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This universal high-power flash unit for Canon digital SLR cameras is the perfect accessory for any photographer looking for reduced red-eye, evenly lit subjects, or more power for telephoto shooting. This flash can be effective at ranges of over 50 feet, reduces shadows, and adds depth to your pictures thanks to the adjustable head, which zooms, swivels and tilts for added versatility.
User Ratings and Reviews
3 Stars Precision Flash
For the price, this flash is fine for simpler projects. The multi directional swivel capability is great. It locks and releases easily onto my Canon 350D. I used it for portrait session and it was cool. When I attempted to move around with it and shoot more spontaneously, the flash reset proved to be rather slow and cause me to miss an important shot — no rapid fire. Make sure to replace batteries often, because the more you use the flash, the slower it resets.
5 Stars Does the job for a Great Price!
This product does a great job. I love that it can do a 360 which is super helpful when I take veritcal photos. The lighting is more equal that way, rather than it being only one direction. Delivery and packaging was fine, everything came in one pc. 
I would recommend this product for starters and plan to order thru this co. again.
5 Stars Good Value Flash
I am an amateur photographer and I love the price and versatility of this flash. Perfect for anyone starting out!
3 Stars My experience with the Precision Design Flash
The flash was a little difficult to use at first. I was in a gym at a volleyball game and the lighting was very dim. I had to adjust the flash several different times to acquire a clear picture – which meant I missed some “Kodak” moments. I am learning how to bounce the light but overall it is a good product.
3 Stars Not as flexible as you might think
I found this flash disappointing. I am not a professional photographer but I am experienced and have owned Cannon SLR’s and done some medium format photography. To the positive it does tilt, swivel and the flash head does have a 4 position zoom shroud. It has an auto sensor that is designed to adjust the power of the flash. It comes with a PC cord which the instructions indicate, “is NOT required for normal use,” (their emphasis.)
As to the negative, the only link in the mount from the flash to the camera, a Canon Rebel XS, is just for the purpose of firing the flash. The instructions direct you to set the camera to manual exposure control, adjust the shutter speed to 1/60th of a second, ISO speed to 200 and the lens aperture to F4. You can pretty well forget action shots at 1/60th. Also, in practice I found that the flash was firing so strong that skin tones seemed bleached. In addition the cycle time of the flash with fresh batteries, based on the manufacturer’s instructions, is 1 – 6 seconds. Again no action shots, certainly you will lose a quick follow-up shot. In practice the cycle time seems just over a second with fully charged batteries.
The flash can be used but only within limited guidelines. The DSLR300 was specified for this model camera and yet is not receiving the data from the camera. The two do not work in harmony together. I don’t mind shooting in manual, in truth I prefer the control. What I don’t like is knowing that the camera and flash are not communicating fully. The flash is holding the performance of the camera back since it can only function in restrictive capacities. You can aim it where you want but after that the camera (and photographer) will be doing the serious work of trying to compensate for the limitations of the flash.
I recognize that this is not an expensive flash and it would not be fare to expect it to perform on the same level as the Canon Speedlite 430EX II. However, when you advertise that it is designed to perform on the Canon platform I expect full functionality. If they advertised the limitations so the consumer can make an informed choice I would not have had an issue.
Canon Speedlite 430EX II Flash for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
Canon EW73B Lens Hood for the EF S 17 85 f 4 5 6 IS USM SLR Lens
The addition of a lens hood can help prevent flares–those circles of light that can accompany images where a strong light source is just outside the fame. These type of lens flares occur when indirect light rays pass through the front lens elements but don’t make it all the way through to the image sensor. Canon’s EW-73B Lens Hood is designed for the Canon EF-S 17-85 f/4-5.6 IS USM SLR Lens.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars It Worths!
Well, It is just a piece of plastic, right? Not exactly! I bought the third party one from Precision Design which has nothing to do with precision. In fact, it does not fit well on the lens and never locks, I mean, it should lock on the lens when you turn it to the side. Canon charges a lot for its original hood and I definitely think that it should be supplied with the lens! Acting like this, Canon is just playing too much tight. However, I confess that the Canon original lens hood for the 17-85mm lens is of far highest quality than the one from Precision design that I bought. I regret to have bought this third party hood. The Canon one fits perfectly on the lens and has a nice velvet coat inside that I think is intended to protect the lens against scratches. My advice? Well, Pay more and get the one from Canon. It worths!
5 Stars Useful shade
This shade, made by Canon is much better, a better fit and more sturdy than a generic shade sold by a famous NYC store. It is well worth the price, and does not interfere with the use of filters.
4 Stars A cure for circling the end of the lens with your hand!
Sometimes I like a bit of artistic sun flare but I was finding many times where I was trying to hold the camera and take a picture while shading the lens with one hand. Not a real comfortable position. The lens hood makes the lens bulkier and takes a second to put on but it is worth it in my opinion.
5 Stars Simple to use
This does what it is supposed to do. Make sure it can fit in your camera bag while it is still attached to the lens if that’s what you intend to do. It is not small and extra space in your bag is necessary.
4 Stars Almost perfect,
…if it wasn’t for the vignetting. Just be careful when using it.
Vignetting can be reduced through some fast post processing, although many photographers would rarher not do that.
The hood fits perfectly on the lens.
Using a hood makes you more noticeable…also an unwanted secondary effect to many photographers.
All in all, its a must buy: some vignette can be tolerated; but the flare can totally damage your pics.
2 Replacement Canon NB 5L Batteries and Mini Battery Charger for Canon PowerShot SD790 IS SD880 IS
Kit includes: 1) CTA MR-NB5L Mini Battery Charger for Canon NB-5L; 2) CTA DB-NB5L Battery; 3) Additional CTA DB-NB5L Battery; 4) Precision Design 5-Piece Cleaning Kit. >>> CTA MR-NB5L Mini Battery Charger includes: Car Adapter; European Plug; Instructions; CTA USA Warranty. >>> This kit is fully compatible with any Canon Camera that uses an NB-5L including Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, SD790 IS, SD800 IS, SD850 IS SD870 IS, SD880 IS, SD890 IS, SD900, SD950 IS, SD970 IS & SX200 IS. >>> The CTA MR-NB5L Mini Rapid Multi-voltage Charger plugs directly in to your wall outlet or your car’s cigarette lighter and charges your Canon NB-5L battery in approximately 60 to 90 minutes. Its unique flat pin, foldable design allows easy storage and makes it the most compact battery charger on the market! >>> A spare NB-5L will enable consistent high speed shooting, more flash shots, image review and playback, imaging in NEF/ RAW mode and operating in low temperature conditions without worrying if you will have enough power to get all the shots you want. Providing an extra 1000mAh of power, this spare NB-5L will not put constraints on how you want to shoot. Memory Free! This NB-5L can be charged at any time without harm, even if it already has a partial charge and can be typically charged over 1000 times.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars What a deal!
Maybe not the highest quality, but for the price you can’t go wrong. Batteries seem to last as long as the Canon battery. Charger works well in the house or the car. Some times you have to jiggle the battery to make sure it has made contact in the charger
1 Star Does NOT Fit NB-5L Battery for Canon SD850
Be careful with your purchase…some of these knock-off battery chargers by other sellers are reviewed as not fitting some of the batteries they claim to be compatible with. I trusted this one because of the good reviews, but it turns out that the battery charger, which was the sole reason for my purchase of this bundle, does not fit the Canon SD 850 IS camera battery (the NB-5L model). It’s possible that the battery size has changed slightly over time? Either way, this product is incorrectly listed as fitting my battery and I’d like to prevent other buyers from making the same mistake. I would have gladly paid more money than deal with the hassle of returning it now that I have a useless battery charger.
5 Stars Awesome, Awesome, Awesome, Awesome and Awesome
Works like charm for my Canon 700IS camera. This deal is too good to be true. I was ready to pay 17 bugs for just the alternative charger………………..2 batteries, lens cleaner and car charger are real good add on’s. So, if you need a new charger or batteries, just go for it……..work flawless
1 Star Didn’t fit Canon PowerShot SD 880 IS as advertised
This product arrived in a timely manner. Would have liked to have the multiple replacement batteries available. However, the battery charger did NOT work with the Canon PowerShot SD 880 IS.
5 Stars I know it may seem to good to be true….
I was skeptical at first, as Canon charges a lot for just the charger, and this package comes with extra batteries as well as the charger and other freebies. However, I figured spending a few bucks on this was worth the risk. I was incredibly surprised at how well everything worked. Not only does the charger charge my original Canon battery (its a tight fit, but no big deal), but the included batteries seem to work as well as the original Canon battery. So now you’ll have extra batteries! Definitely buy this package and be amazed before you blow a quarter of the cost of your entire camera on a replacement battery or battery charger!
The Precision Design ET-60 Lens Hood is primarily designed to prevent unwanted stray light from entering the lens by extending and shading the end of the lens. In addition, since the end of the lens is extended, you also get the added benefit of some extra protection from accidental impact. Dedicated lens hoods, such as the ET-60, are designed to match the specific focal length of the lens it was designed for. Compatible with the following Canon lenses: Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 USM Lenses; Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 II Lenses; Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 II USM Lenses; Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III USM Lenses; Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III Lenses; Canon EF-S 55-250mm IS Lens
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Good product.
It fits my Canon 100-400mm IS lens perfectly. Does just what it should and a good value.
4 Stars Decent hood for the price
I haven’t had any problems with this hood so far. Attaches easily and is fairly sturdy.
1 Star Does not fit
I purchased 2 of these lens hoods one for a 55 -200 IS lens fits good but it does not fit on the 75-300 USM Is lens.
5 Stars High peformance/Low price.
This lens hood is one product that does not live up to the old axiom: You only get what you pay for..In this instance you truly get: High performance AND Low price… from a vendor with a name that that spells it all out: P r e c i s i o n D e s i g n….Frank
5 Stars No Problems with this
Not much to a lens hood and for the money you can’t beat this one. Fit’s like the canon but for under half the cost
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