external flash unit?

[tsunadeton]

I have my first (unpaid) wedding shoot in July and want to be prepared...
Was thinking that a flash unit would be a good idea. I use a 350D and am pretty happy with the lenses I have.
Do you think it's a good idea? Any recommendations?

[midicity]

If you're doing table shots, you will need a flash.

[xunjas]

Using flash enhances the turnout of the photos.. It is definitely worth investing in an external flash unit..

[metals99]

Originally Posted by tsunadeton I have my first (unpaid) wedding shoot in July and want to be prepared... Was thinking that a flash unit would be a good idea. I use a 350D and am pretty happy with the lenses I have. Do you think it's a good idea? Any recommendations?

Hey I usually do the same too.. YES YOU WOULD NEED THE FLASH!!!
By the way good flash units in my opinion is the Force from canon itself.. You might want to consider 430EX or a powerful and solid option 550EX or 580 EX.. I have a 3 year old 550EX, Never ever thought of upgrading to a little more power 580 EX.. Freaking Solid..

Third party would include a Sigma DG 500 Super around 200++ , Sunpak or nissin.. or any other brands i never hear.. well for some of this flashes they don't support e-ttl for fast sync. and some you can only work with manual selection..

or if if want the flash makers - metz...

The best Flashes to get is with canon speedos( ) itselfs hehe especially for amateurs like me..

[xunjas]

Originally Posted by xunjas Using flash enhances the turnout of the photos.. It is definitely worth investing in an external flash unit..

for the 580EX.. currently appx 600 SGD for export set and 700 for international warranty ones..

[Venom81]

430EX if u are on a budget.

[bellamy]

Yes it matters quite alot! It will be totally different You might want to rent one during the event and test it out first..

[xunjas]

or maybe borrow from a kaki who has external flash to test out and convince yourself of getting 1 unit..

[Snoweagle]

If have enough budget, go all out for the 580EX. After that u will not change it for quite sometime...maybe after a newer model is out. (e.g. 600EX??)

[metals99]

Originally Posted by Snoweagle If have enough budget, go all out for the 580EX. After that u will not change it for quite sometime...maybe after a newer model is out. (e.g. 600EX??)

in the future maybe hmmm 580000EX hahaha with e-ttl-IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

[chanxj]

metz 60ct4 ok i know its heavy and no ttl. but its powerful in the right hands.

[Snoweagle]

Originally Posted by metals99 in the future maybe hmmm 580000EX hahaha with e-ttl-IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

Hahaha!! Maybe in 100000 years time.

[xunjas]

Originally Posted by Snoweagle Hahaha!! Maybe in 100000 years time.

haha.. maybe tt's a external sunlight unit already..

[Snoweagle]

Originally Posted by xunjas haha.. maybe tt's a external sunlight unit already..

Then everyone must stand far far away from u and u also must wear special sunglass when using it.

[xunjas]

Originally Posted by Snoweagle Then everyone must stand far far away from u and u also must wear special sunglass when using it.

take photos n suntan @ e same time.. haha..

[Snoweagle]

Originally Posted by xunjas take photos n suntan @ e same time.. haha..

That's called killing 2 birds with one stone.

[xunjas]

Originally Posted by Snoweagle That's called killing 2 birds with one stone.

guess photographers will be pretty tanned.. no need to go tanning saloon or beach.. go shoot photos will do ~~

[calebk]

Originally Posted by Snoweagle That's called killing 2 birds with one stone.

That's called killing birds with external flash.

[Snoweagle]

Originally Posted by calebk That's called killing birds with external flash.

If u're not careful u might even hurt yrself. LOL