I need 2nd Flashgun.. Which 1?

[strobemonkey]

Hello all, the title says it, so which one do I go for. Shall I get a second hand Canon brand or others such as Sunpack?

I want to use it to complement my 580EX II for portraiture and macro, and will probably use G.I. V2s trigger on both flash.

 

[Les McLean]

I use a 430ex with 580ex and it's a good partnership.

 

[Pokey]

I have a canon 430EX if you are intersted it goes well with the 580EX as a slave. I have never used it still in the box only opened it to check it

 

[Chappers]

If you go for the 430 then you can use your 580 as a master and trigger the 430. No need to use other slaves.

You can also use the 580 to set the lighting ration between it and the 430. It's all in the manual. Takes a little reading but not to complicated.