Review on 📸 Bower SFD728C: Enhancing Canon E-TTL II with TTL Autofocus Flash by Chris Chincuanco

This economical Bower SFD728C flash has been specifically designed for use with Canon TTL DSLRs and that is key to its appeal. It has no built-in knobs or buttons for manual adjustment. In fact, it's an excellent low-cost alternative to Canon's more powerful Speedlite flash products. By reverse engineering some of the most basic functions of Canon's external Speedlite flash, compatible Canon cameras adjust the flash intensity, auto-focusing, etc. of this Bower device, as well as in-camera second-curtain tricks and manual flash compensation. The Bower SFD728C units fit snugly in my Rebel XSi hot shoe, and while the flash is all plastic, it doesn't feel particularly flimsy. Of course, with the manual zoom sleeve and flash head rotation in two directions (horizontal and vertical), you can try many of the bounce and bounce lighting tricks that pros use with their much more expensive professional flashes. Flash recycle takes only 3 seconds. with fresh batteries and two LED indicators on the back (flash readiness and exposure status) on the device are helpful. I can't give it 5 stars compared to more powerful Canon speedlites, but there's no shame as it's about a tenth the price of the best Canon speedlites! Still, I give it a solid 4 stars as an excellent entry-level flash, specifically designed to take advantage of some of the flash controls and features found in Canon's professional DSLR range. Note that it will NOT work as a slave or master with Canon branded Speedlites with multiple flashes and advanced flash settings. However, there are inexpensive wireless "triggers" that work with a variety of flashes, such as: B. this Bower flash. They offer you an inexpensive way to set up your own multi-flash studio photography without having to buy Canon's very expensive multi-flash Speedlite capabilities. Although this review is not within the scope of this review, search for "Flash Trigger" or visit the Strobist website. to take pictures with multiple flashes. note that it will NOT work as a slave or master flash with multiple Canon Speedlites and advanced flash settings. However, there are inexpensive wireless "triggers" that work with a variety of flashes, such as: B. this Bower flash. They offer you a cost-effective way to set up your own multi-flash studio photography without having to buy Canon's very expensive multi-flash Speedlite capabilities. Although this review is beyond the scope of this review, to get started with multiple flash photography, search "flash trigger" or visit the Strobist website. Note that it will NOT work as a slave or master flash with multiple Canon branded Speedlites and advanced flash settings. However, there are inexpensive wireless "triggers" that work with a variety of flashes, such as B. this Bower flash. They offer you a cost-effective way to set up your own multi-flash studio photography without having to buy Canon's very expensive multi-flash Speedlite capabilities. Although this review is beyond the scope of this review, to get started with multiple flash photography, search "flash trigger" or visit the Strobist website. They offer you a cost-effective way to set up your own multi-flash studio photography without having to buy Canon's very expensive multi-flash Speedlite capabilities. Although this review is beyond the scope of this review, to get started with multiple flash photography, search "flash trigger" or visit the Strobist website. They offer you a cost-effective way to set up your own multi-flash studio photography without having to buy Canon's very expensive multi-flash Speedlite capabilities. Although this review is beyond the scope of this review, to get started with multiple flash photography, search "flash trigger" or visit the Strobist website.