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Archive 2012 · Upgrade 580EX to 600EX-RT?

  
 
ktownjohn
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Upgrade 580EX to 600EX-RT?


Looking for opinions regarding updating my flash unit.

I recently purchased a 5D3 to go along with my 1dMKII. My flash is a 580EX. Never upgraded to the 580EX II since the 1dMKII doesn't make use of much of the added capability. Now that I have the 5D3 I'm wondering if it might be time to add a new flash to my kit.

Thanks,
John






Nov 12, 2012 at 05:16 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Upgrade 580EX to 600EX-RT?


I am not sure that if you get the rt it will control the old one via radio. If that's what you mean.
Allegedly af performance is improved with the 1dx/5d3 when using the new speed lights that make use of the new af point array.



Nov 12, 2012 at 07:30 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Upgrade 580EX to 600EX-RT?


RobertLynn wrote:
... af performance is improved with the 1dx/5d3 when using the new speed lights that make use of the new af point array.


Low light AF works better with a 600EX-RT on my 1DX than a 580EX or 580EX II. Also, the 600EX-RT goes to 200mm focal length, which may be useful or not, depending on what you do.



Nov 12, 2012 at 08:20 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Upgrade 580EX to 600EX-RT?


Very true on 200mm, I forgot about that


Nov 12, 2012 at 08:28 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Upgrade 580EX to 600EX-RT?


I ordered the flash. Been wanting to retire the 580EX to backup / fill status for a while now. Seems like the appropriate time.

Thnks for the advice.


John



Nov 12, 2012 at 10:14 AM





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