Bower SFD926C Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Canon SLR

  • Price: $109.50
  • GBP 69.07
  • B&H # BOSFD926C
  • Mfr# SFD926C

Product Highlights

  • Compatible with Canon Metering
  • Autofocus TTL Power Zoom
  • Built-In Diffuser and Reflector Panel
  • IGBT Circuitry

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The Bower SFD926C Digital Shoe Mount Flash is an economical flash with complete TTL exposure support for digital SLR cameras. This version is dedicated to the Canon E-TTL metering system.

The flash features an autofocus, auto-zoom flash head, which auto-senses the focal length of the camera's lens, and adjusts itself accordingly, within the range of 24mm to 85mm. It can also tilt and swivel for complete creative control. Additionally, there is a built-in slave mode, diffuser and reflector allowing further control and modification of the light output. It is an ideal economical all-around flash for any digital or 35mm autofocus SLR shooter. An optional stand is available.

Head movements include zoom, bounce and swivel
Built-in diffuser and reflector panel
IGBT flash circuitry
Slave Mode
Mount Shoe
Guide No. 125' (38.10 m) ISO100 at 85 mm position
Exposure Control Manual/TTL
Angle of Coverage 24° - 85°
TTL Dedication Yes
Bounce Head Yes, +0° to +90°
Swivel Head Yes, 270°
Coverage 24 mm - 85 mm (Full frame)
Zoom Head Full frame: 24 mm - 85 mm
Compensation None
Wireless Communication Channels None
Wireless Groups None
Power Source 4x AA Alkaline, NiCad, Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries
Dimensions (WxHxD) None
Weight None

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Bower SFD926C Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Canon SLR
 
4.2

(based on 57 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (21)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (27)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (7)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (1)

94%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (32)
  • Durable (24)
  • Lightweight (21)
  • Reliable (13)
  • Good power output (11)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Portraits (24)
    • Everyday (23)
    • Home (17)
    • General purpose (15)
    • Indoors (14)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Enthusiast (16), Semi-professional (13), Photo enthusiast (9), Semi-pro photographer (6), Pro photographer (4)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (39), Yes (4)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Impressive power and options

    Really great product for the cash. The built in features like a diffuser and white reflector, eTTL and manual options really make this a great product. I have had problems getting the camera to...Read complete review

    Really great product for the cash. The built in features like a diffuser and white reflector, eTTL and manual options really make this a great product. I have had problems getting the camera to fire it during the daylight once, but batteries were low.
    Highly recommended - esp considering a guide number of 125 - which is only about 15 short of the Canon 430 EX II!

    VS

    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Good buy

    *Purchased to help assist another photographer in a wedding shoot
    *Usually a natural light fan, so still learning about the flash
    *Thus far, I can tell it is great for a ...Read complete review

    *Purchased to help assist another photographer in a wedding shoot
    *Usually a natural light fan, so still learning about the flash
    *Thus far, I can tell it is great for a beginner. Seems rather durable for the price. Would recommend for a beginner.

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    Reviewed by 57 customers

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    2.0

    I wouldn't buy it again

    By Dee

    from Fort Worth Texas

    About Me Pro Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Good Color Value

    Cons

    • Does not attach securely
    • Flimsy
    • Runs Hot

    Best Uses

    • General Use

    Comments about Bower SFD926C Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Canon SLR:

    I needed a flash for my Canon 5d Mark II. This flash did not fit tight on camera. Sometimes, it will not flash.

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    4.0

    Nice Unit

    By Badge4

    from Brighton. MI

    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Powerful

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Indoors
      • Low Light
      • Night Time
      • Outdoors

      Comments about Bower SFD926C Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Canon SLR:

      It's a good unit for the money.

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      • No

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      5.0

      Excelent product

      By art

      from Marina del rey, Ca

      About Me Casual Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Attach Securely
      • Durable
      • Good Color Value
      • Powerful

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • General Use
        • Indoors
        • Low Light
        • Night Time
        • Outdoors
        • Special Events

        Comments about Bower SFD926C Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Canon SLR:

        Totally compatable with my camera has excellent features' light weight and easy to use

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        • No

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        4.0

        Great flash for the money

        By lecon

        from Austin, TX

        About Me Pro Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Attach Securely
        • Durable
        • Good Color Value

        Cons

        • Loses Charge Quickly

        Best Uses

        • General Use
        • Indoors
        • Low Light
        • Night Time

        Comments about Bower SFD926C Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Canon SLR:

        I used it to supplement available light during long exposures. It worked really well. Takes a little longer than the Canon Speedlite to recycle and be ready. Ate through the batteries pretty fast. Other than that, did a great job and the built-in diffuser helps to soften the light.

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        5.0

        Perfect low budget flash for my 30d

        By HootermanONU

        from Ada, Ohio

        About Me Photo Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Attach Securely
        • Durable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • General Use
          • Indoors
          • Low Light
          • Night Time
          • Outdoors
          • Special Events

          Comments about Bower SFD926C Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Canon SLR:

          Strong durable fully funtional at a great price

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          • No

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          5.0

          Great flash for the price!

          By Nicki

          from Warrington, PA

          About Me Photo Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Attach Securely
          • Durable

          Cons

          • Use Lithium Batteries

          Best Uses

          • General Use
          • Indoors
          • Low Light
          • Night Time
          • Outdoors
          • Special Events

          Comments about Bower SFD926C Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Canon SLR:

          Purchased to shoot a wedding with my Canon Rebel EOS. Worked great!

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          4.0

          Good flash for the money.

          By JRoberts

          from Marquette, Michigan

          About Me Photo Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Attach Securely
          • Long-Lasting
          • Powerful

          Cons

          • Harsh Color

          Best Uses

          • General Use
          • Indoors
          • Low Light

          Comments about Bower SFD926C Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Canon SLR:

          Bought this in a pinch for a couple of wedding gigs I was doing. Works well although I find it doesnt always lock on on the first shot and blows it out terribly. Rest assured its not a Speedlite but it works fine if you're not looking to blow 400+ on a flash.

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          3.0

          Good-sometimes, worked hard then gave up

          By PartyPrinceProductions

          from New York NY

          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Good Color Value

          Cons

          • Flimsy

          Best Uses

          • General Use
          • Indoors
          • Low Light
          • Night Time
          • Outdoors
          • Special Events

          Comments about Bower SFD926C Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Canon SLR:

          This was my first external flash. I used this mainly for Night Club Photography. I have shot over 50 events, which are tens of thousands of photos.. Then I went to shoot a fashion show, and it froze on me. screen froze, wouldnt do anything.. Stayed like that for about a half an hour. Messed up some pics of the models coming down the runway.

          A couple weeks down the line, I was shooting in a night club, and the cold shoe just broke off, and it was no longer useable. I admit, I did drop it once before(month or so prior to the cold shoe breaking). The cold shoe is plastic which is #NoBueno. Stay away from these. Just think about the weight of the flash, plus batteries, plus a diffuser(gary fong collapsible)- if you really use this, and also do alot of vertical shots, moving this thing around alot, it will break on you. I just bought me a Canon 430EX ii. This is the way to go. It is more money, but well worth the investment.

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          4.0

          great buy for the price

          By tin-tin

          from long island NY

          About Me Photo Enthusiast

          Pros

          • Good Color Value

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Bower SFD926C Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Canon SLR:

              I currently use two of these to shook skateboarding. Its works very well and they are easy to use

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              4.0

              SFD926C DIGITAL FLASH.... IT IS THE BEST

              By TRISTANX3

              from CALIFORNIA

              About Me Pro Photographer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Long-Lasting
              • Powerful

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Night Time
                • Outdoors
                • Special Events

                Comments about Bower SFD926C Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Canon SLR:

                I use SFD926C FLAS, just in events such as weddings, sweet sixteen, etc. This flash works perfectly. It is a professional flash, I give it, AAA.

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                4.0

                Bower Flash* great for the Price

                By fatman

                from Arizona USA

                About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Attach Securely
                • Good price range
                • Good quality product
                • Very easy to use

                Cons

                • Non yet
                • Seems to recycle slow

                Best Uses

                • General Use
                • Indoors

                Comments about Bower SFD926C Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Canon SLR:

                After reading the reviews I feel the same as most of the 3-4 star comments. I have only shot a handful of pics on different setting with this flash and so far I am pleased. I am not sure how much more you would get out of you money going with a Cannon or more $$$ flash. So far so good

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                5.0

                great all around flash

                By aron

                from queens ny

                About Me Casual Photographer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                      Comments about Bower SFD926C Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Canon SLR:

                      excellent durability has many features yet is very reasonably priced

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                      • Yes

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                      4.0

                      Awesome product... so far

                      By elliott

                      from nyc

                      About Me Photo Enthusiast

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Attach Securely
                      • Clean Lighting
                      • Durable
                      • Easy to set up
                      • Easy to Use
                      • Fast Recycle
                      • Good Color Value
                      • Long-Lasting
                      • Powerful
                      • Reasonably priced

                      Cons

                      • Cheap build material

                      Best Uses

                      • General Use
                      • Indoors
                      • Low Light
                      • Night Time
                      • Outdoors
                      • Special Events

                      Comments about Bower SFD926C Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Canon SLR:

                      I bought two of these bad boys, I use them on top of light stands with umbrellas and they do a great job at night. They provide quality lighting without the need of any plugins.

                      my only problem is the material they are made out of, a little cheap if you ask me

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                      4.0

                      good and cheap

                      By Dev Sev

                      from Long Beach, CA

                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Powerful

                      Cons

                      • Loses Charge Quickly

                      Best Uses

                      • General Use

                      Comments about Bower SFD926C Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Canon SLR:

                      Nothing fancy but it flashes bright, costs not much and can swivel and bounce. No complaints whatsoever.

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                      3.0

                      just for back up

                      By chesso

                      from mexico

                      About Me Pro Photographer

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Powerful

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • General Use
                        • Indoors
                        • Low Light
                        • Night Time
                        • Outdoors

                        Comments about Bower SFD926C Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Canon SLR:

                        i´m a weeding´ photograper and my 580II failed after 4 years, now i bought this just while fix my flash, but this is something poor in the options but is good for save the moment and save money, i discovered that is the same flash that polaroid, too is necesary to buy a difuser-(cover), it just can change a little the power 1/1,1/4,1/8,1/16. and the shoe is plastic.
                        my conclusion is that for pro is not the option.

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                        5.0

                        Great value TTL flash for Canon EOS

                        By Nalmo

                        from Australia

                        About Me Photo Enthusiast

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Compact
                        • Powerful
                        • Value

                        Cons

                        • Lacks ultra wide angle

                        Best Uses

                        • Fill Flash
                        • General Use
                        • Indoors
                        • Outdoors
                        • Special Events

                        Comments about Bower SFD926C Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Canon SLR:

                        A great value alternative to the more expensive genuine Canon flashes. I just wanted a simple flash that was better than the built in one, don't need all the extra bells & whistles that the genuine Canon offers. Works well in most situations, however, when using the focal lengths less than 24mm, I have to remember to use the diffuser for the light to fill the whole frame (Canon 15-85 f4.5-5.6 USM).

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                        4.0

                        Great Product

                        By Syddles

                        from Washington, DC

                        About Me Photo Enthusiast

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Attach Securely
                        • Durable
                        • Good Color Value
                        • Long-Lasting
                        • Powerful

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Indoors

                          Comments about Bower SFD926C Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Canon SLR:

                          This is a great product, its got a hefty bulb in there! I love how you can swivel it, even if it does take a few tries to get the perfect angle (thats human error!)
                          I was surprised though at how litte instructions there were with the flash, as I didn't know how to use a couple of the buttons on the screen and the batteries didn't come with the product.
                          When I finally put batteries in, it got really heavy, and four AA batteries only last for about 80 flashes?
                          Still a great product, if not a steppingstone to a better one.

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                          5.0

                          Good

                          By GAB

                          from ICELAND

                          About Me Photo Enthusiast

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Durable
                          • Powerful

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Indoors
                            • Night Time

                            Comments about Bower SFD926C Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Canon SLR:

                            Indor flach good price !!

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                            5.0

                            Great flash for a great price

                            By amalazo

                            from Surrey, BC Canada

                            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                  Comments about Bower SFD926C Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Canon SLR:

                                  This flash is great for beginners with a tight budget. With the ETTL function it is great for taking amazing portrait shots. I highly recommend this product for students or amatuer photographers.

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                                  5.0

                                  Bower shoe mount flash

                                  By just Tami

                                  from Suffolk County Ny

                                  About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Attach Securely
                                  • Durable
                                  • Good Color Value
                                  • Long-Lasting
                                  • Powerful

                                  Cons

                                  • None so far

                                  Best Uses

                                  • General Use
                                  • Indoors
                                  • Low Light
                                  • Night Time
                                  • Outdoors
                                  • Special Events

                                  Comments about Bower SFD926C Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Canon SLR:

                                  I am enjoying the flash it has ttl technology works great with my camera. Feels secure in shoe, swivel and bounce feel well built. Has built in diffuser just slide it out softens light always available. Full swivel can bounce off my reflective umbrella when I normally use a non strobe soft white umbrellaset.Recylces quick, good battery life easy enough to carry spares as any photographer should, B&H has good prices[...]Thanks B&H I have been back and will continue to shop here

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