Asher Kelman
OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
Boyd Hogen of B&H writes of the new Canon 600EX-RT Speedlite as a "Flash Powerhouse"
Product Highlights:
The 600EX-RT Speedlite, Canon’s newly announced successor to its cutting-edge 580EX II, enhances the best features of the 580EX II, and then throws in some fresh ingredients that sweeten your picture-taking experience. First, in with the new: the 600EX-RT smoothly pivots into precise lighting control with a new wireless flash system using radio-wave communication that’s able to give you mastery over as many as five groups of flashes. To heat up your creative efforts, a new color filter holder is included that handles Canon as well as third-party gelatin filters—so, no more taping filters to your flash. To help you add color to juice up your next shot, a light orange and a dark orange filter are included." Read the entire article here!
What it doesn't mention is how it works with existing flashes and Pocket Wizards. It's annoying that MFRs of Pro gear like Canon refuse to accept the PW standard or at least provide a simple route to it. But maybe it's there already?
So, is this worth buying. For me, I have about 8 Pocket Wizards and about 5 Canon flashes.,(what serious enthusiast or Pro doesn't!) So tell me what's the point of this? Well I guess it's sports shooting in the rain, LOL!
Asher
Product Highlights:
Wireless Multiple Flash System
- TTL, E-TTL II & A-TTL Compatible
- GN 197' (60 m) @ ISO100
- Exceptionally Dust- and Water-Resistant
- Zoom Flash Head: 20-200mm Range
- Dot Matrix LCD Panel and Backlit Button
- Color Filter Holder for Gelatin Filters
- 18 Custom Functions
- Full 180-Degree Swivel in Each Direction
- AF Assist Beam
The 600EX-RT Speedlite, Canon’s newly announced successor to its cutting-edge 580EX II, enhances the best features of the 580EX II, and then throws in some fresh ingredients that sweeten your picture-taking experience. First, in with the new: the 600EX-RT smoothly pivots into precise lighting control with a new wireless flash system using radio-wave communication that’s able to give you mastery over as many as five groups of flashes. To heat up your creative efforts, a new color filter holder is included that handles Canon as well as third-party gelatin filters—so, no more taping filters to your flash. To help you add color to juice up your next shot, a light orange and a dark orange filter are included." Read the entire article here!
What it doesn't mention is how it works with existing flashes and Pocket Wizards. It's annoying that MFRs of Pro gear like Canon refuse to accept the PW standard or at least provide a simple route to it. But maybe it's there already?
So, is this worth buying. For me, I have about 8 Pocket Wizards and about 5 Canon flashes.,(what serious enthusiast or Pro doesn't!) So tell me what's the point of this? Well I guess it's sports shooting in the rain, LOL!
Asher