Features

• Autoflash Speedlite compatible with Canon EOS SLR cameras
• Accurate exposure with E-TTL II evaluative flash metering
• High output with maximum guide number 58 at 105mm setting
• Autozoom and color temperature information for improved flash
• Fully featured wireless flash capability with built-in slave and transmitter

Reviews (42)

Top Canon flash but still needs work
The 580EX is a wonderful flash and I would not hesitate to buy it again.In fact I might even buy a second one.
Very fast, E-TTL great.
I use this flash with my Digital Rebel XT.It's a great flash, able to receive information from the camera as to focus distance.I've purposed taken shots from a few feet away to well over 100 ft away.It's powerful enough to light up to 200 ft, yet pictures taken only a few feet away are not overblown.
Canon Speedlite 580EX Flash
At first I was reluctant to purchase this flash due to the price. I had looked at another flash that was much cheaper and almost ordered it. I am very pleased with my decision to order the 580EX. After searching several places for the best price on the 580EX I found that Amazon provided the best selection. The flash works great. After putting it through several tests, indoor and out, I have found it to perform to my expectations. I am leaving on a trip to Hawaii soon and am confident the pictures I take will be wonderful. The controls are easy to use and it does not add too much weight to my Canon EOS 10D Camera. Thanks to Amazon I got a great buy at a great price. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Featuring a recycle time of 0.1 to 4.5 seconds, the Canon Speedlite220EX is a fully automatic flash, compatible with all Canon EOS cameras. The220EX can also utilize E-TTL operation when paired with the Canon EOS IX, EOSELAN II/IIE, and EOS Rebel G. Sporting a save-energy feature, whereby the flashis shut down after 90 seconds of idle, the 220EX is powered by four AAbatteries, and has a flash capacity between 250 and 1,700. The convenience andease of use ensure the 220EX a place in the hands of amateur photographers whowant a high-quality flash, but aren't interested in learning to use theprofessional features of Canon's other offerings. ... Read more

Features

• Recycle time is 0.1 to 4.5 seconds
• Flash range is 2.3 to 63 feet
• Flash capacity is 250 to 1,700
• E-TTL operation helps ensure quality pictures
• Powered by AA batteries

Reviews (12)

Replacement
Excellent flash.I had an accident with the first one and had to replace it. It was worth the expense.

Canon Speedlite 220EXfor Digital Rebel
Built-in flash on Canon EOS digital rebel is flawed.This inexpensive add-on works great and is very useful for the casual photographer who likes the flexibility of the digital SLR but who is not a fanatic about flash photography.Price is right. Feature-full for all but the highest end photographer.

Stronger than onboard flash and support for High Speed Sync (FP) mode
This is Canon's smallest EX flash. With a guide number of 22m it isabout 2.9 times as powerful as the typical onboard flash (guide number 13). It does not allow for tilt or sviwel. There is a cheaper Cullmann flash, the 20 AF-C, that does allow for tilt but unlike the 220EX it does not support high speed sync. The support of high speed sync is crucial for use of the flash for daylight fill. For me fill is the primary use of this flash.
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Editorial Review

Canon's Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX for close-up and macro shooting comesequipped with many features and capabilities. Utilizing E-TTL (enhanced through- the-lens mode) technology, it takes full advantage of the flash performance ofthe Canon EOS-1V, EOS-3, and other E-TTL cameras, and also supports E-TTLwireless auto flash, when used with at least one Canon 550EX Speedlite flash.The circular twin flash tubes of the MR-14EX can fire at even power, or varybetween themselves over a six-stop range. The controller unit has an illuminatedLCD panel, and the MR14-EX also accepts optional high-capacity battery packs.Read more

Features

• Illuminated LCD panel for easy flash settings in any setting
• Supports E-TTL wireless auto flash
• Twin-tube ring lite designed for close-up photography
• Flash tubes can fire together or independently
• Compatible with all EOS bodies

Reviews (1)

Awesome flash unit
This flash unit is by far one of the best camera accessories I've purchased...macro shots are much easier with this flash and I don't have to worry so much about blurry pictures. The bulbs can be set to fire at different ratios and it's possible to turn one side off completely, allowing for nice shadows that give your images more depth. The ring itself can rotate, so the flash can highlight any side of the subject. It has two small focusing lamps that illuminate your subject while you focus, which makes it a lot easier to see what you're doing. It even comes with a nice padded carrying case. This flash gets a lot of use and it's now a major asset to the rest of my gear...it's definitely worth the money. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The Canon Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 is compatible with Type A EOScameras (E-TTL, auto flash) and Type B EOS cameras (manual flash). The ST-E2 isdesigned to control slaved Canon 550 EX flashes, enabling simultaneous flash usein professional settings. The wireless controller has a flash ratio control,allowing for several different A:B ratios, 1:8 to 8:1 in half-step increments,as well as slave confirmation via a test transmission button, which sets offslave A, followed by slave B, at 1/64 output. ... Read more

Features

• Wireless flash controller for the Canon EX420 and EX550
• Indoor transmission range of approximately 40 to 50 feet
• Outdoor transmission range of approximately 26 to 33 feet
• 1,500-transmission battery life
• Turns off after 90-second idle

Features

• When used with Speedlite 550EX units, wireless control of up to three slave groups is possible, with first or second curtain synchronization
• Mounting ring can be attached directly to the front of the macro lens
• Forward tilting control unit will not hit flash, even when mounting ring is rotated to full 50° extent
• Large, easily read LCD panel
• Includes dedicated hood eliminates flare when used with Canon MP-E65mm f/2.8 1-5X

Reviews (2)

Canon MT24-EX Macro Twin Light
After years of manual flash macro work, recently in digital format with extension tubes on the Canon 100mm macro lens, I decided to cast a onsiderable sum of money at this twin light.Where I used to struggle just to get the correct exposure, now I'm able to concentrate on background (no night-looking flash fall-off anymore) and on modeling the light -- including little shiny aphids tended by ants! If you're serious about great macro work -- this is the flash to have.
Two lights are better than one
I ame a newbie to macro photography and just love this flash. I wish that I knew that it also required an adapter for my EOS 180mm 3.5L lens. The combo works great. ... Read more

Features

• Attaches to the Advanced Accessory Shoe
• Video light
• Automatic on/off
• Reduces red-eye effect
• Use with Optura 20, Optura 10

Features

• Clip-on TTL automatic flash
• Compact and economical
• Compatible with any Canon EOS camera
• Guide number is 20 meters/65 feet at ISO 100
• Flash coverage for focal lengths as wide as 35mm

Reviews (3)

"Great Flash"
This is a perfect flash for all your needs.I love it, I use it all the time even in daylight to enhance the subject I am shooting,I would die with out it.If you dont have it already than you need to hurry!

Simple, cheap, good
I have used this flash for the past 7 years and it had never given me a bit of trouble.Granted it only has an on/off switch and a ready light, but the camera does everything else.Is it worth the price? Yes.Have I ever wished I had bought the more expensive flash? Rarely, when I am shooting at a distance at night.Otherwise, it fills my needs.

Nice, But!
If you are buying an Cannon EOS camera the next grade up of Speedlites, the ones with "EX" on the end of the number have far more features then this does. This worked fine for a simple "brighter flash". The higher costunits have higher intigration with the EOSproduct that make them worth the money. So if you are like me and did not do your home work first, go do it now. If you know what you are doing this is a great product and will do only what it is designed to do. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 200 E   

Editorial Review

A member of Canon's Speedlite family, the 540EZ is a high-output, auto zoom, shoe-mount flash with a maximum guide number of 54/177 (ISO 100 meters/feet). Compatible with all Canon EOS cameras, Speedlite flashes automatically evaluate shooting conditions when you depress the shutter button, and set aperture and shutter speed appropriately. The direct-coupling clip-on type A-TTL (advanced through-the-lens) automatic flash was designed with professional and advanced amateur users in mind. The 540EZ has a number of useful features, including AF auxiliary light, A-TTL preflash, auto zoom, and bounce functions, and there are seven zoom stop positions: 24mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 70mm, 80mm, and 105mm--all of which translates into a flash capable of illuminating a variety of complex situations. The 540EZ requires 4 AA batteries. ... Read more

Features

• Color temperature is equivalent to daylight
• Compatible with all Canon EOS cameras
• 18mm super-wide-angle coverage
• Compatible with Canon EOS 1N 5-point AF and 3-point TTL flash metering functions
• 7 zoom stop positions

Reviews (1)

An excellent flash unit.
I upgraded from a Speedlite 300ez to the 540 and am very happy with it.The flash is very powerful and recyles quickly allowing me to shoot fairly rapid shots in low light.Read more

Features

• High-output shoe-mount flash for EOS system
• Auto zoom coverage from 24-105mm
• Compatible with all EOS cameras
• Supports wireless flash with EOS-3
• Runs on 4 AA batteries

Reviews (11)

Wireless E-TTL
The best feature of this flash is the wireless E-TTL feature.With two 550ex's one will work as a master and one as a slave and with the ST-E2 both flashes can be off camera and fired E-TTL.The draw backs are: price, no manual control in slave mode for greater light control, and size (this thing is big).The plus side weighs out the negatives.It is a great flash.

Great development.
I am very happy of having gotten this flash.. it works pretty well, and I like its performance.

Expensive but worth it, especially for eos digital rebel
I just bought a digital rebel about a month ago.Love the camera, my old 380EX speedlight integrates with the camera but just doesn't offer enough cycle speed to keep up with continuous mode on the Rebel. This flash does the job for the Rebel and the plug for the external battery pack promises even better performance once I grab that item.Another big selling point that really makes this unit worth the cash, is that it has its own infrared focus assist lamp which the digital Rebel lacks.When this flash is mounted on your digital rebel, you don't get that annoying set of quick flashes that the camera has to set off to focus in low light when using the built-in flash.The Rebel body uses the infrared focus assist on the 550EX to focus the lens; this feature alone is worth the big bucks this baby costs.The flash has tons of features that most of us might never use, but as a advanced amateur I'm glad they're there so I can play with that if I should choose to try out some fancy stuff.The wireless slave capability is handy but you've got to have at least one more 420EX, 550EX or 580EX to use that. I like the digital readout on the back of the flash and also the two way bounce head, it's important to note that you have to press a button to make the head turn either side to side or up/down---this should make the head sturdier than I've seen on some units that get loose after awhile and drive you nuts. This unit is a HONKER--really big, and, no lightweight either.Get yourself a big deep camera bag if you want to lug this thing around with you.What's the difference between this and the 580EX? The 580 has very slightly faster cycle times and offers some fancy new automatic flash exposure bracketing modes, for me anyway it wasn't worth almost two hundred dollars more for the 580. All of the newer EOS camera bodies are fully supported by this unit, it also works on older EOS bodies but there are functions available on the newer ones that aren't there on older stuff.I like this flash it covers well, cycles fast and the controls are fairly intuitive and easy to use.When you get yours don't lose that book, Canon doesn't seem to have them online anywhere I can find and I've seen places that want to charge you 18 bucks for a new one. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 550EX   

Editorial Review

Originally introduced with Canon's EOS Elan II/IIe cameras, Canon's Speedlite 380 EX Flash is compatible with all Canon EOS and T-90 cameras. Measuring 3.13 by 6.63 by 2.38 inches and weighing 9.5 ounces, this powerful flash features maximum guide numbers of 38/125 (ISO 100 meters/feet). It has four bounce positions (up to 90 degrees) and six auto zoom positions. Zoom positions are set according to focal-length data received from the lens and indicated by red LEDs on the back of the flash unit. Powered by four AA batteries (alkaline, ni-cad, or lithium), the flash recycling time and the life of the batteries varies with battery type. Helping to lengthen the life of any batteries you choose is an energy-conservation feature that automatically shuts off the unit after 90 seconds of inactivity; the flash will automatically turn on again with EOS cameras when the shutter button or test-firing button is pressed.Read more

Features

• Compatible with all Canon EOS and T-90 cameras; extra features with Canon EOS Elan II
• TTL/E-TTL auto flash control
• 4 bounce positions, 6 auto zoom positions
• Energy conservation helps extend battery life
• LEDs on unit display zoom position, auto flash confirmation

Reviews (3)

A great mid level flash for the EOS system
This is a perfect companion for party, family, and portrait shots. E-TTL works very well for off-centered subjects. High speed sync works for all shutter speed from 1/125 to 1/4000s, making fill flash very easy. Also, 2nd curtain sync provides very creative control in night photography speed light380 ex
This is the best flash you can buy for the money.

Speedlite 380EX
This flash is an excellent accessory for the EOS 2000.It extends theuseful distance of the built-in flash from 12 feet to 30-50 feet or moredepending upon ambient conditions.When the speedlite flash used in eitherthe auto-focus or creative-zone modes, the flash settings communicate withthe camera to coordinate adjust the apeture, shutter speed and length offlash. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 380EX   

Editorial Review

Though TTL compatible with all Canon EOS cameras and the manual-focus T90 SLR, the Canon Speedlite 420EX flash is also E-TTL compatible with all A-type bodies: EOS-1v, EOS-3, Elan 7 / 7E, Elan II/IIE, Rebel 2000, Rebel G, and EOS IX and IX Lite. The E-TTL function gives you features like high-speed FP sync mode and FE lock (spot/partial flash metering). The swivel head of the 420EX lets you bounce the light off the surrounding surfaces, giving your images soft, professional-quality lighting.Read more

Features

• Works with all Canon EOS bodies
• Swivel head for bounce flash photography
• TTL compatible with all Canon EOS bodies
• E-TTL features with some Canon EOS bodies
• Uses 4 AA batteries

Reviews (47)

Canon Speedlite 420EX Flash for Canon EOS SLR Cameras
Nice intermediate level flash, works great within its perameters.

so much better than built-in flash
I'm an amateur photographer, with mediocre skills. This flash makes all my photos look better vs the built-in, with little to no intervention on my part.
GREAT High-speed flash!
Hi have a Rebel Extreme, and needed to use the high-speed mode... but the flash couldn't even vaguely keep up.I was taking pictures of dancers, so needed a flash system that could keep up.The Speedlite really does this perfectly - I'm able to take a rapid-fire sequence of photos, and this flash system is there each time.I don't know if it really helps when taking a single photo, but if you want a flash that can keep up, this one is great!I like it so much, I'm planning on buying one or two more for my next shoot, to run in slave mode with this one. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The Canon ML-3 Macro Ring Lite flash is designed for use with Canon EOS models. It provides automatic through-the-lens flash metering for taking well-exposed close-ups. Automatic fill-in flash is also possible with the ML-3, and the focusing lamp function allows for precise visualization of the image before exposure. The automated nature of the ML-3 makes macro photography simpler, while maintaining quality. ... Read more

Features

• Designed for close-up photography
• TTL automatic flash exposure control
• Auto check lamp glows to verify correct auto/TTL exposure
• Compatible with all EOS bodies
• Uses 4 AA batteries

Editorial Review

The grip-style Canon 480EG flash is designed to meet the demands ofprofessional photographers. The 480EG can be used with three flash controlsystems, including: TTL automatic control (with Canon TTL Shoe Cord Econnection); external-sensor auto flash control (with Canon Synchro Cord 480);and variable-power manual control with three presets (full, 1/4, and 1/16). Witha guide number of 160 at ISO 100 feet, the 480EG puts out copious light that,when paired with its rapid recycling, offers enough versatility to work inalmost any situation. The 480EG utilizes an external power supply, the CanonTransistor Pack E, which is sold separately. ... Read more

Features

• Color temperature is same as daylight
• 20mm to 135mm flash coverage (with wide and tele panels)
• Compatible with slave units
• Variable-power manual flash control
• Flash duration from 1/850 to 1/20,000 second