580EX II Faulty by Design?
Why do you blow up so much 580EX II? There has been a lot of people writing in over the years about their 580EX II’s constantly failing. People became more vocal around the time the PocketWizard...
View ArticleVideo, Flash, NAB & More
EF Mount Video? I received a pretty difficult to understand email about an EF mount video camera solution. Whether it’s an adaptor or a new camera is unknown. “It would be announced soon”. New Flash A...
View ArticleRadio in New Canon Flashes? [CR2]
The new feature? I’m told Canon has prototype flashes with radio receivers built in. They’ll be triggered by an updated ST-E2. Yes, wireless radio Canon flashes, by Canon. I had been told previously...
View ArticleThe Future of the Flash? [CR1]
New Flash system in late 2011/early 2012 Canon going radio trigger wireless? That’s the latest bit of info sent this weekend. Canon will release a new flagship flash, as well as a replacement to the...
View ArticleCanon USA Lens & Flash Instant Rebates
Lens & Flash Instant Rebates The following rebates are running from August 7, 2011 until September 3, 2011. All of them are instant rebates through Canon USA. Rebate amount listed below. Wide Angle...
View ArticleNew Speedlites [CR1]
New Speedlites? I get a lot of questions about new Speedlites. Especially the 580EX II. The latest bits of information I have received have said the new flagship flash has been in development for some...
View ArticleNext Canon Flashes With Exposure Based on Color Temperature?
The Next Speedlite A patent has shown up explaining a technology that could appear in future Canon flashes. The replacement of the 580EX II is said to be a quantum leap forward as far as flash...
View ArticleThe Future of the Canon Speedlite [CR1] & More
3 New Speedlites? Received a bit of a random email saying Canon is currently testing 3 separate Speedlite models. 430 and a 580 replacement, as well as an all new flash line. A replacement of the ST-E2...
View ArticlePocketWizard Plus III Transceiver Announced & Available
So. Burlington, VT – February 20, 2012 – LPA Design, manufacturers of PocketWizard Photo Products, the world leader in reliable wireless control of cameras, flash lighting and light meters, announces...
View ArticleNew Flash & Lenses [CR3]
Canon 590EX Speedlite To be announced with the coming 5D replacement. As mentioned previously, it will have radio capabilities built in. I also note that a big USA retailer has the 580EX II listed as...
View ArticleNew Speedlite 440EX-RT in the Fall? [CR1]
New flash? We’re told a new 440EX-RT flash will be announced in the fall. With “RT” in the name it would be compatible with the new radio system for EOS. Obviously it’ll be smaller than 600EX-RT and...
View ArticleCanon Speedlite 600EX-RT Reviews
The new flash I finally got my hands on the Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT today, and I’m looking forward to playing around with it. I probably won’t do a review, because I am 95% of the time a natural light...
View ArticleNew Canon Flash This Fall? [CR2]
A new radio ready flash A new flash is in the works to replace the Speedlite 430EX II and could come as early as this fall. The new flash will be ready to work with the ST-E3-RT transmitter. The...
View ArticleThe Future Speedlites, Not Far Off Now? [CR2]
A new Speedlite or two We’re told Canon could be announcing two new Speedlites in the first or early second quarter of 2013. Both of the suggested Speedlites could be to replace the current Speedlite...
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