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Hi all, just wondering what flash would be a good buy for my 60d.

I'm looking at a canon 580 EX and an EXII version. Out of the two what would you prefer and why? I've had a bash at the mark I and really like it, but I know the mark II would probably be better, or maybe not, your opinions will really help me decide. Maybe there is another alternative.
 
I would just get the 480 ex II imo the 60d has a built in transmitter so you dont need the transmitter the 580 ex has :)
 
Yongnuo 565EX. A clone of the Canon 580 for a quarter of the price and it's excellent.
 
Cheers, I will check these two lens out. I don't really want to spend unnecessary money if there's a cheaper option. I can get a 580 ex2 for 200 which to be fair might not be a bad deal.
 
I've got a 580EX II which goes on my 5D3 and it's excellent. Not used it much off camera yet but will be doing so soon. I've also got a Nissin Di866 MkII that I use for my 60D and that is excellent also. I had the Di866 MkI but gave it to the wife when I got the MkII. I've used that off camera with both bodies and it seems as good as the 580. New price for the Nissin is around £180-200 and compared with the prices of a new 580 or 600 it's a steal. If you can get a 580EX II for the same price though, that would be the one I'd go for.
 
Rooster said:
Yongnuo 565EX. A clone of the Canon 580 for a quarter of the price and it's excellent.
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It's nothing like a Canon 580. No mastering, no HSS, nor a whole raft of other features.

Grjones said:
Cheers, I will check these two lens out. I don't really want to spend unnecessary money if there's a cheaper option. I can get a 580 ex2 for 200 which to be fair might not be a bad deal.
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Bargain :thumbs:
 
HoppyUK said:
It's nothing like a Canon 580. No mastering, no HSS, nor a whole raft of other features.



Bargain :thumbs:
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It's been used well at weddings but should (fingers crossed) have plenty of life in it yet! Going to see it in action first!
 
Grjones said:
It's been used well at weddings but should (fingers crossed) have plenty of life in it yet! Going to see it in action first!
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Yes, it will surely have plenty of life in it, but that's a fairly average price for a used one.
 
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