The Polaroid Studio Series is a collection of flashes created for multiple digital cameras. Using a bracket mount, the Studio Series flash is compatible with multiple digital cameras including almost every model in the Canon EOS series. Multiple models of the Studio Series flash provide different features and light power.
Types
The Power Series flashes work with multiple models. These include the complete Canon Rebel series like the T3i, T3, T1i,T2i, XSI, XS, XTI and XT. Higher-end models include the 7D, 60D and 50D. The flashes work with full-frame Canon cameras like the 5D Mark II, the 5D and the Canon 1D. No converters or adapters are needed for the flashes.
Slave Flash
All of the Polaroid flashes operate as slave flashes on the Canon EOS cameras. This means that the flashes use the Canon light meter to measure how much of the flash is used. The sensors on the bottom of the bracket connect to the sensors on the camera. The flash settings are controlled within the camera. When in "Auto" mode, the camera automatically sets the proper flash settings and whether it should go off.
Series Flash Types
There are three types of the Polaroid Studio Series Flashes to use with Canon cameras. The basic flash is the Polaroid PL-108AF. It has a small tilt/bounce feature and works up to ISO 100. The Polaroid PL-126PZ has multiple tilt-position options and works with all types of ISO settings. The high-end flash that works with Canon EOS models is the Polaroid PL-144AZ. It has its own metering mode to make custom adjustments and match the camera's custom settings. It can rotate 180 degrees and has a built-in diffuser.
Shoe Mount Types
Polaroid manufactures flashes for different camera companies like Nikon, Pentax and Sony. When ordering a Studio Series flash, make sure that it is the Canon-compatible version. If you order the flash, make sure you select the Canon mount or it will not properly fit or work properly with the camera's sensors. Most websites that sell the flashes list the compatible cameras for each flash. The box also has a large black label that lists the company it's designed for.
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