Canon's speelite flash

[snappingturtle]

Hi,

I am looking to purchase one of three flashes canon has to offer. I could not find much reviews on them. I am looking at the Speedlite 420EX, 540EX and 550EX.

I only use flash in indoors, sometimes in low illuminated rooms like a dim restaurant for example. Is the 420 good enough or would I need to go to the 540 or 550?


Thanks,

Hugh

[framewerkz]

Been using the 550EX for a couple of years now, and I can't say I've been disappointed by it. The way I see it, it's probably worth laying down the $$$ for the 550EX, that way there's no upgrade issues in the near future.

[castledude]

Unless you are using one of the hacks your 300D won't do that well with the 420 because it doesn't supprort Flash exposure compensation.

The 500 series has a switch selectable FEC.

[ukexpat]

Been using the 550EX for a couple of years now, and I can't say I've been disappointed by it. The way I see it, it's probably worth laying down the $$$ for the 550EX, that way there's no upgrade issues in the near future.

I use a couple of 550EX's and they are first rate pieces of equipment -- well worth the $$.