Beginer.. Need Speedlite help

[K3nt]

The Nissin Di866 is a good low-cost alternative to the 580EX II and can do pretty much all the same tricks. I use mine quite extensively. I have a 430EX II as well, but I mostly use the Nissin one. Build-quality is of course not on the level of the 580's or 600RT's, but as a starting point you can't really go wrong.

[Marsu42]

i too need some help- i have the 430EX II. love it but... am also a beginner. anyone have a good site for tutorials so i can take better advantage of this flash?

Check kelbytraining.com - though commercial it creates less confusion than watching tons of amateur youtube stuff :-o