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I just saw this on the DWI site.

http://www.dwidigitalcameras.com.au/store/browse.asp?idCategory=10&brand=2

Can anyone explain to me what a 600EX is?
They have them list as a cheaper model to to 600EX - RT, but i havent been able to any infromation about them.

The 600EX is the non radio controlled version of the 600EX-RT. My understanding it's only available in regions where consumer radio controlled devices aren't allowed. Essentially its optical controlled only, no radio.

 

[hollybush]

I am a little surprised at the 24mm & 28mm.

I think I read somewhere, maybe this site, that the reason the new ones had to be developed in the first place was that some of the components for the old model were no longer in production but stockpiled, and the stock was destroyed in one of the natural disasters.

 

[Marsu42]

Not if the new product does not sell, or sell in sufficient quantities to maximize profits. It makes perfect sense for Canon to maximize profits. If nobody bought the new flash, Canon would have to scramble.

I'm sure Canon has thought about this, and just wants early adopters to get only the 600rt and for the high starting price. Speaking of maximizing profits, after some month of 5d3 and seeing what people buy it, Canon could also have priced it at $4000 and nearly sold the same amount. Same with the 600rt, I guess.

 

[ruuneos]

I found few weeks ago second hand 580EX II for 250€ it was 1½month used. New one costs 499€, sadly I didn't get highest bid on it :/

 

[briansquibb]

Anyone shooting with an APS-C body who wishes to use HSS will automatically opt for a new/used 580EX.

The 430EXII suports hss as well ...

 

[Marsu42]

The 430EXII suports hss as well ...

... but not as a remote slave with a 60d/7d master, you need a full 580ex2 master for this as I've just learned. I didn't recognize it because when I use hss with my 430ex2, I've got it mounted on my camera.

 

[briansquibb]

The 430EXII suports hss as well ...

... but not as a remote slave with a 60d/7d master, you need a full 580ex2 master for this as I've just learned. I didn't recognize it because when I use hss with my 430ex2, I've got it mounted on my camera.

You need either:

580EX2
ST-E2
ML-14
MT-24

as master to get hss etc

So the cheapest option is the ST-e2 to get hss

 

[wickidwombat]

The 430EXII suports hss as well ...

... but not as a remote slave with a 60d/7d master, you need a full 580ex2 master for this as I've just learned. I didn't recognize it because when I use hss with my 430ex2, I've got it mounted on my camera.

You need either:

580EX2
ST-E2
ML-14
MT-24

as master to get hss etc

So the cheapest option is the ST-e2 to get hss

these are even better
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/YONGNUO-Speedlite-Transmitter-ST-E2-Canon-580EXII-F178-/400188007358?pt=AU_Flashes&hash=item5d2d1063be

they take AA batteries
the head rotates so you can point it at the flashes and get better reliability
its half the price

 

[briansquibb]

these are even better
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/YONGNUO-Speedlite-Transmitter-ST-E2-Canon-580EXII-F178-/400188007358?pt=AU_Flashes&hash=item5d2d1063be

they take AA batteries
the head rotates so you can point it at the flashes and get better reliability
its half the price

I always buy used - mine was £60 - and there are plenty around.

Contrary to street rumours the batteries last some time, so the battery cost is negligable

 

[wickidwombat]

these are even better
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/YONGNUO-Speedlite-Transmitter-ST-E2-Canon-580EXII-F178-/400188007358?pt=AU_Flashes&hash=item5d2d1063be

they take AA batteries
the head rotates so you can point it at the flashes and get better reliability
its half the price

I always buy used - mine was £60 - and there are plenty around.

Contrary to street rumours the batteries last some time, so the battery cost is negligable

its not cost of the batteries its just nice having stuff that uses AA batts when you already have piles in your bag for flashes so if they die you have them at hand rather than having to carry extra types around, more a lazy and convenient thing really I havent even used mine though since i got the odins

 

[briansquibb]

these are even better
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/YONGNUO-Speedlite-Transmitter-ST-E2-Canon-580EXII-F178-/400188007358?pt=AU_Flashes&hash=item5d2d1063be

they take AA batteries
the head rotates so you can point it at the flashes and get better reliability
its half the price

I always buy used - mine was £60 - and there are plenty around.

Contrary to street rumours the batteries last some time, so the battery cost is negligable

its not cost of the batteries its just nice having stuff that uses AA batts when you already have piles in your bag for flashes so if they die you have them at hand rather than having to carry extra types around, more a lazy and convenient thing really I havent even used mine though since i got the odins

I carry 1 set of full rechargables for each flash I have. Each flash has a new set when leving home - as do the PW Flexes. The battery for the ST-e2 is small, so carrying a spare is not a problem. I very, very rarely get to the second set on the flashes.

My biggest issue is the 2 bodies plus the glass. I usually have 17-40, 24-105, 135, 70-200 f/2.8II, 200/f2 and 400 f/2.8. Still I dont have to go to the gym though

 

[KyleSTL]

Of the 14 lenses Canon released in the first year of EOS (1987, the 28mm f2.8 was one of them), only 3 are still being made. All the lenses released in 1988 (8 totel, 24mm f/2.8 was one of them) have been discontinued. Here's a list of the oldest lenses Canon still makes (all designs from 20+ years ago):

15mm f/2.8 Fisheye (1987)
50mm f/2.5 Macro (1987)
135mm f/2.8 Soft Focus (1987)
35mm f/2.0 (1990)
50mm f/1.8 II (1990)
TS-E 45mm f/2.8 (1991)
TS-E 90mm f/2.8 (1991)
100mm f/2.0 USM (1991)
20mm f/2.8 USM (1992)
85mm f/1.8 USM (1992)

 

[vtphotopro]

Why does the canonusa.com site still list the 580 EX II if it is discontinued?

 

[Marsu42]

Why does the canonusa.com site still list the 580 EX II if it is discontinued?

I guess it's meant to be nice to Canon retailers and let them sell their 580ex2 stock at higher price than they could for an "old" product. But of course the writing was on the wall when the 600rt was released, though the 5d2 is produced along the 5d3 for a longer while.