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550EX Speedlite Flashprice 449.95
The Canon Speedlite 550X is the central component of a new flash system designed together with the EOS-3 SLR camera. It provides full compatibility with the new Area AF technology employed by the EOS-3. The Canon Speedlite 550X features a maximum Guide Number of 180 (ISO 100/ft.), an AF assist beam which links to the EOS-3's 45 pt. Area AF system, High speed flash sync, Flash Exposure Lock and Flash Bracketing. The Speedlite 550EX also incorporates a built-in wireless transmitter, which can control other Speedlite 550EX units set up as slave units. Flash coverage is set automatically from 24mm to 105mm, and a wide-angle panel extends the coverage to 17mm. The new Speedlite runs on 4 AA-size batteries, and can also be used with optional external power supplies such as Compact Battery Pack E and Transistor Pack E. Recycling times are faster than those experienced with the Speedlite 540EZ. The Speedlite 550EX is compatible with all EOS models.