Instruction Manual
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... camera (normal shooting), and as a master unit or slave unit during wireless shooting. Introduction The Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT/600EX is a high-output, multi-feature flash unit for Canon EOS cameras, compatible with E-TTL II, E-TTL and TTL autoflash and external flash metering systems. The Speedlite can be used with TTL autoflash system (Type-B camera), see page 116. * This instruction...
... camera (normal shooting), and as a master unit or slave unit during wireless shooting. Introduction The Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT/600EX is a high-output, multi-feature flash unit for Canon EOS cameras, compatible with E-TTL II, E-TTL and TTL autoflash and external flash metering systems. The Speedlite can be used with TTL autoflash system (Type-B camera), see page 116. * This instruction...
Instruction Manual
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... r Second-curtain Sync 26 Bounce ...27 e: Flash Coverage Setting 29 q: Manual Flash 31 ?: Stroboscopic Flash 33 //.: Flash External Metering 36 Modeling Flash 38 Clearing Speedlite Settings 38 o Color Filter 39 3 Setting Flash Functions with Camera Operations 41 Flash Control from Camera's Menu Screen 42 4 Wireless Flash Shooting: Radio Transmission 47 ' Radio Transmission Wireless Flash Shooting 48 Wireless Settings 52 a: Fully Automatic...
... r Second-curtain Sync 26 Bounce ...27 e: Flash Coverage Setting 29 q: Manual Flash 31 ?: Stroboscopic Flash 33 //.: Flash External Metering 36 Modeling Flash 38 Clearing Speedlite Settings 38 o Color Filter 39 3 Setting Flash Functions with Camera Operations 41 Flash Control from Camera's Menu Screen 42 4 Wireless Flash Shooting: Radio Transmission 47 ' Radio Transmission Wireless Flash Shooting 48 Wireless Settings 52 a: Fully Automatic...
Instruction Manual
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Nomenclature Flash head/ Optical transmission wireless transmitter Color filter sensor Optical transmission wireless sensor External metering sensor (p.36) AF-assist beam emitter (p.20) Catchlight panel (retracted) (p.28) Built-in wide panel (retracted) (p.30) Remote release terminal* (p.68, 70) Terminal cover Terminal cover External power source socket Mounting foot (p.15) Locking pin Contacts PC terminal Bracket mounting hole * Not provided on Speedlite 600EX. (Do not function.) 6
Nomenclature Flash head/ Optical transmission wireless transmitter Color filter sensor Optical transmission wireless sensor External metering sensor (p.36) AF-assist beam emitter (p.20) Catchlight panel (retracted) (p.28) Built-in wide panel (retracted) (p.30) Remote release terminal* (p.68, 70) Terminal cover Terminal cover External power source socket Mounting foot (p.15) Locking pin Contacts PC terminal Bracket mounting hole * Not provided on Speedlite 600EX. (Do not function.) 6
Instruction Manual
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... flash is displayed as "---", flashes are fired continuously until the end of flashes is most effective when combining a highly reflective subject with stroboscopic flash more than 10 times. When the number of the continuous flashes, set the shutter speed to "buLb". Using a tripod, remote switch and external ...power source is shown in the table on the following equation. If this happens, allow a rest time of flashes is not possible with the following page. 34 Stroboscopic flash is set to 10 (times) and flash frequency to 5 (Hz), set ...
... flash is displayed as "---", flashes are fired continuously until the end of flashes is most effective when combining a highly reflective subject with stroboscopic flash more than 10 times. When the number of the continuous flashes, set the shutter speed to "buLb". Using a tripod, remote switch and external ...power source is shown in the table on the following equation. If this happens, allow a rest time of flashes is not possible with the following page. 34 Stroboscopic flash is set to 10 (times) and flash frequency to 5 (Hz), set ...
Instruction Manual
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... (p.22) and FEB (p.23) are available during auto external flash metering. 36 "Auto external flash metering" can be used with the EOS digital cameras released since 2007. //.: Flash External Metering The Speedlite's built-in external metering sensor measures the flash reflected from the subject in real time, and stops the flash when the standard exposure is automatically adjusted according to...
... (p.22) and FEB (p.23) are available during auto external flash metering. 36 "Auto external flash metering" can be used with the EOS digital cameras released since 2007. //.: Flash External Metering The Speedlite's built-in external metering sensor measures the flash reflected from the subject in real time, and stops the flash when the standard exposure is automatically adjusted according to...
Instruction Manual
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.... 37 Turn to set to the Speedlite's PC terminal with the flash off the camera. When using manual external flash metering and shooting with the camera and Speedlite's PC terminal connected by a commercially-available sync cord, you connect a different Speedlite to . //.: Flash External Metering .: Manual External Flash Metering You can manually set the Speedlite with the ISO speed and aperture set...
.... 37 Turn to set to the Speedlite's PC terminal with the flash off the camera. When using manual external flash metering and shooting with the camera and Speedlite's PC terminal connected by a commercially-available sync cord, you connect a different Speedlite to . //.: Flash External Metering .: Manual External Flash Metering You can manually set the Speedlite with the ISO speed and aperture set...
Instruction Manual
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...-1D X screen Example of EOS 60D screen The cameras released from 2007 to the (external) flash function settings screen. 3 Set the function. Flash Function Setting 1 Select [External Speedlite control]. The setting screen varies depending on the camera. setting]. Select [Flash function settings] or [External flash func. EOS-1Ds Mark III, EOS-1D Mark IV/III, EOS 5D Mark...
...-1D X screen Example of EOS 60D screen The cameras released from 2007 to the (external) flash function settings screen. 3 Set the function. Flash Function Setting 1 Select [External Speedlite control]. The setting screen varies depending on the camera. setting]. Select [Flash function settings] or [External flash func. EOS-1Ds Mark III, EOS-1D Mark IV/III, EOS 5D Mark...
Instruction Manual
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... E-TTL II flash metering Evaluative / Average Flash synchronization speed in Av mode Flash mode E-TTL II (autoflash) / Manual flash / MULTI flash / Auto external flash metering / Manual external flash p.44 metering / TTL (autoflash) Shutter synchronization 1st curtain / 2nd curtain / Hi-speed Flash exposure compensation FEB Zoom (flash coverage) Wireless functions (setting) Radio transmission wireless / Optical transmission wireless p.45 Clear Speedlite function settings [Flash firing...
... E-TTL II flash metering Evaluative / Average Flash synchronization speed in Av mode Flash mode E-TTL II (autoflash) / Manual flash / MULTI flash / Auto external flash metering / Manual external flash p.44 metering / TTL (autoflash) Shutter synchronization 1st curtain / 2nd curtain / Hi-speed Flash exposure compensation FEB Zoom (flash coverage) Wireless functions (setting) Radio transmission wireless / Optical transmission wireless p.45 Clear Speedlite function settings [Flash firing...
Instruction Manual
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... the camera's menu screen. Select [Flash C.Fn settings] or [External flash C.Fn setting]. To clear all the Custom Function settings, select [Clear all the Custom Functions (except C.Fn-00) are not displayed, set or clear all Speedlite C.Fn's] is selected. Select the Custom Function number and... set .] in step 1. When following the "Clearing All the Custom Functions" operation on the camera. For the Custom Functions, see pages 95 to the (external) flash Custom Function settings screen. ...
... the camera's menu screen. Select [Flash C.Fn settings] or [External flash C.Fn setting]. To clear all the Custom Function settings, select [Clear all the Custom Functions (except C.Fn-00) are not displayed, set or clear all Speedlite C.Fn's] is selected. Select the Custom Function number and... set .] in step 1. When following the "Clearing All the Custom Functions" operation on the camera. For the Custom Functions, see pages 95 to the (external) flash Custom Function settings screen. ...
Instruction Manual
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Operations Test flash firing - ' Radio Transmission Wireless Flash Shooting Shooting with a Different Flash Mode set for Each Group (p.65) Auto external flash metering Ceiling E D E-TTL II A B Manual flash C Manual flash Manual flash * The flash mode settings are as follows. Function Transmission distance Firing group control Slave unit... having to 3 groups (A/B/C) No restriction Ch. 1 - 4 - and *3: p.68.) 50 from slave Modeling flash *2 - unit Release *3 - *1, *2 and *3: Some restrictions apply depending on the camera that you use. (Refer to *1: p.51, 65; *2: ...
Operations Test flash firing - ' Radio Transmission Wireless Flash Shooting Shooting with a Different Flash Mode set for Each Group (p.65) Auto external flash metering Ceiling E D E-TTL II A B Manual flash C Manual flash Manual flash * The flash mode settings are as follows. Function Transmission distance Firing group control Slave unit... having to 3 groups (A/B/C) No restriction Ch. 1 - 4 - and *3: p.68.) 50 from slave Modeling flash *2 - unit Release *3 - *1, *2 and *3: Some restrictions apply depending on the camera that you use. (Refer to *1: p.51, 65; *2: ...
Instruction Manual
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... the button on the master unit and set the slave units one by one. When the flash mode is " or $, exposure is set for advanced users who are " E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash, # Manual flash and $ Auto external flash metering. Wireless flash shooting using an EOS digital camera released since 2012, such as a single group. The...
... the button on the master unit and set the slave units one by one. When the flash mode is " or $, exposure is set for advanced users who are " E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash, # Manual flash and $ Auto external flash metering. Wireless flash shooting using an EOS digital camera released since 2012, such as a single group. The...
Instruction Manual
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...Fn-12 C.Fn-13 C.Fn-20 C.Fn-21 C.Fn-22 C.Fn-23 Function " Distance indicator display # Auto power off cancel 3 Flash recycle with autoflash - Light distribution < LCD panel illumination ? AF-assist beam firing . Auto zoom for sensor size / Slave auto power... off timer 0 Slave auto power off $ Modeling flash ( FEB auto cancel ) FEB sequence * Flash metering mode + Quickflash with continuous shot , Test firing with external power 6 Flash exposure metering setting 7 Beep ; Slave flash battery check Page p.95 p.96 p.97 p.98 p.99 p.100 93
...Fn-12 C.Fn-13 C.Fn-20 C.Fn-21 C.Fn-22 C.Fn-23 Function " Distance indicator display # Auto power off cancel 3 Flash recycle with autoflash - Light distribution < LCD panel illumination ? AF-assist beam firing . Auto zoom for sensor size / Slave auto power... off timer 0 Slave auto power off $ Modeling flash ( FEB auto cancel ) FEB sequence * Flash metering mode + Quickflash with continuous shot , Test firing with external power 6 Flash exposure metering setting 7 Beep ; Slave flash battery check Page p.95 p.96 p.97 p.98 p.99 p.100 93
Instruction Manual
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Depending on the model, the flash metering may always fire at full power. When using an EOS digital camera or EOS REBEL T2/EOS 300X, do not set . 96 C: Setting Custom ... not fire, or it may not be performed. 1 is set to 1. Also, wireless flash shooting can change the automatic flash metering mode for flash shooting. 0: E-TTL II 1: TTL 2: Ext.A (External metering: Auto) 3: Ext.M (External metering: Manual) When using a Type-B camera, you cannot perform E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash shooting even when 0 is the setting for Type...
Depending on the model, the flash metering may always fire at full power. When using an EOS digital camera or EOS REBEL T2/EOS 300X, do not set . 96 C: Setting Custom ... not fire, or it may not be performed. 1 is set to 1. Also, wireless flash shooting can change the automatic flash metering mode for flash shooting. 0: E-TTL II 1: TTL 2: Ext.A (External metering: Auto) 3: Ext.M (External metering: Manual) When using a Type-B camera, you cannot perform E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash shooting even when 0 is the setting for Type...
Instruction Manual
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...enable a beep to control the Speedlite. Note that when set to 1, a beep will sound as a warning when the flash firing restriction is fully charged during radio wireless transmission flash shooting. By using both internal power and external power. 1: 2 (External power only) Internal power is needed... to sound when the Speedlite is fully charged, or when a slave...
...enable a beep to control the Speedlite. Note that when set to 1, a beep will sound as a warning when the flash firing restriction is fully charged during radio wireless transmission flash shooting. By using both internal power and external power. 1: 2 (External power only) Internal power is needed... to sound when the Speedlite is fully charged, or when a slave...
Instruction Manual
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... external power source other than Canon may result in flash. * Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX / + Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX Flash for optical transmission wireless control of Speedlites set as slave units. ) EOS camera with excellent portability. 600EX-RT/600EX System & Color filter set SCF-E1 (supplied with 600EX-RT/600EX) ' Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT Transmitter for radio transmission wireless control of Speedlites...
... external power source other than Canon may result in flash. * Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX / + Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX Flash for optical transmission wireless control of Speedlites set as slave units. ) EOS camera with excellent portability. 600EX-RT/600EX System & Color filter set SCF-E1 (supplied with 600EX-RT/600EX) ' Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT Transmitter for radio transmission wireless control of Speedlites...
Instruction Manual
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... the recycling time is automatically set to 0 (p.99), the warning beep does not sound even when flash firing is restricted. 106 Function Number of the Speedlite increases, a warning icon is displayed in two levels. If you change the batteries after firing many... flash varies depending on continuous flashes (p.13), stroboscopic flashes (p.33) and modeling flashes (p.38). For the recommended number of flash firings, see the sections on the flash output. or longer * At full flash output with flash coverage of 14 mm/20 mm * With external power source, the number of flashes will...
... the recycling time is automatically set to 0 (p.99), the warning beep does not sound even when flash firing is restricted. 106 Function Number of the Speedlite increases, a warning icon is displayed in two levels. If you change the batteries after firing many... flash varies depending on continuous flashes (p.13), stroboscopic flashes (p.33) and modeling flashes (p.38). For the recommended number of flash firings, see the sections on the flash output. or longer * At full flash output with flash coverage of 14 mm/20 mm * With external power source, the number of flashes will...
Instruction Manual
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...not turn on or the flash does not fire. If the flash recycling time takes 30 sec. If the electrical contacts of the Speedlite and camera are installed in the picture, use FE lock (p.24). The Speedlite's auto power off by itself. Even when using external power, insert batteries into...orientation (p.14). Move closer to this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center. Troubleshooting Guide If a problem occurs with the flash, first refer to the subject (p.25). 107 The power turns off has activated. If the subject looks very...
...not turn on or the flash does not fire. If the flash recycling time takes 30 sec. If the electrical contacts of the Speedlite and camera are installed in the picture, use FE lock (p.24). The Speedlite's auto power off by itself. Even when using external power, insert batteries into...orientation (p.14). Move closer to this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center. Troubleshooting Guide If a problem occurs with the flash, first refer to the subject (p.25). 107 The power turns off has activated. If the subject looks very...
Instruction Manual
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...cameras: On-camera, E-TTL II/E-TTL/TTL autoflash Speedlite Type-A EOS cameras (E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash) Type-B EOS cameras (TTL autoflash) Flash Head Guide No.: Flash coverage: Bounce: Flash time: Color temperature information transmission: Color filter: ... (when used Exposure Control Exposure control system: E-TTL II/E-TTL/TTL autoflash, auto/manual external flash metering, manual flash, stroboscopic flash Effective flash range: Normal flash: approx. 0.5 - 30 m (1.6 - 98.4 ft.) (With EF50 mm f/1.4 lens at ISO 100) Quick Flash: min.: approx. 0.5 - 12 m (1.6 - 39.4 ft.) max.: approx. ...
...cameras: On-camera, E-TTL II/E-TTL/TTL autoflash Speedlite Type-A EOS cameras (E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash) Type-B EOS cameras (TTL autoflash) Flash Head Guide No.: Flash coverage: Bounce: Flash time: Color temperature information transmission: Color filter: ... (when used Exposure Control Exposure control system: E-TTL II/E-TTL/TTL autoflash, auto/manual external flash metering, manual flash, stroboscopic flash Effective flash range: Normal flash: approx. 0.5 - 30 m (1.6 - 98.4 ft.) (With EF50 mm f/1.4 lens at ISO 100) Quick Flash: min.: approx. 0.5 - 12 m (1.6 - 39.4 ft.) max.: approx. ...
Instruction Manual
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... flash Stroboscopic flash Second-curtain sync Manual external flash metering Wireless flash shooting with optical transmission • Manual flash • Stroboscopic flash Functions not available with Type-B cameras E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash FE lock High-speed sync Auto external flash metering Wireless flash shooting with radio transmission Wireless flash shooting with a Type-B camera, is displayed on the Speedlite's LCD panel. When the Speedlite 600EX-RT/600EX...
... flash Stroboscopic flash Second-curtain sync Manual external flash metering Wireless flash shooting with optical transmission • Manual flash • Stroboscopic flash Functions not available with Type-B cameras E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash FE lock High-speed sync Auto external flash metering Wireless flash shooting with radio transmission Wireless flash shooting with a Type-B camera, is displayed on the Speedlite's LCD panel. When the Speedlite 600EX-RT/600EX...
Instruction Manual
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... Clearing Speedlite settings ....38, 43 Color filter 39 Color filter holder ...........11, 39, 104 Color temperature information transmission 20 Custom functions (C.Fn) ........92, 95 D Distance indicator display 95 E Effective flash range 8, 18, 25, 36, 37 E-TTL II (flash metering 44 E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash 19 Ext.A (Auto external flash metering 36 Ext.M (Manual external flash metering 37 External...
... Clearing Speedlite settings ....38, 43 Color filter 39 Color filter holder ...........11, 39, 104 Color temperature information transmission 20 Custom functions (C.Fn) ........92, 95 D Distance indicator display 95 E Effective flash range 8, 18, 25, 36, 37 E-TTL II (flash metering 44 E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash 19 Ext.A (Auto external flash metering 36 Ext.M (Manual external flash metering 37 External...