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kzhlin:
Hey guys,

I currently have a 580exii, and I was originally planning on getting a set of pocket wizards, but then I looked at the new Canon 600EX-RT's... and now I don't know what to do. I want the availability of off-camera flash(es) because I am recently getting into wedding photography (used to be mostly landscape photographer).

In my scenario, would going with the 600's be cheaper/better for the long run?
two 600ex-rt's + transmitter (sell the 580exii)

or pick up another 580exii and some pocketwizards?

Thanks,
Kevin

eeek:
Those flashes are $580.00 each.  The transmitter is $400.  That's $1,560.  A good set of Pocket wizards are $400-500 and a 580 ex II can be picked up for $300-400. 

Canon-F1:
go for phottix odin.

i sold my pocket wizards.
PW had some issues lately.
their newer TTL models are not as perfect as earlier generations.

Drizzt321:
You can also use the 3rd party RF ETTL/triggers to fire studio strobes or what not as well, just in case that comes into your future. Not sure that any of the built-in 600RT will, and I haven't heard of any receivers for the transmitter/600RT coming out anytime soon.

kzhlin:
I am using a 5d2 and I heard that the 600ex-rt's do not work with the 5d2 (sync speed).

Hmm. I think I will just be continuing to use the 580exii with the Gary Fong system (maybe get another 580exii and a set of rf transmitters) until I get a 5d3. Then probably go with the 600's.

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