Canon Speedlite 380EX

[ShootinJack]

Anyone use or has used one of these? Any good?
I have a Canon Powershot G7 and was wondering about adding an external flash. The 380EX uses E-TTL and TTL modes which my camera offers too, so I would presume its full compatible?
Any other options, 220EX is fixed so doesn't appeal to me and the 430EX is too expensive.

Cheers

 

[grahamhyde]

My boy has one, used with a G3 & it works just dandy.
I am impressed with the camera, even at 4mega it does very pleasing shots and the flash is a nice addition giving good controlled output.

The only problem is the flash really does look out of place perched on top of the stylish silver casing of the camera!!!

Oh, the problems us users have to suffer.....

 

[ConfusedChicca]

I'm using a 380ex on my 350d, and for me it's working brilliantly. Getting a 430ex soon though as I think I need the extra controls.

 

[ShootinJack]

What kind of range will I be able to use this flash for?
I have a a 2x teleconverter for for my Canon Powershot G7, which gives me 420mm. Would the flash be powerful enough to use with the teleconverter?

Thanks

 

[Moos3h]

The 380ex is an okay starter flash (and superb compared to the on camera one) but for more power and greater flexibility, could you run to a 420 or 430ex?

Also, if starting with external flash, a STO-FEN is a great investment!

Cheers,
James

 

[ShootinJack]

I was wanting to keep costs down so I thought 380EX would be the best bet and give me some flexibility that the 220EX doesn't give.
I shall purchase a STO-FEN when I buy the flash, thanks.

 

[ShootinJack]

I purchased a 380EX, £70 inc delivery. fair price I think.

Will a stofen Omni-Bounce diffuser for a 430EX fit a 380EX?