G7 and 550EX

twisted pixels · 10th of January 2007 (Wed)

Hey folks. I recently bought a G7 as a carry around camera, just out of curiosity does anyone know if the 550EX will work dedicated on it?
I could not find a mention of the 550ex or the 380ex in the manual.
Maybe because they are older flashes!
Thanks.

rpolitsr · 10th of January 2007 (Wed)

I asked something similar about the 420EX.

Although the 420EX is not listed because it is discontinued, Toogy reported it works fine.

I do not know for sure if the 550EX will work, but it is similar to the 580EX and I guess it should work.

Check the thread Flash for G7, mainly this post by BNF and this post by Toogy

lakiluno · 10th of January 2007 (Wed)

the 550EX is designed to work with all ETTL and ETTL2 compatible cameras, so yeah, it should work (it'll look kinda funny though

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twisted pixels · 10th of January 2007 (Wed)

Thanks Rafael . I was just curious and thought there may be some reason canon did not list it in the user manual. I will give it a try out.

Thanks Leo and I agree it will look quite strange having a flash bigger than the camera. It normally sits on my 20D. Just want to give it a go on the G7 to see the results.
Its a bit of a test I am doing. To do a photo shoot with the G7 and submit it to one of the mags I do work for. Just to see if they notice anything. With the results I have seen so far with only a few test shots, used the right way this camera is a GEM.
Thanks again.
Tony.

rpolitsr · 10th of January 2007 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by twisted pixels

...Its a bit of a test I am doing. To do a photo shoot with the G7 and submit it to one of the mags I do work for...

Shot an extra photo to post in this forum, it will be much appreciated.

BrandonSi · 10th of January 2007 (Wed)

Please take a picture of your G7 with the 550..I would love to see that!

twisted pixels · 10th of January 2007 (Wed)

It looks crazy. Dont know what is heavier the camera or flash. It works all ok though.

BrandonSi · 10th of January 2007 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by twisted pixels

It looks crazy. Dont know what is heavier the camera or flash. It works all ok though.

Hah! That's a funny sight, but a great combo.. I'm sure you'll get plenty of good shots.

MarKap77 · 16th of January 2007 (Tue)

I have a G7 and a 580EX and two 430EXs. Before I bought the G7, I took my 580 to the camera store and put it on G7 just to see how they would balance. My opinion is that they don't balance well, but it is a usable combination. I just put my left index finger up alongside the flash for a little more stability. Keeps the flash (which makes the camera top heavy) from tilting down so much.

Regards

twisted pixels · 17th of January 2007 (Wed)

Hey Mark.
Its a tricky combination to use balance wise, but I agree that it is a workable combination and a real handy carry around camera when you dont want to lug the SLR stuff around.
Regards Tony.

CameronAdams · 6th of April 2007 (Fri)

Flash shutter release delay with the 550EX has been the sole disappointment for me. While registering the G7 for its warranty, I took the opportunity to ask whether a firmware fix is on the way. Sorry and no are the gist of their response. If you, too, are less than pleased, perhaps a chorus will get Canon's attention. Yours, Cameron

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twisted pixels Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Coast Australia Posts: 457 IMAGE EDITING OK	G7 and 550EX Hey folks. I recently bought a G7 as a carry around camera, just out of curiosity does anyone know if the 550EX will work dedicated on it? I could not find a mention of the 550ex or the 380ex in the manual. Maybe because they are older flashes! Thanks.

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rpolitsr Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Quito - Ecuador Posts: 4,068 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: G7 and 550EX I asked something similar about the 420EX. Although the 420EX is not listed because it is discontinued, Toogy reported it works fine. I do not know for sure if the 550EX will work, but it is similar to the 580EX and I guess it should work. Check the thread Flash for G7, mainly this post by BNF and this post by Toogy __________________ rafael Canon powershot Pro1, EOS RebelXT, EF-S 18-55mm II, speedlite 420EX, basic filters set. My photo galleries "PERSONAL MESSAGING REGARDING SELLING OR BUYING ITEMS WITH MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO POSTS IN FORUMS AND/OR WHO YOU DO NOT KNOW FROM FORUMS IS HEREBY DECLARED STRICTLY STUPID AND YOU WILL GET BURNED."

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twisted pixels Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Coast Australia Posts: 457 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: G7 and 550EX Thanks Rafael . I was just curious and thought there may be some reason canon did not list it in the user manual. I will give it a try out. Thanks Leo and I agree it will look quite strange having a flash bigger than the camera. It normally sits on my 20D. Just want to give it a go on the G7 to see the results. Its a bit of a test I am doing. To do a photo shoot with the G7 and submit it to one of the mags I do work for. Just to see if they notice anything. With the results I have seen so far with only a few test shots, used the right way this camera is a GEM. Thanks again. Tony.

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MarKap77 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 804 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: G7 and 550EX I have a G7 and a 580EX and two 430EXs. Before I bought the G7, I took my 580 to the camera store and put it on G7 just to see how they would balance. My opinion is that they don't balance well, but it is a usable combination. I just put my left index finger up alongside the flash for a little more stability. Keeps the flash (which makes the camera top heavy) from tilting down so much. Regards __________________ Mark My Gear List "I don't travel to get to work, travel IS my work!

17th of January 2007 (Wed)	#10
twisted pixels Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Coast Australia Posts: 457 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: G7 and 550EX Hey Mark. Its a tricky combination to use balance wise, but I agree that it is a workable combination and a real handy carry around camera when you dont want to lug the SLR stuff around. Regards Tony.

6th of April 2007 (Fri)	#11
CameronAdams Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5	Re: G7 and 550EX Flash shutter release delay with the 550EX has been the sole disappointment for me. While registering the G7 for its warranty, I took the opportunity to ask whether a firmware fix is on the way. Sorry and no are the gist of their response. If you, too, are less than pleased, perhaps a chorus will get Canon's attention. Yours, Cameron

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