New Canon 470EX AI Automatically Bounces Flash So You Dont Have To

CyberDyneSystems wrote in post #18572954
Wow, I like the part where it flips automatically!

What a gizmo!

I can see this feature being attractive to new flash photogs that don't realize how to do it themselves. I mean, there are people that shoot in green box. I can't really say for sure that I would not have been a customer at one point.

I thought you still shoot in green box. Good on you, man

On another note, maybe I was just unlucky, but I decided to go the generic route with a YN flash. Thing croaked after 110 shots, never to awake from its slumber again and rigor mortis set in. Tossed it right in the round file. Garbage.

That rotating motor will drain the batteries very fast, right?

nixland wrote in post #18574746
That rotating motor will drain the batteries very fast, right?

Good point, and we must remember the flash fires two fractional power shots in order to set itself, it addition to the real shot. And when we shift camera angle/position (beyond Portrait/Landscape rotation changes) we need to do it again.

that is pretty slick. I just may have to start saving my lunch money again.

nixland wrote in post #18574746
That rotating motor will drain the batteries very fast, right?

Good point..didnt even occur to me

Still... isnt this basically the cost of two 430EXs?

Im terrible with flash (especially bounce) so theres part of me that likes it but i feel its just too high.. should have been down the sub $300 level for entry level people

What happens when the subject is wearing a wide-brimmed hat?
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MDJAK wrote in post #18574310
I thought you still shoot in green box. Good on you, man

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Ive been experimenting with "Sports" and "Landscape" now and then, expanding my horizons...

This seems to me like a solution looking for a problem

KenjiS wrote in post #18574936
Good point..didnt even occur to me

Still... isnt this basically the cost of two 430EXs?

Im terrible with flash (especially bounce) so theres part of me that likes it but i feel its just too high.. should have been down the sub $300 level for entry level people

BUMP

I'm still thinking of getting one. This Flash is presently listed for only $200 from Amazon

In this forum's marketwatch, someone posted a link to Adorama last January where the 470EX AI comes with an accessory bundle of battery charger, batteries, bounce card and hot shoe cable for $199 ... the bundle price may come and go.

Here's a couple of reviews I found. The first review goes heavy on a Canon 1DX mk ii. After the first half minute, feel free to jump past the camera review to 9:15 to only hear flash comments.. The 2nd following video review is entirely the 470EX AI flash.

I appreciate both opinions in these. One is a pro who feels he doesn't need the new flash, but says its great for others like beginners. The other is also plenty experienced, and points out that the technology can make life easier regardless.

The 470EX AI is currently available "New" at $200 directly from Canon so likely is offered at a similar price elsewhere, and perhaps with some bundling. See https://shop.usa.canon​.com …/speedlite-470ex-ai-flash for the Canon specific offering. The refurb offering, at $144, is at https://shop.usa.canon​.com …lite-470ex-ai-refurbished.

By the way, not all cameras offer 100% compatibility so best check the compatibility chart at https://shop.usa.canon​.com …h_Compatibility​_Chart.pdf.

John from PA wrote in post #18893934
The 470EX AI is currently available "New" at $200 directly from Canon so likely is offered at a similar price elsewhere, and perhaps with some bundling. See https://shop.usa.canon​.com …/speedlite-470ex-ai-flash for the Canon specific offering. The refurb offering, at $144, is at https://shop.usa.canon​.com …lite-470ex-ai-refurbished.

By the way, not all cameras offer 100% compatibility so best check the compatibility chart at https://shop.usa.canon​.com …h_Compatibility​_Chart.pdf.

Wow .. thanks for that refurb link. Didn't realize those were available, and refurb is usually my preference.

Old thread, but for any newbies reading it, and thinking the 470EX sounds cool...
With an ordinary flash you simply AIM the flashhead upward (e.g. pointing at a 45-60 degree angle upward to illuminate the ceiling between you and your subject),
and with the camera in nTTL mode (n depends on what brand of camera you use) you aim focus and shoot. Not at all hard!

Wilt wrote in post #18895498
Old thread, but for any newbies reading it, and thinking the 470EX sounds cool...
With an ordinary flash you simply AIM the flashhead upward (e.g. pointing at a 45-60 degree angle upward to illuminate the ceiling between you and your subject),
and with the camera in nTTL mode (n depends on what brand of camera you use) you aim focus and shoot. Not at all hard!

With the exception that doesn't automatically reposition the flash rotating from landscape to portrait position. For certain photographers, they could capture more photos by just shooting and sparing stopping to manually adjust.

Both options are covered in the videos I shared previous.

But...

They're in stock now at the Canon refurb store for $159.99.