Nice flash - reasonable price. Just bought the Canon G9 and needed a flash which was somewhat stronger then the on-camera strobe. I bought this and was so surprised how easy it was to set -up - just put it on the camera and fire away. Ok I need to try the other settings but exposure was spot on direct and bounced. A gripe - well I prefer off camera flash and you have to buy a canon lead (or close) to do that and whilst the flash can be used wireless thats another £100 or so pounds to add, whilst with a Nikon D300 you can... more info
Fantastic Results for Everyone Whether you're new to digital SLR photography (like me) or are a seasoned snapper, this flash unit will please. Second only to the 580EX, this unit has enough features to cope with most photography situations and is powerful enough to light your subject in whatever way you see fit. If you're a keen amateur I struggle to think of a situation where the next model up would be the only one to use, and if you move on to become semi-pro this will still bring the goods, whether acting as a slave unit in a... more info
Essential piece of kit A decent flashgun with full bounce is one of the best things you could buy for your SLR. I've used this for a couple of years with my EOS 20D, and wouldn't be without it.
Recycle rates and battery life are great, as long as you use the right batteries (try 7dayshop for their own brand 2500mAh cells - mine are still going strong after two years use with their own fast charger). The only thing I can really fault is that it is indeed a little fiddly to use the selection buttons, and yes, the 580 is... more info
Essential piece of kit for an EOS but not without its flaws Let me say this, when this flash is doing what it does best, the results are fantastic. Thanks to the rather funky auto focus assist beam that comes out the front, this will focus in complete darkness. The white balance information passed to a compatible camera (all the new EOS D models) makes for well balanced shots, some of which it's hard to believe that a flash was used in the first place. Cycle times with new batteries are impressive
There are a few niggles though:
The rotating head swivels... more info
