G2 with External Flash

[Digi Folk]

Hi

I've a G2 with the 380EX Speedlite which I use mainly in speed priority mode since I prefer to shoot at 1/125 for indoor shots. The problem is I always have to settle for a poor depth of field as a result. Would prefer to use the G2 manual mode where I could set the shutter speed and aperture to fit my needs. Unfortunately the 380EX is fully auto and always fires at full power. So I was thinking of getting a 3rd party flash eg. METZ 32 MZ-3 which has an auto mode, so that I could use it with the G2 Manual mode. Would welcome any comments on this. Thanks.