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Posts from ‘May, 2010’

Canon Speedlite 430EX vs. 430EX II – Which is Better?

You might think it’s always better to buy the latest model of any photographic equipment, but that’s not always true. For example, there is a good case to be made for the older Canon 430EX flash over the newer 430EX II. Why? Watch the video to find out which one is right for you.

Off-Camera Flash Photography – How and Why

If you own a detachable Speedlite-style flash, and you are shooting with it on your camera, you are wasting your investment in that expensive flash. Face it, on-camera flash sucks. It drains the life out of your subject and makes everyone look like they are posing for a police line-up or a driver’s license photo. [...]

Choosing the Best Canon Flash for Your Needs

Choosing the right flash can be intimidating to beginning photographers. It’s easy to find lots of jargon-laden technical specifications, but hard to find a simple analysis in plain language of which flash is the best one for your needs. I’m going to make the choice easy for you. If you are a Canon shooter, you [...]