I’m looking to buy a speedlite for my Canon Rebel XTi camera. Can anyone give me any pointers please.
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Define "best."
The high end Speedlite is the 580EX. Not only does it have maximum power, but it will also wirelessly control other Speedlites.
There’s a 580EX II on its way to market that replaces the 580EX. It recycles faster and supposedly yields better exposures.
The 430EX is also good, but with less power.
You can find an older version of the 580, the 550EX online at e-Bay, or from used camera dealers. While slightly less powerful than the 580EX, it’s still got a lot of punch, and it’s much less expensive now.
The real question is what you want to do with the flash. This is the biggest question you need to answer. Will you be shooting where you need maximum power — large rooms, dark banquet halls, etc., or will you be shooting at home, where less power is needed? Will you be planning to use multiple flashes? Is size a factor?
Unfortunately, there’s no good way for anyone else to answer those questions.
If budget is not a concern, go large.
the 430ex is terrific. It’s about $250.
The top unit available from Canon right now is the 580 EX. It is fairly expensive but worth every penny. It is the most powerful unit available for your camera and designed and made by Canon to be a perfect match for your camera. I am a working professional photographer and that is what I use with my EOS5D’s in my business. Soon to come out is the new Canon 580EXII, but I will have to take a good look at that one before I replace my 580EX units since it does not offer more power than my 580EX.
I would use the XCV45 Bi-Luminent Spangle Unit. The hi-wide phitropic level is simply to die for.