Thanks for the info. I don't have another event coming up until
December 16 so I don't need the flash right away. I'll be gone to my
son's place over Thanksgiving so I'll wait until I come back to call Tim.
Chuck Norcutt
ScottGee1 wrote:
> Chuck, if you don't need it quickly, I suggest called KEH, asking for
> Tim and ask him to pull a couple of the 540EZs for you. Typically
> takes a day for him to get them in hand. Then he can describe them
> and you can decide which way you want to go.
>
> Yes, KEH allows returns for any reason BUT after you pay their minimum
> shipping cost ($13) and pay return shipping, you might as well go for
> an "EX" rated one.
>
> Be aware that they often have multiple examples of an item of the same
> rating. Meaning, they could have eight 540EZs in "BGN" condition but
> list them as a single entry on the website.
>
> I've stated this here before, but since the question has come up again
> . . . I think KEH is getting lax regarding ratings. I've had to
> return some "BGN" items that simply do not work correctly or do not
> meet their own description standard. Unless you think it's OK for a
> "BGN" lens to have a chip out of the front element.
>
> I also think their shipping charges are too steep. Order a lens cap
> and you'll pay $13 for ground shipping. I used to work for UPS and
> trust me, an account that ships at KEH's volume level gets significant
> discounts. B&H is smart enough to offer reasonable shipping, KEH
> could do the same. IMO, of course!
>
> FWIW/ScottGee1
>
> On 11/20/06, Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>>Anyone with more experience than I buying from KEH care to translate
>>KEH's bargain grade description for me with respect to a flash?
>>---------------------------------------------------------
>>"Bargain" 70-79% of original condition. Shows more than average wear.
>>May have dents, dings and a goodly amount of brassing and finish loss.
>>Glass may have marks that should not affect picture quality.
>>----------------------------------------------------------
>>
>>At the last event I shot I finally realized that even the 5D and 2.8
>>lenses can't see in near total darkness. I need a flash with an
>>autofocus assist light. Since I always shoot flash in manual mode I
>>don't need the near $400 top-of-the-line Canyon 580EX. The long
>>discontinued 540EZ is just as powerful, has an 8 stop manual control
>>range, has a longer range on the AF assist (15 vs 10 meters) and is
>>relatively cheap because there is no regular auto mode and the TTL modes
>>it offers are for film only and are not compatible with any Canyon
>>digital camera. In other words, lots of desirable features but
>>absolutely no automation with digital.
>>
>>KEH has a sale on certain grades of the 540EZ. The BGN grade is only
>>$65. But EX is $94 and EX+ is $109. These are big jumps. I gave up on
>>trying on the bay since those crazy folks over there are paying more
>>than the prices at KEH.
>>
>>Anyhow, is BGN just a little scuffed up? Maybe just has somebody's
>>velcro stuck on there? How happy will I be that I've saved nearly $30
>>in buying BGN over EX?
>>
>>Chuck Norcutt
>>
>>
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