Speedlite 430EX II Compatibility with EOS R6 Mark II?

[mercator]

I am looking to buy a second hand flat (as I am normally outside in bright sunshine or in a studio with studio lights) and 430EX II have become very affordable. I was wondering if the 430EX II will work with the Mark II version of the Canon R6 - including TTL - and if the the Canon R6 Mark II's flash menu will work? Will I face any limitations?

[deebatman316]

The 550EX and the original 580EX DO NOT have weather sealing.

[mercator]

Wow, deebatman316, thanks a lot for this long reply which I really appreciated. Then I remove the 580EX II weather sealing - which should not not be a problem and then things should work? Or I just stick with getting an 430EXII.

[deebatman316]

If you're looking into a new speedlite look into the EL-5 it uses the new multi function hot shoe natively it doesn't use the older 5 pins on the hot shoe. The EL-5 has an LED AF Assist Beam instead of using IFF depending on the camera body.

[mercator]

Yea, a new flash... I am very often shooting in a home studio, so there is no need for a flash. I will probably just get a brand new EX430II - which I can get from a friend at about 50 USD... That probably will just have to do. Thanks for you replies, deebatman316, they have very much been appreciated.

[deebatman316]

For most non-professional shooters the 430EX series covers most of your needs. The 580EX series, 600EX series & EL-1 are for more professional or advanced shooters. I use my 470EX-AI more than my 600EX II-RT mainly due to size and I don't always need a high power speedlite. Unless I'm shooting outdoors with HSS.

[kenziecarley]

I can't figure out how to connect my speedlite without using the hotshot. Help!!

[deebatman316]

Please start a new forum.