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Feb 25, 2009 12:30 |  #1

I have a 540 EZ that was a part of my film camera package (Canon A2E). Will this flash work on the 40D or other digital cameras?

I am thinking that even though it will not have all the functionality of the models 430 or 580 made specificially for the digital, that it should still work with the 40D.

Am I correct? Potential problems? Things to watch for?


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Feb 25, 2009 12:32 |  #2

Yes it will, but in manual mode only. No TTL of any kind. Nice that the auto focus assist works though.


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Feb 25, 2009 12:43 |  #3

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Feb 25, 2009 20:49 |  #4

I used my 430EZ with my 10D when I first got it. It still retains some of the dedicated features when used on a Canon DSLR.

- flash head zooms to match the focal length selected on lens
- AF assist (I think..... may not work in manual mode)
- displays manual mode flash coupling range (detects changes with aperture and ISO)


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