The Aperlite YH-700C is a much cheaper third-party alternative to the Canon 580EX II Speedlite. A Nikon version is also available, which is comparable to the Nikon SB-910. [Read more…]
How the Canon 600EX-RT Flash Works with Yongnuo Triggers at a Fraction of the Price
Last year, when I wrote about the Yongnuo YN600EX-RT that is a $188 clone of the Canon 600EX-RT it turned a lot of heads. Could Yongnuo really deliver a product that worked with Canon’s $500 flash at about a third of the price?
As it turns out, yes. [Read more…]
Yongnuo YN600EX-RT is a $188 Clone of the Canon 600EX-RT
Chinese manufacturer Yongnuo has been a popular source of affordable speedlights for photographers in recent years. One of its latest units really steps up the game in the technology department though. [Read more…]
Canon Releases Updated Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX II
Canon has released the Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX II. In Canon’s press release, the new light is mentioned as being compatible with the 600EX-RT; however, that compatibility apparently does not extend to the radio transmitter compatibility. [Read more…]
Canon Lens Rebates Fall 2013
Canon has kicked off another lens rebate program for fall 2013 comprised of over 40 lenses, along with several Speedlites. The deals include both mail-in and instant rebates. Check them all our here at B&H Photo.
Canon Issues Product Advisory for 5D Mark III and 1D X re: Autofocus Speed with Speedlite AF Assist Beam
Following the recent forum posting by a moderator in Canon’s official forums, Canon has issued a product advisory concerning the slow AF speed for the 5D Mark III and 1D X when using a Speedlite AF assist beam.
Firmware updates to address this issue are expected for the 5D Mark III and 1D X in April 2013 and May 2013, respectively.
The full product advisory from Canon is reproduced below. [Read more…]
Canon 5D Mark III and 1D X Firmware Update Will Fix Slow AF with Speedlite AF Assist Beam
According to a moderator’s posting in Canon USA’s official forums, Canon will be releasing a firmware update for the 5D Mark III and 1D X to correct an issue where the camera’s are slow to focus when used with a Speedlite’s AF Assist Beam.
Hi all, we have an important update on this topic. Thanks again for your feedback on our Forum.
Canon has confirmed that, depending upon the shooting conditions, it may take slightly longer for the EOS 5D Mark III and EOS-1D X digital SLR cameras to acquire focus when using the Speedlite’s AF Assist Beam, compared with that of the EOS 5D Mark II and EOS-1D Mark IV digital SLR cameras using the Speedlite’s AF Assist Beam. We are developing a firmware update to enhance the focusing feature for the EOS 5D Mark III and the EOS-1D X. The schedule for release of this firmware update will be announced shortly.
Of course, we’ll have more details and download links once the official firmware ships.
[via Canon USA]
It May Be Illegal to Use the Canon 600EX-RT in Some Countries
As noted in Canon’s documentation for the 600EX-RT Speedlite, only certain countries have approved the flash and the accompanying ST-E3-RT transmitter for lawful use under radio wave regulations. [Read more…]
Lastolite Strobo Overview
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Check out the video above a quick overview of the Lastolite Strobo line of lighting modifiers for hotshoe flashes from PhotoPlus 2012.
Canon ST-E3-RT Speedlite Transmitter In Stock
The initially hard to find Canon ST-E3-RT Speedlite Transmitter, which connects via radio transmission with Canon’s new 600EX-RT Speedlite, is now in stock. Check it out here at B&H Photo.