China knockoff speedlight
Jul 9, 2015 21:49:43 #
Purchased another speed light today so I now have 4. But the one I bought today is the new 600 EX-RT china knockoff of the Canon 600EX-RT.
Programmed up just fine with my Canon speedlights, seems like it will be just fine. Love the 600's as they are wireless radio controlled and I can program all 4 from my camera's LCD screen which of course is a touch screen ..........
Will be shooting a wedding both stills and video this Saturday, looking forward to playing with the new toy. So I have a ton of key light (2) bouncing into a umbrella on a 12 foot stand. One fill (on-camera) and one to use as rim light on a 6 foot stand.
I'll post some pix Sunday or Monday
Programmed up just fine with my Canon speedlights, seems like it will be just fine. Love the 600's as they are wireless radio controlled and I can program all 4 from my camera's LCD screen which of course is a touch screen ..........
Will be shooting a wedding both stills and video this Saturday, looking forward to playing with the new toy. So I have a ton of key light (2) bouncing into a umbrella on a 12 foot stand. One fill (on-camera) and one to use as rim light on a 6 foot stand.
I'll post some pix Sunday or Monday
Jul 9, 2015 23:08:50 #
Jul 10, 2015 09:15:14 #
I've had good, and bad luck with the knock off flashes.
Currently, I use 2 OEM flashes, and one Meike brand flash. So far, so good. One Meike flash that I purchase for my daughter lasted less than 2 weddings. My Meike has been going strong for over a year. In all fairness, she tends to toss her flash in the bottom of her bag, and just leave it anywhere. My Autistic Grandson likes "standing on things," so I can't guarantee that he didn't break it.
One thing I noticed, and I compensate for, is that the Meike tends to overexpose by about a stop, so I just use flash compensation.
Let us know how it all works out.
Currently, I use 2 OEM flashes, and one Meike brand flash. So far, so good. One Meike flash that I purchase for my daughter lasted less than 2 weddings. My Meike has been going strong for over a year. In all fairness, she tends to toss her flash in the bottom of her bag, and just leave it anywhere. My Autistic Grandson likes "standing on things," so I can't guarantee that he didn't break it.
One thing I noticed, and I compensate for, is that the Meike tends to overexpose by about a stop, so I just use flash compensation.
Let us know how it all works out.
Jul 10, 2015 10:00:01 #
I have 3 top of the line Canon 600 EX-RT speed lights, $500 a pop, ouch! The compatible knockoff is $125, I bought it to use as the flash I place on a tall stand. If a drunk at the reception knocks over the stand it doesn't sting as much as losing a $500 unit ;)
Jul 10, 2015 11:00:13 #
Beercat wrote:
Purchased another speed light today so I now have ... (show quote)
Hope they work, I get a little nervous about knock offs.
Jul 10, 2015 11:30:58 #
greg vescuso
Loc: Ozark,Mo.
Beercat wrote:
I have 3 top of the line Canon 600 EX-RT speed lights, $500 a pop, ouch! The compatible knockoff is $125, I bought it to use as the flash I place on a tall stand. If a drunk at the reception knocks over the stand it doesn't sting as much as losing a $500 unit ;)
Can you control your knock off flash from your canon controller .
Jul 10, 2015 11:49:59 #
greg vescuso wrote:
Can you control your knock off flash from your canon controller .
Yes, completely 8-)
Jul 10, 2015 12:41:27 #
I've only used the Knock offs on my Nikon, I'm not rich like most of you all. Besides, It's not my lively hood. If I use it 5 to 6 times a year I'm using it to much. LOL
I do use it a lot for fill when I'm outside, and use the umbrellas with the radio transmitter and have found it to be great and respond very well. I have even used the cheap flashes with the receiver to light the back areas when shooting deep. These cheap flashes know only one setting, and anything close will just wash out the photo.
I do use it a lot for fill when I'm outside, and use the umbrellas with the radio transmitter and have found it to be great and respond very well. I have even used the cheap flashes with the receiver to light the back areas when shooting deep. These cheap flashes know only one setting, and anything close will just wash out the photo.
Jul 10, 2015 13:51:50 #
Bill Houghton wrote:
I've only used the Knock offs on my Nikon, I'm not... (show quote)
Which flash is the "cheap flash?" Just wondering. I'm a Nikon guy, and have had pretty good luck with the 3rd party "cheap flashes" that have iTTL capabilities. Part of it is that you need to have the iTTL capable triggering system. I actually used the "industry standard" pocket wizards, but found that I like the "cheap" Yongnuo 622 system. For me, it was easier to use, and has been proven to be every bit as reliable. The weak part on the system for me, is that I sometimes don't remember to put fresh batteries in the triggers.
Jul 10, 2015 13:57:21 #
I couldn't even find the brand on them, there are two of them, different only in color, they have only a single contact pin, TTL wasn't even a thought on these two. They were given to me. They do have a slave setting. S1 wand a W1 - where the hood slides in and out. I think I've seen them on Amazon for around $7.00. LOL I think they were used on an old Minolta, the guy just said here and handed them to me. One step up for old flash bulb days.
Jul 10, 2015 19:32:24 #
If it's Yongnuo, they are excellent flash units and my next purchase will be the 600ex-rt. They're only 124 dollars on Amazon, compared to $499 for the comparable Canon.
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