The Future of the Canon Speedlite [CR1] & More

[Canon Rumors]

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<strong>3 New Speedlites?

</strong>Received a bit of a random email saying Canon is currently testing 3 separate Speedlite models. 430 and a 580 replacement, as well as an all new flash line.</p>
<p>A replacement of the ST-E2 was also mentioned, though it wasn’t said whether or not it would be radio based..</p>
<p>1 new Macro flash is also a possibility, there is a small stature Macro flash being tested I’m told. It may be launched with a new EF-S macro lens.</p>
<p><strong>LensRentals.com used gear

</strong>LR.com has added more used Canon gear for sale, including a 70-200 f/2.8L IS II.</p>
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<p><strong>Contest Update</strong>

I am still sorting through photos. Getting them down to 10 in each category is taking time. Ones opinion of an image really can change depending on your own personal mood.</p>
<p>The finalists are coming very soon.</p>
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[Loswr]

LR.com has added more used Canon gear for sale, including a 70-200 f/2.8L IS II.

Hmmmm...$1920 for a used one, or a new one for $54 more from B&H. Tough choice...

 

[dr croubie]

A replacement of the ST-E2 was also mentioned, though it wasn’t said whether or not it would be radio based..

This makes sense to me.
Now that the 7D and everything since have the optical-based wireless flash trigger, there's no point in buying an ST-E2. But if every flash from now on includes a radio receiver, and the new top-model has the radio transmitter, we've got a new reason to upgrade everything all over again.
Good marketing.

 

[willrobb]

A replacement of the ST-E2 was also mentioned, though it wasn’t said whether or not it would be radio based..

This makes sense to me.
Now that the 7D and everything since have the optical-based wireless flash trigger, there's no point in buying an ST-E2. But if every flash from now on includes a radio receiver, and the new top-model has the radio transmitter, we've got a new reason to upgrade everything all over again.
Good marketing.

Agree 100%. Radio is the way to go, the ST-E2 is great when it works....but when it doesn't work it's a nightmare.

 

[7enderbender]

A replacement of the ST-E2 was also mentioned, though it wasn’t said whether or not it would be radio based..

This makes sense to me.
Now that the 7D and everything since have the optical-based wireless flash trigger, there's no point in buying an ST-E2. But if every flash from now on includes a radio receiver, and the new top-model has the radio transmitter, we've got a new reason to upgrade everything all over again.
Good marketing.

That would be nice but I really don't see how Canon could do that and still have products that they could market worldwide and customers could -fully legally- travel with and use around the world. There are lots of weird regulations and differing standards in different places.

 

[Philco]

Radio trigger features would be nice, since Nikon's already done that, but I'd give that up any day of the week for a more predictable and consistent ETTL. If they solve that, I'll upgrade at the soonest opportunity.

 

[occasional5duser]

A replacement of the ST-E2 was also mentioned, though it wasn’t said whether or not it would be radio based..

This makes sense to me.
Now that the 7D and everything since have the optical-based wireless flash trigger, there's no point in buying an ST-E2. But if every flash from now on includes a radio receiver, and the new top-model has the radio transmitter, we've got a new reason to upgrade everything all over again.
Good marketing.

That would be nice but I really don't see how Canon could do that and still have products that they could market worldwide and customers could -fully legally- travel with and use around the world. There are lots of weird regulations and differing standards in different places.

My Sekonic light meter has the radio trigger functionality on a little card that can be slotted into the main body of the device. They sell different radio cards for the different frequencies/protocols around the world.

http://www.sekonic.com/Products/L-758DR/Accessories/Transmitter-Module-for-L-358-and-L-758.aspx

It would be nice to see Canon doing something similar.