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Default Question to 7D users (Wireless flash)
Can the 7D's wireless flash unit actually trigger another external speedlight without firing the built-in flash at the same time?

I just downloaded the manual and from what I understand I would say yes but maybe somebody could confirm that? This is a feature I really really miss in the 5DII.


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I don't have the 7D, but my understanding is that it has to flash to fire the external speedlites, but that it is just the pre-flash and doesn't affect the exposure. Hopefully someone else can verify as well.
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... and does the wireless trigger allow high speed sync for the external speedlight
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Max any idea ...
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Can the 7D's wireless flash unit actually trigger another external speedlight without firing the built-in flash at the same time?
Yes, but it will fire a preflash to meter and actuate the slave flashes

( See also the video on the Digital Learning Center: EOS_7D-E-TTLFlash-CT )

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I just downloaded the manual and from what I understand I would say yes but maybe somebody could confirm that? This is a feature I really really miss in the 5DII.
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... and does the wireless trigger allow high speed sync for the external speedlight
IMO: yes, as that can be set independent on the flashunit(s), and works with the 580exII as Master or the ST-E2 as Master as well

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Max, I knew you would come to rescue ... thanks a lot!
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Yes, Max is great!


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