What fancy high spec flash did i use when undertaking Female Celebrity Photography and Red Carpet Event Photography in London. I used an old film flash called the Canon 540EZ. A brute of a thing and to this day holds it's own! This is an endorsement of the Canon 540EZ flash that was made in the Film era of cameras, weighs a ton, is built to withstand a nuclear attack, can illuminate somebody 30-50 metres away on full power (did that with Tom Cruise at a Film Premier) and wait for it………. cost me a mere £15……yes you read that right £15. That was back in 2012, now I have seen them on Ebay for about £30-£35 but still they are incredibly cheap compared to the Chinese Yongnuo branded flash which back then were about £50 but not really up to heavy professional use on a daily basis especially in extreme weather conditions such as heavy rain. I've seen these Yongnuo branded flashes pack in quite spectacularly in such conditions and just destined for the bin...... and yes another £50 s...
Behind the Scenes with a London Celebrity Photographer