Canon ST-E2 Speedlite Transmitter for Canon 580EX II, 430EX, 430EX II Speedlites
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon ST-E2 Speedlite Transmitter for Canon 580EX II, 430EX, 430EX II Speedlites
Customer Review: Works well, recommended!
Summary: 4 Stars
Sure it's a little expensive, needs a special battery, looks like it was made in the 80's, and has short range, but it's the only way to trigger your speedlite flashes wirelessly using ETTL without having a flash on your camera. It hasn't missed a flash firing yet for me, even when the flashes don't have direct line of sight. It has really allowed me to get more creative with my photography.Customer Review: Get that flash off your camera
Summary: 4 Stars
I'll just say that this product does exactly what it claims to do. It's limitation (needing to have a direct line of sight to the flash) takes some getting used to but if you can make that happen, it works. I'm glad I bought it because there are times that E-TTL is just easier but it's not a perfect solution. That being said, I'm not sure that a perfect solution exists yet.Customer Review: Handy Little Gadget
Summary: 4 Stars
This handy little gadget does as it says and can control numerous remote speedlight flashes on up to 3 different channels, controlling their timing and brilliance. What is keeping it from getting 5 stars in my book is that the instructions on how to use it aren't very clear (that is hardly a surprise) and involved a fair amount of experimentation prior to use.Customer Review: Canon STE2
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought the speedlite wireless transmitter and have been using it indoors exclusively. It works great with my Canon 430 EX, even when the reflector blocks the line of sight path.
My only complaint is the battery. It cost nine dollars. It will last a long time, but I would prefer that a more common (Cheaper) battery was called for instead.
Customer Review: Great indoors
Summary: 4 Stars
I have been using this unit to fire my 430ex and 550ex flashes. It works flawlessly indoors. It can auto focus in complete darkness and the flashes do not need to be in line of site. Outdoors is another matter. It's difficult to line up the sensors even at close distances. Not that it's impossible, but it will require some patience.