CHG_CANON wrote:
Places you could do additional self-guided research on any suggestion include the-digital-picture.com and kenrockwell.com.
Something that might be harder to find is compatibility issues of Canon's newest mirrorless models. The 550EX mentioned above can attach directly to the EOS R7, something more advanced models are identified as incompatible in the EOS R7 Advanced User Guide.
The 550EX isn't the top line, but certainly a fine flash for a multitude of needs, aka 'good'. We're unsure of your family member's needs. Something like the Canon EL-100 flash would be an excellent replacement for a 'pop-up' flash found on lower-end cameras. This flash fills many needs, but will perform best as a fill-flash, again like a pop-up flash on other models. It's even better than a pop-up, as the EL-100 can be used as a bounce -- off the ceiling, or wall by rotating the flash head.
Newest models like the Canon EL-5 would go beyond a 'good' rating to near 'best', filling all flash needs, including operating off-camera under remote control by the EOS R7.
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