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Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT - I'm impressed!

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I've been using my new Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT flash on my 60D, with impressive results. It's my first Speedlite flash that I've actually owned, and I'm very happy with it. I'm particularly impressed with it's power when I am zoomed in to 200mm. Not only am I getting nice soft bounce lighting indoors, but it's pretty good outdoors at night too.

I've done a brief review if you're interested ...

Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT Review - "Hands On" First Look at the Flash - Part 2 of 4 Small | Large

Can't wait till I can get my hands on another Radio Triggered Speedlite so I can try out some cool effects.

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You can download the manual for the Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT here (in English, French and Spanish) -

http://support-hk.canon-asia.com/contents/HK/EN/0300751001.html

  or if that does not work -

http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/0/0300007510/01/600ex-600ex-rt-c-en.pdf

Jakontil:
hi mate, with this speed lite, can u actually get the speed of 1/8000 off shoe?

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Yes, the Speedlite 600EX-RT can sync with any shutter speed (according to the manual).  However, when using high-speed sync, the maximum shutter speed on my Canon 60D is 1/250. You should check the max speed on your camera for high-speed sync.

(I think that 1DX cameras don't have a restriction like this - but I'm not sure.)

The 600EX-RT manual says on p25 - "With high-speed sync, the flash can synchronise with all shutter speeds." Any restriction on this will probably lie with your camera.

leftnose:
Does the head zoom automatically when its tilted?  Or are you doing it manually?  Seems odd that it would zoom when tilted.

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