[daft_biker]

Originally Posted by AndyM2020

Personally, I would say that if you can afford one, get one, and the best you can afford. They may be expensive, but once you have it, it's there if you need it (you may also find more uses for it). It's also a piece of equipment that should last for many years, so its cost will be spread out over time.

I agree with that bit. Not sure about the on board flash....never used it as my first SLR never had one so I had to buy a flashgun and always just use that.

I prefer to use little macro flashes for macro work but otherwise I just use a regular flashgun.