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Speedlite 600EX-RT connected to Hama 6977 "freezes" after first flash

For microphotography, I use two 600EX-RT flashes. I don't really care how, but I want to fire them at the same time using second curtain sync. Second curtain sync is crucial for me. Canon does not support this sync type when there is radio or optical...

Is the canon 600ex-rt flash compatible with the canon 50D camera?

Sekonic 478DR

Can the Sekonic 478DR trigger the 600 EX RT flash?

60d using built-in optical system "locks up" camera intermittently

I've been having an intermittent problem for a long time with my 60d "locking up" that seems to be getting worse.  I'm using the built-in optical system in the 60D in E-TTL to fire a Speedlite 580EXii and a speedlite 580EX, both off camera, using the...

Speedlight 430ex ii on a 6D - aperture blinking!!???

Hoping someone can help me understand what is going on here...   I'm still learning about using my flash so maybe expecting the wrong thing.... I have my camera set to Tv, and auto ISO, the lights are low in the living room and i take a shot of my sl...

430EXII Problems

Good morning!  I have the Speedlite 430EXII and a D60.  When I take off my Speelite my D60 thinks the Speedlite is still attached and the built-in flash will no longer pop.  I went into the menu settings and was told I could not make any changes beca...

have inherited canon299 speedlight.I want to play with it off camera.Please advise suitable pc.cable

580exii sudden full power flashes when set in ETTL at 1/3.

The day after a wedding (well over 1000 acceptable flashes) at a newborn got unwanted full power flashes with Speedlite set on ETTL and 1/3 power. Is the flash having a nervous breakdown?

Rebel XTi

Does anyone have any recommendations for a flash for a Rebel XTi? I was looking at the Speedlite 320ex or the 270EXII but don't have any experience with these flashes.

what are the best batteries for canon speed lights?

I'm disappointed with my speed light batteries,any of you please suggest me what is the best batteries to use for canon speed lights

equipment advice

Hi community!I am starting to experiment with off-camera lighting. The last thing I need to get started is an adapter to hold my 430 EXII onto my lightstand bracket. I'm seeing this referred to as a "cold shoe adapter". Does anybody know of a good on...

550 ex not recycling quickly enough

My 550EX is great paired with my 5DmIII but sometimes it doesn't recycle quickly enough. I am a wedding photographer and for the first dance I need to be able to shoot quickly. I'm generally shooting in ETTL if that matters. I always put fresh batter...