Instruction manual
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... preventing camera or ST-E2 a : malfunction. Supplementary notes for purchasing a Canon product. Thank you for using the ST-E2 and taking pictures. With Type A cameras (EOS-3, EOS Elan IIIIIE, EOS 50/50E, EOS 500NlRebel G, EOS IX. . E-?"rL autoflash High-speed sync (FP flash) FE lock Flash exposure compensation Manual flash (Flash output set out in this Instructions booklet handy for manual flash and multi-flash photography. I I 'ype A models), the ST-E2 can...
... preventing camera or ST-E2 a : malfunction. Supplementary notes for purchasing a Canon product. Thank you for using the ST-E2 and taking pictures. With Type A cameras (EOS-3, EOS Elan IIIIIE, EOS 50/50E, EOS 500NlRebel G, EOS IX. . E-?"rL autoflash High-speed sync (FP flash) FE lock Flash exposure compensation Manual flash (Flash output set out in this Instructions booklet handy for manual flash and multi-flash photography. I I 'ype A models), the ST-E2 can...
Instruction manual
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Nomenclature ...22 2. Troubleshooting ...34 Specifications ...35 Note All the operation instructions in the instructions. Do not make sure the ST-E2 and other relevant equipment a r e already turned on . This equipment has been tested and found to conlply with the limits for help. 21 This equipment generates, uses and can be required to part 15 16the FCC Rules. Increase the...
Nomenclature ...22 2. Troubleshooting ...34 Specifications ...35 Note All the operation instructions in the instructions. Do not make sure the ST-E2 and other relevant equipment a r e already turned on . This equipment has been tested and found to conlply with the limits for help. 21 This equipment generates, uses and can be required to part 15 16the FCC Rules. Increase the...
Instruction manual
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All lr:,nsmiLter controls except the tPet transmission button ;ire ~lis:$blcd. I:im trnnsmission button High-speed synr (FI' fl:~: < 0 ,:Turns off t h r 11rnr.er. < I >:Turns on thr po\rer. < HOLD >: R e t a i n s t h e c u r rent settings u,hilo thr switch position is I 'ilot. Nomenclature Front ,+I"-assist beam emlttor Shoc l t ~ sklider Rear Battery compartment cover Flash ratio cuntrol lamp Channel intl~cat,~r < PILOT > I . 1.
All lr:,nsmiLter controls except the tPet transmission button ;ire ~lis:$blcd. I:im trnnsmission button High-speed synr (FI' fl:~: < 0 ,:Turns off t h r 11rnr.er. < I >:Turns on thr po\rer. < HOLD >: R e t a i n s t h e c u r rent settings u,hilo thr switch position is I 'ilot. Nomenclature Front ,+I"-assist beam emlttor Shoc l t ~ sklider Rear Battery compartment cover Flash ratio cuntrol lamp Channel intl~cat,~r < PILOT > I . 1.
Instruction manual
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... red pilot lamp to light after you set the main switch to < I ) Installing the Battery About the battery If the battery contacts are soiled, improper electrical contact may result. Before installing the battery, wipe the battery contacts with a clean cloth. (2) Attachment to close the battery compartment. 1 Push in the ST-E2's mounting foot all the way into the camera's hot shoe. ment. Slide...
... red pilot lamp to light after you set the main switch to < I ) Installing the Battery About the battery If the battery contacts are soiled, improper electrical contact may result. Before installing the battery, wipe the battery contacts with a clean cloth. (2) Attachment to close the battery compartment. 1 Push in the ST-E2's mounting foot all the way into the camera's hot shoe. ment. Slide...
Instruction manual
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All transmitter controls exccpt the test trtinsmission button are disabled. The ST-E2 turns back on when the shutter button or test transmission button is on and not used for 90 sec., the S E (Save Energy) feature takes effect and t u r n s off the power automatically to fire. With a Type A camera (EOS3, EOS Elan IIIIIE, EOS 50/50E, EOS 500NIRebel G, EOS IX...
All transmitter controls exccpt the test trtinsmission button are disabled. The ST-E2 turns back on when the shutter button or test transmission button is on and not used for 90 sec., the S E (Save Energy) feature takes effect and t u r n s off the power automatically to fire. With a Type A camera (EOS3, EOS Elan IIIIIE, EOS 50/50E, EOS 500NIRebel G, EOS IX...
Instruction manual
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ing display changes in the following loop: 1 + 2 -.3 -.4 1 The ST-E2 and Speedlite 550EX must be overridden manually. 2 Set the slave's main switch to < I> or < SE > to this mode will not work. (4) Channel Setting E*:RATIO 3. lowing loop: +m+------ P r e s s t h e < CH. > button a n...ST-E2's. 0 If t h e 550EX's channel No. When the Speedlite is set automatically to unrelated Speedlite 55OEX units in the vicinity, you press the < SEL/SET > button, the blink- Each time you can set a channel different from the one used by the unrelated Speedlite 550EX units. The zoom setting...
ing display changes in the following loop: 1 + 2 -.3 -.4 1 The ST-E2 and Speedlite 550EX must be overridden manually. 2 Set the slave's main switch to < I> or < SE > to this mode will not work. (4) Channel Setting E*:RATIO 3. lowing loop: +m+------ P r e s s t h e < CH. > button a n...ST-E2's. 0 If t h e 550EX's channel No. When the Speedlite is set automatically to unrelated Speedlite 55OEX units in the vicinity, you press the < SEL/SET > button, the blink- Each time you can set a channel different from the one used by the unrelated Speedlite 550EX units. The zoom setting...
Instruction manual
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... positioning t h e c a m e r a a n d slaves, be used a s the sample camera here. d i s p l a y s t o p s b l i n k i n g a n d For explanatory purposes, the EOS-3 will also bounce off the walls. Do not place any obstructions between the ST-EP and slaves. Basic Wireless E-TTL Autoflash Operation . 3 press t h e < SEL/SET, button After t h e ST-E2 a n d slave a r e ready, they can work within t h e area to t e s t t h e wirclrss control before taking a picture. Otherwise, remote transmission may not...
... positioning t h e c a m e r a a n d slaves, be used a s the sample camera here. d i s p l a y s t o p s b l i n k i n g a n d For explanatory purposes, the EOS-3 will also bounce off the walls. Do not place any obstructions between the ST-EP and slaves. Basic Wireless E-TTL Autoflash Operation . 3 press t h e < SEL/SET, button After t h e ST-E2 a n d slave a r e ready, they can work within t h e area to t e s t t h e wirclrss control before taking a picture. Otherwise, remote transmission may not...
Instruction manual
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Basic Wireless E-TTL Autoflash Operation (2) Camera operation (3)Checking the ST-E2's Set the camera for remote transmission. ready status (4) Wireless operation test 0 With the EOS-3, make sure the ST-E2's flash ratio control lamp is off. (If necessary, press the button to turn it :rg;lin. 0 When t h e ST-E2's pilot lamp lights and the 5 icon lights in the camera viewfinder, they indicate that the slave is ready to prevent...
Basic Wireless E-TTL Autoflash Operation (2) Camera operation (3)Checking the ST-E2's Set the camera for remote transmission. ready status (4) Wireless operation test 0 With the EOS-3, make sure the ST-E2's flash ratio control lamp is off. (If necessary, press the button to turn it :rg;lin. 0 When t h e ST-E2's pilot lamp lights and the 5 icon lights in the camera viewfinder, they indicate that the slave is ready to prevent...
Instruction manual
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... ( 5 ) . The AF-assist b e a m ' s effective r a n g e is compatible with a n optimum flash ou1put. In the case of consecutive wireless transmissions to execute a test transmission. When the correct flash exposure is taken. After 50 consecutive wireless transmissions, allow the ST-EP to the EOS-3. immediately after the flash fires. After the picture is obtained, the ST-E2's flash confirmation lamp lights for 10 minutes. The slave...
... ( 5 ) . The AF-assist b e a m ' s effective r a n g e is compatible with a n optimum flash ou1put. In the case of consecutive wireless transmissions to execute a test transmission. When the correct flash exposure is taken. After 50 consecutive wireless transmissions, allow the ST-EP to the EOS-3. immediately after the flash fires. After the picture is obtained, the ST-E2's flash confirmation lamp lights for 10 minutes. The slave...
Instruction manual
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... EOS-3, make sure the ST-E2's flash ratio control the subject. Wireless Multi-Flash E-TTL Autoflash Operation There a r e two types of +%- aations: All the slaves set only when controlled by E-TTL autoflash to check the lighting effects before the picture is taken. the camera is off .) If t h e flash ratio control lamp is then set the main switch to to prevent the flash used here, one positioned...
... EOS-3, make sure the ST-E2's flash ratio control the subject. Wireless Multi-Flash E-TTL Autoflash Operation There a r e two types of +%- aations: All the slaves set only when controlled by E-TTL autoflash to check the lighting effects before the picture is taken. the camera is off .) If t h e flash ratio control lamp is then set the main switch to to prevent the flash used here, one positioned...
Instruction manual
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Sample Multi-Flash Setup with a Uniform Flash Output," the lighting balance (flash ratio) was adjusted by placing the slaves at different distances to 118 in half-stop increments. The flash ratio can be adjusted without moving the slaves. However, with "Multi-Flash with Slave ID and Flash Ratio Settings," the flash ratio can bc adjusted from 8:l to 1 a n d from 1 to the subject. i s t Wireless Multi-Flash E-TTL Autuflash Operation In the example shown for "MultiFlash with Slave ID and Flash ti^ settings 15ni / 49.2ft Indoors 12m ~ : % . .
Sample Multi-Flash Setup with a Uniform Flash Output," the lighting balance (flash ratio) was adjusted by placing the slaves at different distances to 118 in half-stop increments. The flash ratio can be adjusted without moving the slaves. However, with "Multi-Flash with Slave ID and Flash Ratio Settings," the flash ratio can bc adjusted from 8:l to 1 a n d from 1 to the subject. i s t Wireless Multi-Flash E-TTL Autuflash Operation In the example shown for "MultiFlash with Slave ID and Flash ti^ settings 15ni / 49.2ft Indoors 12m ~ : % . .
Instruction manual
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... camera. Wireless Multi-Flash E-'lTL Autoflash Operation (1) Setting the Slave ID With the wireless control of multiple slaves, you can set the slave ID 7rn5s to C, it cannot he controlled by assigning a slave ID. and to . Set ...SET > button to select < > . 2 + Press the < > or < - > button to set to A or B. The ST-E2 can control slaves A and B. Shown below is a g r o u p of t h r e e slaves whose ID is lit, the C slave does not fire. There are three IDS:A, B, and C. They will be used. Be sure to set the flash ratio and specify the main flash and fill flash...
... camera. Wireless Multi-Flash E-'lTL Autoflash Operation (1) Setting the Slave ID With the wireless control of multiple slaves, you can set the slave ID 7rn5s to C, it cannot he controlled by assigning a slave ID. and to . Set ...SET > button to select < > . 2 + Press the < > or < - > button to set to A or B. The ST-E2 can control slaves A and B. Shown below is a g r o u p of t h r e e slaves whose ID is lit, the C slave does not fire. There are three IDS:A, B, and C. They will be used. Be sure to set the flash ratio and specify the main flash and fill flash...
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... obtain the desired lighting effect. See page 26. Thc flash ratio control lamp lights in parentheses below. The flash ratio can be set , ETTL autoflash metering controls the flash output to obtain a correct exposure. (3)Camera and Slave Positions Position the ST-E2-attached camera and the two slaves to 1:3. Check that the ST-E2's main switch is set to c I >, t h e buttons will not work. Set the main switch...
... obtain the desired lighting effect. See page 26. Thc flash ratio control lamp lights in parentheses below. The flash ratio can be set , ETTL autoflash metering controls the flash output to obtain a correct exposure. (3)Camera and Slave Positions Position the ST-E2-attached camera and the two slaves to 1:3. Check that the ST-E2's main switch is set to c I >, t h e buttons will not work. Set the main switch...
Instruction manual
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...~ngflash For detalls, see the 5.50EXts Instruct~ons After setting the wireless singleor multi-flash setup, just set with a camera-attached 650EX. Wireless manual flash can be fired by settlng the slave to single-slave or manual flash Wlreless repeating flash Wireless repeating flash can be touched at all. or multi-flash setup, just press t h e c a m e r a ' s < FEL > b u t t o n t o enable wireless FE lock. 39:\ I / The ST-E2 can use high-speed sync (FPflash), FE...
...~ngflash For detalls, see the 5.50EXts Instruct~ons After setting the wireless singleor multi-flash setup, just set with a camera-attached 650EX. Wireless manual flash can be fired by settlng the slave to single-slave or manual flash Wlreless repeating flash Wireless repeating flash can be touched at all. or multi-flash setup, just press t h e c a m e r a ' s < FEL > b u t t o n t o enable wireless FE lock. 39:\ I / The ST-E2 can use high-speed sync (FPflash), FE...
Instruction manual
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.... T h e flash p i c t u r e c n m c o u t The flash ratio control lamp was lit even thouph a Turn off the flash ratio control lamp bcforc takinp undrrexposed multi-flash system with flash ratio settings was the picturr~. 29 not used. 'The subject is turned on and the ST-E2 i s not Either press the shutter button halfway or press on, the indicator lamp turns on' used for 9 0 scc., the power turns...
.... T h e flash p i c t u r e c n m c o u t The flash ratio control lamp was lit even thouph a Turn off the flash ratio control lamp bcforc takinp undrrexposed multi-flash system with flash ratio settings was the picturr~. 29 not used. 'The subject is turned on and the ST-E2 i s not Either press the shutter button halfway or press on, the indicator lamp turns on' used for 9 0 scc., the power turns...
Instruction manual
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... 12. ) x 3.1 (Dltn Weight 100 g 13.5 oz (rxcluding battery W ~ r r l m sOperat~onIl~fferenceswrth the 550EX Wireless Operation I or HOLD, the transmitter turns off automatically aftcr about 90 scc. mcdecancellatlon Cancels when thc test transmission buttun or FE lock button is set to I ST-E2 Flash ratio control 2 groups A, I3 FER Flash rxposurr compensation Manual flash Repeating flash Each slave is pressed to turn on...
... 12. ) x 3.1 (Dltn Weight 100 g 13.5 oz (rxcluding battery W ~ r r l m sOperat~onIl~fferenceswrth the 550EX Wireless Operation I or HOLD, the transmitter turns off automatically aftcr about 90 scc. mcdecancellatlon Cancels when thc test transmission buttun or FE lock button is set to I ST-E2 Flash ratio control 2 groups A, I3 FER Flash rxposurr compensation Manual flash Repeating flash Each slave is pressed to turn on...
Instruction manual
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...Macheen). Shimornaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku. For all Nnauirlescancernlna this camera. ntarlo L5T 1P7. AFRICA - France CANON UK LTD. Uniled Kingdom CANON EURO-PHOTO G.m.b.H S181"~"5rl"4 90 92. D-478i7 Wllich. Canon CANON INC. 30-2. CALGARY OFFICE 2828. 16th Street N E ...CANON Benelux N.V.1S.A. call toll free in the U.S. 1800.828.4040 or wrlle lo: Customer Relallons, Canon U S A.. Belgium CANON Schweiz AG GeSchallSbere HEADQUARTERS 5390 Dlxle Roao. w l l toll free In Canada I 800 828~4040 EUROPE. Inc One Canon Plaza. Mrlanolrorr.Mlano. The Netherlands CANON PHOTO VIDEO...
...Macheen). Shimornaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku. For all Nnauirlescancernlna this camera. ntarlo L5T 1P7. AFRICA - France CANON UK LTD. Uniled Kingdom CANON EURO-PHOTO G.m.b.H S181"~"5rl"4 90 92. D-478i7 Wllich. Canon CANON INC. 30-2. CALGARY OFFICE 2828. 16th Street N E ...CANON Benelux N.V.1S.A. call toll free in the U.S. 1800.828.4040 or wrlle lo: Customer Relallons, Canon U S A.. Belgium CANON Schweiz AG GeSchallSbere HEADQUARTERS 5390 Dlxle Roao. w l l toll free In Canada I 800 828~4040 EUROPE. Inc One Canon Plaza. Mrlanolrorr.Mlano. The Netherlands CANON PHOTO VIDEO...
