Nissin Di622 Speedlight for Canon Digital SLR Cameras, Guide number 145

 (14 customer reviews)

I'm not a professional photographer so I really don't want to spend a lot for a flash. Then I read about Nissin Di622 which is manufactured by one of Japan's oldest camera flash manufacturers. As soon as I received this flash, I decided to compare it to my friend's Canon 430EX II which he highly recommends for my Canon XSi. So here are the reasons why I highly recommend this flash:

1) First of all, the price. Di622 is solidly built that cost almost half the price of the equivalent Canon 430EX II.

2) It comes with TTL (Through The Lens) flash metering system which you would normally find on a high end flash.

3) The zoom flash head can tilt/swivel and turn all the way back which I find a must have to create directional light shooting indoors by bouncing off the walls or ceiling.

4) Its also great slave flash. It synchronizes very well with the master flash.

5) It comes with built-in wide angle Diffuser and fill-in Reflector panel. I...Read more

I have used this flash for several weddings and just general use. And I have been VERY impressed. 4 regular AA batteries have lasted for nearly an entire wedding. The output is very consistent. I found no problems when used in Ettl and in manual. The recycle time is rather quick and as I mentioned the output consistent. One minor thing is that it has no 2nd curtain sync feature (if you use it).
It's NOT a EX-580 (I-II) but it is a VERY capable flash.

This is a terrific flash. As far as I can tell, it is 100% compatible with the Canon flash. The big difference? This Nissin costs a fraction of the Canon price.

Well made, huge amount of flash power, exposes perfectly when used with Canon 450D. Works well with a difuser (home made) and bounce flash.

I have not tested the unit in slave mode.

Placed order through Amazon and am delighted with their service and shipping.