Flash advantages, past REBEL users to current XXd series???

ronxp2000 · 16th of May 2009 (Sat)

What offerings do the XX line of cameras offer over the Rebel line when it comes to flash photography and options(pertaining to flash)? PC sync port, sync speed, what all?

Curtis N · 16th of May 2009 (Sat)

The XXD line has a PC socket and 1/250 X-sync speed.
Starting with the 40D and the 580EX II, there is additional flash control via camera menu (vs. making adjustments on the flash itself)
That's about it. The E-TTL system is otherwise the same.

ronxp2000 · 16th of May 2009 (Sat)

Good deal, thanks for summing it up for me.

I just thought there may of been more custom function settings.

Curtis N · 16th of May 2009 (Sat)

Oops, forgot one.
With the XXD cameras, there is a custom function to make the flash not fire if you just want the AF assist light.

Lithian · 16th of May 2009 (Sat)

Using the original rebel (300d) there are no real flash options so no 2nd curtain sync... at least with official firmware. The only flash related setting is red eye reduction

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ronxp2000 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 24	Flash advantages, past REBEL users to current XXd series??? What offerings do the XX line of cameras offer over the Rebel line when it comes to flash photography and options(pertaining to flash)? PC sync port, sync speed, what all?

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Curtis N Master Flasher Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northern Illinois, US Posts: 19,130	Re: Flash advantages, past REBEL users to current XXd series??? The XXD line has a PC socket and 1/250 X-sync speed. Starting with the 40D and the 580EX II, there is additional flash control via camera menu (vs. making adjustments on the flash itself) That's about it. The E-TTL system is otherwise the same. __________________ "If you're not having fun, your pictures will reflect that." - Joe McNally Chicago area POTN events Flash Photography 101 \| The EOS Flash Bible \| Techniques for Better On-Camera Flash \| How to Use Flash Outdoors \| Excel-based DOF Calculator

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ronxp2000 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 24	Re: Flash advantages, past REBEL users to current XXd series??? Good deal, thanks for summing it up for me. I just thought there may of been more custom function settings.

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Curtis N Master Flasher Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northern Illinois, US Posts: 19,130	Re: Flash advantages, past REBEL users to current XXd series??? Oops, forgot one. With the XXD cameras, there is a custom function to make the flash not fire if you just want the AF assist light. __________________ "If you're not having fun, your pictures will reflect that." - Joe McNally Chicago area POTN events Flash Photography 101 \| The EOS Flash Bible \| Techniques for Better On-Camera Flash \| How to Use Flash Outdoors \| Excel-based DOF Calculator

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Lithian Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 139	Re: Flash advantages, past REBEL users to current XXd series??? Using the original rebel (300d) there are no real flash options so no 2nd curtain sync... at least with official firmware. The only flash related setting is red eye reduction

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