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from Escondido, CA on 9/7/2009
Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 270EX, Flash for EOS (SLR) Camera Systems with Guide Number of 89 Feet / 27m at ISO 100:
This unit should not be considered an all-around flash for a DSLR. It is not powerful enough for general use, it projects a shadow when I use my 17-55mm f/2.8 lens with lenshood attached and it can only tilt but, cannot rotate.
However, it is a great little flash for fill light in relatively close portraits. I like to use fill flash in a majority of my images which lend themselves to fill. With its light weight and small profile, I just leave it on the camera and turn it on and off as I need it.
I shoot most of my informal portraits using a 70-200mm f/4L IS lens on a Canon 40D camera. The little 270EX provides enough light to fill the faces and improve the looks of the images. I usually have the flash set at -2 stops exposure compensation.
The 270EX recycles extremely fast using Sanyo Eneloop rechargeable AA batteries and I can usually shoot in burst mode for three shots with the recycle keeping up with the camera. This is also due to the -2 stop exposure compensation.
I have solved the problem of lack of rotation and the shadow from the lens hood at the bottom of my image by using a Joe Demb Flip-It Junior diffuser reflector. The Flip-It Junior fits the 270EX quite well and provides decent lighting in small areas (you are not going to light a stadium with this little flash). It also removes the problem of shadow from the lens hood and gives fairly decent bounce lighting when the camera is in the vertical position.
I don't think that a Stofen could match the Flip-It in versatility. I also think that you would lose a fair amount of light and have problems with the camera in the vertical position.
from Boston, MA on 9/3/2009
Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 270EX, Flash for EOS (SLR) Camera Systems with Guide Number of 89 Feet / 27m at ISO 100:
Great little flash equivalent to nikon's sb 400 very portable and great bounceability. Works great on canon g10. Highly recommended!
from Santa Rosa, CA on 9/3/2009
Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 270EX, Flash for EOS (SLR) Camera Systems with Guide Number of 89 Feet / 27m at ISO 100:
Probably the sweet spot as to value for the dollar. would be better if it had swivel, a little slow on recycle after about 3 shots; otherwise works well with canon cameras in auto or manual modes. Adorama package is well balanced and Sto-fen Omni Bounce compensates somewhat for lack of flex.
from shavertown P on 9/3/2009
Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 270EX, Flash for EOS (SLR) Camera Systems with Guide Number of 89 Feet / 27m at ISO 100:
handy little gadget.
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from Oak Ridge, NC on 9/2/2009
Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 270EX, Flash for EOS (SLR) Camera Systems with Guide Number of 89 Feet / 27m at ISO 100:
This little flash is perfect for photographing at night to light up your subject or as a good little fill flash to knock out those pesky dark shadows. I use for photographing accident scenes at night and it does an outstanding job!
Good lightup of wreck scene with this little flash
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from Los Angeles, CA on 8/19/2009
Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 270EX, Flash for EOS (SLR) Camera Systems with Guide Number of 89 Feet / 27m at ISO 100:
More powerful flash than the internal flash for instances needing additional light. Perfect small size to carry and mount on the Canon G7-G10 cameras. Head doesn't swivel sideways but this is a compromise between it and more expensive and versatile siblings. Adjustable coverage great for group shots at varying distances from camera.
from Aroyo Grande, CA on 8/9/2009
Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 270EX, Flash for EOS (SLR) Camera Systems with Guide Number of 89 Feet / 27m at ISO 100:
This product adds to the distance I can take flash pictures while being small and light.
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
from Los Angeles, CA on 7/23/2009
Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 270EX, Flash for EOS (SLR) Camera Systems with Guide Number of 89 Feet / 27m at ISO 100:
I am totally amazed at the fast recycle time of this very light and versatile flash. Even in the sports mode at 3.4 frames per second, this little flash can hold its own.
Excellent is an understatement.
[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]
from Ca., USA on 6/12/2009
Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 270EX, Flash for EOS (SLR) Camera Systems with Guide Number of 89 Feet / 27m at ISO 100:
alot better than the 220 flash
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
from Morganton, NC on 6/10/2009
Comments about Canon Canon Speedlite 270EX, Flash for EOS (SLR) Camera Systems with Guide Number of 89 Feet / 27m at ISO 100:
With its ability to control its output through the camera and its small size and lightweight, this is a great flash for use on macro flash brackets such as those made by Wimberley and Really Right Stuff.