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Hi,
I'm planning on buying a Canon 10D and would like to know if my Jessops Centon FG105D Flashgun (AF Power zoom) which I bought for my Canon 500N will work with the 10D. I have been told that I might not and could damage the 10D. The shop who told me this said that if it did work then I may only get the flash at full power with no effects or adjustability. Does anyone have any comments or experience on this topic? I don't really want to have to shell out an extra 240 for a Canon flash.
If anyone uses the jessops flash with the 10D then please let me know!
Cheers
Tim
There are a few threads on this - I started one a while back called speedlight choice for digital SLRs. Although I have an S2 pro I had a similar query about using a Jessops flash.
I received the following response from Jessops:
"The flash trigger voltage of the JES320AFNI is 5.5v. However, we make no claims as to it's compatiblity with any Digital camera."
"There are a great many problems to overcome to get compatibility with digital cameras but the principal one is synchronisation.
Synchronisation is standard on conventional SLR's but varies greatly in digital cameras. So, while I think it is unlikely to damage your camera it is equally likely that it will not sync. up correctly and thus will not illuminate your photos. If you want to test it with your Fuji camera you do so at your own risk."
"We are working on an Own Brand flashgun that will work with a great many digital cameras but do not expect it to be ready for market until late spring or summer 2004."
"I am sorry that I could not be of any greater help at this time."
I found Jessops response very helpful, they also responded within 45 mins of me sending the e-mail- that's good customer service!
Maybe you could drop them a line about your flash and you would at least find out the trigger voltage to see if it is likely to cause any damage to your 10D.
Slim
I've got a Centon FH95 which will fire on my 300D (also fires on a Fletchphoto's 10D) but very rarely gives the correct exposure. TTL mode over-exposes something rotten. Dave bought a Canon 420EX which seems to expose spot on each time on his 10D so that might be the one to go for if you can't afford the 550EX
Here's the reason for your problems - the EOS 10D and its other digital EOS cousins do not have a TTL flash sensor. They only operate with flashguns that support ETTL metering (evaluative through-the-lens metering using a sensor in the viewfinder).
If you go for an independent gun - it too needs to support ETTL. Check the specifications on the flashgun (the manufacturer's website) would be a good place to look.
I hope this helps you avoid further frustration. Don't let s/h dealer palm you off with an EZ series Canon flashgun - they aren't compatible. You want an EX series gun.
Jo
If you want cheaper but essentially the same performance compared to the canon 550ex then also look at the sigma 500 DG super flash. There are some + / - s between them but overall the main difference is price.
The sigma has the e-ttl facilities of the 550ex but I have found it will also work as a "dumb" slave - something I don't think the canons 420 ex or 550 ex can do.
Brian
Hello! Little Jo has hit the nail on the head, but if I may add;
The Canon ex range of flashguns are made so that they can be synched with digital slrs at practically all shutter speeds. None of the Jessops guns have this ability to communicate with the camera properly. They will fire, but often of sync, and always at full power.
The best 'other' option is the metz flash system. If you already have a metz flash then you can get a module that will work with the ettl system, if not it is worth the money as a modular system can always be upgraded as your needs change.
Hope this helps!
If you have a Canon 550EX or the ST-E2 controller, you can have wireless flash with other 550EX/420EX guns. It works a great too. You can alter the ratio between them for modelling.
I've used two 550EX for taking large group shots. They worked well. I have also used the high speed synch - works on the EOS 3 up to 1/8000th second and up to 1/4000th second on my EOS 30. I have had great results from my Canon Speedlites, getting the best from them means studying the manual, but I think they are worth every penny.
Jo
Hello Slimtim,
I have a Centon FG105D, and it does NOT work with my 300D, so I would assume that the same is also true for the 10D.
Unfortunatley, I can get it to zoom, but not flash, even in manual mode. This is a real shame, as the FG105D is a good flashgun
Matt
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