Canon 430EXII vs Sigma 610 Super I want to get a flash but don't know which one would be better. The sigma 610 super is supposed to be equivalent to the high end canon 580ex but at the price of the canon 430. The features look to be the same and probably wouldn't use the canon 580 to its full potential but want something that will last, fire/recharge fast, have options that can be used in the future if I upgrade my camera (canon t1i). Any thoughts? thanks Canon 430EXII vs Sigma 610 Super I want to get a flash but don't know which one would be better. The sigma 610 super is supposed to be equivalent to the high end canon 580ex but at the price of... » Read More Canon 430EXII vs Sigma 610 Super I want to get a flash but don't know which one would be better. The sigma 610 super is supposed to be equivalent to the high end canon 580ex but at the price of the canon 430. The features look to be the same and probably wouldn't use the canon 580 to its full potential but want something that will last, fire/recharge fast, have options that can be used in the future if I upgrade my camera (canon t1i). Any thoughts? thanks « Show Less
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here's some posts on the sigma 610 that i had posted.http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-EF-610-SUPER-Canon-Speedlite/forum/Fx3D61LB4675KP8/Tx2W8AV56PZK89E/1/ref=cm_cd_et_md_pl?_encoding=UTF8&cdMsgNo;=8&asin;=B00472OBDE&store;=photo&cdSort;=oldest&cdMsgID;=Mx1W2ZQJHC2X44R#Mx1W2ZQJHC2X44R
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I would love to hear about a review of this sigma vs the canon flashes. as i have a sx20 and i need a large flash for large dim rooms.
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I have both the 580EX and the 430EX II and They both work fine. I've been using them for portraits of grand kids and using everything in manual with a hand held light meter to set power. Kind of a pain setting the power on the flashes because you have to get inside the umbrella to do it. If I was a pro I Wouldn't do it that way because of the time it take but hey, I'm retired so I have lots of time!
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Yes. The 580 ex is a great flash. I've rented it several times and used it with my 5D mark iii. My favorite feature is that it allows for remote flash, i.e. the flash doesn't have to be connected the camera body. No matter what your flash needs are, the 580 ex will cover it. If you have the money, buy it.
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The Canon User's Manual for your camera says:"Speedlite 600EX-RT/600EX/580EX II/430EXII/320EX/270EX II zz Shoe-mounted flashunit that enables many stylesof flash photography. Speedlite580EX, 430EX, 270EX, and 220EXare also supported." This unit is a copy of the 430 Canon, so it should work just fine..
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The D610 is a full frame camera. The d7100 is a DX sensor. They are both excellent machines with all the bells and whistles that most photographers will ever need, but a full frame camera gives your images more room to crop. The FX lenses that you own will perform with more detail and sharpness then you will see on a DX camera. You will want to upgrade to a full frame camera eventually. What you get for your money with the 610 will make you shake your head and wonder how Nikon does it. If you can swing it, get the 610.
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I got the answer in reviews.thanks <b>"5.0 out of 5 stars Great Flash, June 16, 2010By P. Robinson (Texas) - See all my reviews(REAL NAME) Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)This review is from: Canon Speedlite 430EX II Flash for Canon Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics)Perfect Flash for my new Canon T2i. Clip it on, they begin talking to each other, and your ready to take perfect pictures. Invest in a decent set of rechargeable batteries and it will flash all night long. "</b>
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My 610 works and produces above the norm consistently, had it since 2007 and I've had HP's, Epson's , etc and what really makes the 610 shine is to scan, save to desktop, and attach to an email, documents, photos, text and flawlessy. In fact I got Canons website for upgrades for software etc. and thought why??????????????. If it ain't broke........................Good all around every day machine but a photo above 8x10 should be handled by a Canon, I believe 9000 pro or an Epson 3880 for superior print quality!
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D40; better built. takes very good pictures. canon is too plasticky; higher-end canons are very good; but in this price range, Nikon is better; but this is a personal opinion.
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The canon has 1.2 vice 1.4 and slightly less chromatic aberration (purple color fringing) when wide open. The sigma is much faster to focus and just as sharp. It's not so much a "quality" as paying a premium for the canon L red ring and the extra glass needed to achieve 1.2.
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I am only a hobbiest photographer, and I have never used a Nikon flash so I have no comparison. The PZ42X does everything I want it to do, I would buy it again. Hope this helps
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This flash is compatable with the Canon 70D, and as to whether it is better than the 430EX, the 600EX-RT does have a lot of functionality ranging from stroboscopic flash mode to automatic flash exposure to pretty much anything you could want from the flash. The downside, of course, is that the 600EX-RT is significantly larger and significantly heavier than the 430EX.
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I think I'd go for the Canon 430EX II instead for $250 -- much more power and you can bounce the flash in either landscape or portrait orientation.
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I would recommend a dedicated Yongnuo transceiver. "built in is optical"....which means you will need a master flash, and it is only line of sight. Yongnuo currently only offers one optical master flash the 568II. Supposedly the 600ex is coming soon.However, with their 622 triggers, it is a radio based transmission, not optical line of sight. The 622 transmitter works amazingly well.
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I've a 60d this flash and also a canon 580 and I regret from buying the canon speedlight because this is exactly the same and 7times cheaper... Go for it
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I used the Canon 85L for many weddings as a rental and when I bought the Sigma I never missed the Canon. Not once. The Sigma makes the same "magical" looking photos for half the cost and it focuses twice as fast. I did not miss the 1/3 stop between 1.2 and 1.4.
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My camera is an EOS 7D, so all I can tell you it works just fine(great buy ). I trust, not knowing the Canon Rebel T3, that her camera has a pop up flash or some kind of "hot shoe" apparatus. So the Sigma EF-610 DG should be a great addition to her camera. Also, what I like about having my Sigma is that I can control when I want to use flash. Hope this is helpful. Dr. Ben Laime.
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Gabriel You are doing good to stick on Canon speedlites as your first flash , that way you maintain ETTL metering, a very practical tool. The 580II is great, is the top of the line as of today, the two big differences (among others) between this and the 430II is that the 580 can be a Master wireless control, as the 430 will be only a slave and the 580 is more powerful plus it has a PC cord connector the the 430 does not have. For most regular gatherings and family situations the 430 would do a wonderful job. The 580 is heavier and bigger, and the balance on a XSI is a bit off, but I don't mind that at all, the 430 is a bit lighter. If you are planning to experiment with off camera flash photography, using ETTL, and more Canon Speedlites, the 580II will be a smart investment in my opinion as it offers the master control function, otherwise, the 430II will be great for most amateur and advanced enthusiasts situations. I hope this helps http://photonotes.org/cgi-bin/flash-lookup.pl?flash1=canon430ex&flash2=canon430exii&flash3=canon580exii You'll find a comprehensive list of features of each unit