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p.2 #1 · Anyone using multiple 600ex rt's on weddings yet

i have to say i am jealous as PW TT5 works terrible on nikon

Apr 16, 2012 at 07:10 PM

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p.2 #2 · Anyone using multiple 600ex rt's on weddings yet

Andrew Welsh wrote:

Same could be said for a 200/2....

Agreed! Now if only I shot longer than 85mm....

Apr 16, 2012 at 07:23 PM

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p.2 #3 · Anyone using multiple 600ex rt's on weddings yet

Tony Hoffer wrote:
Andrew Welsh wrote:

Same could be said for a 200/2....

Agreed! Now if only I shot longer than 85mm....

well, you'll never do if you do not start!

Apr 16, 2012 at 07:41 PM

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p.2 #4 · Anyone using multiple 600ex rt's on weddings yet

You can definitely mix ETTL and manual. Using the Groups setting you can toggle each of the five groups (or three without 5D3 or1DX) independently to be ETTL or manual. You can also turn groups on and off remotely. Pretty sweet. With the 5D3 you can control it all from the camera LCD, but so far I prefer using the controls on the back of the 600EX on camera as it seems faster to me.

Apr 17, 2012 at 08:06 AM

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p.2 #5 · Anyone using multiple 600ex rt's on weddings yet

What haydad said. Put the master in group A using ETTL and the off camera flash in Group B in manual mode. Groups FTW.

Keith

Apr 18, 2012 at 10:32 PM

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p.2 #6 · Anyone using multiple 600ex rt's on weddings yet

I've heard the range isn't that great, can any owners speak to that? It's not unusual for me to use flashes at distances greater than 100 feet.

Apr 18, 2012 at 11:50 PM

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p.2 #7 · Anyone using multiple 600ex rt's on weddings yet

I've done some quick range test on the street with little interference so I can't comment for sure Jon.

Keith

Apr 19, 2012 at 12:27 AM

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p.2 #8 · Anyone using multiple 600ex rt's on weddings yet

the range seems fine for typical wedding day use - shot two weddings with them so far, and no misfires for me. Although I haven't tested the range yet, I feel like it's "good enough".

Apr 19, 2012 at 08:32 PM

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p.2 #9 · Anyone using multiple 600ex rt's on weddings yet

Competitive Cameras in Dallas, TX - www.competitivecameras.com has the 600EXRT's and wireless transmitters in stock.

I have 3 600EXRT's and the wireless transmitter - working very well so far. It really is nice to be able to control everything and the added benefit of not worrying about the pocketwizards is REALLY REALLY nice.

scott

Apr 20, 2012 at 06:52 PM

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p.2 #10 · Anyone using multiple 600ex rt's on weddings yet

Range of 100ft worked fine for me - ie it will work in a large reception venue. It is best to use them with external battery packs so that the internal batteries only power the wireless communication.

Scott

Apr 20, 2012 at 06:52 PM

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p.2 #11 · Anyone using multiple 600ex rt's on weddings yet

dsouzl wrote:
- decided to forgo the ST-E3 as I prefer to have on camera flash when I need it...- I caved and bought an ST-E3.

dsoulz, curious to know why you went with the ST-E3 in the end? on camera 600ex not cutting it?

Jul 02, 2012 at 06:49 AM

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p.2 #12 · Anyone using multiple 600ex rt's on weddings yet

^ I just did too. After this weekends experience taught me that I would rather have three lights and not have to trigger with OCF, Its just restrictive. Using ST-E3 frees up a light.

Jul 02, 2012 at 08:06 AM

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p.2 #13 · Anyone using multiple 600ex rt's on weddings yet

Yeah about to drop some large coin on a bunch of 600ex and st-e3

Jul 02, 2012 at 08:32 AM

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