thomas_baumann1

<p>Marcus, Dan and James, Thank you all for the great responses.</p>

<p>Looks like I'll try to pick up a 580EX and like James suggested i'll spend the extra cash and "get a 580 EX Mk. I and spend the difference (or some of it) on an off-camera cord, a Stofen diffuser, a "speed strap" and some CTO gels"<br>

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Thank you all again</p>

<p>Hello, my level of photography is intermediate and is a hobby (ie, family gatherings, events, etc) I shoot with a Canon 50D and use my Dads old Canon 199A as a flash with a diffuser set up manually and works great but I think its time to upgrade to something better that will work better with my camera.<br>

I don't really use the bounce feature but like to defuse the light when shooting so any of the 3 will probably do a better job than the 199A so so power isn't an issue there.<br>

I have a few questions:<br>

1. I can pick up a 580EX on Ebay pretty cheap and it's more powerful than the 430EX II but will all the functions work with my camera?<br>

2. Has anyone used the 580EX with a 50D?<br>

3. Will either of the flashes change the amount of light it outputs when I zoom in and out?</p>

<p>4. Will the flash do the light metering or will the camera with the 580EX and 50D setup? <br>

2. Will the flash do the light metering or will the camera with the 430EX II and 50D setup?<br>

5. What are the major and minor differences between the 580EX and 430EX II and 580EX II?<br>

6. I would go with the 580EX II new but it is a bit pricey and i am on a budget. Is it worth trying to pick one up used or save some $$$ and go with the 580EX or 430EX II?</p>

<p>HELP! I'M SO CONFUSED!</p>

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