550ex - how good is it?

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Ok I'm trying arrange and decide what setup to go for.

Right now I'm thinking a 580ex, with two 550ex's. Are there better third party flashes ATM, than the 550's?

I have the 580ex and a couple other flashes I was going to use as slaves, but I have the chance of a very well priced 550ex, which I'm led to believe is technically better than the 430ex which I also already have ATM. Plus the 550ex can be a master, which the 430 can't...means ill always have a master IYSWIM.

Yes, I'm starting out and the only thing I think I really want/require is to have a 3 flash setup, for softbox setups. I know I don't NEED this, but it sounds like this set of flashes would cover everything?
 
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I found the 550's to be more robust than the 580's so no reason not to go for it if it's a good price.


In answer to your other question, Qflash is the best portable system, loads of backwards compatibility and 100% reliable :)
You can pick up some real bargains from the US if you are patient.
 
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