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Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT - I'm impressed!
sovietdoc:
My 5d3 syncs with it at all speeds. High-speed sync gets you over 1/250, regular sync is limited by up to 1/250.
Yes, when you tilt the head it automatically changes zoom mode. If you tilt it up to try and bounce off a sealing, it will enter a bounce mode if you're in E-TTL II, otherwise you can just set anything you want manually.
I havent played too much with manual settings but in full auto, this flash produces amazing results.
DB:
--- Quote from: Strobe the globe on May 15, 2012, 07:05:32 AM ---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.
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Your 60D flash sync of 1/250 is the maximum for non-HSS flashguns. When you select HSS in flash menu you can sync up to your maximum shutter speed of 1/8000th
Quasimodo:
Really happy to hear that you all are impressed with the new flash, as I am getting mine on Friday:) The obstacle I was afraid of (given that I don't have the money now to switch all the previous gear (I have a 430 EX II, 580 EX II, and a ST-E2)) was that it could not be controlled by the st-e2. According to the people in Canon, and in the camera store that I have spoken to, it is not a problem for this flash to be controlled by the st-e2. This is great news for me, which gives me the opportunity to upgrade my gear at my leisure:)
Can't wait to get it.
Does anyone in here have a good tip for a lightweight and strong stick? monostick? (don't know the english word) to handhold a softbox or umbrella up high?
K3nt:
--- Quote from: Quasimodo on May 17, 2012, 01:56:15 AM ---Does anyone in here have a good tip for a lightweight and strong stick? monostick? (don't know the english word) to handhold a softbox or umbrella up high?
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I was looking for something similar and finally got a 3-sectioned Velbon monopod. The Speedlite screws on to it nicely and it extends quite a bit. Not too heavy either, and it cost like 20USD. I think it said: "Velbon UP-400" on it.
Quasimodo:
--- Quote from: K3nt on May 21, 2012, 04:03:33 AM ---
--- Quote from: Quasimodo on May 17, 2012, 01:56:15 AM ---Does anyone in here have a good tip for a lightweight and strong stick? monostick? (don't know the english word) to handhold a softbox or umbrella up high?
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I was looking for something similar and finally got a 3-sectioned Velbon monopod. The Speedlite screws on to it nicely and it extends quite a bit. Not too heavy either, and it cost like 20USD. I think it said: "Velbon UP-400" on it.
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Thank you:) I went to the photostore, and explained what I wanted. He told me that I should just use my Benro Carbon monopod. So I bought a Lastolite adapter for umbrellas, and I tried the other day to shoot of my new 600 on it, and it works great. Also it has little weight to it.
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