How come? (curiosity issue inside) -- Flash and Studio Lighting in photography-on-the.net forums

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Jul 14, 2011 04:39 | #1

I was really impressed to discover that Canon Flashlights seem to dominate the scene here!

There are great 3rd party flash units out there and many of them fair equally or even better to mother Canon’s offerings – most of the time for a better price.

I happen to own a Metz 58 AF1 which is a flawless unit with clever features (second fill bulb on the front/ usb port for firmware updates) and in Europe these are top sellers. Metz is German by the way…

Nothing is perfect ofcourse and I would love a simpler way to access FEC or a pc sync on it, but for the money performance is stellar.

So, how come these are not favorites for you guys

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Jul 14, 2011 07:08 | #2

From what I've read people use Nissin, Yongnuo and Nikon flashes here too. But of course, everyone will mention the Canon offerings first.

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Jul 14, 2011 08:34 as a reply to @ Glueeater's post | #3

I've used Metz flashes since the late 1970s, I still have a Metz 45CT1, which I bought in around 1979-80. The first Metz flashes I used were the old 202 and 402 with lead acid batteries. I best flash I've ever owned was Metz 60CT1,, heaps of grunt and makes the 580EX look like a toy.

I have a couple of 430EX (version I and II) which are great flashes. I bought a Nissin Di866 about 10 months ago, which is a great flash.

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Jul 14, 2011 08:51 | #4

I didn't know Canon made flashlights.

I prefer my Maglite's though.

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Jul 14, 2011 09:15 | #5

IMAGE: http://shop.usa.canon.com/wcsstore/eStore/images/flashlightkey_1_l.jpg

Yours, for only $7 from Canon USA

or step up to the big boy, for $8.45

IMAGE: http://shop.usa.canon.com/wcsstore/eStore/images/wproof_flashlight_1_l.jpg

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Jul 14, 2011 10:13 | #6

ShootaBike wrote in post #12755963

I was really impressed to discover that Canon Flashlights seem to dominate the scene here!

Well, it is a Canon forum....

Actually, I've found that the folks in the small flash and studio light section are very open to all brands of flash.

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Jul 14, 2011 12:18 | #7

I'm more curious why there is not a dedicated subforum for Canon flashes.

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Jul 14, 2011 12:22 | #8

BrandonSi wrote in post #12756733

Yours, for only $7 from Canon USA

or step up to the big boy, for $8.45

ooo never saw that going to order teh white one. Thanks!

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Jul 14, 2011 20:50 | #9

sigma pi wrote in post #12757733

ooo never saw that going to order teh white one. Thanks!

order 2, send me one

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Jul 14, 2011 21:57 | #10

FJ LOVE wrote in post #12760081

order 2, send me one

Really? If so email me.

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Jul 14, 2011 23:57 | #11

BrandonSi wrote in post #12756733

Yours, for only $7 from Canon USA

Looks very cute!

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Jul 15, 2011 00:05 | #12

they dont ship them internationally :'( will have to find out if canon NZ has them, i want a white one!

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Jul 15, 2011 00:21 as a reply to @ Zigot's post | #13

nice lil flashlights.

Get out and shoot

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Jul 15, 2011 01:30 | #14

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