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The Flash X-Tender (Better Beamer) FX-3 Flash Output Booster for Canon 580EX, Canon 580 II & Metz 54-4
 
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The Flash X-Tender (Better Beamer) FX-3 Flash Output Booster for Canon 580EX, Canon 580 II & Metz 54-4

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4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews) More about this product

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The Flash X-Tender (Better Beamer) FX-3 Flash Output Booster for Canon 580EX, Canon 580 II & Metz 54-4 + Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras + Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX Flash
Price For All Three: $421.49

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Technical Details

  • Increases light output from your flash
  • Focuses flash with big telephoto lenses
  • Faster recycle times
  • Reduced battery consumption
  • Exposure handled automatically by TTL

Product Details

  • Item Weight: 5.6 ounces
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • ASIN: B000SLNNG4
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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    #28 in  Camera & Photo > Accessories > Lighting > Diffusers, Filters & Reflectors > Diffusers
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

Product Description
Now there is an easy way to have the extra "flash power" you need in the field. The Flash X-Tender packs flat, weighs less than 3 ounces and sets up in 30 seconds and your flash output is extended a minimum of 2 full f-stops! Bring your birdsand animals to life with an eye highlight. Used and praised by nature photographers world-wide. When used with TTL (Through-The-Lens) flash metering, exposure is automatically handled by your camera and flash, and no special compensation is required.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars best $40 ever spent!, November 11, 2007
By Michael J. Conklin (tulsa, ok United States) - See all my reviews
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this product does exactly what it says. Gives you a stronger beam that results in faster recycle time so you don't miss shots. I can't say enough about this product.

You should note though that because this concentrates the flash it is only to be used on zoom lenses. The instructions say 300mm or higher but if you have a camera with a digital crop factor this is less important because you are croping out the edges that may not have as much light from the flash.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Not perfect, but the best solution on the market at the best price, August 21, 2008
By Jerry Jackson Jr. (Cincinnati, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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At the end of the day, the Better Beamer remains the gold standard for flash extenders. The availability of this flash extender at most camera stores, combined with the compatibility with most flash units and the low price make it a must have for photographers who need to use fill flash with telephoto lenses. While there is certainly some room for improvement, we can't complain much when the price is less than $40.

The Better Beamer provides a dramatic increase in the light from your external flash ... and might just make the difference between a great photograph and a wasted opportunity.

Pros:

* Effectively doubles flash reach
* Simple to use
* Easy on your wallet

Cons:

* Beam focusing could be more efficient and even
* Thin plastic build means questionable longevity?
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars To Expand On That Digital Crop Factor Thing..., May 30, 2008
By MarcWPhoto "marcwphoto" (IL, United States) - See all my reviews
The Better Beamer works best at 300mm or longer focal lengths because since it concentrates the beam, the flash will not be redispersed to the size of the frame until the light gets quite a ways away. However, since most digital SLR's have a "crop factor" of approximately 1.6x, that means that you reach full frame coverage at 300mm/1.6 = 188mm, or thereabouts. So if you have a lens that can reach 200mm focal length, you'll get the full frame coverage with that crop factor. It'll still work at shorter focal lengths as long as your subject is centered in the frame.

It's well made, light, and easy to assemble. I did snip the little piece of velcro so it would fit without making it hard to put on my OmniBounce and/or obscuring my 580EX's serial number, but it only took a little bit.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Well Worth The Money
The Flash X-Tender (Better Beamer) FX-3 Flash Output Booster for Canon 580EX, Canon 580 II & Metz 54-4
When I saw it I thought it was a lot of money for a couple of pieces... Read more
Published 16 days ago by W J Baker

5.0 out of 5 stars A picture is worth a thousand words
As the other reviews state, this product is unique. It extends the flash range by a fresnel lens which keeps the flash angled out at 10 degrees. This approx. Read more
Published 2 months ago by funbear

5.0 out of 5 stars Works great !!!
This flash extender works great when coupled with my Canon 580EX II flash. It provides a very narrow and focused beam of light that provides fill lighting when photographing... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mr. Guillermo Fleites

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