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Will my 5D Mark III and 580EX function together seamlessly?

Been playing/testing the functionality of my 5D Mark III and 580EX (not 580EX II). The camera doesn't seem to recognize ETTL from the menu. Are there limitations between these two devices?

More 600EX-RT/Battery questions...fun!

Greetings all!I've seen several discussions about batteries and the flash, but I'm just trying to get the "definitive" answer I've got two 600EX-RT's. The first one died on me at Christmas last year. While shooting, I discovered that the batteries be...

AR focus with out flash

Is there a way to use the red AR focus light on the 600ex with a canon 6D or T3i without activating the flash?

best speedlite for a canon 70D to use on and off camera, never use one before

Hi, I have been doing for photography for a few years, i have been doing mainly landscape and nature, but are now starting to stretch into portraits. I would like to a few recommonations on speedlites for the Canon 70D to use on and off the shoe. t...

Resolved! 430EX II Speedlite Attachment

Hi Guys, Are there any professionals here who know if connecting the 430EX II when it and the camera (T5i) are both ON damages anything? I know that the user manual says the Speedlite should be OFF before attaching it to the hot shoe. I failed to fol...

600EX-RT and Canon 7D

I've been shooting also of action shots and the 7D has been awesome. I'm starting to have some interests in flash photography and I have 2 specific questions: 1) Can the Speedlite 600EX-RT be fired off camera? Do I need an ETTL cable or need a remo...

ST-E3-RT Focus Assist Add-on

Since the ST-E3-RT doesn't have a focus assistance beam, is there a reliable alternative? I've heard of YN-E3-RT, but also have heard that its focus beams don't align with the focus points of the camera. Is there a such thing as an addon device that...

Need the right flash unit for Canon Rebel EOS T3i to use as separate fill light.

Im looking to have a separate flash unit for my Rebel T3i purchased in 2012. My old Canon speedlight 300EZ was for my old 35mm. film Canon EOS 650 and is somewhat limited. I have a Phottix Strato II Multi Transmitter and Receiver set but I can't...

Speedlite 600EX-RT with exposure issues using ETTL

I have 6D and 40D and couple of days a go I started to have a problem with low exposure when I'm working on ETTL with my Speedlite 600EX-RT. On manual it gives full power, i can adjust the flash output but theres no changes on the power.I done reset ...

The red Pilot Light on my Canon 580 EX II started flashing after using it for a few flashes.

Canon 580EXII flash is dim

I have a Canon 580EXII flash that I assume I overheated.. It would turn on and everything on the screen would look fine, but it would not fire.... I sent the flash back to canon for repair and $120 later I got it back. It fires now but the flash seem...

580EXII problem with rechargeable batteries

I bought a used 580EXIIwich looked in excellent shape. Made a few test-shots, all seemed fine.Now the batteries that came with it have run out, I put in a set of rechargeable batteries. But the flash won't work with them. I tried another set, same th...

my 580 will not recognize my canon L lenses on my eos 6d. Never had the problem before. Suggestion

Any suggestions? It just shows ETTL M Zoom 14mm accross the top of the unit. This is with the 16-35mm lens or the 100mm macro lens. ??

speedlights for canon 6d

I have a Canon 6D, I want to use 2 yongnuo speedlights wirelessly. I would like to use there 568II or 568III or 568ex. Not sure which ones to get. Also I need 1 transmitter and 2 receivers to make this work. What do you suggest?

Speedlite 600; want to do fill flash .

Camera on Av (5DMiii) speedlite pointed up one click off vertical and bouce card ( came with camera) deployed.subject in shade so want to minimally illuminate face and have eyes bright. was on 2.8 with the 24-70 Canon lens.Shot several ; ETTL at stan...

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Will my 5D Mark III and 580EX function together seamlessly?

More 600EX-RT/Battery questions...fun!

AR focus with out flash

best speedlite for a canon 70D to use on and off camera, never use one before

Resolved! 430EX II Speedlite Attachment

600EX-RT and Canon 7D

ST-E3-RT Focus Assist Add-on

Need the right flash unit for Canon Rebel EOS T3i to use as separate fill light.

Speedlite 600EX-RT with exposure issues using ETTL

The red Pilot Light on my Canon 580 EX II started flashing after using it for a few flashes.

Canon 580EXII flash is dim

580EXII problem with rechargeable batteries

my 580 will not recognize my canon L lenses on my eos 6d. Never had the problem before. Suggestion

speedlights for canon 6d

Speedlite 600; want to do fill flash .

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EOS M50 compatibility with Godox X3 TTL

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Speedlite 600 EXII-RT RF signal dropping

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