cancel
Showing results for 
Show  only  | Search instead for 
Did you mean: 

R6 Mark ii Strobe Lighting Recommendation

JeroneKingsby
Enthusiast

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 )

11 REPLIES 11

tlaw223
Contributor

Hi, I like the FJ400s by Westcott.

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

-Demetrius
Bodies: EOS 5D Mark IV
Lenses: EF Trinity, EF 85mm F/1.8 USM
Retired Gear: EOS 40D, EF 50mm F/1.8 STM & EF 70-210mm F/4
Speedlites: 420EX, 470EX-AI, 550EX & 600EX II-RT

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

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

-Demetrius
Bodies: EOS 5D Mark IV
Lenses: EF Trinity, EF 85mm F/1.8 USM
Retired Gear: EOS 40D, EF 50mm F/1.8 STM & EF 70-210mm F/4
Speedlites: 420EX, 470EX-AI, 550EX & 600EX II-RT

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

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

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).

--
Ricky

Camera: EOS 5D IV, EF 50mm f/1.2L, EF 135mm f/2L
Lighting: Profoto Lights & Modifiers

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

tlaw223
Contributor

they are working great 🙂

Avatar
Announcements