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I bought the Canon 220EX for my Canon 7D because the built in flash has limited range. I bought this compact flash over the inexpensive, versatile but bigger Yongnuo models as I would be more likely to have the 220EX in my camera bag. The flash is quite powerful, and works every time. My only reservation so far is that it tends to slightly overexpose photos taken within about 7 feet (~2 m) on any setting I've tried. I need to experiment more. Cycle time is fast enough and I even took a good bounce flash photo by putting a white card at a 45 degree angle to the flash in a room with a low ceiling. I may increase the rating to 5 stars with more experience. drj3253
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
The Canon 220EX flash is a very basic external flash. I purchased it for my Canon G10 camera so the size and portability of the flash was very important as this flash is only there to provide extra light output when the on camera flash is not enough. I also have the Canon 550EX and the 580EX flashes that I can use when I want to illuminate very large areas. The 220EX doesn't have any manual controls or any options that I utilize. It is a basic external flash with a reasonable recycle time. I found the recycle time to be adequate as compared to a friends 270EX flash. it recycles faster, probably because it uses 4AA batteries and not 2AA batteries. There is no bounce feature so the lighting is very direct. I'm working on ways to bounce the light vertically and horizontally and should have a solution very shortly. It's light output is decent for the size of the flash. Overall I would rate the flash as a Good purchase, but it has limitations. For 99.9% of its users it would be more than adequate for 99.9% of their needs - parties, gatherings, outdoor fill flash, etc.Read full review
The Canon 220EX flash is a very basic external flash. I purchased it for my Canon G10 camera so the size and portability of the flash was very important as this flash is only there to provide extra light output when the on camera flash is not enough. I also have the Canon 550EX and the 580EX flashes that I can use when I want to illuminate very large areas. The 220EX doesn't have any manual controls or any options that I utilize. It is a basic external flash with a reasonable recycle time. I found the recycle time to be adequate as compared to a friends 270EX flash. it recycles faster, probably because it uses 4AA batteries and not 2AA batteries. There is no bounce feature so the lighting is very direct. I'm working on ways to bounce the light vertically and horizontally and should have a solution very shortly. It's light output is decent for the size of the flash. Overall I would rate the flash as a Good purchase, but it has limitations. For 99.9% of its users it would be more than adequate for 99.9% of their needs - parties, gatherings, outdoor fill flash, etc.Read full review
The Canon 220EX flash is a very basic external flash. I purchased it for my Canon G10 camera so the size and portability of the flash was very important as this flash is only there to provide extra light output when the on camera flash is not enough. I also have the Canon 550EX and the 580EX flashes that I can use when I want to illuminate very large areas. The 220EX doesn't have any manual controls or any options that I utilize. It is a basic external flash with a reasonable recycle time. I found the recycle time to be adequate as compared to a friends 270EX flash. it recycles faster, probably because it uses 4AA batteries and not 2AA batteries. There is no bounce feature so the lighting is very direct. I'm working on ways to bounce the light vertically and horizontally and should have a solution very shortly. It's light output is decent for the size of the flash. Overall I would rate the flash as a Good purchase, but it has limitations. For 99.9% of its users it would be more than adequate for 99.9% of their needs - parties, gatherings, outdoor fill flash, etc.Read full review
Pros: compact, nice output, good recycle Cons: shoe attachment is mediocre, no test button, no manual controls at all. Even though I use on my 7D (should be same generation) it still doesn't seem to integrate fully with the camara. I have better results with a cheap insignia brand flash w/ manual controls than I do with this operating it through the camera.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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