Canon 430ex
Is a Canon Speedlite 430EX flash enough?
I currently own a Canon 400d.
I have a keen interest in portrait photography and am looking to buy a new flash for my camera.
I have noticed the Canon Speedlite 430EX flash. Is this all I will need for the time being or is it neccessary for me to purchase any other equipment as well?
If anyone has purchased this flash before, feel free to leave any comments and crits (:
The 430EX is a good flash. It not only can be a dedicated flash to your 400D, but it also has manual power settings to allow you (with some other gear) to use it off camera.
I think getting this flash is great for snapshots you take at family gatherings, that sort of thing (bounce the light where you can).
With extra gear – light stand, umbrella type stuff – you can also use it off camera. Portraits aren’t great with one light, but they are not bad, either. A lot of people shoot with one light until they build up a set. You can also try to make your own reflector to provide fill lighting (something like foamboard from an art store, even white posterboard will work for portraits).
Check out strobist for some ideas on off camera lighting, and things to look forward to in portrait lighting
http://www.strobist.com
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