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Tigawoods · 03-18-2009, 09:55 AM

so amongst many other things i am investing in the camera this summer, one is going to be a on camera flash.

the two i have come across are either the
580

or
ABR800

the abr is cheaper and would be dedicated as an on-camera flash.
if i were to get the 580, i could get a ringflash and get somewhat of the same effect. whilst still being able to use it as an off camera flash. The 580 is more expensive though

opinions?
thanks

grimm · 03-18-2009, 10:04 AM

The 430EXii is a much cheaper alternative to the 580. I have 2 of them and personally haven't ran into many situations where I need more output. But I don't use them for night photography.

Chris_PA · 03-18-2009, 11:53 AM

ABR is not something you just carry around
Big, heavy, awkward, cheaply made and you need AC power

If you want a ringflash though, get the ABR
A 580 into a Rayflash or similar looses A LOT of power

Overall the 580 is more versatile
For for that one

Tigawoods · 03-19-2009, 01:12 AM

so i guess i should figure out whether or not i would prefer a more versatile 580 with less ringpower or the less mobile abr.

hmmm

jspek · 03-19-2009, 01:33 AM

you wont be able to use the ring flash like you would a normal flash. the ring is more for portraits and such. plus unless you plan on using a billion mile extension cord, youll need a power pack. what do you plan on doing with a flash exactly?

examples
ringflash-

1 single flash-
walked around the car popping it off

off camera

on camera fill(ish)

97TurboDSM · 03-19-2009, 01:50 AM

i say go with the 430. it's a very good beginner flash and will be a good slave if you want to get the 580 down the road.

03-18-2009, 09:55 AM	#1
Tigawoods Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PA/MD Member #2030 My Ride: 95' Toyota Celica iTrader: (0)	Flash Recommendation so amongst many other things i am investing in the camera this summer, one is going to be a on camera flash. the two i have come across are either the 580 or ABR800 the abr is cheaper and would be dedicated as an on-camera flash. if i were to get the 580, i could get a ringflash and get somewhat of the same effect. whilst still being able to use it as an off camera flash. The 580 is more expensive though opinions? thanks __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-18-2009, 10:04 AM	#2
grimm Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Member #3058 iTrader: (2)	The 430EXii is a much cheaper alternative to the 580. I have 2 of them and personally haven't ran into many situations where I need more output. But I don't use them for night photography. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-18-2009, 11:53 AM	#3
Chris_PA Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: West Chester Member #1541 My Ride: 02 Exploder iTrader: (0)	ABR is not something you just carry around Big, heavy, awkward, cheaply made and you need AC power If you want a ringflash though, get the ABR A 580 into a Rayflash or similar looses A LOT of power Overall the 580 is more versatile For for that one __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-19-2009, 01:12 AM	#4
Tigawoods Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PA/MD Member #2030 My Ride: 95' Toyota Celica iTrader: (0)	so i guess i should figure out whether or not i would prefer a more versatile 580 with less ringpower or the less mobile abr. hmmm __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-19-2009, 01:50 AM	#6
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	i say go with the 430. it's a very good beginner flash and will be a good slave if you want to get the 580 down the road. __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex

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