Metz mecablitz 76 mz-5 VS Canon 580EX

[andreas_holmstr_m]

Hi guys,

 

I'm wondering about these two flashes for my 5D.

 

I will mostly use them inside, for portraits.

 

My current 420EX is in my opinion not sufficient for lighting a broad area,

even if bounced off a wall or roof.

 

Could you please share your opinions?

 

Thanks,

Andreas

[picturesque]

These are two very different flashes to be comparing. I would think that if power were a big concern, the answer is obvious, if you stay with just these two, especially for bouncing. However, the difference in power between the 76 and 580EX isn't all that big.

 

For indoor portraits I would opt for a non-ETTL flash that had more power, such as a Lumedyne or Norman portable, or even higher power units such as monolights or pack systems, and then get an ETTL shoemount for those times were you want to use ETTL.

[hjoseph7]

The Canon 580EX has a GN of 190' with a 105mm lens, The Metz has a GN of 249' with a 105mm lens(ISO 100). That's allot of extra power! However, the Metz cost a little more than twice the Canon. For convenience I would get the Canon, or rather keep the 430EX and get the Metz. For interiors I would get the Metz. The Metz is allways better for large group shots.

[phil_planta]

Apparently this new flash gun is all the rage in Hong Kong:

http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/10799/metz_58af1_flashgun/

 

a slightly slower recycle, but good power and dual flash(one for bounce and front flash too).

also usb for upgrading the software, ETTL II etc

[picturesque]

Harry--that's only about a stop or stop and 1/3 difference. And for bouncing, you wouldn't be looking at the 105mm guide numbers anyway.