EX600-RT or ST-E3 Transmitter

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Hi All,

Sorry if this seems a ridiculous question but I only bought my first speedlight today so go easy on me! :)

Basically I've read quite a few mixed reports on the ST-E3 and it's functionality in low light situations. The common complaint being that it does't have a focus assist light.

I was just wondering if I would be better off with two ex600rt's and using one as slave, the other as master, rather than bother with the ST-E3?
 
that way the one 600rt would have to be on the camera to work. the Yongnuo YN-622C trigger has focus assisst and have a new one planned for the end of the year.
 
Pick said:
that way the one 600rt would have to be on the camera to work. the Yongnuo YN-622C trigger has focus assisst and have a new one planned for the end of the year.
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Yeah, just seen that, the YN-E3-RT due out in October and fully compatible with the 600rt. Think I might buy a second 600rt and use one on the camera as master until this transmitter is released.

Flash photography...:gag:
 
I seriously think Canon dropped the ball when the omitted the Focus Assist on the ST-E3. They got it right in duplicating the buttons and layout on the ST-E3 as they are on the 600EX-RT.

For flexibility, the extra 600 would be usefull. Once you have two 600's though, an ST-E3 is also very useful.
 
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Tugster said:
I seriously think Canon dropped the ball when the omitted the Focus Assist on the ST-E3. They got it right in duplicating the buttons and layout on the ST-E3 as they are on the 600EX-RT.

For flexibility, the extra 600 would be usefull. Once you have two 600's though, an ST-E3 is also very useful.
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Yup, I bought 2 600EX-RT, and then ordered a ST-E3....then I realised there is no focus assist on it, just a radio trigger so cancel the order and order another flash.
 
Raymond Lin said:
Yup, I bought 2 600EX-RT, and then ordered a ST-E3....then I realised there is no focus assist on it, just a radio trigger so cancel the order and order another flash.
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How are you finding that then? Two flashes off camera and one on camera as master?
 
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How are you finding that then? Two flashes off camera and one on camera as master?
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There is an option to turn the flash off on the camera mounted 600 so it can be used as a trigger alone or to add further light as a on camera flash.
 
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