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Second Curtain Sync

So as I have been reading the 600ex-rt is not capable of second curtain sync when wirelessly using the flash even with the OEM speedlight transmitter (ST-E3-RT). When I bought the flash and transmitter, I wasn't using second curtain sync all that muc...

320EX Battery Issue

Hi -- I have a Speedlite 320EX and am experience the same issue I have seen others discussing here with the 600 speedlight. The problem is the unit doesn't turn on with batteries in it. If I open the battery compartment and then hold it closed withou...

rwmorey by Contributor
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Speedlite 430EXII and 430EXIII turn off automatically

I am using an EOS 70D with 430 EXII and 430 EXIII Speedlites with an Altura dual wireless flash trigger set so neither flash is mounted to the camera body in this case.  They shut off automatically after about 90 seconds of not being used.  I'd like ...

430EX II won't turn off

I just discovered that my Speedlite 430 EX II won't turn off. When i flip the switch to off, nothing happens. The speedlight stays on. What should I do to fix this? 

perzec by Apprentice
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580EX II will not fire when attached to Canon 60D

My 480 speedlite works fine but everything I try to get my 580 to work fails. It works as a slave. I took ot to Sammy's cameras months ago the sales rep got it to work but I don't know how he did it. Where do I start to make it work? Custom functions...

Speedlite 580EX II underexposure problem

 My speedlite has recently started to produce underexposed photos in E-TTL mode. Compared with previous photos the difference is about 2/3 - 1 full stop. I have conducted a number of tests using my EOS 40D and a 24 - 105 EF f4/L IS USM lens. I have u...

Solo by Contributor
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600EX RT and GoDOX PB960

I have two canon's 600EX-RT and two externals GoDox PB960. What is the proper powerup sequence? (flash->camera->PB960?)When using with Canon's ST-E3-RT every third frame the speedlites do not fire.

silvex by Apprentice
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Resolved! Controlling a 430EX-II with a 430EX-III-RT

Hi everyone,the question is pretty much in the title.I have recived a 430EX III RT as a gift, and I own a 430EX II. Is it possible to control the older with the new one?I think not but I can't find much information online. From what I see the new one...

perino86 by Apprentice
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Canon Speedlite Sub Master

I have two 430EX III-RT, a 600EX RT and one 600 EX II-RT. I’ve noticed if I place more than one as master the link light on the second one glows amber. I read somewhere this is called “Sub Master” but I don’t know what a sub master does. My guess wou...

BlairW by Enthusiast
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Resolved! Canon 600EXII-RT Not Working As Slave

I just added to my equipment a second Canon speedlight. I already have the Canon 600EX-RT, and a week ago I purchased the Canon 600II-EXRT. The original 600EXRT works perfectly fine as a slave with the Yongnuo transmitter, and I have absolutely no pr...

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Speedlite cases from Canon?

Can I buy just the case for my Speedlite 600 EX II RT? I know aftermarket are available, I’d rather have a Canon brand case for my Speedlite so it can stand vertical. I can’t fit my current case/Speedlite in my camera bag which normally isn’t a probl...

BlairW by Enthusiast
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Parts no longer available??!!

I sent my 580EX to H. Lehmann for repair.  The bulb had blown.  It has just been sent back to me with the words: 'Spare parts are needed which are no longer available.'  NO LONGER AVAILABLE??  It's a 580EX!! When did the 580EX come out?  The 1920s?? ...

AshleyF by Apprentice
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hss with off camera flash

I'm shooting with the canon 80d and just bought the 580ex II speedlight and im using pocketwizard triggers( minitt 1 & flextt 5). is anyone familiar with this set up that could tell me why hss is sporatic at best? 8-9 shots out of 10 have speeds fast...

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