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: Great for home/hobby use
Summary: 4 Stars
Unless you can convince yourself that you need the features of higher models (such as the 430EX), this is a great flash. It is very simple - turn it on, take the picture, turn it off.
It seems to be a little less harsh than the popup flash on my Rebel XT. it also claims to be a little more powerful than the popup flash. Finally, I have lens hoods on a few of my lenses. Thus, the popup flash often creates a "shadow". This flash takes care of that problem.
If you fall somewhere between being a clueless photographer who has no idea what this flash might do for you, but are short of an overeager hobbyist who might want to fiddle around with more advanced features, then this is a good flash.
It does not swivel or tilt, but I don't care about that. I mainly wanted a little more power than my popup/builtin flash and I wanted to get above my lens hoods to prevent shadowing. This flash works for me.
I give it 4 stars b/c there seems to be a notable reduction in light output if you take rapid fire shots.
Digital camera Review: Great improvement to lighting quality
Summary: 4 Stars
Adding a flash improves color quality immensely. This is a compact-yet-powerful unit that I use with a G9. Highly recommended!Digital camera Review: Great little flash!
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently purchased a new Canon G7 and ordered the 430EX flash. Turned out to be way too big although it did take great flash pictures. I sent it back to Amazon and ordered this much smaller flash. It's a perfect match for the Canon G7. Small yet quite powerful! The built-in flash is good for close-up shots up to 7 or 8 feet away but quickly loses it's strenght over longer distances. This is where the 220EX steps in and saves the day. I have posted comparison pics using the built-in flash and then the 220EX flash on the customer images above. Overall very satysfied with this small flash and works perfectly with the camera's E-TTL.
Buy this flash. You won't be disappointed.
Digital camera Review: Light weight, exact what I want.
Summary: 5 Stars
I have a 550EX but it is too heavy for hiking. So I got this one. It is good enough for fill in flash when I snap shot in the hiking trail.Digital camera Review: Opeing Vistas
Summary: 4 Stars
My digital Rebel EOS is a great camera, but the built-in flash has the usual limits. Indoor photos of a Kiwi friend with a dark background I wanted to show were total failures. After buying the 220EX I was in two Nat Park/Monument caves in the Black Hills. My new flash photos were superb. I brought out details 30 or more feet back. And it's as simple to use as the Speedlite I had for an AE-1 Program 20-25 years ago.