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canon speedlite 270ex

  • 11-03-2011 3:35pm
    #1
    arsenal
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭


    Hi folks,

    Anyone have any experience with this flash gun?

    I'm thinking of it for a 50D. I'm mainly going to use it with a canon 17-55mm 2.8. The built in flash isn't great with this lens as I get a shadow cast at the wide angle from the lens barrel. Will be mainly using it for indoor, crowd shots and portraits.

    I don't do any commercial work and amn't looking to spend that much.

    Any advice?

    Thanks


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  • #2
    hbr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 760 ✭✭✭hbr


    arsenal wrote: »
    Hi folks,

    Anyone have any experience with this flash gun?

    I'm thinking of it for a 50D. I'm mainly going to use it with a canon 17-55mm 2.8. The built in flash isn't great with this lens as I get a shadow cast at the wide angle from the lens barrel. Will be mainly using it for indoor, crowd shots and portraits.

    I don't do any commercial work and amn't looking to spend that much.

    Any advice?

    Thanks

    It should be a good upgrade from the built-in flash. The Metz 36
    would give you more power for less money. If I was in your position,
    I would consider a more powerful flash like the Nissin Di622 or
    Yongnuo YN-468. The Nissin is in the same price range as the
    Speedlite 270ex, the Yongnuo is a bit cheaper.


  • #3
    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,518 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    That flash doesn't have a huge amount of articulation, but enough to let you bounce straight up.

    Have you tried a homemade diffuser on the camera's flash? Place the the end of a milk bottle or a sheet of white paper over it and see it that improves things.


  • #4
    smokie2008
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 656 ✭✭✭smokie2008


    Anyone got an opinion on the Yongnuo YN-468 as I'm thinking of getting one for my 450D and came across this thread.

    Seems you can get them for like $90, very cheap


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