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Flash to accompany Canon 10-22mm
- Thread starter Dip
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I had the same problem with the built in flash.
The 430EX II and the 580EX II both have built in wide angle diffusers which seem to work ok, especially when pointed up slightly
The white catch thing on the 580EX ii is quite nice because you can point the flash up and the light bounces off it quite well.
The 430EX II and the 580EX II both have built in wide angle diffusers which seem to work ok, especially when pointed up slightly
The white catch thing on the 580EX ii is quite nice because you can point the flash up and the light bounces off it quite well.
The wide angle diffuser on the 430 only takes it down to 18 mm for direct flash. Bouncing it off a ceiling or wall will generally give far better results which means that the Metz flashes will also be usable.
You can also get diffusors which go over the flash head which send the light out 360 degrees. They are no more than £10-15.
Are you going to be using it for anything specific or just general shooting?
You can also get diffusors which go over the flash head which send the light out 360 degrees. They are no more than £10-15.
Are you going to be using it for anything specific or just general shooting?
04 Clio 16V Dynamique
Well the wide angle is HUGE, in comparison to my other lenses (50mm/18-55). Its general shooting (parties etc), nothing specific at the moment. Although I've been invited to take some photos at a club opening (Indie Night). Needs to be able to deal with that I guess.
Any views on the 270EX?
Any views on the 270EX?
Oil Burner
Its a surprisingly good flash, although i did get quite a lot of stick in the media centre for using it lol.
It isn't very good at diffusing the light however, which is fine if your shooting 22mm portraits or something. But if your shooting 10mm your going to get a big hotspot in the middle of the frame.
I think a 430 with a diffuser on it is your best bet. You can normally pick them up used for not a whole lot. A shadow being cast off the lens is just part of using a wide angle in my experience. I will ask Ryan to come and comment as he shoots flash a lot using a wide angle, so probably has the answer.
It isn't very good at diffusing the light however, which is fine if your shooting 22mm portraits or something. But if your shooting 10mm your going to get a big hotspot in the middle of the frame.
I think a 430 with a diffuser on it is your best bet. You can normally pick them up used for not a whole lot. A shadow being cast off the lens is just part of using a wide angle in my experience. I will ask Ryan to come and comment as he shoots flash a lot using a wide angle, so probably has the answer.
Turn the camera upside-down 
Check out the yongnuo flashes on ebay
They're reviewed here - http://speedlights.net/
Just as good as the canon stuff but 1/3rd of the price - if you're starting up with flash photography DEFINATLY the way to go
The yn-468 has a digi display and the same power as a 430Ex II but its £85 delivered from a UK supplier
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TTL-YN468-Fla...ccessories_CameraFlashUnits_JN#ht_1960wt_1139
They're reviewed here - http://speedlights.net/
Just as good as the canon stuff but 1/3rd of the price - if you're starting up with flash photography DEFINATLY the way to go
The yn-468 has a digi display and the same power as a 430Ex II but its £85 delivered from a UK supplier
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TTL-YN468-Fla...ccessories_CameraFlashUnits_JN#ht_1960wt_1139
3rd party flashes have been known to cause error99 issues on more than one occasion.
Personally I started with the 430EX, something I wish i didnt do. I was going for the 580 and got told I wouldnt need it - I shoot in music venues at least 2 times a week and sold my 430 as I didnt like it.
Plus points are the built in bounce card - (i personally dont use a stofen type diffuser)
Using it as a master
weather sealing (if any events are in the rain)
However the 430exII is greatly improved over the mki. It now has the decent locking mech over the twist dial which used to annoy the hell out of me
Personally I started with the 430EX, something I wish i didnt do. I was going for the 580 and got told I wouldnt need it - I shoot in music venues at least 2 times a week and sold my 430 as I didnt like it.
Plus points are the built in bounce card - (i personally dont use a stofen type diffuser)
Using it as a master
weather sealing (if any events are in the rain)
However the 430exII is greatly improved over the mki. It now has the decent locking mech over the twist dial which used to annoy the hell out of me
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