Yongnuo's 600-exrt compatinle transmitter!
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I believe there was a previous thread on this subject, but thanks for the update and link.
I'm anxious to learn more and see a price. At a minimum, these could be nice back ups for the 600 RT and if the past is any indicator, I would not be surprised with the YN-E3-RT actually has better functionality than the Canon version.
I'm still hoping they produce a compatible receiver or transceiver similar to the 622-C that attaches to a 580 EX II. Now that would be a killer product.
I'm anxious to learn more and see a price. At a minimum, these could be nice back ups for the 600 RT and if the past is any indicator, I would not be surprised with the YN-E3-RT actually has better functionality than the Canon version.
I'm still hoping they produce a compatible receiver or transceiver similar to the 622-C that attaches to a 580 EX II. Now that would be a killer product.
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unfocused said:
+1. You took the words right out my mouth. I'm actually looking to get studio lights next year so being able to trigger them through the Canon-RT system would be super handy.
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unfocused said:
It does and it puts Canon and their current marketing strategy to shame, to put it mildly - I wonder if Canon dares to continue selling their ST-E3 at all, releases an improved mk2 or maybe they'll drop the price of their "original" to $100.
http://flashhavoc.com/yongnuo-yn-e3-rt-features/
* remote 2nd curtain sync (in m mode only, but still!!!)
* full x-sync and even on pre-2012 cameras guaranteed
* af assist light built in to transmitter
* fw upgrade option via usb (we know Canon, don't we?)
* flashes can fire even if not 100% recycled, but an indicator if each group is recycled
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Janbo Makimbo said:Thanks for that...in that case I will take 2
You just voiced my only fear about this - the specs are so good that the demand might make Yongnuo price this near to Canon's original even though both probably contain only $10 electronics parts... this will be the Yongnuo's equivalent of Tamron's 24-70VC which made them a respectable manufacturer and not just a 3rd party budget option.
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If they actually make 5 group mode work on pre 2012 cameras then I am in.
The Canon doesn't lose one stop of sync in radio mode, it is just an advisory, but if Yongnuo make it so that you get zero shutter shadow at closed down apertures with groups at full sync then they have smarter software engineers than Canon and if I were Canon I'd be headhunting them. You can probably employ five Chinese software engineers for one Japanese one and if they had access to the original source code they would be making far better cameras and accessories. If.
P.S. The RT system and my desire to get the best out of it is the single most compelling reason for me to upgrade my 1Ds MkIII's to, well I'm not sure what because Canon haven't given me an upgrade path yet..............
P.P.S. I don't know if the images are just a digital mock up but the Canon ST-E3-RT does not have the zoom control that is shown in the YN-E3-RT images, they might have used an LCD image from the flash, but if not they might be incorporating remote zoom into the YN-E3-RT as well, another useful feature for creative lighting.
The Canon doesn't lose one stop of sync in radio mode, it is just an advisory, but if Yongnuo make it so that you get zero shutter shadow at closed down apertures with groups at full sync then they have smarter software engineers than Canon and if I were Canon I'd be headhunting them. You can probably employ five Chinese software engineers for one Japanese one and if they had access to the original source code they would be making far better cameras and accessories. If.
P.S. The RT system and my desire to get the best out of it is the single most compelling reason for me to upgrade my 1Ds MkIII's to, well I'm not sure what because Canon haven't given me an upgrade path yet..............
P.P.S. I don't know if the images are just a digital mock up but the Canon ST-E3-RT does not have the zoom control that is shown in the YN-E3-RT images, they might have used an LCD image from the flash, but if not they might be incorporating remote zoom into the YN-E3-RT as well, another useful feature for creative lighting.
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No the shown LCD's are definitely from a flash, not a remote, they have too many flash only icons, the flash icon for a start! The previously mentioned zoom, a possibility but not mentioned feature that is not available via Canon; and the icon that shows head position and coverage.
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Marsu42 said:Janbo Makimbo said:Thanks for that...in that case I will take 2
You just voiced my only fear about this - the specs are so good that the demand might make Yongnuo price this near to Canon's original even though both probably contain only $10 electronics parts... this will be the Yongnuo's equivalent of Tamron's 24-70VC which made them a respectable manufacturer and not just a 3rd party budget option.
I'd happily pay $500 for an RT compatible transmitter that gives me post 2012 functionality on a pre 2012 body, I'll keep my ST-E3-RT and augment it with a YN-E3-RT IF the five groups and Group mode work, I really don't care about the rest, nice additions but not deal breakers.
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RLPhoto said:
Au contrarie my friend, surely you don't "need" it, you have told us many times "gear doesn't matter", why should a little thing like a sealing ring stop somebody like yourself?
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I never will for the same reasons I never have, it is called consistency, some have it, some don't.....RLPhoto said:Well I could get what I want anyway but it may not last very long in a wet shoot.
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Ruined said:
No they don't. They never did with the ST-E2 and the Yongnuo clone is way better than that too. Canon have always been conservative, always, if they are not 100% behind a technology or feature they won't release it, particularly on the high end gear like top of the range flashes.
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I'd like to see Canon's apparently reverse-engineered system become the de facto standard so a camera can communicate intelligently with studio lights, meters, the whole shooting match. There can be no technical reason it can't be made to work. I get the current economics, but I'd vote with my wallet for commonality.
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