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... ST-E2 can execute the following operations through wireless control: This Instructions booklet assume t h a t a Type A cam- ' era is a wireless transmitter which can be used in this Instructions booklet: 0: Warning for manual flash and multi-flash photography. a s k t dea'm to two Speedlite 550EX groups set as set with Speedlite) Multi-flash firing (Set with the camera. 1 . :'&: Helpful tip for purchasing a Canon...
... ST-E2 can execute the following operations through wireless control: This Instructions booklet assume t h a t a Type A cam- ' era is a wireless transmitter which can be used in this Instructions booklet: 0: Warning for manual flash and multi-flash photography. a s k t dea'm to two Speedlite 550EX groups set as set with Speedlite) Multi-flash firing (Set with the camera. 1 . :'&: Helpful tip for purchasing a Canon...
Instruction manual
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...not occur in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to stop operation of the FCC Rules. Do not make sure the ST-E2 and other relevant equipment a r e already turned on. These limits arc designed to the equipment unless otherwise specified in a residential ...installation. However, there is no guarantec that the ST-E2 and other equipment are on , the user is subject to part 15 16the FCC Rules. Readying the 550EX (Slave Setting 25 4. Basic Wireless E-TTL Autoflash Operation 26 5. If this equipment does...
...not occur in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to stop operation of the FCC Rules. Do not make sure the ST-E2 and other relevant equipment a r e already turned on. These limits arc designed to the equipment unless otherwise specified in a residential ...installation. However, there is no guarantec that the ST-E2 and other equipment are on , the user is subject to part 15 16the FCC Rules. Readying the 550EX (Slave Setting 25 4. Basic Wireless E-TTL Autoflash Operation 26 5. If this equipment does...
Instruction manual
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1. All lr:,nsmiLter controls except the tPet transmission button ;ire ~lis:$blcd. Nomenclature Front ,+I"-assist beam emlttor Shoc l t ~ sklider Rear Battery compartment cover Flash ratio cuntrol lamp Channel intl~cat,~r < PILOT > I . I:im trnnsmission button High-speed synr (FI' fl:~: < 0 ,:Turns off t h r 11rnr.er. < I >:Turns on thr po\rer. < HOLD >: R e t a i n s t h e c u r rent settings u,hilo thr switch position is I 'ilot.
1. All lr:,nsmiLter controls except the tPet transmission button ;ire ~lis:$blcd. Nomenclature Front ,+I"-assist beam emlttor Shoc l t ~ sklider Rear Battery compartment cover Flash ratio cuntrol lamp Channel intl~cat,~r < PILOT > I . 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.
Instruction manual
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or longer for the red pilot lamp to light after you set the main switch to lock t h e STE2 onto the camera.) To remove the ST-152,slide t h e shoe lock slider in the opposite direction ( t h e lock pin retracts) and slide off the ST-EP. Install the battery compartment cover to replace the battery Replace the... a s shown by the arrow and remove. When to close the battery compartment. 1 Push in the compart- Install the battery in the orientation shown in the ST-E2's mounting foot all the way into the camera's hot shoe. Readying the...
or longer for the red pilot lamp to light after you set the main switch to lock t h e STE2 onto the camera.) To remove the ST-152,slide t h e shoe lock slider in the opposite direction ( t h e lock pin retracts) and slide off the ST-EP. Install the battery compartment cover to replace the battery Replace the... a s shown by the arrow and remove. When to close the battery compartment. 1 Push in the compart- Install the battery in the orientation shown in the ST-E2's mounting foot all the way into the camera's hot shoe. Readying the...
Instruction manual
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... the ST-E2 is pressed. 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. All transmitter controls ... The ST-E2 turns back on the powrr. < HOLD > : T h e s e t t i n g s which were set a t the I >. With a Type A camera (EOS3, EOS Elan IIIIIE, EOS 50/50E, EOS 500NIRebel G, EOS IX. EOS IX7IIX Lite) equipped with t h e lock pin. The main switch has the following three positions: < 0 > : Turns of transmitter settings. ...
... the ST-E2 is pressed. 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. All transmitter controls ... The ST-E2 turns back on the powrr. < HOLD > : T h e s e t t i n g s which were set a t the I >. With a Type A camera (EOS3, EOS Elan IIIIIE, EOS 50/50E, EOS 500NIRebel G, EOS IX. EOS IX7IIX Lite) equipped with t h e lock pin. The main switch has the following three positions: < 0 > : Turns of transmitter settings. ...
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... work. Each time the button is blinking, press the < z or < - > butlon to < SLAVE >. Readying the 550EX (Slave Setting) (1) Slave settingIPower on . is set . The ST-E2 (master)and slave Speedlite(s) must be called a "slave." The zoom setting is different from the ST-E2's channel No., wireless t r a n smission will be set a channel different from being transmitted to t h e same channel No.
... work. Each time the button is blinking, press the < z or < - > butlon to < SLAVE >. Readying the 550EX (Slave Setting) (1) Slave settingIPower on . is set . The ST-E2 (master)and slave Speedlite(s) must be called a "slave." The zoom setting is different from the ST-E2's channel No., wireless t r a n smission will be set a channel different from being transmitted to t h e same channel No.
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...4R 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. Do not place any obstructions between the ST-EP and slaves. 4. d i s p l a y s t o p s b ...TTI.autoflash. 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. Turn t h e Speedlite's body (bounce feature) so t h a t t h e slave sensor fhccs...
...4R 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. Do not place any obstructions between the ST-EP and slaves. 4. d i s p l a y s t o p s b ...TTI.autoflash. 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. Turn t h e Speedlite's body (bounce feature) so t h a t t h e slave sensor fhccs...
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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. After turning off the flash ratio control lamp, set the main switch 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... 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 the slave is on , the Speedlite may not fire or a correct exposure may not be attained. If the ...
Basic Wireless E-TTL Autoflash Operation (2) Camera operation (3)Checking the ST-E2's Set the camera for remote transmission. After turning off the flash ratio control lamp, set the main switch 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... 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 the slave is on , the Speedlite may not fire or a correct exposure may not be attained. If the ...
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... picture is transmitted to execute a test transmission. After the picture is a b o u t 0.6 m e t e r t o 10 m e t e r s at t h e center a n d 0.6 m e t e r to set the main flash output. The slave must turn off (viewfinder's exposure setting display t u r n s off) before the piclure is obtained, the ST-E2's flash confirmation lamp lights for 10 minutes. Basic Wireless E-TTI. Autoflash O~eration (5) Taking the picture and...
... picture is transmitted to execute a test transmission. After the picture is a b o u t 0.6 m e t e r t o 10 m e t e r s at t h e center a n d 0.6 m e t e r to set the main flash output. The slave must turn off (viewfinder's exposure setting display t u r n s off) before the piclure is obtained, the ST-E2's flash confirmation lamp lights for 10 minutes. Basic Wireless E-TTI. Autoflash O~eration (5) Taking the picture and...
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...an 0 With the EOS-3, make sure the ST-E2's flash ratio control the subject. The flash ratio cannot be set for each ID. By changing t h e distance the button to prevent the flash used here, one positioned on the left will be trol lamp, set the main switch to to turn it off.)... the picture is an EOS-3. 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 fired to obtain a correct exposure. 45. EOS Elan...
...an 0 With the EOS-3, make sure the ST-E2's flash ratio control the subject. The flash ratio cannot be set for each ID. By changing t h e distance the button to prevent the flash used here, one positioned on the left will be trol lamp, set the main switch to to turn it off.)... the picture is an EOS-3. 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 fired to obtain a correct exposure. 45. EOS Elan...
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i s t Sample Multi-Flash Setup 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. The flash ratio can be adjusted without moving the slaves. However, with "Multi-Flash with Slave ID and Flash ti^ settings 15ni / 49.2ft Indoors 12m ~ : % . . Wireless Multi-Flash E-TTL Autuflash Operation In the example shown for "MultiFlash 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.
i s t Sample Multi-Flash Setup 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. The flash ratio can be adjusted without moving the slaves. However, with "Multi-Flash with Slave ID and Flash ti^ settings 15ni / 49.2ft Indoors 12m ~ : % . . Wireless Multi-Flash E-TTL Autuflash Operation In the example shown for "MultiFlash 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.
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...B. They will be used. Be sure to set to . Press t h e slave's < SEL/SET > button to select < > . 2 + Press the < > or < - > button to set the slave ID to C, it cannot he controlled by assigning a slave ID. There is A. There are three IDS:A, B, and C. The ST-E2 can be controlled as a single slave group A.... 4 Follow the same procedure for the slave on the left of multiple slaves, you can set the flash ratio and specify the main flash and fill flash by thc ...
...B. They will be used. Be sure to set to . Press t h e slave's < SEL/SET > button to select < > . 2 + Press the < > or < - > button to set the slave ID to C, it cannot he controlled by assigning a slave ID. There is A. There are three IDS:A, B, and C. The ST-E2 can be controlled as a single slave group A.... 4 Follow the same procedure for the slave on the left of multiple slaves, you can set the flash ratio and specify the main flash and fill flash by thc ...
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... the main flash and fill flash. Thc flash ratio control lamp lights in parentheses below. Check that the ST-E2's main switch is set to c I >, t h e buttons will not work. The modeling flash can be set t o < I > , then press the button. The flash ratios for wireless E-TTL autoflash exposure... to 1:3. 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 1:8 in half-stop increments. See page...
... the main flash and fill flash. Thc flash ratio control lamp lights in parentheses below. Check that the ST-E2's main switch is set to c I >, t h e buttons will not work. The modeling flash can be set t o < I > , then press the button. The flash ratios for wireless E-TTL autoflash exposure... to 1:3. 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 1:8 in half-stop increments. See page...
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... all. Wireless manual flash can be fired by settlng the slave to single-slave or manual flash Wlreless repeating flash Wireless repeating flash can be set the ST-E2's high-speed sync button to < 5~ >. Wireless high-speed sync (FP Wireless F E lock flash) - The slaves need not be... used when the slave has been set to pick up the ST-E2's wireless control signals. Otherwise, they will not be positioned behind the camera. After setting the wireless single- Wlrelchs manual flash - Therefore, the slaves cannot be able to slngle-slave...
... all. Wireless manual flash can be fired by settlng the slave to single-slave or manual flash Wlreless repeating flash Wireless repeating flash can be set the ST-E2's high-speed sync button to < 5~ >. Wireless high-speed sync (FP Wireless F E lock flash) - The slaves need not be... used when the slave has been set to pick up the ST-E2's wireless control signals. Otherwise, they will not be positioned behind the camera. After setting the wireless single- Wlrelchs manual flash - Therefore, the slaves cannot be able to slngle-slave...
Instruction manual
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...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 oh;~nnrl. the < PILOT > button. 24 Although t h e 5 icon i s l i t in T h e 5 ]con in t h e v ~ e w f i n d edr oes not indicate When the slave is turned on and the ST-E2...of t h r c:lmr,r;l. Position t h e slavc nearer to the suhect or use 3 larg- 28 cr aperture (smaller f-number). hrrn set to thesamechannel as thr ST-E2. 25 when the s l ~ u t t < .i,~ .~rrlra.;ed. Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Solution Page Soon after thc power is turned...
...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 oh;~nnrl. the < PILOT > button. 24 Although t h e 5 icon i s l i t in T h e 5 ]con in t h e v ~ e w f i n d edr oes not indicate When the slave is turned on and the ST-E2...of t h r c:lmr,r;l. Position t h e slavc nearer to the suhect or use 3 larg- 28 cr aperture (smaller f-number). hrrn set to thesamechannel as thr ST-E2. 25 when the s l ~ u t t < .i,~ .~rrlra.;ed. Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Solution Page Soon after thc power is turned...
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...10 meters / 26.2 - 32.8 ft Transmission Coveragr r10' horizontal and +30' vertical Battery Life Approx. 1,500 transmissions (At room temperature and with a new set manually. "Slave A fires followed by the 5 icon lit in green for 9 sec. WirrlrsslaveSF. I 8 to 16 5 ft along the periphery (in total darkness... about 90 scc. SE Featurc While thc power switch 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 Speedlite transmitter with EOS-3's 45-point Area AF and 28mm and longer...
...10 meters / 26.2 - 32.8 ft Transmission Coveragr r10' horizontal and +30' vertical Battery Life Approx. 1,500 transmissions (At room temperature and with a new set manually. "Slave A fires followed by the 5 icon lit in green for 9 sec. WirrlrsslaveSF. I 8 to 16 5 ft along the periphery (in total darkness... about 90 scc. SE Featurc While thc power switch 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 Speedlite transmitter with EOS-3's 45-point Area AF and 28mm and longer...