The built-in flash of my EOS 500D (like any other NPC) does not allow for good pictures, let alone close up view where darkening of the bottom of the photo is inevitable. There, more problems, with good distribution of éclair.La maximum coverage is given to 14mm with the broadcaster but even at 3m I got good pictures at 10mm focal length (Zoom Canon 10-22mm) in a room with white walls ... The cover is perfect. Besides the TTL works fine, and catch short views, are not "crushed" (the white is not whiter !!) The orientation in the two axes of the head is very convenient. This flash is very versatile, with a very good price / quality ratio. I highly recommend it.