Canon Transmissor Speedlite ST-E2

Comments about Canon ST-E2 Speedlite Transmitter:

The ST-E2 unit allows my to use remote speedlights as slaves in different power settings without needing a long connection cord. The wirelss range of 17 ft in full sunlight is more than acceptable for my needs.

Comments about Canon ST-E2 Speedlite Transmitter:

This transmitter was much easier to use than I anticipated. Don't forget to buy the batteries. It's just what I was expecting. I now have a solution for portable off camera flash that didn't cost thousands of dollars and does a fantastic job. Shipping from B&H is fast and wonderful.

Comments about Canon ST-E2 Speedlite Transmitter:

works great for off camera flash photography. easy to operate!

Comments about Canon ST-E2 Speedlite Transmitter:

I have used other photographers transmitter, this is my 1st and I love it! I bought it as other photographers highly recomended this product to me. I have used this product a few times and am very happy with it.

Comments about Canon ST-E2 Speedlite Transmitter:

I can control both my speelites with the same transmitter. I dont have the issue of the extension cable flipping my flash.

Comments about Canon ST-E2 Speedlite Transmitter:

Works as advertised; makes lighting an overall scene very easy with the placement of a flash in one location when working a smaller area. Can't wait to get an additional slave for more creative lighting with my photographs.

Comments about Canon ST-E2 Speedlite Transmitter:

I bought this product to trigger remote flashes using the Canon IR system. It works great with my 430EX II and 580 EX II. I can't complain. I was worried that using it outdoors would be an issue. I was able to trigger a flash at least 20 feet away in daylight. I also bought this unit to use with my Radiopopper system. It works great there too. I like how I can control the flash output of groups A and B with this unit and also enable high speed sync. The build quality is very good. I guess the two things I don't like about it are the 2CR5 batteries you need to get. They are not easy to find, but you can get them online for about $6. Also, it locks to the camera hot shoe, but there is some play. I'm sure it's secure, but wish it was a tighter fit.

Comments about Canon ST-E2 Speedlite Transmitter:

I like to use the transmitter with my flash set up to an umbrella. The ST-E2 works great and so far I've had no issues with the transmission not firing the flash, though I've yet to use it outside. The one problem is that it's ETTL ONLY, no manual control. You can go into the flash bracketing and adjust it up or down up to two stops. Usually this will suffice, however, this might be a problem shooting fill flash in broad daylight.

If manually setting your flash isn't a big concern, I definitely recommend this product! If you'd like to shoot manually with high speed sync capabilities you need pocket wizards or another flash unit.

All told, it gets the job done and is great for the price. I would also suggest getting this over the off camera flash cord.

Comments about Canon ST-E2 Speedlite Transmitter:

That's a nice to have for the wireless TTL. It's very light. Works amazingly inside in small spaces but in larger area or outside, the infrared system got beyond it's limit.

Also, the battery is very expensive so buying a rechargeable battery is a must.

Another restriction, the ST-E2 can't control the manual power of wireless flash. You can only work in E-TTL with ratio. This is a very big disadvantages for any studio.

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I use the ST-E2 Speedlight with my Canon 5d mounted on the camera hot shoe. Most of the time I use it with my Radio-Popper PX system to fire my off camera 580EXII Strobe.

I love the high sync capabilities.

Comments about Canon ST-E2 Speedlite Transmitter:

My goal was to trigger three 580EX II off camera strobes with RadioPoppers. The ST-E2 worked very well in concert with the RF devices. What I didn't expect was the "Power Save Mode" after 90 seconds. It is a good idea to save your battery power but the "Wake Up" time was too long and not adjustable. This presented a problem for my application but it was solved by using a fourth strobe (550EX) and turning off the strobe light function. It works just like the ST-E2 and I wish I had known that before buying another product.

Comments about Canon ST-E2 Speedlite Transmitter:

After much research, invested into the Radio Popper PX system. Did not want to use a flash on my camera body hot shoe, so decided to go with the ST-E2. Tried it out without the Radio Poppers and as expected, it did not work once this transmitter was out of site of the flash unit. No surprise there but I did appreciate the low light focus assist with NO flash. If you desire ETTL capability with or without Radio Poppers, this is the way to go.

Comments about Canon ST-E2 Speedlite Transmitter:

Works great for remotely triggering my 580EXII's.Have not tried it out doors yet. Do wish it used AA rechargeable batteries. For the limited time I have used it works great. Do recommend.

Comments about Canon ST-E2 Speedlite Transmitter:

I use this product for portraiture and for creative lighting. It is quite versatile and allows you to be very creative with multiple flashes positioned with umbrellas, softboxes or to light the subject and different parts of your background. I highly recommend this product for someone looking for an option to remote triggers.

Comments about Canon ST-E2 Speedlite Transmitter:

This speedlite transmitter is a key component with great photography. Enabling 'off the camera' flash allows me to play with lighting and try new ideas. Running it with the 580 and 430. I can't be any happier. I can't wait to add more flashes to it.

Comments about Canon ST-E2 Speedlite Transmitter:

I use this unit for shooting wedding receptions and any other low light jobs. Since Canon's auto focus is terrible in anything less than direct sunlight, the AF assist beam is the sole reason I bought the St-e2. Now I can focus in completely dark areas. What seems to be missing from this product is the ability to turn off TTL. The preflash foils attempts to optically sync flashes.

Comments about Canon ST-E2 Speedlite Transmitter:

I think this product is great. The remote has a lot of controlling features on it. You can adjust the amount of flash you want from the remote. It controls all of my flashes so far without issue. You have to be line of sight to the flashes because the control and remotes are infrared not radio.

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I have only used this for focus assist and it does seem to make a difference with a EOS 7D and 50mm f/1.2L.
I like the idea of using it with an off body cable to control other flashes too but I have not done this yet.

Comments about Canon ST-E2 Speedlite Transmitter:

Has many more capabilities than I will ever use, and perhaps I needn't have spent the money (it IS a bit pricey) but I really enjoy being able to use one off-camera flash and not be literally tied to the sucker by a synch cord. Will control and balance multiple units independently right from your camera top (saves a while lot of mileage). For me it is self-indulgent, for a wedding guy or anybody else who routinely uses multiple off-camera flash units I would think it is so helpful as to be a necessity. When used with 2 or 3 off camera flash units it can provide you with a good approximation of studio lighting flexibility in a small corner of your gear bag. If you need to go on location for portrait work and can't bring a car-full of lights and stands you might give this a serious think.

Comments about Canon ST-E2 Speedlite Transmitter:

Great item it works with the canon 550ex flash the only bad thing is no battery comes with it, they should have a battery kit with a charger to go along with the item.