Canon 430EX Speedlite Flash for Canon Pro1, Pro 90, G Series and all EOS SLR Cameras

Having bought this as my first external flash after having my Rebel XTI for an entire year, I'm wondering how in the world I survived without it!?! Even though I'm not entirely used to it's options (amateur hobbyist) I can see where my photos have improved immensely (bouncing the flash off surfaces is awesome)! The one bad thing about the flash is it adds a lot more weight, or maybe that's just the AA batteries (which i find to be a backward step technologically). Otherwise, a must-have addition to your equipment... This or the higher model one, granted price-wise I think this is the better option.

Unfortunately, haven't had as much time to use it as I would have hoped, but from what I've seen so far, I love it. Easy to use. Great quality pictures. The light quality is good; doesn't give you that blast of harsh light like the on camera flash. I tend to like the more golden pics in low light and this seems to maintain some of those tones when bouncing off ceiling. It does make the camera a little xtra heavy though - really noticed it when I put on my zoom lens. That will take some getting used to...and a little muscle building :). Once I get to use it a little more, if there's anything to report, good or bad, I'll check back in.

I am very happy with this flash. Very bright when needed does what it suppose to do. I am not a professional photograher but don't have to be to use this flash works on my S9 as well as my XSi with no hesitation. Reasonably priced highly recommend especially if you aren't wanting to sink the money into the 580 EX.

I love the pivot and twist. Every position option is available. The recharge rate is excellent too.

I really do love this speedlight - the one thing lacking is the manual. I'm just having a really hard time getting used to the controls on the light and I'm sure it's not the light itself - it's my lack of understanding! I'm going to have to find another instruction manual to help me, but for the few images I've captured where I haven't completely messed up, the speedlight has done wonders for me :)