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New Speedlite 440EX-RT in the Fall? [CR1]

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We’re told a new  440EX-RT flash will be announced in the fall. With “RT” in the name it would be compatible with the new radio system for EOS. Obviously it’ll be smaller than 600EX-RT and have a bit less power. No word on price point, but somewhere around $400 would be a safe bet. cr

smirkypants:
Great. By the way... the ST-E3-RT controller is available at amazon, and significantly less than the MSRP.

Strangely. This link says $328 and not available:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B007FH1LJU/cpw-20/?me=ATVPDKIKX0DER

But this link says $399 and available. Hmm.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B007FH1LJU/

neuroanatomist:

--- Quote from: smirkypants on April 11, 2012, 01:15:12 PM ---Great. By the way... the ST-E3-RT controller is available at amazon, and significantly less than the MSRP.

Strangely. This link says $328 and not available:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B007FH1LJU/cpw-20/?me=ATVPDKIKX0DER

But this link says $399 and available. Hmm.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B007FH1LJU/

--- End quote ---


That's because the 2nd link is sold by a 3rd party vendor (J&R) selling on Amazon.

JurijTurnsek:
the real question here is, what is the compatibility with older bodies. also, will 650d be able to use it (RT, that is)

neuroanatomist:

--- Quote from: JurijTurnsek on April 11, 2012, 01:36:59 PM ---the real question here is, what is the compatibility with older bodies. also, will 650d be able to use it (RT, that is)

--- End quote ---

I'd expect similar compatibility as for the 600EX-RT, almost all functions available but some limitations on pre-2012 bodies (like the 1-stop slower X-sync speed for RF triggering).  However, it's likely that a 440EX-RT would not be able to serve as a master flash, only a slave.

As for the 650D, if you mean direct RF control of flashes (no master flash or ST-E3-RT required), I doubt it.  The optical control was really just a firmware change (i.e. basically free for Canon), since it's just a pattern of flashes from the pop-up strobe.  Radio control would mean additional hardware, additional expense, doubtful in an xxxD.  Maybe in a 7DII? 

I wonder...there was a rumor of the delay in 1D X release being due to "...issues with an accessory."  I wonder if they're building RF control into the 1D X body?

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