Description The 540EZ is a powerful, high-output auto-zoom shoe-mount flash with a maximum guide number of 54/177 (ISO 100 m/ft) which is compatible with all EOS cameras.
Summary A great flash for non digital users.
I got this flash "used". It was almost brand new and still had the original batteries inside. The man who sold it. had to it because it didn't oprerate bproperly with Canon D-30. That is a fault caused by canon product managers. I own an A2E, and it worked flawlessly with the 540. As someone mentioned earlier, EOS 5 and A2E do not use external flash's assist light. Again, not a wise decision by Canon product people. If you don't use digital cameras, this is one great flash to use, with ample power and features. And unless you really need that higher speed synch, go with it instead of the 550.
Strengths Excellent metering, because of the power that this flash has, Bounce and catchlight photography yield amazing results. Copies of the pictures taken with this flash were ordered by my friends, and I recieved praise for them. That's all we want from our photo equip. is it not?
Weaknesses Doesn't work with Digicams
Similar Products Used None
Customer Service Canon's service in Israel is unproffesional
Reviewed by lee4130bmx
, Professional
, from West Midlands, England, UK
Price Paid $150.00
at second hand
Photography Experience 2-5 years
, Sports
Summary now, this flash is a strange thing. its focus illuminators will not light up with the eos 5 which i so rely on for my work. this is something which i loathe. apart from this, the flash is an excellent addition to your canon kit. it is fully specced for the eos 5, so if you own one, then this is the flash you need. if you're looking for a good flash but don't want to pay too much, i would also recommend the Vivitar 850AF, which is very adequate if your budget is lower. otherwise, it is worth splashing the cash on a 540ez.
Strengths power. accuracy. features.
Weaknesses no in-camera exposure confirmation with eos 5. no focus assist with eos 5.
Reviewed by Odneb
, Beginner
, from Manila Philippines
Price Paid $200.00
at used
Photography Experience 0-1 years
, Outdoor
Summary This is a great flash unit! All of my flash photographs are dead-on metered. The only thing lacking is the ETTL and the High Speed Sync which is quite important but for the price and feature this is a bargain. Even if features are lacking this is still a prefessional grade flash unit, it is very reliable.
Strengths 54 guide number! All other features are ok. Backlighting is a plus!
Reviewed by Kasper Andersen
, Expert
, from Denmark
Photography Experience 2-5 years
, People
Summary This is the best flash for the Canon eos 1n, becouse it is dedicated for that camera. The light is great, and much more natural then the Sigma EF 430. The head is good becous it can turn left and right. I've seen a review where a Truc sees that the flash is wery loud, that you can hear it zoom and fire. Well then he hasn't used the Sigma EF430, that is loud. More then twice as loud as the Canon Speedlite 540EZ. It's silent!!
Strengths This is a great flash, much better then the sigma ef-430 st. The light is great with the omnibounce. It also makes the camera focus faster, when you use the AF-beam. The buttons are big and good. The backlight is wery usefull.
Weaknesses Can be a little heavy when you use the hot-shoe extender 200. (But if you workout a little, then it shouldn't be a problem)
Similar Products Used Canon Speedlite 550EX(better, big surprise) Sigma EF-430 ST
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