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If you want to use the flash on full manual control all the time then the cheaper flashes like Vivitars and Sunpaks that are made for digital cameras would be an effective choice. I know people choose them as small and portable flashes for off-camera flash, mini studio work and so on. Strobist mentions these things in detail and I'd recommend reading up on their suggestions and guides.
If you want a hotshoe flash with ETTL metering the 430 is good for most things and will save some money. It will still be useful even if you get a 580 in the future. The 580 can be the master and the 430 the slave in your set up. Both compatible with each other as they are Canon made, of course. I've used the 430 at a wedding before without any trouble. Put in some good batteries and it will cycle fast enough. If I spend time composing between each shot then it'll be ready for me.
If you know you'll really need every last bit out of the flash and absolutely the fastest cycling, stroboscopic functions and highest power so you can get that vital money shot of Paris Hilton forgetting she wasn't wearing underwear, such as the pros pushing them hard and abusing them then the 580 makes more sense.
I'd feel bad suggesting something that's not going to be cost-effective. If after considering it all you still feel it is the must-have flash for you as you need the extra features or controls, then that's good and you should go for it. As long as you've done the homework.
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