Quote Originally Posted by Harrison View Post
Yes, I use a Canon Speedlite 430EX II. Brilliant zoom flash and well worth the money.

The more expensive 580 isn't worth it unless you need the extra range and features, and the cheaper 320 is too limited. It's also worth using an official Canon Speedlite with a Canon DSLR because the communicate perfectly and auto set light meter readings back to the camera, as well as strobe red light in dark for focusing etc.

Definitely recommend a flashgun over the built in flash. Instantly you notice the reduction in harsh lighting, and the ability to bounce the light off walls and ceilings when inside to produce more natural, diffused lighting and less false shadow.

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Cool.

I was pondering getting a cheap manual one just to play with. I usually find the problem with built in flash tends to be when I'm taking pictures of, for example, computers/electronics etc. In that case, there would be plenty of time to fiddle with a manual flash and to learn it. I doubt I would really take one with me anywhere unless I anticipated needing it, due to the size.