Can I trigger my 600ex-rt with Strobes?
I cannot get my 600ex-rt's to fire optically with my profoto strobes. Does the 600 not have a traditional optical trigger and if so, what is the setting for it?
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70D flash settings
I am trying to set my 70D to work with my YUNGNUO 560III. However, under flash CONTROL menu on the 70D, i get an error msg that says: this menu cannot be found. How do I access my built-in and external settings on the menu without this message?
600ex-RT failing
after using the unit on a job for a few hours the unit sometimes will not "reload" (the red light to signify the flash is ready again). I find that I have to switch the unit on and off to get it up to speed, anyone have this trouble, any solutions? ...
Why no 2nd curtain Sync on 600-RT speedlites? (Off-camera)
Nikon offers this, Why not on the newest canon speelites?
Resolved! Canon MR-14EX II only one side fires
Hello guys! I'm sure there is a simple solution to my problem but I can't figure it out myself. I've purchased Canon MR-14EX II Macro ring flash and when I try to take pictures, only one side of the flash fires. What am I doing wrong? Thank you!
600EX-RT--Need some good, quick settings!
Greetings everyone! I've got a not-very-difficult-to-solve problem..but perhaps a new situation to which it applies I've got two Speedlite 600EX-RT's. I bought the second when the first stopped working. The second one stopped working as well...
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 ...
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