Note that the 550EX can do TTL on newer EOS cameras as well. You will need to change one of the custom functions in order to do so.
I do agree that the old 4-zone TTL flash metering in Canon EOS bodies give more accurate and predictable results than E-TTL. How much can you get the 540EZ for? On Wednesday, Nov 20, 2002, at 10:20PM, Jim Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I've narrowed down my choice of flash for my EOS 55 to the 540EZ. > >The reasons are frankly, the 550EX is too expensive, and I don't want >E-TTL in any case. The 540EZ is the only other flash where I can go to >plain TTL on this camera. I understand the 430EZ and 420EZ both give >the annoying pre-flash of A-TTL. > >I have no use for a pre-flash, or A-TTL - plain old TTL will do for >me. Plus I like a powerful flash with manual settings. > >Plus, the 540EZ can be bought for a reasonable price. > >Comments? Is the above correct? > >I thought long and hard about E-TTL, but in the end, having a >pre-flash is my primary beef. And all other EX flashes cannot be set >for TTL only. And I used TTL with my EOS 10 and the 380EX in the past >very successfully. Now that I have flash compensation onboard, it will >be even better. -- John Chennavasin | This article contains material which may inform and [EMAIL PROTECTED] | may be quoted, printed, forwarded, or redistributed www.fobpro.com | as long as the original attribution remains intact. * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
