Originally posted by atupdate As much as you can afford. I have a Sigma DG 500 Super and I'm glad I went that strong. I now use it as a bounce flash and in a flash umbrella. Both eat up flash power. If I would have bought a weaker one for on camera flash only, I would never had started working with off camera flash and bounce flash.
Tim
I agree with you. It is like computer power, there is never too much of it.
I just started with wireless and softboxes, etc.... you are better to set the powerful flash 1/4 output then a cheap flash at 100% output. It is easier on batteries, and on the flash as well. cycle time is also faster!
I also have a dg 500 super..,. but my opinion it isn't the easiest to use (except full auto P-TTL).
If I were to buy a second good flash, I would look at Metz. Expensive yes, but made and designed in Germany.
cheers
randy