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Nov 23, 2014 10:38 |  #1

Does anyone know a Canon 270EX-II equivalent that is full-featured like the big boys? I know a smaller flash will produce less power but having auto and manual controls, full range motion, etc would be nice for travel.

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Nov 23, 2014 10:58 |  #2

here's a recent thread that might not give you the answer you are looking for, but will probably give an idea of what's available.

https://photography-on-the.net …p?t=1402896&hig​hlight=270


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Nov 23, 2014 11:01 |  #3

Why would you want an equivalent? Its cheap enough, although underpowered and doesnt rotate so its bounce capabilities are limited. Nobody seems to be copying this as its not that popular.




  
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Nov 23, 2014 11:55 |  #4

I need something low-profile but has most of the 600ex (or 580ex-2/430ex) features.
That Nissan i40 and Meike mk-300 looks nice (profile wise).




  
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Nov 23, 2014 13:09 |  #5

545iBMW wrote in post #17288707 (external link)
I need something low-profile but has most of the 600ex (or 580ex-2/430ex) features.
That Nissan i40 and Meike mk-300 looks nice (profile wise).

i think everyone would like that, but the reality is that Canon doesn't make the 580/600 flashes large just to make them look substantial. It might be possible to cram all that into a smaller form factor, but the engineering and manufacturing costs would be prohibitive.

the 430 (or a knockoff) is probably the best full featured small flash available.


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Nov 23, 2014 13:14 as a reply to  @ Left Handed Brisket's post |  #6

if you haven't looked, here are the specs from the 320 and 430 not much difference in size, an just 2 ounces in weight.

http://shop.usa.canon.​com …e-flashes/speedlite-320ex (external link)

http://shop.usa.canon.​com …lashes/speedlit​e-430ex-ii (external link)


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