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This flash also works as a wireless "slave" flash with EOS-1v, EOS-3, Elan 7 / 7E, and D30 bodies. The remote flash firing is controlled entirely by a master unit--such as the Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2, Speedlite 550EX, or Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX--connected to the camera, making it fast and simple to set up. When used with the EOS-1V, EOS-3, or EOS D30 cameras, additional features such as lighting ratio control and modeling flash are also supported by the 420EX.
I recently purchased this as part of my Digital Rebel package and am quite impressed with its features. The E-TTL -- the ability to adjust to the scene according to the camera's metering results -- is really amazing.
On the back of the unit is an LED display showing your approximate focal length (24 - 105mm), which also determines how powerful the flash will be. Additionally, there is a pilot button/light (for a test flash), exposure confirmation light, high-speed sync switch, "slave" setting buttons and the power switch.
After its flash flexibility, the 420EX's most impressive feature is its physical flexibility. You can move the flashhead within 90¡ vertically and horizontally, and it will lock at several angles. This enables the bounce-flash -- assuming you have a reflective surface nearby. Bounce-flash softens and distributes the light so you don't have overexposed, stiff looking subjects.
Speaking of which, I'd like to say that I bought a Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce diffuser when I bought the 420EX because it seemed like a good accessory. I have found that I generally don't need it because the 420EX is able to fine-tune itself to each shot.
I can't comment on its functionality as a slave because I have not used it in that capacity.
Ultimately, the 420EX is a great tool, whether you're shooting your kid's birthday party or a macro of a flower. It will allow you to take much better photos than you can with the built-in flash. And at its current price it is absolutely unbeatable.
Fortuneately, I ran out of things I thought I needed. In a nutshell, this flash is amazing and I wished I got it a long time ago.
Everything is automatic, and it takes out all of the guesswork for my amateur needs. When I tried the bounce flash (by adjusting the flash 75 degrees-up to bounce light off of the ceiling in a 10 ft high room), the pictures came out with more vibrant colors than I expected. In contrast, all of my past pictures became dimmer the instant I saw the new results.
Colors in objects that you don't pay attention to become visible and vibrant (the house plants in the corner, color of carpet, furniture, background painting and decor, etc). The bounce flash made my evening pictures as brillant as pictures taken in the afternoon.
In addition, since I bounced the flash from the ceiling, my pictures didn't have the dark and glooming shadows behind people. I have tried a side bounce to produce better results than a direct flash when I cannot bounce off of a ceiling.
I only wished that there were some emphasis and tips on using the bounce flash in the manuals. I guess it is a simple-enough method, but it produces amazing results. I was fortuneate to be reading a book about digital photograph (40 Digital Photography Techniques) that had 2-3 tips on trying a bounce flash.
I also purchased this flash for my loreo 3d lens attachment. Although it produces better and brighter picture than the buit-in flash, my picture with the loreo lens are still too dark. My best results are from pictures under the afternoon light. (I will continue to use software like photoshop to adjust the brightness and contrast in my loreo pictures when a flash is needed--which afterwards can become amazing.)
I got this flash in addition to G3, which followed C2040 without hot shoe and I have been always happy with it. Photography is all about light and this device provides it very well.
The reason I picked this one is because this is cheapest in Canon line with swivel head so I could bounce light from ceiling and walls while shooting indoor. To get decent light outdoors on close distances use Omni-bounce (I use Sto-fen), scotch tape (with less effect) or white grocery bag (better and easily adjustable). Onmi-bounce greatly reduces working range so you don't want to use for large distances.
It has nice indicator whether flash provided enough light or not so you can correct you scene or remove bouncer. It is also good if you planning to extend you inventory in future - it can serve as slave for upper level models. Neat feature is the ability to zoom in and out automatically so you have larger range on tele. Little bit annoying absence of external power source or at least connector but handy man can solve that easily (loosing warranty unfortunately). Also Canon could make AF assist light to work with G-line.
Battery lasts quite long, with brand new set of AA I was able to get at least 300 shots indoors. Set of NiMH makes it charge faster and cheaper in long run but it is annoying to recharge them after 2-4 weeks of shelf life. Set of Lithium batteries is absolutely necessary when you are planning on shooting around freezing (don't forget to put lens cap on when you go back to building ;))
This is must if you want you photos to look different from huge crowd being printed by one hour services every day.
The reason I picked this one is because this is cheapest in Canon line with swivel head so I could bounce light from ceiling and walls while shooting indoor. To get decent light outdoors on close distances use Omni-bounce (I use Sto-fen), scotch tape (with less effect) or white grocery bag (better and easily adjustable). Onmi-bounce greatly reduces working range so you dont want to use for large distances.
It has nice indicator whether flash provided enough light or not so you can correct you scene or remove bouncer. It is also good if you planning to extend you inventory in future - it can serve as slave for upper level models. Neat feature is the ability to zoom in and out automatically so you have larger range on tele. Little bit annoying absence of external power source or at least connector but handy man can solve that easily (loosing warranty unfortunately). Also Canon could make AF assist light to work with G-line.
Battery lasts quite long, with brand new set of AA I was able to get at least 300 shots indoors. Set of NiMH makes it charge faster and cheaper in long run but it is annoying to recharge them after 2-4 weeks of shelf life. Set of Lithium batteries is absolutely necessary when you are planning on shooting around freezing (don't forget to put lens cap on when you go back to building ;))
This is must if you want you photos to look different from huge crowd being printed by one hour services every day.
Adding the 420EX suddenly made my photos that much more vibrant and corrected a number of problems inherant in relying solely on an in-camera flash (overexposure of white objects, red-eye--particularly in animals, etc.) Being able to bounce the flash makes all the difference in the world, and having a flash that can intelligently communicate with the camera and work together with it for the best photo possible is a major plus.
The 420EX is a wonderful flash priced at the mid-range of Canon's flash units. Although it can't be a master unit in a chain of flashes, the price-conscious consumer will be pleased to know it will work as a slave unit should he or she later upgrade to a pricier flash.
Size wise the 420EX is right in the middle. It does not offer any manual controls, although it does support wireless operation. In terms of light output, it is very powerful. I have used it from well more than 100 feet away from my subject with very good results. And it supports bounce flash, which I prefer over straight on light output. I tend to use the 75 degree bounce, and I've also used a light diffuser to softer the light from time to time (check out the Stoffen diffuser that is a custom fit for the 420ex).
I get more than 200 flashes on a set of AA batteries (it uses 4), and the flash unit does a nice job of managing power by shutting down. The flash cycles pretty quickly, so I can frequently get off a quick series of 2 or 3 flash shots.
And the 420EX supports E-TTL, where the camera manages the level of flash output based on what the camera meters (as opposed to what the flash meters independent of the camera). As a result, I believe that it does not make sense to get this flash unless you are using a Canon camera that supports E-TTL (you are paying a real premium to get the E-TTL feature).
Overall, this is a fantastic flash, manageable in size and very powerful in terms of light output. Now smile!
I'm using 420EX with Canon PowerShot G3 camera. So far, I'm very pleased with results. A definite recommended addition is Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce, which diffuses the flash and makes shadows less harsh. Read additional reviews on sites devoted to photography, such as DPReview.com.
I can't wait until the Canon SLR Digital gets below $... so that I can use the flash with it.
The Canon Speedlite 420 is a pretty big device; it's basically the same size as the camera, and about the same weight w/ batteries. For that additional bulk, however, you get a powerful flash that can bounce light off walls and ceilings, creating much more professional-looking results. The improvement over the built-in is really like night and day.
There are SOME things missing, however. Compared to my Canon 430 EZ flash, there is no LCD display. No flash compensation (but this isn't a big deal, since that's controlled from my G1). No strobe. If these are important to you, step up to the 550 EX. Otherwise, the 420 is a beautiful workhorse.
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