7D remote RF trigger for speedlites?

[wsbII]

Hey everyone - sorry for the very basic question, but I didn't see it answered anywhere and I can't find it in the specs on the Canon site. Does the 7D have remote flash triggering capability? If so is it IR or RF? I'm looking to possibly pick up a 7D and this is a big item for me...
Thanks!
Bill

[mrteacherdude]

The camera will remotely trigger compatible speedlights (such as 430 EX II and 580 EX II), but I'm not sure what the trigger mechanism is. I do know you can set different channels for different flashes or sets of flashes and the trigger window on the flash must be facing the camera, which suggests IR. The pop-up flash must be up and active in order for the remote trigger to work though, which suggests optical triggering (but I don't know if that would explain the ability to set different channels unless there is some sort of strobe pattern that is at work).

Somehow I don't think this is a really satisfactory answer, but I do know the triggering works and works quite well. If inkista takes a look at this thread, she may be able to provide more technical details about the triggering mechanism.

[RichardTaylor]

It's IR - I own Canon 580 flashes but not a 7D

See this video - around 6.30 .

Canon 7D Wireless Flash Transmitter Crash Course | Canon 7 D DVD - YouTube

[mrteacherdude]

Thanks Richard. Sorry I didn't think of you in my response to the OP. Inkista just usually comes to mind first when it comes to technical stuff regarding flashes; I think she has manuals in her head

[wsbII]

Thanks both for the replies. I'll have to check out the video...
Bill