02-20-2023
11:08 AM
- last edited on
02-21-2023
10:54 AM
by
Danny
I have a Canon Speedlite 430EX II and I was wondering if it is compatible with the Canon R5.
If it will work, would there be any reason to upgrade to a newer model?
Thanks
Mike Shrout
02-20-2023 12:33 PM
-Demetrius
Current Gear: EOS 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, 470EX-AI & 600EX II-RT
Retired Gear: EOS 40D & Sigma 17-50mm F/2.8 EX DC OS HSM
02-20-2023 04:30 PM
Great information. Thanks for the reply. I will keep this one.
02-20-2023 05:26 PM
Make sure that the AF Assist Beam is enabled on the speedlite or the AF Assist Beam will not be projected. Make sure the camera focus mode is set to One Shot or the AF Assist Beam WILL NOT BE Projected from the camera or the speedlite. Also makes sure the camera's AF Assist Beam is set to ENABLE. If NOT the AF Assist Beam will not fire at all. If the camera is set to LED the speedlite WILL NOT fire an AF Assist Beam. If you do upgrade your speedlite be mindful that some newer speedlites have 2 AF Assist Beam projection methods. For example the 470EX-AI has options for both IR and Intermittent Flashes (a small series of flashes/ disco flash). By default the 470EX-AI will use IR for AF Assist or it can be set to Intermittent Flashes. When a speedlite that has a personal function for both IR and Intermittent Flashes. Intermittent flashes will be projected even when set to IR on an EOS R series camera. If a color filter is attached to the speedlite the AF Assist Beam will NOT be projected by Intermittent Flashes. When a color filter is attached and the AF Assist Beam projection method set to Intermittent Flashes. The AF Assist Beam WILL be PROJECTED BY THE Camera instead of the speedlite.
IR AF Assist IS NOT Possible. ONLY Intermittent Flashes will WORK regardless of the AF Assist Beam Projection Method
-Demetrius
Current Gear: EOS 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, 470EX-AI & 600EX II-RT
Retired Gear: EOS 40D & Sigma 17-50mm F/2.8 EX DC OS HSM
02-20-2023 10:48 PM
Hello,
Thanks for that information. That will help me a lot.
Mike
02-20-2023 11:00 PM
Also watchout if you're using bounce flash. The speedlite may project an AF Assist Beam while in the bounce position. I haven't seen this happen before while I was testing out the R, RP, R5 and R6. But anything is possible. You don't want to blind other people.
-Demetrius
Current Gear: EOS 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, 470EX-AI & 600EX II-RT
Retired Gear: EOS 40D & Sigma 17-50mm F/2.8 EX DC OS HSM
04-04-2023 12:49 PM
I have R6 and two speedlites 430 EXii and want to use them wirelessly what is the best way to do this so I can adjust output of each from the camera or the sending unit on the hot shoe? Would the speedlite 600EX II do the trick, I know it would be optically only? Is there radio transmitters and receivers that will work on the R6 that will give the ability to adjust from Camera or the sending unit? I have Yongnuo radio units but it works only in manual so to adjust I have to go to the flashes to adjust making it awkward.
04-04-2023 01:01 PM
Can you please make a new thread. So community members can better assist you. Without causing confusion between the OP and other forum members.
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