Chuck,
You probably already know this but, if all you need is a better AF
assist you could consider the ST-E2
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/st-e2.shtml I don't know if a
used ST-E2 would be cheaper than a used 540EZ, but it is certainly much
smaller.
Mike.
Chuck Norcutt wrote:
> Anyone with more experience than I buying from KEH care to translate
> KEH's bargain grade description for me with respect to a flash?
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> "Bargain" 70-79% of original condition. Shows more than average wear.
> May have dents, dings and a goodly amount of brassing and finish loss.
> Glass may have marks that should not affect picture quality.
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> At the last event I shot I finally realized that even the 5D and 2.8
> lenses can't see in near total darkness. I need a flash with an
> autofocus assist light. Since I always shoot flash in manual mode I
> don't need the near $400 top-of-the-line Canyon 580EX. The long
> discontinued 540EZ is just as powerful, has an 8 stop manual control
> range, has a longer range on the AF assist (15 vs 10 meters) and is
> relatively cheap because there is no regular auto mode and the TTL modes
> it offers are for film only and are not compatible with any Canyon
> digital camera. In other words, lots of desirable features but
> absolutely no automation with digital.
>
> KEH has a sale on certain grades of the 540EZ. The BGN grade is only
> $65. But EX is $94 and EX+ is $109. These are big jumps. I gave up on
> trying on the bay since those crazy folks over there are paying more
> than the prices at KEH.
>
> Anyhow, is BGN just a little scuffed up? Maybe just has somebody's
> velcro stuck on there? How happy will I be that I've saved nearly $30
> in buying BGN over EX?
>
> Chuck Norcutt
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