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divamum
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As elaborated in this thread, the YN 560 flash I bought for $65 won't work consistently with a Canon multi-flash wireless setup triggered by my STE2 or 7d.
I was going to return it, BUT ... I've just tried it with my s95, and it works perfectly with a single flash via the optical slave mode. I'm thinking for that price maybe it's worth hanging on to - I can use it as a 2nd manual flash when I get some radio triggers (Canon 430ex + YN), or if I ever want to travel light yet with the capability of off camera flash, can use it with the PNS. I suppose I could even use it as an OCF when I have one in the hotshoe too.
Worth it, or should I just send it back? :scratch Thinking out loud.......
I was going to return it, BUT ... I've just tried it with my s95, and it works perfectly with a single flash via the optical slave mode. I'm thinking for that price maybe it's worth hanging on to - I can use it as a 2nd manual flash when I get some radio triggers (Canon 430ex + YN), or if I ever want to travel light yet with the capability of off camera flash, can use it with the PNS. I suppose I could even use it as an OCF when I have one in the hotshoe too.
Worth it, or should I just send it back? :scratch Thinking out loud.......
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Oh, the 540EZ will set you back another $30, they run about $90-100 on KEH, but well worth it.
I've only had 1 problem ever with a canon flash and it was my doing. I broke off the wide angle adapter on my 550EX, sent it to CPS who said they no longer have parts.. They replaced it with a brand new 580EXII for $120.. which is what the parts + labor would had run if they did have the available parts.
I must admit, despite the bad rap ETTL gets, I find it very reliable and really LIKE being able to use the STE2, but it can be finicky outside so it would be useful to have 2x manual flashes that I could fire with radio triggers for those occasions; I'll admit I haven't used my flashes in manual enough, and I'm sure there'd be alearning curve! That said, setting the power on the YN560 is dead easy to do (it's actually a pretty nice flash, if I'm honest) so I suspect I'd figure it out in due course....
Cool deal on that 580! Frankly, I very seldom need massive flash power - indoors I shoot in a small space, and even outdoors my 430ex has been plenty of juice. The only reason I could imagine wanting a 5xx series flash is for the added master capability.
More to consider..
Here is the owner manual for the Canon 540EZ.
www.usa.canon.com/app/pdf/lens/Speedlite_540EZ_manual.pdf
While the TTL modes will just yield full pop on a modern camera, you do have very good manual control. You also get some control over beam width with a manual zoom control, which will also vary the flash brightness within the beam.
I am still very pleased with the quality and capabilities of the Sigma EF DG Super series flashes in Canon E-TTL II. They represent very good value with regard to features, output, accuracy and compatibility with other Canon flashes.
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