While it’s not quite powerful enough to use for something like a wedding, the 270EX II is a great option for smaller family events. The tilting 90º head allows you to bounce the flash, minimizing the all too common dear-in-the-headlights look from blasting your subject with direct flash. If you need a bit of fill flash and the limited controls of the 270EX II aren’t a dealbreaker, it’s worth considering.