Canon Speedlite 420EX

oakfieldphotography.comoakfieldphotography.com Registered Users Posts: 376 Major grins
edited March 18, 2011 in Accessories
I have been offered a speedlite that was used for journalistic work and wondered about 2 things. Does the bulb go after a while and will my 540ex ii work with these two flashes together?

Regards
Patrick.:D

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  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,166 moderator
    edited March 18, 2011
    The flashtube and the electronics of any flash has a finite lifetime. Variables such as power level, number of flash cycles, atmospheric/ambient temperature and humidity, physical trauma, etc. can all play a part in the lifetime of a flash.

    The Canon 420EX is capable of being the wireless slave to a Canon:
    550EX
    580EX
    580EX II
    ST-E2

    Additionally you can use a Sigma EF-530 DG Super (EO-ETTL II) flash as master to the 420EX.
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  • oakfieldphotography.comoakfieldphotography.com Registered Users Posts: 376 Major grins
    edited March 18, 2011
    The owner has it 8 months now and is looking for €120.
    Thanks for the information. I think it is just what i need if i win it.

    Regards
    Patrick :D
  • divamumdivamum Registered Users Posts: 9,021 Major grins
    edited March 18, 2011
    I use one as my second flash, triggered by an STE2. It has NO MANUAL MODE, but as long as you're happy using ETTL it's great. Very happy with mine! FWIW, I paid $120 for my used copy ~2.5 years ago - works a treat.
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  • oakfieldphotography.comoakfieldphotography.com Registered Users Posts: 376 Major grins
    edited March 18, 2011
    Is there a serial number on this model that tells the age of it?

    Regards
    Patrick :D
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