Canon Speedlite 600 EX-RT Crash Course

I want to be positive because I did get a lot out of this video. The content is well worth avoiding a steep learning curve. The functions and operation of the Speedlite 600EX-RT are simple to follow and arranged in a logical and accessible manner. However, (here comes the BUT you're waiting for that demotes it to a 4 star review) this is about LIGHTING, and the lighting in the early part of this video couldn't be less professional. Yes it is a video, but lighting applies to video as well as still or motion picture photography or painting for that matter. At more than twice the price of Blue Crane videos, I would expect the production values to be on par, but they fall woefully short. In one beach segment, the wind noise is way beyond acceptable limits. But, this is a 3.5 hour information packed DVD, and I certainly have not found anything out there to rival the content and delivery. The hosts are likeable do a great job of presenting the information. So, come on guys and learn from your mistakes on the next video, because I'll probably buy it. Oh, what the heck, the information is worth the 5-star rating, so I'll change it, but I feel production merited four.

Almost half the video is devoted to lighting techniques, which I though was unnecessary. The title does not say it's a lighting technique crash course.

Great review and ease of reading how to use my new flash unit for my camera, it saved me from having to do a bunch of reasearch.

This is my first TTL flash. I've had fully manual ones for a few years but this a different ball game. This flash is very complex and sophisticated. I had been using the flash in full auto mode for a few months, sort of aimlessly, and not always being pleased with the results. I wasn't getting very far with online videos and articles. This crash course provides a full understanding of the flash and its capabilities. An amazing bonus is the Lighting Crash Course that comes with the DVD. For me, it's well worth the reasonable price to receive the information I need in one place that I can continually go back and reference whenever I need to. Michael's teaching style is extremely straight forward and easy to understand. I would recommend this crash course to anyone who wants to get into flash photography and improve their understanding of it. I loved my Canon flash. Now I love it even more.

This DVD will get you up to speed using the Canon Speedlite 600 EX-RT.I wanted to update from my 580 EXII and 430 EX II and purchased three of the new radio controlled flashes. I wanted to make sure that I had the knowledge base in order to use the flashes to their fullest and decided on this DVD.It met all my expectations. I chose this rating because of the extreme amount of information available for this Canon product.I am fairly new to flash photography but this 600 EX-RT Crash Course has me up and running with confidence. I can and will return to the DVD for review.I liked the tips along with examples of practical applications in using the flash (flashes). There are advanced segments that I will be able to view as my experience grows. I think that this DVD can benefit beginners as well as more experienced photographers shooting weddings etc. Well put together and worth the money. Buy it!

When I got my flash I was so confused. Not confused but, it seemed rather complicated. This DVD really broke down how it should be used and how to use it and get the best possible results. This was so worth the purchase and it came fairly quickly.

Very informative. This has already help me a lot in taking much better flash lit pictures. A must have for aspiring photographers.

Great DVD . It is doing a seminar on your speedlite for half the cost and when I have the time.