topic Re: R6 Mark ii Strobe Lighting in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

R6 Mark ii Strobe Lighting Recommendation

JeroneKingsby — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 17:19:37 GMT

Pre-Ordered EL-5 Speedlite, ( March/2023 ).
I want a Strobe Light also. Please Recommend a GREAT Strobe light for the R6 Mark II

Thank you
( New Photographer )

Re: R6 Mark ii Strobe Lighting

tlaw223 — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 04:15:28 GMT

Hi, I like the FJ400s by Westcott.

Re: R6 Mark ii Strobe Lighting

deebatman316 — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 13:54:32 GMT

The strobes you mentioned are NOT compatible with the R6 Mark II. Another user in the forums mentioned compatibility problems with them.

-Demetrius

Current Gear: 5D Mark IV, EF 16-35mm F/2.8L III USM, EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II USM, EF 50 F/1.8 STM, EF 85mm F/1.8 USM, EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS III USM, 430EX III-RT, 470EX-AI & 600EX II-RT

Retired Gear: EOS 40D, Sigma 17-50mm F/2.8 EX DC OS HSM & EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Re: R6 Mark ii Strobe Lighting

tlaw223 — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 14:21:32 GMT

they very much are... I did have to update the firmware on the transmitter but yes they are indeed compatible and work flawlessly.

Re: R6 Mark ii Strobe Lighting

deebatman316 — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 14:33:16 GMT

I didn't know that they fixed the compatibility problem. The manufacturer was unaware that their product wasn't compatible with the R6 Mark II.

-Demetrius

Current Gear: 5D Mark IV, EF 16-35mm F/2.8L III USM, EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II USM, EF 50 F/1.8 STM, EF 85mm F/1.8 USM, EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS III USM, 430EX III-RT, 470EX-AI & 600EX II-RT

Retired Gear: EOS 40D, Sigma 17-50mm F/2.8 EX DC OS HSM & EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Re: R6 Mark ii Strobe Lighting

tlaw223 — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 15:01:43 GMT

they are working great 🙂

Re: R6 Mark ii Strobe Lighting

JeroneKingsby — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 20:09:57 GMT

Yeah, I'm starting to find out the R6 Mark II is extremely selective when it comes to accessories. I'm having a Challenge finding a compatible Strobe Lighting

Re: R6 Mark ii Strobe Lighting

JeroneKingsby — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 20:11:17 GMT

I've been hearing good things about Westcott products, thank you, I will do a little research

Re: R6 Mark ii Strobe Lighting

rs-eos — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 20:25:08 GMT

I only use Canon's speedlites for lighting, but own a large set of Westcott modifiers which I really enjoy (umbrellas to include their 7-foot ones, soft boxes, strip boxes, beauty dish, grids).

Re: R6 Mark ii Strobe Lighting

JeroneKingsby — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 17:10:09 GMT

that's actually a great idea, and purchasing 2 EL-5 Speedlites are less expensive than 1 westcott strobe.

Re: R6 Mark ii Strobe Lighting

mfowler80 — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 01:08:53 GMT

You're using the FJ400's with your R6II? Are you using the FJ-X3 transmitter?

Re: R6 Mark ii Strobe Lighting

tlaw223 — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 03:03:59 GMT

Yes and yes. But I find the previous transmitter works better imo but I probably need to update firmware on everything.
So ETTL works with the fjs and the R62. What does NOT work is HSS with either transmitter on the r62 but what does work for HSS is the YN-E3-RT 2. Don’t bother buying the canon hot shoe adapter, it doesn’t work and doesn’t make anything work on the R62