Canon Speedlite 550EX Flashes

Canon Speedlite 550EX Flashes 

DESCRIPTION

Speedlite 550EX is the main component of a new flash system designed together with the EOS-3 SLR camera. It provides full compatibility with the new area AF technology employed by the EOS-3 and refined E-TTL autoflash for improved performance. Other main features include a maximum Guide Number of 180 (ISO 100, ft.), an AF-assist beam which links to the EOS-3's 45-point area AF, FP Flash (high speed sync), FE lock (a flash version of AE lock), and FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing). The Speedlite 550EX also incorporates a built-in wireless transmitter, which can control other Speedlite 550EX units set up as slave units.

USER REVIEWS

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[Nov 29, 1999]
Alex Y
Intermediate
Model Reviewed: Speedlite 550EX

Strength:

Allows multiple functions with both older and latest EOS bodies

Weakness:

None. Abit noisy that's all.

Its a great flash, and definately worth the savings over 380EX.

Customer Service

None needed.

Similar Products Used:

Speedlite 380EX

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
4
[Nov 20, 1999]
C K
Intermediate
Model Reviewed: Speedlite 550EX

Strength:

The new E-TTL with EOS3
and EOS50e

Weakness:

None at all

The exposure is much much better than the 540EZ on the EOS3 and EOS50e. Thanks to the E-TTL metering. I would say it is a close match to the D-metering of the Nikons. Still as heavy as the old 540, some people may find the SB-28 a much lighter choice than the Canon. However, I must admit that all the powerful Canon flashes make a louder 'phaser' sound when charging, especially in a quiet environment like a wedding in a church.

Customer Service

Haven't got problems yet, thank God.

Similar Products Used:

EZ540, EZ420, EX380 in the
same series

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
4
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