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from Lynnwood, WA on 3/13/2011
Comments about Better Beamer The Flash X-Tender (Better Beamer) FX-3 Flash Output Booster for Canon 580EX, Canon 580 II & Metz 54-4:
The Better Beamer let's me get those shots that need a lot of light. I use it a 580EXii and my 100-400mm L, 200mm L, and 28-135mm lenses. The results are great and I highly recommend it.
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from Santa Fe, NM on 1/29/2011
Comments about Better Beamer The Flash X-Tender (Better Beamer) FX-3 Flash Output Booster for Canon 580EX, Canon 580 II & Metz 54-4:
Put one of these on your flash, stick on a warming gel, and with a long lens get out in your backyard and photograph birds late in the day. Set your camera to tungsten and you will love the results. (thanks to Joe McNally, the Moment It Clicks)
from London, Ontario, Canada on 11/21/2010
Comments about Better Beamer The Flash X-Tender (Better Beamer) FX-3 Flash Output Booster for Canon 580EX, Canon 580 II & Metz 54-4:
Just used the beamer yesterday shooting birds. Great range for fill in flash. Make sure you get it aligned right by testing on an object in your basement or garage. Be careful. Watch for sun hitting lens from in front or behind because this lens can and has burned flash units, lenses, fingers etc. If you can afford it, it might be a good idea to purchase an extra beamer to dedicate to flash unit and have another to travel with (this folds up quite nicely and is light). A very useful and inexpensive accessory.
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from Fremont, CA on 5/12/2010
Comments about Better Beamer The Flash X-Tender (Better Beamer) FX-3 Flash Output Booster for Canon 580EX, Canon 580 II & Metz 54-4:
Better Beamer arrived on time and I had a chance to use it for my bird photography. At focal length 300mm (25 yards away from subject), Better Beamer really shines up my subject which is the bird's eyes.
It is easy to attach to my Canon 580 EX II. The velcro on the film sticks very well; however, I think it will lose a little bit if we use it often.
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Comments about Better Beamer The Flash X-Tender (Better Beamer) FX-3 Flash Output Booster for Canon 580EX, Canon 580 II & Metz 54-4:
The pictures depicting this product are just at the right angle that you don't see the 3 pieces of plastic its made out of. No top, no bottom. You can make this for around 5 dollars and it would be a quality piece. Grrrrr!!!!!!!!!!! Save your money
from Portola Valley, CA on 3/6/2009
Comments about Better Beamer The Flash X-Tender (Better Beamer) FX-3 Flash Output Booster for Canon 580EX, Canon 580 II & Metz 54-4:
Great for catch light with birding
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from Charlotte, NC on 12/29/2008
Comments about Better Beamer The Flash X-Tender (Better Beamer) FX-3 Flash Output Booster for Canon 580EX, Canon 580 II & Metz 54-4:
Great product
from Orange County, California on 12/29/2008
Comments about Better Beamer The Flash X-Tender (Better Beamer) FX-3 Flash Output Booster for Canon 580EX, Canon 580 II & Metz 54-4:
The Beamer velcrostraps on easily to your flash. I use the canon 580. Make sure your flash is a compatible size.
I use it for Birding day and night. Close ups are too bright for birds and owls eyes, though. Be aware of wildlife preservation and act accordingly. You may get 100-200ft. distance light with this inexpensive tool.
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Comments about Better Beamer The Flash X-Tender (Better Beamer) FX-3 Flash Output Booster for Canon 580EX, Canon 580 II & Metz 54-4:
use it on my canon 300mm F2.8L and 70-200mm f2.8L IS lens at 135 to 200mm setting with adequate coverage