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wheee! · 05-23-2012, 10:36 AM

I believe the 480EX has built-in remote capability with the 60D

Cmike2780 · 05-23-2012, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I like the 580EX II but damn it's expensive.

That's overkill for most people. It's a powerful flash, but if you're shooting something stationary, like a car, coffee mug, whatever...off camera strobes would be better anyways.

m4a1mustang · 05-23-2012, 10:40 AM

Looks like it. 430 EX II... much more reasonably priced.

If I buy the 60D I wonder if it's worth it to get it with one of the kit lenses. 18-135 or 18-200.

onzedge · 05-23-2012, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Looks like it. 430 EX II... much more reasonably priced.

If I buy the 60D I wonder if it's worth it to get it with one of the kit lenses. 18-135 or 18-200.

The 600's big advantage is remote control of multiple flash units. I have the 580 EX II and it does a great job.

Cmike2780 · 05-23-2012, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by wheee!

I believe the 480EX has built-in remote capability with the 60D

It's a remote wireless 'slave' unit so I would check on the 60D's capability as a master unit....otherwise you might need a speedlite transmitter to shoot wireless. Not that important a factor though.

wheee! · 05-23-2012, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Looks like it. 430 EX II... much more reasonably priced.

If I buy the 60D I wonder if it's worth it to get it with one of the kit lenses. 18-135 or 18-200.

I bought it with the 18-200mm and paid $1249 complete. The body alone was $1199...

The 60D is capable of Master function with remote slave flashes (480EX and up)

onzedge · 05-23-2012, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

It's a remote wireless 'slave' unit so I would check on the 60D's capability as a master unit....otherwise you might need a speedlite transmitter to shoot wireless. Not that important a factor though.

I think that the 600 can function as "master".

m4a1mustang · 05-23-2012, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by wheee!

I bought it with the 18-200mm and paid $1249 complete. The body alone was $1199...

The 60D is capable of Master function with remote slave flashes (480EX and up)

480? I see no 480, only 430.

onzedge · 05-23-2012, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

480? I see no 480, only 430.

It is the 430.

m4a1mustang · 05-23-2012, 10:58 AM

Amazon has the 60D with 18-200 kit lens for $1299, then another ~275 for a flash should I choose to get one. Hmmm...

Cmike2780 · 05-23-2012, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I think that the 600 can function as "master".

You talkng about the Speedlite 600? or the 60D? I just wasn't sure about the 60D. I shoot with a Nikon and my D90 can act as a Master and so can my SB-900.

onzedge · 05-23-2012, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Amazon has the 60D with 18-200 kit lens for $1299, then another ~275 for a flash should I choose to get one. Hmmm...

Do it.

Cmike2780 · 05-23-2012, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Do it.

Cmike2780 · 05-23-2012, 11:07 AM

Also...check this....

Canon Lens & Speedlite Instant Rebates | B&H Photo Video Pro Audio

m4a1mustang · 05-23-2012, 11:10 AM

Enablers.

B&H pricing looks competitive with Amazon, but I get $3.99/item overnight shipping with Prime.

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