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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 137 reviews

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    Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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93%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers enjoy the compact size, light weight, and ease of use of the Speedlite 270EX II External Flash. It is also compatible with various Canon cameras and offers good value for its price. However, some users have concerns about its battery life and built-in flash capabilities.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm a novice to photography and bought this flash. I have been very happy with it ever since I bought it great price

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great flash!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We needed this for a wedding that were asked to shoot at the last minute. It was great for what we needed!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great flash for a beginner

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For its price, it does a great job-making photos look beautiful.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I use this mostly for travel fill in flash moments

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Small and light and it works very well for what I use it for.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great flash for starting off

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The flash was easy to set up. Works great, my pictures are brighter now no dark shadows!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good flash

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    works well no problem connecting and using this flash on cannon.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great upgrade from basic DSLR flash!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This unit is an good upgrade from the basic flash included on most DSLRs. However it may leave you wanting a better flash when you see what some of the very nice units out there can do for only $100 more. It includes nice features such as being able to use bounce flash (limited to only vertical 45, 60, or 75 degrees) and act as a wireless remote. It can also be used to provide wireless flash as a slave unit. Overall if you are an amateur photographer with a Cannon DSLR and just want a little nicer flash than the camera has built in, this flash is perfect for you. But if you need to use more advanced features such as horizontal bounce flash, and IR focus adjustment, then I recommend moving one step up to the Cannon SpeedLite 430 EX II.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great flash

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Flash is great! No issues at all, perfect fit and perfect light

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Canon Speedlite 270

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This small and compact speedlite is the perfect complement for the Canon T6i camera. It more than compensates for the built-in flash and provides more than enough light to illuminate the subject.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Flash, works better than one built in camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Completely satisfied with this flash unit. Compact, light weight, and works as specified with no problems. Like battery function that turns off flash when not using, but automatically turns back on and is ready when needed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good flash....

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    for the price is a good flash. so happy with this product

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for beginners!

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    Its is a wonderful piece for those who are beginning in photography or those who are doing as a hobby! The directions are very simple and helpful. It has different degrees of angles that you can shoot with. The only downside I've found on this piece is that it goes through batteries quite fast. But all and all Canon made a very good project that works well and is reliable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great external flash for Canon

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This external flash is easy to use and provided great light for pictures. It can be used on/off of the camera.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Flash

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent addition for night photography

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The flash works perfectly with my Canon camera. All I had to do was add the batteries, slide the flash onto the hot shoe connection, turn on the flash and camera and I was ready to start photographing. I took sample shots without the flash and then using the flash and there was a noticeable improvement. The flash is capable of much more and I cannot wait to begin experimenting and exploring all possibilities.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Flash
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    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very easy to use

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great starter flash. Can be used as a slave flash. Only thing that would make it better is if it came with a rechargeable battery.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use, Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    easy for wife

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wife is just starting out loves easy to use flash,loves how it works and how great her pics come out

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great flash for multiple uses

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    Flash performs excellently and really helps with twilight and nighttime pictures.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent flash for Canon Digital Camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I needed a flash to take photos at a night wedding. Researched flashes and this one was compatible with my camera, seemed easy to understand and use since there was no extra time for "learning". Bought the Flash with help from a Best Buy associate. Returned home, read the small amount of instructions, slid the flash on the camera, used the AUTO settings, and all worked perfectly. The Flash was a big assist and improvement over the Pop-up flash I was used to using. The flash was not heavy and did not add extra bulk to the camera assembly. It was a definite "best buy"---glad I took the chance. I am completely happy with my purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    light for canon 6d

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    There isn't any pop up flash for the 6d. The 270ex is small and easily carried for occasions that a flash may be needed in a low light situation or as a fill in contrasty day light situations. For these situations it's a great problem solver. Perfect for these intended purposes and packs a lot more power than the pop up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent results from small flash

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We bought this as an extra flash to use with a yearbook staff, and it is a great flash that is small enough to carry in your pocket when you are going to am event. It is a flash that allows you the option of tilting the head to bounce the light off the ceiling for a more natural looking effect.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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