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Canon - Speedlite 600EX-RT External Flash
Average Customer Rating:
4.3
Rating breakdown 34 reviews
5 Stars
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81%of customers recommend this product.
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22 out of
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Customer Reviews for Canon - Speedlite 600EX-RT External Flash
Customer Rating
5
Greatest flash ever used worth the cost
on June 10, 2016
Posted by: baffles3249
from Hamilton, OH, United States
I used a non Canon Flash for the last couple of years. I always had issues controlling the flash and the image was to dark or blown out. When the opportunity arose to purchase the 600 ex-rt at a real good price I figured why not what do I have to loose. I used it this past weekend for a wedding shoot. The match up was perfect to my 1dx. It synced without missing a step. The images came out perfect on the screen, they were even better on the computer. SPEND THE EXTRA MONEY ON THIS FLASH !!!! you won't be sorry.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great stand-alone flash for general purposes
on October 3, 2017
Posted by: adamh
from Northwest Indiana
I bought my 600 EX RT in late 2015 after I thought my 550 had been stolen, so this is really not a case of an upgrade, just buying a top of the line flash out of desire for the most options and reach. Disclosure up front: I do not use this flash in studio / multiple flash settings, so I can’t offer any comment or advice about those applications. I use it strictly as an on-camera, all-purpose flash for family pictures, backlit fill situations, and the like (pretty much amateur stuff but with a nice pro look). My favorite features of this flash are: I can’t recall a single instance of having a bad exposure in many difficult lighting situations unless it was my fault; the recycle time is incredibly short even with marginal batteries; and the overall ease of use, conceding I only use about 20% of its capabilities. But a word of caution (not a complaint but a fact with my unit), when the batteries go, they are gone! No warning by way of a progressively slow cycle-up, they just go. If you have any concern about the condition of your flash batteries, have replacements close at hand. Just know you won’t get much / any warning of battery failure with this flash. This a great flash for the way I use it and would highly recommend it for those who would use it the way I do.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
From One to Three
on May 10, 2014
Posted by: rseos
from McHenry, IL
Knowing the importance of off-camera flash, I started out with a single 430EX II on my older camera via a hot shoe cable. But that only allowed me to scratch the surface.
Recently moved up to a new camera and wanted to have much more flexibility and control, so purchased a single 600EX RT along with the ST-E3-RT transmitter. I now had a system that allowed me to create many more lighting situations with ease.
The system is incredibly scalable, so picked up two more 600EX RT units. The ability to mix-and-match manual and ETTL is awesome. And not having to walk up to individual flashes to turn on/off or adjust power is a huge time-saver.
I also really like the gel holder and have created quite a large collection now of custom-fit gels for it to include color correction, color effect, ND and diffusion.
The menu system is organized very well; very easy to navigate and change settings.
The implementation of radio features is solid. The ability to scan for best channel and usage of a custom pin greatly reduces issues. So far I haven't had misfires in my home where I have quite a bit of WiFi devices (though only a few are running at 2.4GHz now; most at 5GHz). Shooting with other photographers at a lighting workshop also went smoothly.
Bottom line, these speedlites offer such a large set of features that are sure to appeal to a wide range of users. The ease of setup and usage really save time and give you much more freedom to create.
One final note; very impressed that the units remember their settings in between usages. Whenever I turn on the transmitter and the speedlites, they automtically re-link and are in the same groups as they were when last used. Settings were even saved after swapping out batteries.
Pros: Superior build quality, Fast recycling time, feature rich, weather sealing, large zoom range
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
expectations
on January 24, 2015
Posted by: alaskan viking
from Kenai ,Alaska
This flash has definitely exceeded my expectations. I have low light over half the year living in Alaska . The capabilities of this device are phenomenal. I just started in photography and this flash gives me the opportunity to expand. This new technology has the ability to sync and control multiple flashes with this device.
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Customer Rating
5
gREAT pRODUCT
on April 8, 2014
Posted by: JRDPHOTOGRAPHY
from Destin, FLORIDA
Love my 600 RT's.
I own 6 of them and they have dramatically changed my location flash use in fashion, weddings and interior design photography. Wireless Range is very adequate. I have been able to fire up to 100' in some locations
I own 6 of them and they have dramatically changed my location flash use in fashion, weddings and interior design photography. Wireless Range is very adequate. I have been able to fire up to 100' in some locations
Pros: quiet, Good Exposure performance, Superior build quality, Fast recycling time
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: LoveM
from California
Verified Purchase:Yes
Bought this speedlite a few weeks ago I found it to be easy to use. Definitely a big step-up from the 430ex ii in terms of the amount of light that comes out of this speedlite, I am very pleased with it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: ColumbiaRiverRat
Verified Purchase:Yes
Integrates well with the camera but is heavier and bigger than the Speedlite 580EXII it is replacing. Features about the same and way more expensive.
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Customer Rating
5
Very good Speedlite but watch out for other 2.4 ghz devices!
on November 30, 2020
Posted by: Benny66
from Berkshires, Massachusetts
I bought 3 of these Speedlites along with the ST-E3-RT Transmitter. It's a great setup with plenty of power. The menu and display is easy to use with a day or two of using them. I used the radio link in a large room and they worked great. The only issue I found is my home Google WIFI extenders interfere with the signal. The "Link" drops after a few minutes no matter what channel I put the Speedlites on including the Auto setting. I don't think this is really an issue with the Speedlite, but it's something to be aware of if you set up in a place with devices searching for a 2.4ghz band. The Speedlites also have an optical option to fire as a backup.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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