The new Canon Speedlite 270EX II Flash, the successor to the popular 270EX Speedlite model, is a compact, lightweight external flash option for Canon cameras including select Canon PowerShot models.

Something like this would do the trick - and there are both cheaper and more expensive variants. You need line of sight of course and these can be triggered by other ...

The flash doesn't have any sort of bounce capability, which is another way to soften output. If that's something you'd like out of a strobe, consider stepping up to the Speedlite 270 EX II. It's only ...

Photography is one of the most challenging (yet rewarding) hobbies I've ever attempted. That's especially true with portrait work as mastering how to manipulate the flash is arguably just as important ...

When using a flash, serious photographers will quite often tilt its head up, bouncing the light off the ceiling so that it doesn't illuminate the subject too harshly. Figuring out the best angle at ...

It's not just the new EOS 5D Mark III that Canon has today, the photography company has also outed a range of new accessories for the DSLR including the first wireless-enabled pro Speedlite. The ...

In addition to their really big news tonight, Canon also has a new flagship flash as well as a wireless flash transmitter to help fire it. The big draw for the 600EX-RT is the fact that it has a radio ...

Working with external flashes is a great way to take control over the lighting of your shots. Here's how to set up and use Canon's built-in wireless flash system. Lexy Savvides Former Editor at Large ...

Short version: what do folks recommend as batteries for the above add-on Canon flash?<BR><BR>Long version: I am now on my third digital camera. My first was a Nikon Coolpix 990 and I sold it and all ...

Ahead of our full review, do you want to see exactly what the new Canon Speedlite EL-5 flashgun looks like in the flesh? We were given a sneak peek of the Canon EL5 ahead of its launch today. Check ...

Canon introduced several new items: the EL1 V2 Speedlite EL-1 Version 2, the RS-80E3 Remote Switch, and R6 Mark II and R8 cameras preloaded with cropping guide firmware. The Canon EL1V2 EL-1 Version 2 ...