Canon STE2 Speedlite Transmitter for Canon 580EX II, 430EX, 430EX II Speedlites

Feb 14

Canon STE2 Speedlite Transmitter for Canon 580EX II, 430EX, 430EX II Speedlites

Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B00004WCFY
Manufacturer: Canon Cameras US
Average Customer Review: (From 27 total reviews)
List Price: ~~$350.00~~
Amazon Price: $199.95 (17 new available)
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Features

Wireless flash controller for the Canon EX420 and EX550
Indoor transmission range of approximately 40 to 50 feet
Outdoor transmission range of approximately 26 to 33 feet
1,500-transmission battery life
Turns off after 90-second idle

Accessories

Adorama 2CR5 Battery, 6.0 volt Lithium.

Editorial Reviews

Product Description:
Developed in conjunction with the Speedlite 550EX and the EOS-3 camera, this master control device for a wireless Speedlite flash system meets and exceeds professional and advanced amateur standards. Its dedicated transmitter controls an unlimited number of 420EX or 550EX Speedlites as slave units up to 33 feet away outdoors and 49.5 feet away indoors. It is mounted as a clip-on with shoe lock lever and locking pin. Compatible Cameras – Type A EOS cameras (E- TTL, autoflash); Type B EOS cameras (Manual flash) Type – 550EX-dedicated, clip-on Speedlite transmitter with direct contacts

Amazon.com Product Description:
The Canon Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 is compatible with Type A EOS cameras (E-TTL, auto flash) and Type B EOS cameras (manual flash). The ST-E2 is designed to control slaved Canon 550 EX flashes, enabling simultaneous flash use in professional settings. The wireless controller has a flash ratio control, allowing for several different A:B ratios, 1:8 to 8:1 in half-step increments, as well as slave confirmation via a test transmission button, which sets off slave A, followed by slave B, at 1/64 output.

Customer Reviews

Good for what it is supposed to do. by F. J. H. LEAL
When I first bought it I used it a lot. Now, that the novelty has worn off, it is rarely used. However, it is a fine piece of gadget albeit a bit pricey, but still deserving the 5 star accolade.

Canon ST-E2 Speedlite transmitter by S. Morris
Well I was very apprehensive about buying this item as it was overpriced, typical Canon sales.

Anyway I purchased this item on Christmas day as I had checked my cart and it was showing the item for $165 brand new, OK sold I checked out and received the product about a week later due to the Holiday mail.

I was very surprised with the unit, (make sure you buy a 2CR5 battery)The unit is very easy to control, you set the flash to slave and attach the ST-E2 to the camera hot shoe and lock it into position, switch the unit on and you are now ready to use the unit.

I wish I had bought one at the same time as my 580ex flash, I have been using the Canon OC-E2 off camera shoe cord for a while and have recently hacked it so I can extend the flash a distance of 50ft.

The ST-E2 wireless transmitter frees you of the hassle of cables and it is great indoors with off camera flash per the Strobist techniques,

outdoors might be a slight problem with distance and depending on how bright the day is when trying to use it, radio poppers or the pocket wizards are probably the way to go, but with the Canon ST-E2 you do retain full E-TTL.

If you are requiring further distances and already have this product then Radio poppers would compliment this however they are more expensive than Pocket wizards but they do retain the full Canon E-TTL system.

I wish Canon would come out with an updated model to this so that it would be a radio trigger and not optical.

At least with pocket wizards and the correct cords you can trigger the camera remotely or the flash if need be.

If you’re on a tight budget then go with pocket wizards straight away as the system is expandable, They are more expensive than this unit, but you’re not limited to one brand of flash either, a lot of photographers are using the Vivitar 285HV brand of flashes with pocket wizards and are getting great results.

Hope this review helps

In the line of sight, it’s OK by K. Richmond
The limitation of this set-up with 1 580 EX II and a 580 EX is that it is line of sight out to about 50 feet indoors. With strategically placed mirrors you can fire the slaves around corners or opaque umbrellas. I would have preferred Radio Poppers, but they are still not in production on the new version. If you need camera control over the flash, for now this is the only way you cn go.

Canon STE2 by Edward N. Padgett
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.

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