When I shot film I used a vivitar 283. Remember those? You turned the knob to choose 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, full power. It was easy to use.

Then came digital flashes that I could never quite get the hang of. So much frustration especially when using more than one. So Going to a photoshoot I brought along studio lights where I found it a breeze to get the output correct.

Canon came to my rescue with the speedlite EL-1. It has all the whistles and bells you could possibly hope for, and with the price tag you shouldn’t expect anything less.

But what I LOVE about this speed light is that when I set it to manual I can turn the wheel to dial in the output. It is my new and improved version of the Vivitar 283. So simple to use.

Thank You Canon.

I've been a serious photographer for over 20 years (and using Photoshop for post processing for all of those years) and I used to get photography assignments by word of mouth before I retired. I used to work with the public in a State office where I helped people find employment--in the course of assisting them I would often mention that I was a photographer and give them my card and as a result I would often get a couple of photography jobs a month, if not from the clients themselves then from their friends or family members. Since I used to do this for a little extra money (I never charged anywhere close to the price of local professionals) I really took on assignments because I love photography as well as meeting new people. Also, I love the challenge of getting the best possible photos for clients and I would capture images of their events that were up to par with local professional photographers. Since I retired from my "day job" I no longer have the opportunity to meet with people as I did before so I no longer have access to the the free advertising that I once had. I am now prepared to pay for advertising so that I can get back into semi professional photography but I'm wondering where the best place to start might be. (I will still charge very low prices for my work since money is not my main goal--I have a comfortable State pension and SS that I live on) I would appreciate any advice that any of you may offer.