Canon Speedlite 220EX for Canon EOS SLR Cameras - Old Version by Canon Cameras US
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Digital camera reviews of Canon Speedlite 220EX for Canon EOS SLR Cameras - Old Version
Digital camera Review: Goes great with the G
Summary: 4 Stars
I took lots of photos with the flash. All my photos came out great as long as the flash was seated properly. The only complaint/dislike I have is the mounting, I wish it mounted more stable. The lock switch is not enough to hold it in place, it mounts loosely and has came off my camera several times. Before each shot, I must make sure it is seated properly and fully or the flash will not work. -1 star for the mounting.Digital camera Review: Good partner for a G6
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought my G6 in December, borrowed a Canon 420 EX speedlite and liked the results but I wondered if the smaller, lighter, less expensive 220 EX would be good enough? Some of the reviews here say it is underpowered. Is it? I bought one to find out and took both out into my backyard in 8 PM darkness to try them at 5 feet, 10 feet, 20 feet and 40 feet on the G6.
Conclusion #1: The G6 has a good builtin flash. It makes good images within it's limited range of 5 meters/16 feet (or 4 meters/13 feet when the lens is set to telephoto) and works well as a fill flash. Complete failure beyond 20 feet.
Conclusion #2: The 420EX (range 24.2 meters) and the 220EX (range 15.7 meters/51.5 feet) both make better images than the builtin flash and both offer longer range. But both are limited by the autofocus range of 5 to 7 meters. That's right, neither flash can focus on a subject more than 20 feet away in darkness with the lens set to telephoto. Both worked fine when the lens was set to wide angle at 40 feet.
Final Conclusion: I'm keeping the 220 EX. The G6 is small and light, so is the 220EX. They make a good team, but the G6 also does well alone up close.
Digital camera Review: Good product
Summary: 5 Stars
For those who have bought a Canon digital camera with an external flash shoe, this is a very useful adjunct. Of course if one has the camera with which this unit is fully compatible, it is essential to have this. I have tried shooting objects 30' away upping the ASA to 200 and got excellent results which no in-built flash can give.Digital camera Review: Great Canon Flash
Summary: 4 Stars
Canon Speedlite 220EX for Canon Pro1, Pro 90, G Series and all EOS SLR Cameras
This external flash works great and am pleased with the ease of use and expected longevity like all the products from Canon I have purchased in the past.
Digital camera Review: Great Light for Little money
Summary: 5 Stars
You really need an external light when you are at a wedding or in a dark room and people are moving. Excellent value.