Speedlite 540EZ X 550EX

[andre_menezes]

Hi for all,

 

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My question is:

 

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I4ve just bought an EOS 540EZ but I4m afraid it was not so good alternative because of the 550EX and its E-TTL. So , When will the E-TTL be really a big advantage if I use EOS 50E/ELAN with 550EX?

I would like to know the opinion of others photographers about my decision knowing the prices for a 550EX is at least 150US$ more expensive? Are there other big advantages to 550EX agains my 540EZ?

 

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THANKS FOR ALL!

 

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Andre

[dave_mitchell5]

With the Elan IIE / 540EZ you will not get full functionality of

either unit. I find that the 540EZ / Eos 3 combo biases the flash

exposure towards wide open as opposed to the EOS 1N which uses the A-

TTL ability of the 540EZ and sets apertures accordingly. Basically

your combo gives you a good TTL flash setup, I would suggest either

the 380EX or 550EX for better results.

[brad_hutcheson]

I won't repeat the other comments about functionality, but the 550 is

only about $75 more than the 540 from Adorama. They have the gray

market versions for about $265 for the 540, and $340 for the 550. I

have waited patiently for the 550EX, and when I saw the initial $500

price tag, I said I would just buy a 540EZ. Then I saw Adorama's

price and decided on the 550. I'm putting the purchase off due to

financial concerns, but I will buy one soon. There are too many

compromises with the 540EZ and Elan II. It is a fine flash, but

doesn't take advantage of the Elan II's flash features.

[jon_close]

All of the functions of the 540EZ can be used with the Elan II/IIe,

including A-TTL, and on-camera setting of flash exposure compensation

or 2nd curtain sync. The advanced features of the Elan II/IIe cannot

be utilized with the 540EZ (ie. no E-TTL, FEL, FP high-speed sync)

 

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Sorry I'm late to this thread ;)