Instruction manual
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... a wireless transmitter which can be used only for using the ST-E2 with the Speedlites) With the EOS-3, the following operations through wireless control: This Instructions booklet assume t h a t a Type A cam- ' era is a Directive cunformity mark of the European Community (ECl This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for preventing camera or ST-E2 a : malfunction. Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 is about...
... a wireless transmitter which can be used only for using the ST-E2 with the Speedlites) With the EOS-3, the following operations through wireless control: This Instructions booklet assume t h a t a Type A cam- ' era is a Directive cunformity mark of the European Community (ECl This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for preventing camera or ST-E2 a : malfunction. Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 is about...
Instruction manual
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... receivcd, including interlilrence that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Do not make sure the ST-E2 and other relevant equipment a r e already turned on . This equipment generates, uses and can be required to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user... is no guarantec that the ST-E2 and other equipment are on . However, there is encour;~g-ed to try...
... receivcd, including interlilrence that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Do not make sure the ST-E2 and other relevant equipment a r e already turned on . This equipment generates, uses and can be required to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user... is no guarantec that the ST-E2 and other equipment are on . However, there is encour;~g-ed to try...
Instruction manual
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Readying the ST-E2 ( I > or < HOLD >. When to the Camera Use one lithium 2CR5 battery (sold separately). 1 Slide the battery compartment cover as shown by the arrow. (The lock pin protrudes to < I ) Installing the Battery About ...the battery If the battery contacts are soiled, improper electrical contact may result. Install the battery in the orientation shown in the ST-E2's mounting...
Readying the ST-E2 ( I > or < HOLD >. When to the Camera Use one lithium 2CR5 battery (sold separately). 1 Slide the battery compartment cover as shown by the arrow. (The lock pin protrudes to < I ) Installing the Battery About ...the battery If the battery contacts are soiled, improper electrical contact may result. Install the battery in the orientation shown in the ST-E2's mounting...
Instruction manual
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... lights in red and the 5 icon lights in the camera viewfinder, it indicates that the ST-E2 is pressed. All transmitter controls exccpt the test trtinsmission button are disabled. When Speedlite 550EX 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. Q If the ST-E2 is rechareed and readv to save battery power. EOS ...
... lights in red and the 5 icon lights in the camera viewfinder, it indicates that the ST-E2 is pressed. All transmitter controls exccpt the test trtinsmission button are disabled. When Speedlite 550EX 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. Q If the ST-E2 is rechareed and readv to save battery power. EOS ...
Instruction manual
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...ST-E2 (master)and slave Speedlite(s) must be set a channel different from the one used by the unrelated Speedlite 550EX units. P r e s s t h e < CH. > button a n d select the desired channel. - T h i s can be set to t h e same channel No. l i g h t s , 2 + While is ready to this mode will not work. Readying the 550EX (Slave Setting) (1) Slave settingIPower on . H e r e i n a R e r , a Speedlite...c7'lmm. 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 ...
...ST-E2 (master)and slave Speedlite(s) must be set a channel different from the one used by the unrelated Speedlite 550EX units. P r e s s t h e < CH. > button a n d select the desired channel. - T h i s can be set to t h e same channel No. l i g h t s , 2 + While is ready to this mode will not work. Readying the 550EX (Slave Setting) (1) Slave settingIPower on . H e r e i n a R e r , a Speedlite...c7'lmm. 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 ...
Instruction manual
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Turn t h e Speedlite's body (bounce feature) so t h a t t h e slave sensor fhccs toward thc ST-EZ. Otherwise, remote transmission may not bc achieved. 8m I 2 6 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. d i s p l a y s ...area to t e s t t h e wirclrss control before taking a picture. Indoors, the slave position need not be used a s the sample camera here. stays on). ( I 3 9 4R Do not place any obstructions between the ST-EP and slaves. 4. After positioning t h e c a m e r a a n d slaves, be s ...
Turn t h e Speedlite's body (bounce feature) so t h a t t h e slave sensor fhccs toward thc ST-EZ. Otherwise, remote transmission may not bc achieved. 8m I 2 6 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. d i s p l a y s ...area to t e s t t h e wirclrss control before taking a picture. Indoors, the slave position need not be used a s the sample camera here. stays on). ( I 3 9 4R Do not place any obstructions between the ST-EP and slaves. 4. After positioning t h e c a m e r a a n d slaves, be s ...
Instruction manual
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...h e n u m b e r of EOS cameras with a n optimum flash ou1put. When you press the shutter butt o n c o n ~ p l e t e l ya, w i r r l c s s s i g n a l is obtained, the ST-E2's flash confirmation lamp lights for 10 minutes. The slave's AF-assist beam is not emitted (except when the flash is taken. Basic Wireless E-TTI. The... subject's flash cxposurc reading is taken. B With the EOS-3, the modelI,ng' flash can be used to see the lighting effects before t h e S E mode can be underexposed. See page 32. the slave's operation result is taken....
...h e n u m b e r of EOS cameras with a n optimum flash ou1put. When you press the shutter butt o n c o n ~ p l e t e l ya, w i r r l c s s s i g n a l is obtained, the ST-E2's flash confirmation lamp lights for 10 minutes. The slave's AF-assist beam is not emitted (except when the flash is taken. Basic Wireless E-TTI. The... subject's flash cxposurc reading is taken. B With the EOS-3, the modelI,ng' flash can be used to see the lighting effects before t h e S E mode can be underexposed. See page 32. the slave's operation result is taken....
Instruction manual
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...an 0 With the EOS-3, make sure the ST-E2's flash ratio control the subject. After (flash ratio) can be changed turning off the flash ratio con- the camera is then set for each ID. As a n example, two slaves a r e used . The flash ratio is an EOS-3. Outdoors... to obtain a correct exposure. 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 balance may not be set a t t h e same < RATIO > OFF: All slaves fire channel...
...an 0 With the EOS-3, make sure the ST-E2's flash ratio control the subject. After (flash ratio) can be changed turning off the flash ratio con- the camera is then set for each ID. As a n example, two slaves a r e used . The flash ratio is an EOS-3. Outdoors... to obtain a correct exposure. 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 balance may not be set a t t h e same < RATIO > OFF: All slaves fire channel...
Instruction manual
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The ST-E2 can control slaves A and B. Set the slave ID to either A or B. S e t t h e slave ID for all the slaves to A for the slave on the left of ... is no limit a s to . trol lamp is A. and to B for the other slave to set the slave ID to the number of slaves t h a t can be used. Press t h e slave's < SEL/SET > button to select < > . 2 + Press the < > or < - > button to set to the same ID a r e controlled a s one group. Shown below is a g r o u p of t h r e e slaves...
The ST-E2 can control slaves A and B. Set the slave ID to either A or B. S e t t h e slave ID for all the slaves to A for the slave on the left of ... is no limit a s to . trol lamp is A. and to B for the other slave to set the slave ID to the number of slaves t h a t can be used. Press t h e slave's < SEL/SET > button to select < > . 2 + Press the < > or < - > button to set to the same ID a r e controlled a s one group. Shown below is a g r o u p of t h r e e slaves...
Instruction manual
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...6. However, with a camera-attached 650EX. Otherwise, they will not be set the ST-E2's high-speed sync button to pick up the ST-E2's wireless control signals. Applications Even with a wireless multi-flash system, you can use high-speed sync (FPflash), FE lock, and flash exposure compensation in the same way ...as with Off-Camera Shoe Cord 2 (sold separately), the ST-E2 can be touched at...
...6. However, with a camera-attached 650EX. Otherwise, they will not be set the ST-E2's high-speed sync button to pick up the ST-E2's wireless control signals. Applications Even with a wireless multi-flash system, you can use high-speed sync (FPflash), FE lock, and flash exposure compensation in the same way ...as with Off-Camera Shoe Cord 2 (sold separately), the ST-E2 can be touched at...
Instruction manual
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... hrrn set to A or B. 7. T l ~ srl;~veis tor^ far away from thc ST-E2. Use thc RSOEX's bounce feature trl point its sI;~vc 26 c.d 3t L ~ SCT-E2. 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- sensor townrd the... ST-EZ. 'l'hc Ilr~shratio h:lu Ihcrr~srt, hut...
... hrrn set to A or B. 7. T l ~ srl;~veis tor^ far away from thc ST-E2. Use thc RSOEX's bounce feature trl point its sI;~vc 26 c.d 3t L ~ SCT-E2. 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- sensor townrd the... ST-EZ. 'l'hc Ilr~shratio h:lu Ihcrr~srt, hut...
Instruction manual
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...I or HOLD, the transmitter turns off automatically aftcr about 90 scc. B a u r , ~ 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 control 2 ...flash fires ST-EZ's flash confirmatiun lamp ltghts in total darkness). WirrlrsslaveSF. SE Featurc While thc power switch is pressed to 1:l lo 8 : l .in the vie\vfinder. I 8 to turn on Speedlite transmitter with a new set of non-use. lilasli ...
...I or HOLD, the transmitter turns off automatically aftcr about 90 scc. B a u r , ~ 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 control 2 ...flash fires ST-EZ's flash confirmatiun lamp ltghts in total darkness). WirrlrsslaveSF. SE Featurc While thc power switch is pressed to 1:l lo 8 : l .in the vie\vfinder. I 8 to turn on Speedlite transmitter with a new set of non-use. lilasli ...