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An open letter to Canon regarding the Canon RT system

To whom it may concern at Canon Inc.,I am writing this email to express my disappointment with the Canon RT system, particularly the Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT & ST-E3 RT units.Recently I just purchased a pair of Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT & one ST-E3 RT...

high speed sync

I am using an EOS 60D with a 320EX Speedlite.  Just getting started with high speed sync.  I set Custom Function 1-7 to "Auto" and External Flash Shutter Sync to "Hi-speed".  So now when the shutter speed goes above 1/250, high speed sync is active. ...

Poyer by Apprentice
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Setup for two 600EX-RT speedlites with ST-E3-RT

I ordered two 600EX-RT Speedlites and a ST-E3_RT Speedlite Transmitter  I heard it's complicated to set up.  Can someone give me pointers/instructions how to set up off camera flash with this system. Thanks in advance.K

Kay by Apprentice
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Help with Canon 6D and 600ex-rt speedlite

I'm having problems using my speedlite off camera with this trigger/receiver http://www.amazon.com/Trigmaster-Transmitter-Receivers-Powershot-600EX-RT/dp/B004FLE5X8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371386605&sr=8-1&keywords=trigmaster Both the camera and the ...

RCP by Contributor
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Speedlite 270

Does anyone know if the Speedlite 270's coverage can be extended to 24mm by using a stofen diffuser? Or do I have to get a 370? I like the size and portability of the 270.

atellis by Apprentice
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New - 5D3 firmware update for slow AF assist beam focus

So now that the new firmware has been supplied seams to be a lot of happy campers out there. I ran across this thread at DPreview. I have not noticed this and there are pro wedding photogs at POTN who reported an improvement and have not mentioend th...

digital by Rising Star
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Yet another frustrating ST-E3 limitation

If you have the ST-E3 out of a hotshoe, it is possible to trigger all Group flashes in Manual mode with pressing the Test Flash button (illuminated red button). All radio linked slave flashes will fire correctly according to their group settings.  So...

hsfpix by Apprentice
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Canon 600EX RT

Sadly, I have yet to find the "perfect" solution for off camera flash using speed lights. I've been through RadioPoppers (an early adopter), thru PocketWizard TT5 (also an early adopter) and am now using the Canon 600EX RT and transmitter.  Each of t...

dwterry by Apprentice
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600rt....recycling time.

I love so much about these new flashes....I am using them on wedding and even portrait work....I have the off camera flashas a key and use the on camera for control and fill light (with a bounce card). I previously used the 580ex 2  on camera anda qf...

Speedlite 580EXII — Uneven LCD lighting

There is a dark cast over part of my Speedlight LCD when it is lighted.  I'm wondering if this type of discoloration is common or not, and also if the dim area is likely to get larger, or darker, over time.  I'm concerned about the dark area on the l...

580EXII LCD
Bob-SF by Apprentice
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Resolved! Speedlite 430EX

Hello all, This is my first post here... I have been trying to find an online user manual or (preferrably) a quick reference guide. All the ones that a Google search turn up are for the newer models that have features and settings not found on my fla...

Resolved! 430ex vs 580ex

I'm In The market Of Buy Either the 430Ex New Or The 580ex Used....Which One Is The Better Of The Two If I Can Get A 580ex For $300 (Excellent Condition).....I'll Be Using It On A T3i For Small Weddings And Quinceañera's.....Thanks!

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