who, like me, are just getting started learning the fine art of photography.Customer Review: Love it
Summary: 5 Stars
Got this just in time for Christmas. Speed and light quality are amazing. Bouncing the light off the ceiling makes pictures look so much better, yet you can focus light in a specific direction for outdoor night shots. Overall, it is well worth the money.Customer Review: Awesome flash, reasonable price.
Summary: 5 Stars
This flash does an excellent job with my Canon Rebel XT. This should be the second accessory a budding photographer purchases, the first being a Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens (if you're a Canon user, of course). That lens, this flash, and any Canon body, will give you portrait pictures that are extremely professional looking (assuming you know how to use the camera's settings).
Definitely recommend this.
Customer Review: Solid little guy!
Summary: 5 Stars
After holding off on purchasing an external flash for my 40D, I *finally* took the plunge and bought the 430EX II. I'm kicking myself for waiting so dang long!
The 430EX II is a solid, reliable, and powerful flash. It's got a great reload time (on fresh batteries), and the TTL metering is near perfect. The swivel head is a MUST have since a direct front flash is almost always aesthetically pleasing. The flash is very well built, the locking metal foot provides a sturdy feel. The adjustable head is solid and yet easy to move, for bouncing off walls, ceiling, etc. On one occasion, the ETTL II did not pick up the zoom position of the lens and made for a dark image on my 40D since it does not pick up the zoom information. Other than that one instance I've been extremely happy with this flash and would recommend it to anyone looking for a step up from the harsh pop up flash of their camera.
Customer Review: Hassel free
Summary: 5 Stars
The Canon Speedlite 430EX II is very easy When attached to an SLR camera, it recognizes all the lens settings and it shoots as advertized. Big difference native flash and this speedlight.