I was able to start using this product for one week and I am happy with it. It is functioning as advertised and the actual unit has more to offer. The casing though is a little weak, but hey, this does not have the Canon brand name and price. Initially, I was able to get some decent lighting on my shots.
Buy PRO TTL FLASH FOR CANON EOS 300D 350D DIGITAL REBEL XT!The Cannon HF-DC1 is an excellent assistant to the digital camera flash. I was the photographer a a friends wedding and all of the pictures came out perfect. The added power of the HF-DC1 illuminated the reception hall perfectly, not over or under exposed. I recommend this product very much.
Buy Canon HF-DC1 High Power Flash for Canon Powershot Digital Cameras!the speed light is a very good flash. but it was not as powerful as i needed. I used it with canon S5 IS. It is very much a keeper.The size, power and batt. use make it very useful.
Buy Canon Speedlite 220EX for Canon Pro1, Pro 90, G Series and all EOS SLR Cameras!
I purchased this flash for my new Canon 50D. I love it! Although, i am disappointed that a few days after i purchased it from Amazon they dropped the price, but i really needed it for a wedding.
I bought ECO trends rechargeable batteries @ walmart. I didn't have to charge it for the entire day. I was amazed! I will continue to buy from amazon because they are the best in fast shipping. This flash is a great addition to my camera collection.
I just started shooting weddings this year, and thought I could make do with just a 430ex. Then I went to a friends wedding, and their photographer shot 9 quick shots in a row with his flash, and I was wondering, wow how did he do that?
Then I saw that he had this 580exII and the CP-E4 external power pack. Once I got this combo, it made a night and day difference. Don't have to worry about whether or not my flash will be charged when something special happens. Don't have to worry about changing batteries. This combo is a must for any low light photographer.
Canon 430EX Speedlite Flash for Canon Pro1, Pro 90, G Series and all EOS SLR Cameras
By Mike Keran (Seattle, WA United States)
This remote uses a small infrared transmitter to trip the shutter of many of the EOS line of cameras (EOS 10, Elan, Elan II/IIE, EOS IX and possibly others). I bought one 5 or 6 years ago and I haven't had to change the battery yet. Unlike wired remote shutter releases, the RC1 doesn't require the user to set anything up -- just point the remote at the camera front and press the button. The RC1 clips onto a holder that can be threaded through your camera strap so it's always nearby when needed. It measures (inches) 2.25 x 1 x .5 (length x width x height) and weighs not much more than one ounce.
The RC1 as two controls on it: a small slider switch and a larger button to trip the shutter. If you're wearing gloves, the slider switch is near impossible to adjust but the shutter button is easy to hit. The slider offers three settings: Lock (disables the shutter button), regular and 2-second delay. The regular setting works just like the shutter release on your camera although you can't press it halfway to autofocus. The 2-second delay locks up the mirror when you hit the shutter button and then trips the shutter 2 seconds later. This is very useful for longer exposures or shooting with telephoto lenses.
I've found the RC1 to be plenty sturdy (I shoot mostly outdoors and tend to be pretty hard on my equipment) and easy enough to unclip and operate with one hand. I have only two complaints with it: you need to point the remote at the front of the camera -- the IR sensor is right next to the shutter release -- which can be tricky when using wide angle lenses as you don't want to include your remote in the picture, and the RC1 doesn't provide any feedback that the shutter had been tripped -- I often find myself peering back through the viewfinder to see if the mirror is up or keeping my ear near the camera to listen for the film advance. This is a far simpler remote than the ones Canon offers for their top-end camera but it's also far less expensive and heavy. I only wish the RC1 worked for the EOS3!
By JanSobieski (United States of America)
This case is perfect for my SD550 or any similar sized camera. My camera fits snug and it's the least bulky case I've come across. One drawback however: Since it is optimized to be as slim as possible there is NO room for an additional memory card or battery. This poses no problem for me as I only use this case to carry the camera in my pocket. All accessories are in my large camera bag.
Both the back and the front of this small case are designed with a hard stiff front and back designed to protect the LCD monitor. There are NO zippers to scratch the polished metal or LCD of your camera. The case opens with a velcro tab which holds the camera very securely.
One other case I would consider is the Lowepro D-Pod 10 which is slightly more bulky but does provide a bit more protection. I have both and use both depending on the amount of protection desired. My dad owns only the PSC-55 as it provides plenty of protection for him.
This is a very nice case and reasonably priced.
