What Flash/Speedlite for Canon 50d?

[Gauntey]

Looking for a flash for my Canon 50d. I would prefer a flash/speedlite with an external power supply.

What would people sugest?

580ex is a little out my price range at the moment.

 

[DemiLion]

Nissin Di866II at about £200. All the capabilities of the 580II except for on camera control.

 

[brad_wakefield]

Stick with Canon flash guns 430 is great so is a 2nd hand 550

 

[milspec78]

another vote for the di866 plenty 'o' power! am getting to like the sub flash now. You can bounce the main head off a wall/ceiling then add a little fill, very useful!

 

[lucky_13]

430exII £199 on amazon

 

[futureal33]

430exII is amazing, love mine

 

[John Hendry]

Stick with Canon flash guns 430 is great so is a 2nd hand 550

Looking for a back up to my 580ex so thanks for the info. Will see what the prices are second hand.

all the best