Canon Rumor: New Canon SpeedLites Coming in 2013 (and new Yongnuo flashes too)

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Two new Canon flashes rumored to be announced before end of 2013. One could be the replacement for the [shoplink 9691]Canon Speedlite 430EXII[/shoplink], the other one a new flash for the [shoplink 6091]EOS M[/shoplink] system (source: CR)

Not a rumor but it fits well in this post. Yongnuo announced the YN510EX flash, compatible off camera only with Canon’s E-TTL flash systems. Yongnuo makes inexpensive yet effective flash systems for Canon DSLR (among other brands). The Yongnuo YN510EX could cost somewhat between $75 and $125 (source: lightingrumours via slrlounge). Pics and press release after the break.

The manual for the Yongnuo YN510EX can be downloaded here. Yongnuo YN510EX press release:

　　 ——YONGNUO YN510EX Speedlite

√COMPATIBLE WITH N’s & C’s WIRWLESS FLASH SYSTEM

The YN510EX can be triggered by 600EX-RT, 580EX II, SB-910/900/800/700, 7D/60D/600D, C command of Nikon’s built-in flash and wireless signal of ST-E2 respectively, realizing off-camera TTL mode as well as manual flash. You just need a camera equipped with built-in commander system and the YN510EX, then can be easy to achieve wireless TTL flash, ratio control of TTL flash, remote control the flash luminance and other attractive functions.

√SMALL FIGURE, LARGE INDEX

GN53@ ISO100，105mm；Reach the same level of the mainline hot shoe flash, supports off-camera TTL, M and Multi flash mode.

√SUPPORTS REMOTE TTL FUNCTIONS

In the off-camera Sc/Sn mode, FEC, FEB, Rear-curtain sync, FE lock is supported.

√MULTI FLASH SUPPORTED

YONGNUO new manual speedlite which supports Multi mode.

√MULTIPLE TRIGGER MODE SUPPORTED

The YN510EX can be triggered by the set top of camera, built-in flash, command of the main control flash, optical S1, and S2 (pre-flash-canceled mode).

√SUPPORTS ELECTRIC ZOOMING（24~105mm）

The YN510EX covers a focal length range of 24～105mm by operating the zooming buttons.

√HIGH SPEED RECYCLING SYSTEM

It just takes 3 seconds to finish a charging cycle after a full level output. Even without new batteries, you can get high charging speed that just takes 4 to 5 seconds.

√PC PORT PROVIDED

YN510EX is equipped with PC port，you can make the flash synchronously by connecting to the PC port.

√SOUND PROMPT SYSTEM

When the sound prompt system is enabled, different sounds will prompt different working situations so as to help you to focus on shooting.

√ADVANCED OPTION FUNCTION

The YN510EX is equipped with the advanced options setting functions, you can customize the item according to your shooting preferences.

√AUTOMATIC SETTINGS SAVING

YN510EX can automatically save your current operating settings to convenient your next use.

√METAL HOT SHOE STAND, SOLID AND RELIABLE