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Should I buy an external flash for my EOS M50?

Obinna
Contributor

The built in flash does not seem to do it for me, or is it that im not just good at using it? 

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rs-eos
Elite
Elite

Built-in flashes certainly have far less power.  And one the main reason's I avoid on-camera flash is I don't like the look of the results.  Having an off-camera flash (or many flashes) can really open up creative possibilities.   So I can indeed recommend working with external flash units beyond any built-in one.

 

But I do have to ask what types of images are you trying to capture with flash?

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Ricky

Camera: EOS 5D IV, EF 50mm f/1.2L, EF 135mm f/2L
Lighting: Profoto Lights & Modifiers

I think I want better results with nighttime photography, or areas with poor lighting or is there any other thing that I should use a flash for? 

ebiggs1
Legend
Legend

None of my cameras have a built in flash. But, if they did I would never use it.

EB
EOS 1DX and 1D Mk IV and less lenses then before!

LOL WOW!!  that says a lot. Will definitely get a flash then. 

steve1957
Contributor
Get an EL-100. Tiny, bounces and swivels and pretty powerful for its size. I have another, larger flash, but use the EL-100 95% of the time because I always have it with me.
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