Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT II Coming Soon [CR2]

[Canon Rumors Guy]

<p>We’re told that Canon will be updating their Speedlite 600EX-RT shortly, likely next week alongside the EF-M 28mm f/3.5 IS STM Macro lens.</p>
<p>We have no specifications on the new flash, but as soon as we hear any, we’ll pass them on. I wouldn’t be upset to see a reduction in size.</p>
<p>More to come…</p>
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[Ozarker]

That's just great! Now my 7 Speedlights are useless and obsolete. Probably the transmitter too!

Sony.

 

[pwp]

Surprising. That would be the shortest model cycle for a Speedlight that I can recall. But why not?

I won't be feeling professionally diminished when I turn up to jobs with my ancient 600 EX-RT MkI's... ;D

-pw

 

[kozakm00]

What about some huge price drop? I didn' expect to say this, but latest chinese flashes are so advanced and reliable I don't see any reason why buy Canon flash anymore.

 

[Sabaki]

I'm wondering what new tech advancements could be driving the need to update?

If I had a choice which flash to update, I'd go with the MT-24...to go with a new MP-E65

 

[Bungle]

Off camera Second Curtain wirelessly? ;D
Seriously, get it together canon.

 

[romanr74]

That's just great! Now my 7 Speedlights are useless and obsolete. Probably the transmitter too!

Sony.

If they worked so far why would they become useless and obsolete? Out of depression or what...

 

[Chaitanya]

Canon should also update their ST-E3 RT and just add AF assist which would be very useful for field use. Also I was hoping we would see update to 320ex with RT support(slave mode only) before seeing update to 600ex-RT which has been selling quite well.

 

[davidmurray]

I'm wondering what new tech advancements could be driving the need to update?

If I had a choice which flash to update, I'd go with the MT-24...to go with a new MP-E65

I'd suggest maybe brighter - LED based and with TTL 3?

 

[arthurbikemad]

Canon should also update their ST-E3 RT and just add AF assist which would be very useful for field use. Also I was hoping we would see update to 320ex with RT support(slave mode only) before seeing update to 600ex-RT which has been selling quite well.

I have the YN remote as well as the ST, got it just for the AF assist and second curtain, only problem is the AF assist on the YN is so powerful it vapourises the subject matter into a small pile of dust

 

[Memdroid]

How about add a stand alone RT receiver as well to absorb legacy and third party flashes into the Canon RT system

 

[LDS]

Surprising. That would be the shortest model cycle for a Speedlight that I can recall. But why not?

Hope it's not just to tweak to the transmission protocol to make them incompatible with 3rd party solutions.

Has anybody spotted new flash features support in the 1Dx II manual?

 

[sulla]

It would be nice to add support for more than just 2 colour gels. This might make it necessary to upgrade the gel-sensors. Or increase head movement, eg. more downward tilt might come in handy alongside a macro lens.

Such small updates might warrant such a short product cycle.

2nd curtain sync probably could be added in firmware, IF precision over radio is good enough.

 

[edoorn]

So far the 600's have been pretty amazing. Canon has the best and most reliable radio flash on the market and this is certainly not something to look over. I know there's Chinese knock offs (I have a Yongnuo trigger as well; AF assist is nice but it sucks batteries harder than a hooker on a working night), but the Canon's are in the end the best choice for professionals (mine have endured rain, impact from drops and virtually no failures in triggering, even in long distance and with walls here and there). More expensive, yes, but with a nice cash back or deal it's not so bad

 

[GMCPhotographics]

So far the 600's have been pretty amazing. Canon has the best and most reliable radio flash on the market and this is certainly not something to look over. I know there's Chinese knock offs (I have a Yongnuo trigger as well; AF assist is nice but it sucks batteries harder than a hooker on a working night), but the Canon's are in the end the best choice for professionals (mine have endured rain, impact from drops and virtually no failures in triggering, even in long distance and with walls here and there). More expensive, yes, but with a nice cash back or deal it's not so bad

Yep I have two my self and I've had them since they were launched and have been faultless and worked amazingly well. The price I paid was eye watering though...
My only real complaint is that the 580 mkI (which I used before) was a lot smaller and easier to lug about. The 600 seemed to be a lot bigger.
I think the synching of the ST-E3 behaves a little quirky some times. The controls could be a LOT more intuitive.

 

[Maui5150]

Canon should also update their ST-E3 RT and just add AF assist which would be very useful for field use. Also I was hoping we would see update to 320ex with RT support(slave mode only) before seeing update to 600ex-RT which has been selling quite well.

I have the YN remote as well as the ST, got it just for the AF assist and second curtain, only problem is the AF assist on the YN is so powerful it vapourises the subject matter into a small pile of dust

You say that like it is a bad thing. Best way to deal with PITA clients.

Ooopps.... There goes another one. I don't know what keeps on happening. Odd...

 

[AvTvM]

well, I would prefer a upgrade to Canon wireless ETTL protocol + firmware update for my existing 600EX-RTs and ST-E3 to finally allow
1. second curtain sync (in wireless operation)
2. remote control for manual zoom-reflector setting

But ... it is Canon, so it will only happen for Mk. IV version of 600EX - at the earliest.

 

[Maui5150]

If I were to guess... Full configuration and adjustment of slave units remotely.

 

[ScottyP]

If my Phottix Mitros+ flashes could do 2nd curtain sync off camera 3 years ago, it would be a serious design flaw somewhere if Canon couldn't do it today.

 

[AvTvM]

If my Phottix Mitros+ flashes could do 2nd curtain sync off camera 3 years ago, it would be a serious design flaw somewhere if Canon couldn't do it today.

It IS a serious shortcoming. Canon Speedlite/EOS camera system does not support 2nd curtain sync in wireless mode. Reason is antiquated Canon *wireless ETTL* flash protocol, that has never been updated in 15+ years. :