Hello guys. Today I’ll introduce you to the best external flash for the Canon SL1. But why go for an external one when you have an inbuilt flash?Because the goal here is to deliver you with the best, and the best external flash provides the best experience. I say that every time, but yes, I’ll make sure to write this article considering buyers with distinct demands and priorities. Seeing you here proves your passion for photography; although you don’t need to prove it to anyone if you are aware of this worthwhile drive that pushed you to read this article, that’s enough.
Ok, back to the topic.
So yes, I was talking about demands differing from buyer to buyer. I think, if not anything else, nature is always in the market. Isn’t it? This one requirement of every buyer is what the best external flash for canon sl1 has to offer. The listing time begins now. Let’s check out the best five available in the market.
It is the most impressive external flash (I hope it impresses you as much as it impressed me) and also the smallest. It is wonderfully compact and can squeeze into a pocket, thus is particularly travel-friendly. If you put it in an accessory bag, you will not even feel like something is there because it is that lightweight. It is the best budget flash; other features are a plus.
The Canon Speedlite 270EX 2 allows you to tilt 90 degrees up. And that is pretty cool.; in a tiny flash like this, you do not see that very often. So, if you take a picture with this flash pointed out bounced up off the ceiling, you will see even better results.
Specs
Ultra-compact
ultra lightweight
Vertical bounce capability up to 90 degrees
Slave function
You can switch the flash coverage between Normal and Tele
Includes soft case
mini stand
instruction book
Allows flash to reposition to illuminate the subject
High-performance flash unit
provides a wide range of picture-taking options
you can trigger the flash wirelessly via its help
has four custom functions
Pros
lightweight
reasonable
ability to operate the flash wirelessly off-camera
The EL-100 has roughly the same maximum power output as the 270EX 2. It is a little bigger and heavier but has full articulation for bounce flash, enough power to supply ample bounce flash indoors, and for fill-flash outdoors. Very compact, very simple to use, and integrates perfectly with canon Sl1. It takes only 2 AA batteries, which are available everywhere, like the 270EX 2.
Furthermore, you can rotate it for a bounce. Also, it has an auto option allowing it to fire when it feels it needs it for those less technically savvy. This flash is great for quick family gatherings and is easy to carry.
Specs
compact
24mm wide-angle coverage
Optical wireless flash function
weighs approximately 6.7 oz./190g without batteries
pivot and twist a maximum of 90° upwards, up to 150° to the left, and 180° to the right
A guide number of approximately 85 ft./26m at ISO 100
serves as either a sender or a receiver unit in an optical setup
AUTO setting available
Pros
versatile
super easy to use
both horizontal and upward bounce rotation capability
expansive pivoting capabilities
supplies the fitting amount of light for multiple scenes
Travel-friendly
Cons
You might find it a bit bulky from its layout, but that is, honestly, it.
The Neewer tt 560 flash speed light, apart from rotating vertically from 0 to 90-degree range, this flashlight also does so horizontally from 0 to 270 degrees. Compatible with almost all branded cameras in the market, its flash unit has eight steps of power output control indicated by eight pieces of an led screen. After a lot of research, the Neewer TT560 flash Speedlite does stand out; I have to say. Its color temperature is 5600k, and its flash duration ranges from one slash 300s to 1s 200 os. I have attached the product links as well for each external flash mentioned. Do check them out for discounted offers.
Specs
4 AA batteries required
The flash unit has eight stages of power output control.
weighs 454 g
guide number: 38 ( ISO 100)
color temperature: 5600K
flash duration: 1/300s~1/20000s
Vertical Rotation Angle: 0~90 degrees
Horizontal Rotation Angle: 0~270 degrees
Standard Hot Shoe Stand
Flash Mode: M, S1, S2
Pros
The range of power is more than sufficient.
affordable
comprises a pull-down flash diffuser and pull-out white reflector
Flash head delivers 90-degree vertical rotation and 270-degree horizontal movement (90 one way, 180 the other) for bounce flash.
It has two slave modes of operation and manual mode, indicating you can use it as a slave fill-in flash gun.
takes 4X AA batteries (including rechargeable types)
well made and assembled.
It comes with a 1/4-inch tripod mounting bracket for slave use.
Cons
Any more than ten shots in a minute or so, and the gun will auto shut down to prevent overheating, but it seems to be resistant to overheating at low power settings.
The 600 EX is similar to the 580 EX if you consider the form and size factor. Other than that, looking into the five different things or features of the 600 EX helps to decide if it could be the best external flash for your canon Sl1 or not.
It can work as a solo speed light.
can be a radio master and the opposite.
It can be an optical master and the opposite.
I know; that is a lot. Let me cover the rest in the specs section.
Specs
Zoom flash head covers 20–200mm.
197 ft./60m at ISO 100
continuous flash by approximately 1.1 to 1.5x for fast firing
wireless flash shooting support
both radio and optical transmission wireless support are available
Multiple flash system
Four AA size batteries
Dust- and water-resistant
flash-readiness indicator
button
dial operation
manual flash output
bounce adapter
SCF-E3 color hard-type filter sets
soft case
Dot matrix LCD panel
15 Custom Functions
6 Personal Functions
Full swivel (180° in either direction)
Pros
offers a great functional range
permits management of up to five groups of flashes
It is the world’s first automatic bounce flash system and can automate what for many was a daunting trial and error process of figuring out what angle to set the flash head to for compelling bounce flash lighting. This speed light has the potential to transform your flash photography. Bounce is a skill-based flash technique where you point the flash head up or to the side, bouncing the light and making it even larger, soft, and more flattering for your subject because it’s a skill-based thing that takes some time to master.
And this is where the 470EX-AI steps in and do its job. A sensor right at the front of the flash head measures the distance between the subject and the flash. Then it resets itself and measures the distance between the Speedlite and the ceiling. To kill some suspense, I thought of mentioning minor details of how it works, but yes, it does the job skillfully.
Specs
Ai bounce function
Ai. B full-auto mode
AI. B semi-auto mode settings
assists beam emission in low-light scenes
Zoom flash head range of 24 105mm
Overall bounce angle capacity of 120° upwards
180° to the left
and 180° to the right
Optical receiver mode for Off-Camera triggering
Charge status indicated in the LCD panel
Mini stand
new bounce adapter accessories
Mounting Type: In-ceiling
Pros
Can pick and keep the perfect bounce flash angle and settings
allows you to swivel the flash head into place (automatically)
You can easily illuminate your subject
convenient positioning with automatic movement
easy calculations with automatic measurement
The AI.B Semi-auto mode lets you focus on your subject and composition without adjusting the flash settings.
