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Old 06-19-2008   #9 (permalink)
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Default Re: Canon Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2

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Originally Posted by Austen View Post
The reason for my asking is that some remotes will ONLY WORK ONCE on 580 EX II's.

I have some optical slaves, for these I need to re-boot my 580' after EVERY shot, I also have some e-Bay "Poverty Wizards", these work fine.
Sounds like your CFn's are set incorrectly.

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Originally Posted by BeckyC View Post
Does anyone know if this transmitter will work with the Canon 580ex? I want to get my flash off-camera, and onto a light stand when doing outdoor portraits, but I don't know how to trigger the flash. I considered pocket wizards, but I don't want to spend that much money.
Yes, but it depends on how you intend to use them. The ST is not for "all" shooting situations. Outdoors, the ST is unreliable. You should highly consider an alternate trigger like the PW's.
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