dogfood Member 63 posts Joined Oct 2005 More info | Oct 29, 2008 20:58 | #1 For those of you who have upgraded from the crop cameras, do you miss not having the pop-up flash on the 5D? I'm very happy with my 580 flash, but there are times I like having the pop-up, mostly for 'snapshots' rather than 'photographs'.
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Dunnomuch Member 205 posts Joined Aug 2005 Location: Singapore More info | Oct 29, 2008 21:05 | #2 As of yesterday night i now own two 5Ds :b and no i don't miss the flash cos i came from dual 1 series bodies so i haven't had an inbuilt flash on my cameras for about 4 years. When i had it i never used it either. I would rather stick a flasg on it and use it bounced or modified. 5DMkII, 1DMkIII, EF135f2L, EF85 f1.8 MkII, EF85 f1.2L MkII, SIGMA EX 50 f1.4, EF50 f1.8, EF35f1.4L, EF70-200f2.8L IS, EF24-70f2.8L, EF16-35 f2.8L MkII, EF28-135 IS, CZ Jena Tessa 50 f2.8, Kenko pro 300 1.4X TC, 580EX, 430EX, Manfrotto 190 PRO-B, Bowens Esprit 2x500W kit, ST-E2, Elinchrom skyport
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brianch Goldmember  1,387 posts Joined Jul 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada More info | Oct 29, 2008 21:10 | #3 the built in flash is so bad i would rather not. i rather jack up the ISO to insanity. Brian C - Alpha Auto Spa
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DrFil Senior Member  513 posts Joined May 2008 Location: Los Angeles More info | Oct 29, 2008 21:11 | #4 i don't have a 5D (yet) but must say that i never use the pop-up flash on my 40D so i wouldn't miss it.
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Oct 29, 2008 21:18 | #5 dogfood wrote in post #6587803  For those of you who have upgraded from the crop cameras, do you miss not having the pop-up flash on the 5D? I'm very happy with my 580 flash, but there are times I like having the pop-up, mostly for 'snapshots' rather than 'photographs'. Interested in real user experiences. Dogfood I do not miss the flash. But, I'm not much of a flash shooter, and do not own a flash unit. I used/use the pop-up flash on my 30D here and there for fill light. But, for low light shots I'd much rather use a fast prime, high ISO, and the ambient light. And that’s one of the big reasons I went for the 5D – the excellent high ISO performance. Mario.Q
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1ruffryder Senior Member  715 posts Joined Jun 2008 Location: shadow under the sun More info | Oct 29, 2008 21:21 | #6 ISO > inboard flash Canon 1DMKII,Canon 5D MKI, Canon 5DMKII, Canon 30D, Tokina 11-16 f2.8, Canon 18-55 kit lens, Canon 17-40 f4L, Canon 70-200 f4L IS, Sigma 105mm f2.8 macro,Sigma 24-70 f2.8, Sigma 50mm 1.4, Canon 24-105, Canon Nifty 50
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BLEITH1965 Senior Member  465 posts Likes: 7 Joined Feb 2007 More info | You can't beat a 5D for high ISO performance
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gooble Goldmember  3,149 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jul 2006 Location: Mesa,AZ More info | Oct 29, 2008 21:28 | #8 Having never seriously used the flash of my XT, 20D or 40D I have no doubt that I would not miss the flash on the 5D or 1D series for that matter.
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TaDa ...as cool as Perry  6,742 posts Likes: 3 Joined Feb 2008 Location: New York More info | Oct 29, 2008 21:31 | #9 There are flashes built into cameras? wow. Name is Peter and here is my gear:
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sf1 Goldmember  2,021 posts Joined Mar 2007 Location: Calgary, Canada More info | Oct 29, 2008 21:34 | #10 TaDa wrote in post #6588034 There are flashes built into cameras? wow. That's what I was thinking. Canon 5DII, Canon 1D Mark II N
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Superficialodds Senior Member  284 posts Joined Jan 2007 Location: Hawaii More info | Oct 29, 2008 21:51 | #11 Unlike everyone else, I do at times miss the onboard flash. Especially for snap shots and times when I don't have my external handy. I like taking my camera everywhere and not like lugging around extra equipment. The onboard does produce a harsh light, but its better than nothing and I usually have a piece of frosted paper that I put over the flash to diffuse the light.
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Oct 29, 2008 22:06 | #12 That's my concern. I would end up with a p+s for snapshots and social events just so I wouldn't have to schlep a ton of equipment. Granted, not a bad problem to have, but there's something about having that built-in - like a crutch - that makes you feel like you can travel a little lighter if need be. Certainly some strong opinions on this!
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DDCSD GIVIN' GOOD KARMA  13,313 posts Likes: 3 Joined Jun 2007 Location: South Dakota More info | Oct 29, 2008 22:11 | #13 You could always just get a 220EX. Derek
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Calicajun Goldmember  More info | I like having the flash on the camera as it comes in handy every once in a while and that beats loosing a shot. Remember, Stressed spelled backward is Desserts.
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bsaber I have no idea what's going on  3,536 posts Likes: 3 Joined Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA More info | Oct 29, 2008 22:29 | #15 Calicajun wrote in post #6588361 I like having the flash on the camera as it comes in handy every once in a while and that beats loosing a shot. I agree. There has been a few times where I wouldn't have gotten the shot if it wasn't for the under appreciated built-in flash. However, as a new 5D owner I don't think I'll miss it all that much
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