Difference between 380EX and 430EX

ishoot · 18th September 2006

Is there any real difference between 380EX and 430EX? Should I upgrade?

Snoweagle · 18th September 2006

Originally Posted by ishoot

Is there any real difference between 380EX and 430EX? Should I upgrade?

380EX is similar to 420EX but smaller guide number and without swivel head. But compared to 430EX, 430EX a lot better being got LCD, custom functions, manual settings and a pull-down wide diffuser...not forgetting one push of a button for tilt and swivel.

If u really want to upgrade, go ahead but if 380EX is enough for general usage, then keep it.

raptor84 · 18th September 2006

The bounce/swivel functions of the 430ex are definately worth the jump. If you area really on abudget get a 420ex. Eitehr that or get a 580ex

JediForce4ever · 19th September 2006

420ex can also act as a slave flash.
The manual control is definitely worth the upgrade.....

But, I'd rather get a second hand 550ex for the prce of a 430ex....personal preference

wanzw · 19th September 2006

if you are willing to get 2nd hand products, get the 550EX. or else just get the 430EX.

Snoweagle · 19th September 2006

To TS, it's really up to u personally.

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raptor84 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 4,282	Re: Difference between 380EX and 430EX The bounce/swivel functions of the 430ex are definately worth the jump. If you area really on abudget get a 420ex. Eitehr that or get a 580ex __________________ Pet Portrait Portfolio Stock Photos for sale

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JediForce4ever Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Singapore, CanonGraphers.org Posts: 3,163	Re: Difference between 380EX and 430EX 420ex can also act as a slave flash. The manual control is definitely worth the upgrade..... But, I'd rather get a second hand 550ex for the prce of a 430ex....personal preference

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wanzw Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 927	Re: Difference between 380EX and 430EX if you are willing to get 2nd hand products, get the 550EX. or else just get the 430EX. __________________ random equipment. where are my primes? Last edited by wanzw; 19th September 2006 at 04:31 PM.

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Snoweagle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hougang Posts: 11,817	Re: Difference between 380EX and 430EX To TS, it's really up to u personally. __________________ Canon EOS 5D w/BG-E4, 50 f/1.2 L, 580EX II. Sigma 12-24 f/4.5-5.6, 70-300 f/4-5.6 APO.