Canon 380ex

[kfridge]

Hi,

just borrowed one of these...will it work OK with my 40d? It seems to fit OK, just wary of using it in case it can cause damage - from the manual(s) it seems like it should be OK but I really don't understand any of the flashgun terminology yet :shrug:

 

[wez130]

yes it will work, though it is quite a basic flash, it only uses E-TTL Too as opposed to E-TTL2 which is the newer technology. It won't damage your 40D either way so you're safe (i use mine on a 30D)

 

[kfridge]

E-TTL, E-TTL2 :shrug:

I know it is quite an old flash, but hopefully it will be good enough for me to play around with. Off to search for some lessons on flash!

 

[Adam]

I've got one, just bought a 430ex, but I am really impressed with the 380ex for what it cost me, does the job.

 

[kfridge]

cool...will have a read of the manuals etc. and see if I can get to grips with it.

 

[Adam]

There's not much to do with it, just, erm, turn it on.