Camera Flashes For The Canon Rebel
September 22, 2009
The Canon Rebel series has a variety of flashes available for the consumer. Canon has four flashes currently offered in the Speedlite series. Each flash has its own characteristics that set them apart. The flashes start from about $160 up to a $500 suggested retail price. The Speedlites series offers the 580EXII, 430EXII, 270EX and the 220EX.
Speedlite 580EXII
Canon has improved upon the 580EX by giving the 580EXII approximately a 20 percent faster recycling time. A built in Auto Focus assist beam is compatible with the EOS series camera’s multi-point AutoFocus. The metal foot makes better contact and is more durable when resting in the hot shoe. The head swivels 180 degrees with stops at 60, 75, 90, 120,150 and 180 degrees. The head also adjusts up and down with stops at 7, 45, 60, 75 and 90 degrees. With certain digital SLR cameras, the flash coverage has automated conversion to allow for the best color and zoom information. This is the most expensive flash in the Canon line up at a suggested retail price of $500.
Speedlite 430EXII
The Speedlite 430EXII is a powerful flash with a fast quiet recycling time. The flash has a metal footing for better contact with hot shoe and a one touch quick locking mechanism. The Flash head is movable up to 90 degrees with five stop positions. You are able to move the head from the left 180 degrees with seven stop positions and from the right 90 degrees with 4 stop positions. The flash can be controlled from the LCD screen on compatible digital SLR cameras. The suggested retail price from Canon is $330.
Speedlite 270EX
The Speedlite 270EX is the newest and smallest of the Canon flashes. This flash uses only two AA batteries instead of 4 AA batteries like the larger flashes. This flash was designed to be used on the Canon Powershot and EOS Rebel series. The flash provides a boost to your lighting condition but will not light up a large room. This is an excellent starter flash for the amateur or beginner photographer. The compact flash suggested retail price is $160.
Speedlite 220EX
The Speedlite 200EX is a compact flash designed to make a substantial impact for its size. The flash is an entry level choice but worth the price at the suggested retail of $200. The head does not swivel or move up and down. What it seems to lack in features it makes up for in ability and its lightweight. This flash does have an energy-saving feature which helps to save the AA batteries.
Each Canon flash has its own features and qualities in its price points that make them worth the purchase. Canon has a complete line up that has a flash for everyone.
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