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Canon Speedlite 420EX


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Canon Speedlite 420EX

 
Description: Model ID 4590A020 / Canon Speedlite 420EX - Hot-shoe clip-on flash - 42 (m) / The Speedlite 420EX is sure to appeal to EOS users everywhere ... more
Canon Speedlite 420EX ... with its combination of power, features and affordability. It is fully E-TTL-compatible, and reverts to standard TTL operation when used on older EOS bodies or the T90. The fully swiveling bounce head zooms automatically over a range of 24mm-105mm. Most impressively, 420EX' wireless E-TTL compatibility permits it to function as a "slave" unit, triggered by a 550EX; ST-E2, or MR-14EX. Any number of 420EX and 550EX Speedlites can be combined as "slave" units.

Newest Review: ... at the subject if you are using a lens with a long focal length. This worked well with my Canon EF 90-300mm. One possible ... more

 ... drawback of this unit is the complete lack of manual override controls, but everything seems to be automatic these days. If you really want to be ambitious you can also link up the Speedlight 420EX to other Canon flashes for multiple flash lighting effects and the 420EX also comes with its own stand for off camera use. I would only recommend such an item if you're a real enthusiast. Most EOS cameras already have a small flash head attached which is often sufficient enough for most tasks. But if you are the type of pers...more

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Premium Review Canon Speedlite 420EX: Flashes Nicely (479 words)
by - written on 26/07/06 (Very useful, 1585 readings)
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I have already taken some great photographs with my Canon EOS 300D and 420EX flash gun - the unit will generally support all EOS cameras - but as always it was a bit tricky at first. I always think that using a new flash aparatus is always takes abit of getting use to. That is where the digital camera has one of its main advantages: you can have a few goes until you get it right by checking it in the view finder. As far as Flash guns go there are a few cheaper options out there than Canon's own brand of flashgun but you can never be sure that they will be fully compatible with Canon's electronic through-the-lens flash metering. However, despite the price I ...  Read the complete review

 
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Processing/Quality:  75% Reliability:  75%
Ease of use:  50% Picture quality:  100%
Battery life:  75%
 

Technical Details for Canon Speedlite 420EX

Product DescriptionCanon Speedlite 420EX - hot-shoe clip-on flash
Camera FlashHot-shoe clip-on flash
Dimensions (WxDxH)7.1 cm x 9.9 cm x 12.2 cm
Weight300 g
Guide Number (m / ISO 100)42
Lens Coverage24mm - 105mm
Supported Exposure ControlFP Flash, TTL, E-TTL
Colour TemperatureDaylight
ZoomAutomatic, manual
FeaturesAF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control, modelling flash capability, flash exposure bracketing
Required Battery4 x battery - AA type
Carrying CaseSoft case

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