600EX-RT vs. 600EXII-RT
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Improved heat dissipation, among others (see link below). The differences don't matter to me (I don't overheat my 600s and I don't use external battery packs), and it's less expensive getting the original from the refurb store.
http://www.learn.usa.canon.com/resources/articles/2016/speedlite-600ex-ii-rt/speedlite-600ex-ii-rt-whatsnew.shtml
http://www.learn.usa.canon.com/resources/articles/2016/speedlite-600ex-ii-rt/speedlite-600ex-ii-rt-whatsnew.shtml
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chrysoberyl said:
Yongnuo has cloned them - the original 600EX-RT I mean - if you're willing to consider that.
Jim
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Jim Saunders said:
privatebydesign said:
And thank you, all. Now I must decide 600EX-RT vs. 430 EXIII. Any opinions there? I see B&H states the range the same as the 600EX-RT. I don't believe that.
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John
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chrysoberyl said:
Not sure what you mean about the same range being stated by B&H, I see the correct numbers for both guide number and zoom head range on their website (iPhone app). The 600 has ~2/3-stop more power (GN 60 m vs. GN 43 m), and a broader zoom head range (24-200mm vs. 24-105mm).
A key difference is if you need the flash to serve as a master for older flashes (or the 270 II) – the 430 is a RT master only (because Canon wanted to differentiate it, there is no technical reason why it can't be an optical master, just firmware), whereas the 600 can be an RT or an optical master.
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The 430 EXIII is mainly a half 600EX. Half price, half power, half size, half weight, half AF assist (only center AF point vs some more) and half flashes until overheating.chrysoberyl said:
Recharge time is similar (slightly faster in 430 EXIII, but for half the power). The display is better on the 430, and I also think the controls are a bit better. 430 does not allow multiple flash firings for a single image and also does not work as an optical flash transmitter (only RT master).
Unless you only use the center AF point, the 430 is much less useful on-camera than the 600 because of the AF assist (but the reduced weight is nice).
I bought a 430EX-III and planned to get more to use as remote flashes (can be spread out more for the same price and same total light), but called that off after I encountered the overheating issues.
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midluk said:
Thanks very much! What were you shooting when you had the overheating issues?
Can the 600 can be used as a remote shutter release?
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chrysoberyl said:
I used it for the chirstmas party at home last year. We have a big living room with a very high (>6m) wooden ceiling, which I used to bounce the flash off. So everything (2x600+1x430) at full power. After some time I had to remove the 430 because it was slow due to overheating. No problem with the 600s even after continued shooting.
Obviously you need two RT devices to use it for remote shutter release, but it works (with cameras of 2012 or newer (not 1200D), older cameras need an optional cable (does not work with 600EX-II)). It is called "linked shooting" by Canon. You can also trigger multiple cameras or use one camera to trigger other cameras.
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Thanks, all. Once again, this forum has provided excellent advice.
My first 600EX-RT should arrive Wednesday. After a period of familiarization, I will likely order a second.
My first 600EX-RT should arrive Wednesday. After a period of familiarization, I will likely order a second.
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Please help
hi, i know this is off topic, but i don;t know hoe to start a new topic here. can anyone please help me with this problem..
In my 600 ex-rt I'm trying to set my zoom coverage to be automatic, and the "A" option seems to have disappeared from my LCD display! All I see is the manual option "M" and then an option for "Zoom ---- mm". I'm shooting in ETTL flash mode.
I can set the zoom to manual but when I use the dial to turn to auto the A never comes on nor does it display the zoom amount. The camera, in its flash controls, thinks the flash is set to auto zoom. what is wrong ?
thank you
hi, i know this is off topic, but i don;t know hoe to start a new topic here. can anyone please help me with this problem..
In my 600 ex-rt I'm trying to set my zoom coverage to be automatic, and the "A" option seems to have disappeared from my LCD display! All I see is the manual option "M" and then an option for "Zoom ---- mm". I'm shooting in ETTL flash mode.
I can set the zoom to manual but when I use the dial to turn to auto the A never comes on nor does it display the zoom amount. The camera, in its flash controls, thinks the flash is set to auto zoom. what is wrong ?
thank you
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Bennymiata
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Try pressing and holding the Mode button for a second or so then twirl the main dial.
I often use flashes for weddings, corporate do's etc and often need to take thousands of flash images.
One tip I have if want a good long life out of your flashes, is to have 2 flashes and when the batteries start to get discharged, I take the used batteries out of the flash and pick up my second flash and use that until it's flat, then roate them again.
I used to go through flashes every 6-12 months when I used an external pack, now my flashes last for years.
I often use flashes for weddings, corporate do's etc and often need to take thousands of flash images.
One tip I have if want a good long life out of your flashes, is to have 2 flashes and when the batteries start to get discharged, I take the used batteries out of the flash and pick up my second flash and use that until it's flat, then roate them again.
I used to go through flashes every 6-12 months when I used an external pack, now my flashes last for years.
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I don't like the 600EXII simply because now I can't find the 600EX anymore in any shops around here, and the EXII costs 50% more!
I got the 600EX for a very good price 6 months ago, but now they're all gone! I should have bought 2 or 3 instead of only one!
I got the 600EX for a very good price 6 months ago, but now they're all gone! I should have bought 2 or 3 instead of only one!
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Mancubus said:
I wanted 8 more, but ran out of money long before the stores ran out of the flashes.
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chrysoberyl said:
My 600 EX-RT's can hit overheat slowdown on jobs where I need full power fast shot to shot times, principally when shooting people. When you get a flow going it's often counter creative to slow down. With my shooting style, maybe there's a good case for trading up to the MkII's. No real rush though...
Solution is to be a bit prescient, and gang up two flashes on half power or three or one-third power. That way you're unlikely to stress the flashes plus get rocket fast recycle times.
-pw
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