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- Allows the wireless control of slave (remote) Speedlite flashes (except the Speedlite 220EX)
- Can be used as on-camera master unit
- Permits E-TTL flash with ratio control of two groups of slave units controllable over a six-stop range
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 6.2 cm x 8 cm x 5.1 cm
- Weight: 100 g
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Canon is an industry leader in professional and consumer imaging equipment and information systems. Canon's extensive product line enables businesses and consumers worldwide to capture, store and distribute visual information.
Canon provides a wide range of accessories that are fully tested and 100% compliant with the corresponding equipment. All accessories are noted for their high reliability and superior quality.
The ST-E2 can now be used as your on-camera master unit instead of a 550EX or MR-14EX. This allows an unlimited number of Speedlite 420EX and/or 550EX slave units to achieve precise main, fill and background lighting.
The ST-E2 operates at up to 33 ft outdoors and up to 49 ft indoors without cumbersome wires. It also permits E-TTL flash with ratio control of two groups of slave units controllable over a six-stop range.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
59 of 62 people found the following review helpful
The ST-E2 transmitter is a great way of getting your speedlite flash off-camera and opening up other photographic possibilities.
It has a rake of options on the back including being able to set the ratio of slave flash groups you're controlling with the device. There are 4 channels available and it can sync with high shutter speeds too at the press of a button.
Now onto the bad stuff which is mainly the price. £135 for this is robbery!!! It's very useful yes but when mine arrived I thought I had ordered the wrong thing because it was so small! However, aside from remote triggering of compatible speedlites it can throw out an infra-red focus assist beam which is useful on cameras like the 5D with no built in flash or assist beam so can maybe find a little use outside of the obvious. If it was £85 fair enough but as it is it's overpriced. It also uses a 2CR5 battery which is annoying because I can't use my rechargeable AA's.
If you want remote release for flashes there's probably not much choice and it does work perfectly so it is still recommended.
It has a rake of options on the back including being able to set the ratio of slave flash groups you're controlling with the device. There are 4 channels available and it can sync with high shutter speeds too at the press of a button.
Now onto the bad stuff which is mainly the price. £135 for this is robbery!!! It's very useful yes but when mine arrived I thought I had ordered the wrong thing because it was so small! However, aside from remote triggering of compatible speedlites it can throw out an infra-red focus assist beam which is useful on cameras like the 5D with no built in flash or assist beam so can maybe find a little use outside of the obvious. If it was £85 fair enough but as it is it's overpriced. It also uses a 2CR5 battery which is annoying because I can't use my rechargeable AA's.
If you want remote release for flashes there's probably not much choice and it does work perfectly so it is still recommended.
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
As is the case with most Canon kit, the ST-E2 is overpriced. The unit does perform very well, and does exactly what it should.
However, I think it is in need of an update. The part which slots on to the hot-shoe is made of plastic, not metal, and is a little wobbly - although not insecure. The same fitting on my 580EX II flash is far superior. I dare say they could also make it less bulky.
I prefer the use of a 2CR5 battery, because the power should outlast a couple of rechargeable AA batteries. Be sure to order a battery, because it is not supplied with one!
However, I think it is in need of an update. The part which slots on to the hot-shoe is made of plastic, not metal, and is a little wobbly - although not insecure. The same fitting on my 580EX II flash is far superior. I dare say they could also make it less bulky.
I prefer the use of a 2CR5 battery, because the power should outlast a couple of rechargeable AA batteries. Be sure to order a battery, because it is not supplied with one!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
I see a lot of comments about the price of this little IR Flash controller, but its price has fallen since launch and in my humble opinion, it is worth the price even at the original price. Being able to do ETTL remotely, and control several flashes from one transmitter is great. When used creatively, it definitely makes a huge difference to the results.
When compared to radio triggers, especially those from the likes of PocketWizard, this unit is actually not that expensive. Ok, so IR isn't as reliable as radio triggers, eg when used outdoors, you are fairly likely to get mis-fires unless you are very careful with the flash's placement relative to the transmitter. It can be done, but not totally reliable.
NB. One thing I want to make people aware of is that the little red plastic cover on the front can accidentally come off - mine did and I lost it. It makes no difference to its performance, but it probably just reduced the resell value of the thing should I ever decide to upgrade to more expensive ETTL capable radio triggers.
Oh and another thing, if you rely on this transmitter in a commercial shoot, make sure you have a spare battery, I think it takes a CR5 or some other battery you can't just pick up at the corner shop.
There are shortfalls, definitely, but I still love this little transmitter, I take it with me on every shoot.
When compared to radio triggers, especially those from the likes of PocketWizard, this unit is actually not that expensive. Ok, so IR isn't as reliable as radio triggers, eg when used outdoors, you are fairly likely to get mis-fires unless you are very careful with the flash's placement relative to the transmitter. It can be done, but not totally reliable.
NB. One thing I want to make people aware of is that the little red plastic cover on the front can accidentally come off - mine did and I lost it. It makes no difference to its performance, but it probably just reduced the resell value of the thing should I ever decide to upgrade to more expensive ETTL capable radio triggers.
Oh and another thing, if you rely on this transmitter in a commercial shoot, make sure you have a spare battery, I think it takes a CR5 or some other battery you can't just pick up at the corner shop.
There are shortfalls, definitely, but I still love this little transmitter, I take it with me on every shoot.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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This unit, whilst quite expensive, was exceedingly capable. It was used extensively over the christmas period to produce many family indoor photos. Read more
Published 3 months ago by geoffm
Good piece of kit and a lot cheaper than triggers
Canon Flash Speedlite Wireless Remote Transmitter ST-E2. I bought this to control my two Canon Speedlite 580EX II and it dose the job perfectly and very easy to use. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Clickblade
Don't moan about price when no-one else offers so much!
There are triggers that offer longer trigger distances, there are triggers that offer more group control but there is no other unit in existence that offers what the ST-E2 offers... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mosschops
Good at what it does but overpriced
Like many accessories Canon provides for their SLRs, this little gadget does the job it needs to do great, is robust and is overpriced. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Darren Simons
Wireless Remote
Just received this only after about 2 of days of waiting and it is better than I excepted. I was worried about inferred and the problem people have been saying about its line of... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Matty Jay
Excellent piece of kit but showing it's age
The quickest and easiest way to get your flash off camera, so in that respect it is flawless. Simply slide in, turn on and away you go. Read more
Published 19 months ago by D. Jones
Megabucks but terrific performance
I use this wireless flash remote with a Canon 580EX flash and my Canon 40D. It also works with the same flash on the G series of cameras so in my case the Canon G9. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Shawade
Excellent bit of kit
Currently using this with a pair of speedlites and love the extra flexibility of using them off-camera. Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2010 by D. Henrys
ST - E2
Superb bit of kit. Pricey for what it does, but then that's Canon for you. However, this does exactly what it says on the tin.
Published on 22 Mar 2010 by Woodyboy
Does what it says on the box.
First off, we all know this is grossly expensive for an IR flash, however, it is very handy and allows you do delve into a new world of creativity. Read more
Published on 8 Nov 2009 by Mr. W. P. Burgess
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