Bower SFD35C Digital Flash for Canon EOS

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★★★★☆
4.3

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Pros

  • Consistent output (27)
  • Fast recycling (23)
  • Easily interchangeable (17)
  • Lightweight (17)
  • Durable (16)
  • Easy to use (12)
  • Quiet (7)
  • Easy to clean (5)
  • Versatile (5)
  • Powerful (4)
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Cons

  • Heavy / bulky (9)
  • Weak casing (3)
  • Weak output (3)
  • Slow recycling (2)
  • Cheap build quality (1)
  • Didnt work on my xsi (1)
  • Limited controles (1)
  • No advanced features (1)
  • No manual controls (1)
  • No manual power control (1)

Best Uses

  • General purpose (34)
  • Portraits (20)
  • Night photography (10)
  • Back-up (9)
  • Photojournalism (7)
  • Fill flash (5)
  • Sports photography (4)
  • Wedding/event photography (3)
  • Beginner / getting started (1)
  • Didnt get a chance to use (1)
 
 
 

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Automatic TTL Range - 0.9 - 17m(F2.0) AF Illumination Range - 0.9 - 8m Zoom Range - 28 - 85mm Flash Duration - 1/700 sec (Full output) Recycling Time - 4 - 6 sec.

Specification Description
Model SFD-35C, SFD35C
UPC 636980504056
Dedication Canon
Guide Number ISO 100 1 - 50

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Product Reviews

Last update: Nov 17, 2009

Bower SFD35C Digital Flash for Canon EOS Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Simple reliable flash at a great price.

"I got this flash based upon the reviews of others. I am going to add to what the others say: great extra flash, great price, and solid, tilt, and Focus of flash. Works well with my Canon xti and my lenses (28-80macro & 70-200L). I didn't notice any problems with the recycling rate of the flash with new batteries the flash was ready when I was. Here is what is not listed in the other reviews. this flash reminds m..." Read Full Review »

Oct 08, 2008 by Thomas L.

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Very bad experience

"I've ordered this product as a ETTL II Zoom Flash, ETTL II being its main attraction to be used on my digital Canon SLR. When it arrived, I ran a few test shots and they were quite good but then the ETTL II feature died and the flash stopped working at all on both my cameras that understand ETTL II: the Digital Rebel and K2. It only works on the Elan and only as TTL. That would be ok as I only need it as my back..." Read Full Review »

Sep 18, 2006 by Saul

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Bower SFD35C Digital Flash for Canon EOS Review

Excellent flash for the money

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Easy To Use
  • Fast Recycling
  • Powerful Output
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • Bulky

    Best Uses

  • Fill Flash
  • General Use
  • Portraits
 

"I've had the flash for over a month and roughly 600 images. Able to take 2-3 fps with flash for up to ~8 shots before having to wait for the flash to cycle. And refresh time is only a couple seconds. I love the flexibilty of the head (pan/tilt/rotate). The ttl2 takes the majority of the guesswork ou …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 9 2009
Ryan
Pittsburg KS
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  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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Price: $59.95
 

[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

Bower SFD35C Digital Flash for Canon EOS Review

Very bad experience

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Overall bad

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"I've ordered this product as a ETTL II Zoom Flash, ETTL II being its main attraction to be used on my digital Canon SLR. When it arrived, I ran a few test shots and they were quite good but then the ETTL II feature died and the flash stopped working at all on both my cameras that understand ETTL II: …"  Read Full Review »

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Sep 18 2006
Saul
Los Angeles
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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Bower SFD35C Digital Flash for Canon EOS Review

Simple reliable flash at a great price.

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Fast Recycling

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Back-Up
  • General Use
 

"I got this flash based upon the reviews of others. I am going to add to what the others say: great extra flash, great price, and solid, tilt, and Focus of flash. Works well with my Canon xti and my lenses (28-80macro & 70-200L). I didn't notice any problems with the recycling rate of the flash with …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 8 2008
Thomas L.
Hilton Head Island
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  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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Price: $59.95
 

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Bower SFD35C Digital Flash for Canon EOS Review

good for the price

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Fast Recycling

    Cons

  • Weak Casing

    Best Uses

  • General Use
 

"Flash seems to work reasonably well, I haven't used it a lot but my test shots appear to be correctly exposed.



Build quality is not as good as a Canon, or even the Promaster I had previously, but is acceptable for the price.



Capacitor whine is a little louder than the promaster too; not sure …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 24 2008
dan pritts
Ann Arbor, MI
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[5 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Bower SFD35C Digital Flash for Canon EOS Review

Well, its cheap..

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Cheap
  • Tilts and Swivels

    Cons

  • No advanced features
  • No manual controls
  • Weak output for bounce

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"The first unit I received would not work in ETTL mode. I returned it for a replacement. The replacement unit works fine.



The flash is completely automatic. The description of this flash is incorrect however. The Bower flash actually has no advanced ETTL features at all except for Flash Exposure …"  Read Full Review »

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Sep 20 2006
Jack
Indiana
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