This is an excellent flash for anyone who wants more power. But what you can't tell from the pics is that is is definitely bulkier than the 430 EX II. That might be fine for many. But my wife hated it when we had it. It was just too big and heavy. And yes, it's only about 1.5 or so ounces more than the 430 EX II. But walking around or taking pictures all day, it can tire you out. And it didn't feel correctly balanced on the XSi, due to how small that camera is. For my amateur purposes, it was overkill. I just needed a flash that takes excellent pics and has great features. I suspect that for most people who want to just take great shots, the 430 would suffice.
So why the 5 five stars? Because objectively speaking, it is an excellent, powerful flash with pro-level features. If I had a better camera, I would buy this again. I don't think it's justified that I take away any stars for a product that, for its purpose, is excellently executed. Get more detail about Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras.
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