Guys, I'm thinking of getting the 580ex to go with my 30d. Got any suggestions on where to get it so I won't break the bank? Do they have credit card options? Also my brother-in-law lives in HK. He can probably get it for me there too but I'd have to give him the shop name and location (also a general price) since he's not a very good shopper if you know what I mean.

Thanks in advance.

hi joey, Welcome to the forum..nice to see you here..theres only one joey server i know who's into photography..:)
depends on what you need it for, bought a 580ex before but switched to a 420ex after..more value for my needs, the excess money i bought a 2 strobe falcon eyes flash with softbox, umbrella and stands..

heres a review by bob atkins on the speedlites..

http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/eosfaq/ex_speedlites.html

hope this helps..:)

Got my Canon 580ex Speedlite from Mayer (tel - 7337598 or 7337722) in Hidalgo * wait, are you based here? * Spent P18K. It costs a lot more in the malls and other shops. So far, Mayer is one of your best bets

Guys, I'm thinking of getting the 580ex to go with my 30d. Got any suggestions on where to get it so I won't break the bank? Do they have credit card options? Also my brother-in-law lives in HK. He can probably get it for me there too but I'd have to give him the shop name and location (also a general price) since he's not a very good shopper if you know what I mean.

Thanks in advance.

Thanks for the quick reply guys. Yes Mario, it is the same joey server. There's only one. And yes Alan, I am based here. Will check out the links you sent although everything I've read on the flashes say that I should go for the 580 if I can spare the cash. I can just barely. That's why I'm asking where's the best place to get one. Worked with a photog who also had a softbox for his flash and was thinking of getting one myself. He said he got it in quiapo. Know about this?

In Hong Kong, try Tony Leung. The entrance to his shop is actually on Mody Road

Tony Leung
New Sankyo Camera Co Ltd
Shop G-19 Golden Mile Holiday Inn
50 Nathan Road, Kowloon, HONG KONG
Tel: +852-2367 0350, 2369 9491 Fax: +852-2739 2932
Hours: 10:00 -- 20:00, Monday to Saturday
Email: newsanky@hkstar.com (http://us.f334.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=newsanky@hkstar.com)
in case of difficulty: tonymkleung@hotmail.com (http://us.f334.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=tonymkleung@hotmail.com)

Thanks for the quick reply guys. Yes Mario, it is the same joey server. There's only one. And yes Alan, I am based here. Will check out the links you sent although everything I've read on the flashes say that I should go for the 580 if I can spare the cash. I can just barely. That's why I'm asking where's the best place to get one. Worked with a photog who also had a softbox for his flash and was thinking of getting one myself. He said he got it in quiapo. Know about this?


the one and only joey!:Grin: ..are you talking about the stoffen diffuser? i know you can get it at JT Photoworld in P. Gil, while youre there you can also check out 3rd party Sigma flashes for Canon..

Try calling also Avenue Photo (Wilson Lu) 7335474 and Watson (Philip King) 7337697 both at Quiapo..Mayer also as given by alan

So far - when i checked out the shops - MAYER in HIDALGO, QUIAPO has the best deal. I also have that softbox. I got it from one of the shops in Hidalgo. Its in one of the shops in facing the little park. I cant find the receipt - but there are not that many "light" shops naman dun - so just ask around - yung sa "little park" area sa Hidalgo. I think I spent not more than P2k for that .. or even less. I forgot na ...

Thanks for the quick reply guys. Yes Mario, it is the same joey server. There's only one. And yes Alan, I am based here. Will check out the links you sent although everything I've read on the flashes say that I should go for the 580 if I can spare the cash. I can just barely. That's why I'm asking where's the best place to get one. Worked with a photog who also had a softbox for his flash and was thinking of getting one myself. He said he got it in quiapo. Know about this?

Try calling also Avenue Photo (Wilson Tan) 7335474 and Watson (Philip King) 7337697 both at Quiapo..Mayer also as given by alan

i believe the avenue guy is wilson lu...unless i'm mistaken and there's another wilson connected with avenue...:)
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joey server from admu?

sometimes accessories are a bit more expensive in HK...lenses and bodies are okay though...

Its a good flash if you have contact in Hong Kong it would be cheaper but not much. I recently purchase one

Thanks for the replies guys.
Yes John, the same joey from admu.

Would you guys know how much cheaper in HK?

Mario, the softbox I mentioned earlier isn't the Stoffen. It's more like a mini light box roughly a foot square that attaches to the flash. I was told it cost roughly 3k.

@john my bad, sori for the wrong surname, changed it na..thanks :)

@joey
maybe youre pertaining to the Lumiquest softbox as an attachment to the 580ex? heres a review:
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Lumiquest-Softbox-Review.aspx

havent used it yet but they say its not that effective..

Joey,

A friend of mine bought last saturday a 580EX from MAYER, its 18,500. I think she paid partial cash and the rest through credit card with no surcharge.

@john my bad, sori for the wrong surname, changed it na..thanks :)

no problem, mario...:)

@joey
try avenue Wilson Lu 0919-2061307.

Thanks ed.

Mario, will check out the link.

Mario, Checked the link. not quite the same. The one I'm talking about really looks like a mini lightbox that you attach to your flash unit using a bracket-like contraption. I'll ask the photog (Neil Confesor) where he got it. It's pretty cool. He was able to get some really good quality images using it. We were shooting some cars in a garage at the time.

JOEY - GET THE SOFTBOX FROM THE SHOP BESIDE A-1 PHOTO SUPPLY.

AGAIN I CANT FIND THE RECEIPT OF THE STORE THAT I GOT IT FROM ... BUT ITS THE ONE BESIDE A-1 PHOTO SUPPLY. ITS A NIFTY CONTRAPTION ... FOLDABLE, YOU CAN ATTACH IT TO A LIGHT STAND OR IF YOU HAVE A BRACKET FOR YOUR CAMERA... THEN YOU CAN ATTACH IT TO THAT TOO. JUST ASK FOR THE SOFT BOX THAT YOU CAN ATTACH TO A FLASH. THEY WILL EVEN DEMO HOW TO "UNFOLD" IT ... HOPE THIS HELPS. A-1 ON THE OTHER HAND SELLS LIGHTING EQUIPMENT TOO - LIGHT STANDS, MORRIS SLAVE STROBES, ETC. PRETTY CHEAP AS WELL.

Mario, Checked the link. not quite the same. The one I'm talking about really looks like a mini lightbox that you attach to your flash unit using a bracket-like contraption. I'll ask the photog (Neil Confesor) where he got it. It's pretty cool. He was able to get some really good quality images using it. We were shooting some cars in a garage at the time.

can this softbox be used with other branded flash units as well? how much is one? and maybe someone can post a pic so we know what we are talking about? :D

My FREE flickr account cannot accept pics anymore .. wait.. let me try and figure this out. But yes, as soon as I have the pic of that softbox, then I will post it. Can you use it for other flash units? Yes you can .. it can also be attached to small light units .. file:///D:/Canon%20EOS%20Pic%20Files/2006_11_30/IMG_9628.JPGfile:///D:/Canon%20EOS%20Pic%20Files/2006_11_30/IMG_9628.JPG

can this softbox be used with other branded flash units as well? how much is one? and maybe someone can post a pic so we know what we are talking about? :D

Here it is John - check the link

http://alanmfontanilla.zenfolio.com/p302055465/

can this softbox be used with other branded flash units as well? how much is one? and maybe someone can post a pic so we know what we are talking about? :D

nice softbox...

how much did you got it?

sana mays tock pa sila...(after the typhoon)

at least P2k ... not more than 3k.

Hi alan (with one L),

Thanks for the link!!! Nice!!! Looks like a very useful item to have!!! and you say it folds down to a small size? smaller than a regular folder?

It folds flat ... a little bigger than a folder - the flat shape though is that of a triangle.

thanks again!!!

Hi Joey,

Eric Dino here, the softbox you are referring to can be bought from Avenue Photo Supply in Hidalgo c/o Wilson Lu. It would cost between Php 2.5 to 3k. I saw it last time during the Photoworld Exhibit 2006 at Glorietta. I tried attaching my Nikon SB-600 flash and it doesn't fit. My Nikon flash is similar in size to the Canon 420 and 430 EX Speedlite so as what I told you before, invest only in the best gear and that is the 580 EX Speedlite for your Canon 30D. Prices in Hongkong might be cheaper but it is best that you yourself test the flash when you purchase it. Until then. Best Regards & Hope to drop by soon at Capone's.

Yes - might be better to bring with you your actual flash. This particular portable soft box was able to accomodate my Speedlite 580 EX.

Hi Joey,

Eric Dino here, the softbox you are referring to can be bought from Avenue Photo Supply in Hidalgo c/o Wilson Lu. It would cost between Php 2.5 to 3k. I saw it last time during the Photoworld Exhibit 2006 at Glorietta. I tried attaching my Nikon SB-600 flash and it doesn't fit. My Nikon flash is similar in size to the Canon 420 and 430 EX Speedlite so as what I told you before, invest only in the best gear and that is the 580 EX Speedlite for your Canon 30D. Prices in Hongkong might be cheaper but it is best that you yourself test the flash when you purchase it. Until then. Best Regards & Hope to drop by soon at Capone's.

JOEY - GET THE SOFTBOX FROM THE SHOP BESIDE A-1 PHOTO SUPPLY.

AGAIN I CANT FIND THE RECEIPT OF THE STORE THAT I GOT IT FROM ... BUT ITS THE ONE BESIDE A-1 PHOTO SUPPLY. ITS A NIFTY CONTRAPTION ... FOLDABLE, YOU CAN ATTACH IT TO A LIGHT STAND OR IF YOU HAVE A BRACKET FOR YOUR CAMERA... THEN YOU CAN ATTACH IT TO THAT TOO. JUST ASK FOR THE SOFT BOX THAT YOU CAN ATTACH TO A FLASH. THEY WILL EVEN DEMO HOW TO "UNFOLD" IT ... HOPE THIS HELPS. A-1 ON THE OTHER HAND SELLS LIGHTING EQUIPMENT TOO - LIGHT STANDS, MORRIS SLAVE STROBES, ETC. PRETTY CHEAP AS WELL.

I think the shop's name is 24K

bought a 580ex before but switched to a 420ex after..more value for my needs, the excess money i bought a 2 strobe falcon eyes flash with softbox, umbrella and stands..



how come? can you elaborate on this,, thinking of buying a 580ex,, any inputs will be helpful thanks:D