Batt Grip or Ext Flash - Which do I buy first?

[natek313]

Originally Posted by Daoust

Interesting perspectives, folks. Great question!

I just wish camera accessories weren't so darned expensive. I can't get a new Speedlight 580 for less than $500, and that's just too pricey, for me, anyway.

B&H Photo (www.bhphotovideo.com) has the Canon Speedlite 580EX II listed at $445. That's definitely not cheap; that's for sure. Or, you could consider the Speedlite 430EX II by Canon. That's the flash I use. There are some differences between the two flashes, but the cost for the 430EX II is considerably less - it's listed for $280 on the same site.

Just a thought.

[Daoust]

Thanks natek313, but you must also remember your prices are in American. Now, the CDN and US dollars are pretty similar these days, but still...

I will look into the 430 EXII. Thanks.

[natek313]

Oops. I didn't even realize that you were from Canada. Sorry!