Weeee.. I got the Canon 430EX II today

[The Stigenator]

I wanted a new flash, i bit the bullet and got the 430EX from BBY, but it was a tad bit more pricey than amazon so my original thought, get the 430EX, return it after my amazon camera gets here.. but on the way back I stopped by Canoga Camera (canogacamera.com) and asked them if they had the 430EX, and he goes its discontinued we got the 430EX II, i asked how much.

Well the 430EX @ BBY cost me $340
The 430 EX II @ Canoga Camera cost me 350.xx

Needless to say I am keeping the 430EX II and returning the unopened 430 EX to BBY.

 

[The Stigenator]

waah no comments?

 

[angry hampster]

Oh my god you overpaid. You should've gotten a used, mint condition 430 for $200 on POTN's sell forum.

 

[foghorn67]

Originally posted by: angry hampster
Oh my god you overpaid. You should've gotten a used, mint condition 430 for $200 on POTN's sell forum.

I avoid used flashes. You never know if somone attached it to a power pack and went silly with it.

 

[The Stigenator]

Actually teh 430EX II is right on the $, so i didnt overpay, however the 430EX at worstbuy was overpaid, i will be returning it for a full refund as I have not opened it yet.

 

[Kelvrick]

I went for a used 530ex I instead. Can always use more power and I wanted the wheel instead of the buttons.

EDIT: Got it on fredmiranda forums for 300.

 

[angry hampster]

Originally posted by: TheGoodGuy
Actually teh 430EX II is right on the $, so i didnt overpay, however the 430EX at worstbuy was overpaid, i will be returning it for a full refund as I have not opened it yet.

I could never justify paying that much for a flash with such low power and features. I got my Sigma EF 500 Super (just shy of 580EX power) for $200 brand new.

 

[alfa147x]

congrats! i got mine for $150 refub from canon

 

[The Stigenator]

geez.. you guys are buzz killers.

I like the flash, used it tonight, sometimes I wish it had a bit more power but if need be I can always get teh Sigma Super DG500 if need be later on and sell this one.

So far I like it, but I need a diffuser

 

[foghorn67]

Originally posted by: TheGoodGuy
geez.. you guys are buzz killers.

I like the flash, used it tonight, sometimes I wish it had a bit more power but if need be I can always get teh Sigma Super DG500 if need be later on and sell this one.

So far I like it, but I need a diffuser

Ah, screw it. Don't worry about them. IMHO opinion, owning multiple flashes, I always have one that is brand new. The rest I could get used.
And if you do get it off one of the forums boards, don't get it from a fashion photographer. They always have them hooked up to a power pack, and avoid them from wedding photogs that do the same.
I have a 430EX and a 580EX II that I bought brand new. If I get any more speedlites, they will be used.

 

[OdiN]

Originally posted by: foghorn67

Originally posted by: TheGoodGuy
geez.. you guys are buzz killers.

I like the flash, used it tonight, sometimes I wish it had a bit more power but if need be I can always get teh Sigma Super DG500 if need be later on and sell this one.

So far I like it, but I need a diffuser

Ah, screw it. Don't worry about them. IMHO opinion, owning multiple flashes, I always have one that is brand new. The rest I could get used.
And if you do get it off one of the forums boards, don't get it from a fashion photographer. They always have them hooked up to a power pack, and avoid them from wedding photogs that do the same.
I have a 430EX and a 580EX II that I bought brand new. If I get any more speedlites, they will be used.

Now wait just a minute here.

I use my 580EX on a power pack and it works just fine!

It does heat up quite a bit though on HSS, but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.

 

[foghorn67]

Originally posted by: OdiN

Originally posted by: foghorn67

Originally posted by: TheGoodGuy
geez.. you guys are buzz killers.

I like the flash, used it tonight, sometimes I wish it had a bit more power but if need be I can always get teh Sigma Super DG500 if need be later on and sell this one.

So far I like it, but I need a diffuser

Ah, screw it. Don't worry about them. IMHO opinion, owning multiple flashes, I always have one that is brand new. The rest I could get used.
And if you do get it off one of the forums boards, don't get it from a fashion photographer. They always have them hooked up to a power pack, and avoid them from wedding photogs that do the same.
I have a 430EX and a 580EX II that I bought brand new. If I get any more speedlites, they will be used.

Now wait just a minute here.

I use my 580EX on a power pack and it works just fine!

It does heat up quite a bit though on HSS, but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.

I know dude. But heat kills bulbs like nothing else. I might have to resort to a power pack for my weddings. Although I will limit it to the action shots like garter/bouquet toss.
It kills me that my camera can do 6fps, but I only have enough juice to get 1, maybe 2 shots for each toss in mid air. Damn dark reception rooms.
Fashion photogs at the runways will go nucking futs with it.

 

[angry hampster]

Originally posted by: TheGoodGuy
geez.. you guys are buzz killers.

I like the flash, used it tonight, sometimes I wish it had a bit more power but if need be I can always get teh Sigma Super DG500 if need be later on and sell this one.

So far I like it, but I need a diffuser

It's not too late to take it back to get something with more power.

A 580EX II just sold on POTN's board for $365. An original model just sold for $275. I've seen Sigma EF500s go as low as $125.


The 430 is a fine piece of equipment, but the photo market is so saturated that I hate seeing people toss away money when better alternatives can be had for less $$$.

 

[OdiN]

Originally posted by: foghorn67

Originally posted by: OdiN

Originally posted by: foghorn67

Originally posted by: TheGoodGuy
geez.. you guys are buzz killers.

I like the flash, used it tonight, sometimes I wish it had a bit more power but if need be I can always get teh Sigma Super DG500 if need be later on and sell this one.

So far I like it, but I need a diffuser

Ah, screw it. Don't worry about them. IMHO opinion, owning multiple flashes, I always have one that is brand new. The rest I could get used.
And if you do get it off one of the forums boards, don't get it from a fashion photographer. They always have them hooked up to a power pack, and avoid them from wedding photogs that do the same.
I have a 430EX and a 580EX II that I bought brand new. If I get any more speedlites, they will be used.

Now wait just a minute here.

I use my 580EX on a power pack and it works just fine!

It does heat up quite a bit though on HSS, but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.

I know dude. But heat kills bulbs like nothing else. I might have to resort to a power pack for my weddings. Although I will limit it to the action shots like garter/bouquet toss.
It kills me that my camera can do 6fps, but I only have enough juice to get 1, maybe 2 shots for each toss in mid air. Damn dark reception rooms.
Fashion photogs at the runways will go nucking futs with it.

Time to get a quantum flash....really. I'm thinking about it. But DAMN are they expensive. Replaceable bulbs though.

 

[ghostman]

Originally posted by: TheGoodGuy
I wanted a new flash, i bit the bullet and got the 430EX from BBY, but it was a tad bit more pricey than amazon so my original thought, get the 430EX, return it after my amazon camera gets here.. but on the way back I stopped by Canoga Camera (canogacamera.com) and asked them if they had the 430EX, and he goes its discontinued we got the 430EX II, i asked how much.

Well the 430EX @ BBY cost me $340
The 430 EX II @ Canoga Camera cost me 350.xx

Needless to say I am keeping the 430EX II and returning the unopened 430 EX to BBY.

I'm just shocked you bought the original 430EX for $340. I got my 430EX over a year ago for about $220. Is the 430EX II worth the extra $100+ over the original?

 

[Kelvrick]

Originally posted by: ghostman

Originally posted by: TheGoodGuy
I wanted a new flash, i bit the bullet and got the 430EX from BBY, but it was a tad bit more pricey than amazon so my original thought, get the 430EX, return it after my amazon camera gets here.. but on the way back I stopped by Canoga Camera (canogacamera.com) and asked them if they had the 430EX, and he goes its discontinued we got the 430EX II, i asked how much.

Well the 430EX @ BBY cost me $340
The 430 EX II @ Canoga Camera cost me 350.xx

Needless to say I am keeping the 430EX II and returning the unopened 430 EX to BBY.

I'm just shocked you bought the original 430EX for $340. I got my 430EX over a year ago for about $220. Is the 430EX II worth the extra $100+ over the original?

IMO, no. You're throwing down 300+ for a flash that still can't be used as a master. If someone wanted to start small, than they should get a either get a cheapy, 430ex, 420ex that can later be used as a slave, or a 530ex (I or II) that can be used as a master.

 

[DanPonjican]

Yup... you overpaid. I got my 580EX II 6 months ago for $400 out the door. With a 580 you have the ability to do wireless master slave configurations.

 

[The Stigenator]

alright i over paid..

but i still like it.

 

[alfa147x]

Originally posted by: TheGoodGuy
alright i over paid..

but i still like it.

thats all that matters