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: Stronger than onboard flash and support for High Speed Sync (FP) mode
Summary: 5 Stars
This is Canon's smallest EX flash. With a guide number of 22m it is about 2.9 times as powerful as the typical onboard flash (guide number 13). It does not allow for tilt or sviwel. There is a cheaper Cullmann flash, the 20 AF-C, that does allow for tilt but unlike the 220EX it does not support high speed sync. The support of high speed sync is crucial for use of the flash for daylight fill. For me fill is the primary use of this flash.
The small size is a big advantage over its larger cousins. It has adequate power for bounce flash of standard height ceilings though you will need a flash bracket and off shoe cord since the flash does not support tilt.
Digital camera Review: Terrific and easy
Summary: 5 Stars
Does exactly what it is meant to do on powershot cameras -- easy, no frills. Lights up a room nicely. For those occasional moments where the casual photographer needs a bit more lighting beyond what is available on the built-in flash. No advanced features on this item. I love mine -- I do next to do indoor photography, and once or twice a year will do some portrait or headshot work on request at a party with my G9. At those times, this flash works great, is economical, and small and lightweight to throw into any bag. Please note that this flash is intended for smaller units such as the Canon G7, G9 or Pro 1...if you have a dSLR like the XTi, 30D, 40D, this flash unit is NOT AS STRONG as your built-in flash already and would be a waste of your money.Digital camera Review: The light output is dismal
Summary: 1 Stars
The speed light does not adjust automatically to put out enough light in AUTO mode. The light output is dismal and less than the flash on my camera making this speed light useless.Digital camera Review: This thing works!
Summary: 4 Stars
Does everything it was meant to do. Only reason for the 4* is the (relatively) steep priceDigital camera Review: WEAK
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this tiny flash for my digital Rebel XT. Mistake. A few test shots in the dark indicated that the Rebel's pop up flash was more powerful than the 220. I called Canon customer service to ask about this and was told that yes, in fact the pop up flash IS more powerful than the 220. Stay away from this flash. If you can't afford a bigger, better one, than you'll have to do without while you save up your money.