01-07-2023 10:40 PM - last edited on 01-20-2023 12:19 PM by Danny
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 )
01-07-2023 11:15 PM
Hi, I like the FJ400s by Westcott.
01-08-2023 08:54 AM
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
01-08-2023 09:20 AM - edited 01-08-2023 09:21 AM
they very much are... I did have to update the firmware on the transmitter but yes they are indeed compatible and work flawlessly.
01-08-2023 09:33 AM
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
01-08-2023 03:09 PM
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
01-08-2023 03:11 PM
I've been hearing good things about Westcott products, thank you, I will do a little research
01-08-2023 03:25 PM
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).
01-20-2023 12:10 PM
that's actually a great idea, and purchasing 2 EL-5 Speedlites are less expensive than 1 westcott strobe.
01-08-2023 10:01 AM
they are working great 🙂
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