Anyone picked a Nissin flash over canon?

[Rivit]

No doubt an age old question but I'm in need of some help chosing a flash.

I have a canon 40D and its for things like weddings and Portraits. I recently read a review in a mag that put a Nissin above the Canon 430 and 580. Any one have any experience with this make.

All advise greatly recieved.

 

[The Matt]

I like my Nissin now I've sorted out triggers for it. Works great on camera but it has no PC socket and would not work with my cheap Ebay triggers. I had to buy RF 602s (not that cheap) to get it to work off camera. If you want to use it off camera find out what your model is compatible with.