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UPDATE: Deciding Between Canon’s 600EX-RT and 580EX II Speedlites

By On June 10, 2013 · 29 Comments

The price gap between Canon’s flagship 600EX-RT Speedlite and the venerable 580EX II Speedlite has narrowed to a point where it makes no sense to purchase the 580EX II. If you are going to purchase a Canon Speedlite to use as a master flash, make sure that it is the 600EX-RT. If you […]

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Controlling Canon Speedlites as Slaves—Part One: 600EX-RT as Radio Slave

By On March 15, 2013 · 35 Comments

There are two options for wireless communication built into the 600EX-RT Speedlite system: radio OR optical. If you are using only 600EX-RTs as slaves, then take advantage of the radio system. The range is longer than optical wireless and you won’t have to worry about the signal being blocked by […]

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Video: Mastering the Speedlite 600EX-RT

By On February 20, 2013 · 5 Comments

Canon’s Digital Learning Center recently posted the video of my December presentation Mastering the Speedlite 600EX-RT. I had a great time at the Canon Hollywood Professional Technology Center. Thanks to all the Speedliters who attended.

If you’re looking for tips on how to maximize the potential of your […]

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Where In the World Can You Use Canon’s 600EX-RT Speedlite

By On January 19, 2013 · 5 Comments

According to this list from Canon, the radio-enabled Speedlite 600EX-RT and ST-E3-RT Speedlite Transmitter can be used in 58 countries. […]

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Deciding Between Canon’s Speedlites 600EX-RT and 580EX II

By On October 8, 2012 · 22 Comments

I receive emails every week from Canonistas asking my thoughts on whether they should buy a Canon 580EX II (introduced 2007) or the new 600EX-RT. It’s a fair question. The short answer is that, for the reasons I outline below, I don’t recommend buying a new 580EX II. I think the real options […]

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My Buttons & Dials Tour of the 600EX-RT Speedlite and ST-E3-RT Speedlite Transmitter Now On Canon Pro Network

By On March 31, 2012 · 3 Comments

My Buttons and Dials Tour of the new 600EX-RT Speedlite and the ST-E3-RT Speedlite Transmitter has been published on the Canon Pro Network site. Click here to check it out. You’ll find the video clips interspersed with additional insights and […]

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Video: Hands-On With The Canon 600EX-RT Speedlite & ST-E3-RT Speedlite Transmitter

By On March 2, 2012 · 83 Comments

Here is the first of two videos that we shot this week while I was evaluating Canon’s new 600EX-RT Speedlite and the ST-E3-RT Speedlite Transmitter. Go with me on location for a series of quick shoots where I put the new gear to the test indoors and outside. Later, in Part Two, I’ll take you […]

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First Impressions: Testing Canon’s New Speedlite 600EX-RT & Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT

By On March 2, 2012 · 174 Comments

For the past week, I’ve had the good fortune to be able to shoot a trio of Canon’s new 600-EX-RT Speedlites (B&H / Amazon) and the new ST-E3-RT Speedlite Transmitter (B&H /

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Do Not Use Lithium Batteries in Speedlites—New Canon Advisory

By On February 25, 2015 · 2 Comments

While updating the information in my chapter on batteries for the new edition of the Speedliter’s Handbook, I came upon a relatively new service advisory from Canon (December 2014) that advises against the use of lithium batteries in virtually all Speedlites. Canon […]

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Free NYC Seminar, Crafting Great Light With Canon Speedlites, Sun. Mar 15

By On February 23, 2015 · 3 Comments

If you are in the NYC-area, I hope that you will join me at the B&H Event Space on Sunday, March 15 for a free seminar—Crafting Great Light With Canon […]

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