Instruction manual
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... European Community (ECl This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for purchasing a Canon product. EOS IX7AX Lite), the ST-E2 can control up to 27 in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled "Digital Apparatus", ICES-003...Speedlite 550EX groups set as set with Speedlite) Multi-flash firing (Set with the ST-E2. Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 is used only for future reference. The transmitting range is a Directive cunformity mark of A F - a s k t dea'm to 32.8 ft outdoors. I I 'ype A models), the ST-E2 can be used with the Speedlites) With the EOS...
... European Community (ECl This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for purchasing a Canon product. EOS IX7AX Lite), the ST-E2 can control up to 27 in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled "Digital Apparatus", ICES-003...Speedlite 550EX groups set as set with Speedlite) Multi-flash firing (Set with the ST-E2. Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 is used only for future reference. The transmitting range is a Directive cunformity mark of A F - a s k t dea'm to 32.8 ft outdoors. I I 'ype A models), the ST-E2 can be used with the Speedlites) With the EOS...
Instruction manual
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...to < I >. When Speedlite 550EX is possible, the pilot lamp lights in red and the 5 icon lights in the camera viewfinder. 1 Turn the main switch to fire. With a Type A camera (EOS3, EOS Elan IIIIIE, EOS 50/50E, EOS 500NIRebel G, EOS IX. Readvine the ST-E2 The hot shoe on the ...powrr. < HOLD > : T h e s e t t i n g s which were set a t the I switch position arc frozen. All transmitter controls exccpt the test trtinsmission button are disabled. its AE-...
...to < I >. When Speedlite 550EX is possible, the pilot lamp lights in red and the 5 icon lights in the camera viewfinder. 1 Turn the main switch to fire. With a Type A camera (EOS3, EOS Elan IIIIIE, EOS 50/50E, EOS 500NIRebel G, EOS IX. Readvine the ST-E2 The hot shoe on the ...powrr. < HOLD > : T h e s e t t i n g s which were set a t the I switch position arc frozen. All transmitter controls exccpt the test trtinsmission button are disabled. its AE-...
Instruction manual
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... 21t 12m I )Positioning of ST-E2 and slave Attach the slave to the mini stand (equipped with tripod socket) which comes with the 550EX. stays on). ( I 3 9 4R Turn t h e Speedlite's body (bounce feature) so t h a t t h e slave sensor fhccs toward thc ST-EZ. 4. After positioning t ... 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. 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 ...
... 21t 12m I )Positioning of ST-E2 and slave Attach the slave to the mini stand (equipped with tripod socket) which comes with the 550EX. stays on). ( I 3 9 4R Turn t h e Speedlite's body (bounce feature) so t h a t t h e slave sensor fhccs toward thc ST-EZ. 4. After positioning t ... 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. 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 ...
Instruction manual
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... and the 5 icon lights in the camera viewfinder, they indicate that the ST-E2 is ready (recharged). If the slave(s)docs not fire, reposi- operation. They do not indicate that the slave is on , the Speedlite may not fire or a correct exposure may not be attained. tion the slave... the button to prevent the 'lash ratio control lamp from lighting inadvertantly. 1111111 Check that the ST-E2's pilot lamp is ready. ready status (4) Wireless operation test 0 With the EOS-3, make sure the ST-E2's flash ratio control lamp is off .) If the flash ratio control lamp is on and that...
... and the 5 icon lights in the camera viewfinder, they indicate that the ST-E2 is ready (recharged). If the slave(s)docs not fire, reposi- operation. They do not indicate that the slave is on , the Speedlite may not fire or a correct exposure may not be attained. tion the slave... the button to prevent the 'lash ratio control lamp from lighting inadvertantly. 1111111 Check that the ST-E2's pilot lamp is ready. ready status (4) Wireless operation test 0 With the EOS-3, make sure the ST-E2's flash ratio control lamp is off .) If the flash ratio control lamp is on and that...
Instruction manual
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...button halfway and activate the camera's exposure meter, the ST-E2 cannot be fired to see the lighting effects before t h e S E mode can be used to set the main flash output. immediately after the flash fires. B With the EOS-3, the modelI,ng' flash can be properly positioned to...'s operation result is ready). 44 To prevent overheating, limit t h e n u m b e r of EOS cameras with the EOS-3's Area AF. The ST-E2's AF-assist bran> c a n he e m i t t e d only while t h e ST-E:! The slave's AF-assist beam is not emitted (except when the flash is displayed on the slave's display panel...
...button halfway and activate the camera's exposure meter, the ST-E2 cannot be fired to see the lighting effects before t h e S E mode can be used to set the main flash output. immediately after the flash fires. B With the EOS-3, the modelI,ng' flash can be properly positioned to...'s operation result is ready). 44 To prevent overheating, limit t h e n u m b e r of EOS cameras with the EOS-3's Area AF. The ST-E2's AF-assist bran> c a n he e m i t t e d only while t h e ST-E:! The slave's AF-assist beam is not emitted (except when the flash is displayed on the slave's display panel...
Instruction manual
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...attained. Thc operation ~rooedureis thc same a s with an 0 With the EOS-3, make sure the ST-E2's flash ratio control the subject. Flash Output In the sample flash setup shown below, t h e lighting on t h e left a n d t h e other on , the Speedlite may between the subject and not fire or a correct exposure slaves, the lighting... trol lamp, set with wireless I.>-'ITI, autoflash. After (flash ratio) can be changed turning off . (If necessary, press aG/500N, EOS IX or EOS K71X Lite. The flash ratio cannot be set the main switch to to obtain a correct exposure...
...attained. Thc operation ~rooedureis thc same a s with an 0 With the EOS-3, make sure the ST-E2's flash ratio control the subject. Flash Output In the sample flash setup shown below, t h e lighting on t h e left a n d t h e other on , the Speedlite may between the subject and not fire or a correct exposure slaves, the lighting... trol lamp, set with wireless I.>-'ITI, autoflash. After (flash ratio) can be changed turning off . (If necessary, press aG/500N, EOS IX or EOS K71X Lite. The flash ratio cannot be set the main switch to to obtain a correct exposure...
Instruction manual
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... for 9 0 scc., the power turns off automatically. oh;~nnrl. Use On'-(:amera Shoe Cord 2 (solrl separatrlyl and point the ST-E2's trtlnsmitter toward the slave. 33 'l'hc Speedlite's slave sr,nsar IS not pmperly point- E P d o e s not enlit th Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Solution Page Soon ...after thc power is turned If t h e power is turned on and the ST-E2 i s not Either press the shutter button halfway or ...
... for 9 0 scc., the power turns off automatically. oh;~nnrl. Use On'-(:amera Shoe Cord 2 (solrl separatrlyl and point the ST-E2's trtlnsmitter toward the slave. 33 'l'hc Speedlite's slave sr,nsar IS not pmperly point- E P d o e s not enlit th Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Solution Page Soon ...after thc power is turned If t h e power is turned on and the ST-E2 i s not Either press the shutter button halfway or ...
Instruction manual
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...HOLD, the transmitter turns off automatically aftcr about 90 scc. Powrr Sourcr 2CR2 lithium ( 6 V) b a t k w x 1 D~mensions fi2 ( W ) x 51 (HI x 80 (Dlmni 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 ST-E2 Flash ratio ...trst transmtssion hutton. WirrlrsslaveSF. mcdecancellatlon Cancels when thc test transmission buttun or FE lock button is pressed to turn on Speedlite transmitter with EOS-3's 45-point Area AF and 28mm and longer lens focal lengths AF-assist Beam Effective Kanpe Approx. 0.6 tn 10...
...HOLD, the transmitter turns off automatically aftcr about 90 scc. Powrr Sourcr 2CR2 lithium ( 6 V) b a t k w x 1 D~mensions fi2 ( W ) x 51 (HI x 80 (Dlmni 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 ST-E2 Flash ratio ...trst transmtssion hutton. WirrlrsslaveSF. mcdecancellatlon Cancels when thc test transmission buttun or FE lock button is pressed to turn on Speedlite transmitter with EOS-3's 45-point Area AF and 28mm and longer lens focal lengths AF-assist Beam Effective Kanpe Approx. 0.6 tn 10...