I attached the Compact Battery Pack CP-E4 to my Speedlite 600EX-RT and it will not power on. The battries are fully charged. The flash works with the battries installed in the flash unit. Is there some thing else that I am suppose to do?
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
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 ...
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.
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...
I have an idea to help improve the Canon flashes I am looking for the right person to contact about the idea.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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!
Hello all, Is the 430EXII able to be controlled wirelessly by the 600EX-RT? If not, what are some options to make this pair work? I know the 430EXII is radio enabled as a slave and not a master. I have seen articles saying the 430EXII will no longer ...
Hello everyone, First time on the forum and I really appreciate the assistance. I own 5 600 ex-rt's and I have them divided as follows: Master, 2 speedlites into Group A, 2 speedlites into Group B. I have them all on ETTL and have double-checked to...
When I shoot with my D5 MkII with the 580EX, everything looks good as long as I shoot at 1/200 or slower. It will shoot at higher shutter speeds but above 1/200, the images are 100% darker, dramatically darker. I tried this with a D5 MkIII and got th...
