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i have ~200 USD to play with and i want to get an good/decent all around flash for my 7D. what would you guys recommend?

or would there be something i could better spend my money on?
 
What are you Shooting? Canons 430 ExII is about 200. But Also look at 3rd party's, Metz are not bad with their mid range flashes, a 48 af-1 will set you back about 140 if you can get it new,cheaper if used. The 50 Af-1 comes in at 200, its the successor to the 48.
 
Yup, the 430EX would be the ideal choice around $200.
 
sorry for the late reply! right now i really am just shooting any and everything. i haven't found what it is that grabs my attention the most.

i did look into the 430ex ii. it looks pretty solid for anything i could come across. i went to best buy and they had them for 100$ more than i found on the net. asked if they price matched but they said no just BB.com, wal-mart, target, etc. so looks like i will be ordering it in the next few weeks.
 
Beware of finding the 'lowest price' on the internet.

Looking around, the 'real' price of the 430EX is more like $280 (sorry, my bad).
Canon 430EX II Speedlite TTL Shoe-Mount Flash 2805B002 B&H Photo

There is a cheaper Canon mode, the 270EX.Canon Speedlite 270EX Flash 3806B002 B&H Photo Video
It does allow you to bounce the flash, but it doesn't rotate, so it's not as versatile as the 430EX.

If you really want to stick to your $200 budget, there are other flashes that would work, but they will be off-brand units and the quality is hit and miss.
 
Thanks big mike. I realize that "lowest price" might not mean lowest price. And $280 is still within reach I just cannot purchase it right away a little more saving is in order!
 

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