Canon Speedlite 550EX

Pros: Two way head (right/left/up/down), fast cycle times, lots of manual control, external power plug.

Cons: Expensive, heavy, lots of rarely-used functions, no filter set, newer model out.

The Bottom Line: For Canon ETTL, fully supports your camera body. Tons of features that most won't use. Fast cycle times and external power capabilities make this a professional class flash unit.

Review: I've been taking pictures for a long time with both film cameras and recently with two digital snap and shoot type cameras. Within the last month I bought a EOS digital rebel (basically a stripped down version of the 10D body). The canon speedlights ...

Pros: Compact, powerful, accurate, professional strobe

Cons: None

The Bottom Line: I use this strobe often for professional photography, and it has been quite reliable. The strobe features, combined with the EOS-3 body features make it an all-around performer.

Review: The Canon Speedlite 550EX is the dedicated strobe for the EOS-3 body. Though it can be used with other bodies, the EOS-3 makes the best use of its features. The features include:

-Power: The 550EX has a top guide number of 180,(at ISO 100) in...

Pros: Professional, powerful, lightweight, durable, advanced flash metering, wireless flash, feature-packed and easy to use.

Cons: Very expensive, physically large and bulky.

The Bottom Line: It's got all the features you every need in a great hotshoe mounted flash system, with effective 17-105mm flash range. Highly recommended!

Review: The Speedlite 550EX is a powerful, high output flash with ETTL autoflash control. It can be mounted on the camera hotshoe or used as a master or slave unit in a wireless, multi-flash setup. When used on the latest EOS cameras (EOS-3, EOS-1V), it has ETTL...

Pros: Power, features, exposure accuracy, ease of use

Cons: Price, and flimsy battery compartment.

Review: I upgraded from the 420ez flash and what I first noticed was how large this flash is. I have been very impressed with the power and features of this flash. When I was reading reviews I found a lot of people having problems while using the 10D but I ...

Pros: Power Power Power and features galore

Cons: A couple of flimsy parts and price.

The Bottom Line: I would cautiously recommend this flash, but only to serious amateur or above. It is not for the average point and shoot tourist.

Review: I purchased the 550 EX about 2 months ago to compliment my Canon EOS 10D. I guess the best way to describe my feelings for the flash, are mixed. On the positive I found the following: Ability to use bounce and swivel on it’s base (a neat ...