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... with an EOS film camera compatible with easy operations. Introduction The Canon Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT is a transmitter for wireless flash shooting. The transmitter also has dust and water resistance equivalent to the instruction manuals of your camera and Speedlite. Using the transmitter with a Camera ... E-TTL II and E-TTL autoflash systems (Type-A camera), you can control up to 5 groups (15 units) of Canon Speedlites that have a wireless multiple flash shooting function using the transmitter, read this instruction manual while also referring to EOS-1D series cameras.
... with an EOS film camera compatible with easy operations. Introduction The Canon Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT is a transmitter for wireless flash shooting. The transmitter also has dust and water resistance equivalent to the instruction manuals of your camera and Speedlite. Using the transmitter with a Camera ... E-TTL II and E-TTL autoflash systems (Type-A camera), you can control up to 5 groups (15 units) of Canon Speedlites that have a wireless multiple flash shooting function using the transmitter, read this instruction manual while also referring to EOS-1D series cameras.
Instruction Manual
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Contents Introduction 2 Chapters 3 Nomenclature 6 Conventions Used in this Manual 10 1 Getting Started 11 Installing the Batteries 12 Attaching and Detaching the Transmitter 13 Turning on the Power 13 2 Wireless Flash Shooting: Radio ...Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting 24 Using Fully Automatic Wireless Flash 27 a: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting with Flash Ratio 31 q: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting with Manual Flash Output 34 [: Shooting with a Different Flash Mode for Each Group 38 Clearing Transmitter Settings 40 Test Flash from a Slave Unit 40 Modeling Flash...
Contents Introduction 2 Chapters 3 Nomenclature 6 Conventions Used in this Manual 10 1 Getting Started 11 Installing the Batteries 12 Attaching and Detaching the Transmitter 13 Turning on the Power 13 2 Wireless Flash Shooting: Radio ...Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting 24 Using Fully Automatic Wireless Flash 27 a: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting with Flash Ratio 31 q: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting with Manual Flash Output 34 [: Shooting with a Different Flash Mode for Each Group 38 Clearing Transmitter Settings 40 Test Flash from a Slave Unit 40 Modeling Flash...
Instruction Manual
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... (p.56) M : Master (p.20) c : High-speed sync T : Personal Functions (p.58) Beep ' : Radio transmission wireless shooting * : Channel ) : Channel automatic setting (p.21, 22) u : Custom Functions (p.56) Manual flash (p.34) q : Manual Flash Manual flash output The display will show only the settings currently applied. When a button or dial is operated, the LCD panel illuminates (p.14). 8 The functions...
... (p.56) M : Master (p.20) c : High-speed sync T : Personal Functions (p.58) Beep ' : Radio transmission wireless shooting * : Channel ) : Channel automatic setting (p.21, 22) u : Custom Functions (p.56) Manual flash (p.34) q : Manual Flash Manual flash output The display will show only the settings currently applied. When a button or dial is operated, the LCD panel illuminates (p.14). 8 The functions...
Instruction Manual
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after you let go of two AA/LR6 alkaline batteries and Canon's testing standards. 10 All figures are based on the camera, transmitter and Speedlite. Conventions Used in this Manual Icons in the text match the icons found on the use of the button. (p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information. : ... settings. or 16 sec. The operation procedures assume that the respective function remains active for buttons, dials and symbols in this Manual 9 : Indicates the selection dial. 8 : Indicates the select/set to prevent shooting problems. : Supplemental information.
after you let go of two AA/LR6 alkaline batteries and Canon's testing standards. 10 All figures are based on the camera, transmitter and Speedlite. Conventions Used in this Manual Icons in the text match the icons found on the use of the button. (p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information. : ... settings. or 16 sec. The operation procedures assume that the respective function remains active for buttons, dials and symbols in this Manual 9 : Indicates the selection dial. 8 : Indicates the select/set to prevent shooting problems. : Supplemental information.
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' Wireless Flash Shooting Shooting with a Different Flash Mode set for Each Group (p.38) Auto external flash metering Ceiling E E-TTL II A B Manual flash D C Manual flash Manual flash * The flash mode settings are indicated only as an example. 18
' Wireless Flash Shooting Shooting with a Different Flash Mode set for Each Group (p.38) Auto external flash metering Ceiling E E-TTL II A B Manual flash D C Manual flash Manual flash * The flash mode settings are indicated only as an example. 18
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... your camera, and shoot with a shutter speed up to 2011, the following restrictions apply. 1. EOS digital cameras released since 2012 When using the transmitter with manual flash (p.34) or stroboscopic flash (p.35). When you use. Shoot with a film or digital camera released up to 30 sec.).
... your camera, and shoot with a shutter speed up to 2011, the following restrictions apply. 1. EOS digital cameras released since 2012 When using the transmitter with manual flash (p.34) or stroboscopic flash (p.35). When you use. Shoot with a film or digital camera released up to 30 sec.).
Instruction Manual
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... the transmitter (master unit) and flash (slave unit) with other photographers, or with the following procedure. For the slave unit settings, see the flash's instruction manual. Wireless Settings To perform wireless shooting, set to different channels.
... the transmitter (master unit) and flash (slave unit) with other photographers, or with the following procedure. For the slave unit settings, see the flash's instruction manual. Wireless Settings To perform wireless shooting, set to different channels.
Instruction Manual
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... select "AUTO" or a channel from 0 to set the master unit's transmission channel and wireless radio ID. For the slave unit settings, see the flash's instruction manual. 1 Display . Set the same channel and ID for both the master unit and slave unit. X When transmission between the master unit and slave unit is...
... select "AUTO" or a channel from 0 to set the master unit's transmission channel and wireless radio ID. For the slave unit settings, see the flash's instruction manual. 1 Display . Set the same channel and ID for both the master unit and slave unit. X When transmission between the master unit and slave unit is...
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.... Turn to select a channel from Ch. 1 to display . Press function button 4 to 15. When setting the channel manually, you can scan the radio reception status and set the master unit's transmission channel automatically or manually. Wireless Settings Scanning the Master Unit Transmission Channels to Set You can set the transmission channel again...
.... Turn to select a channel from Ch. 1 to display . Press function button 4 to 15. When setting the channel manually, you can scan the radio reception status and set the master unit's transmission channel automatically or manually. Wireless Settings Scanning the Master Unit Transmission Channels to Set You can set the transmission channel again...
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... mode to the same numbers (p.21, 22). 3 Position the camera and the flash. Position them to . For the slave unit settings, see the flash's instruction manual. Set A, B or C as the slave unit. Press the button on page 16. 4 Set the flash mode to D or E. 2 Check the channel and ID. The slave...
... mode to the same numbers (p.21, 22). 3 Position the camera and the flash. Position them to . For the slave unit settings, see the flash's instruction manual. Set A, B or C as the slave unit. Press the button on page 16. 4 Set the flash mode to D or E. 2 Check the channel and ID. The slave...
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... lock might not be obtained when FE lock is red, the connection has not been established. For the operations, see the camera and flash's instruction manual. The first master (main master) is too small in which the power was turned on.
... lock might not be obtained when FE lock is red, the connection has not been established. For the operations, see the camera and flash's instruction manual. The first master (main master) is too small in which the power was turned on.
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... the master unit. Press function button 2 and set the slave units one by one unit to . For the slave unit settings, see the flash's instruction manual. 2 Display . a: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting with Flash Ratio Autoflash Shooting with Two Slave Groups You can divide the slave units into two firing groups, A and...
... the master unit. Press function button 2 and set the slave units one by one unit to . For the slave unit settings, see the flash's instruction manual. 2 Display . a: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting with Flash Ratio Autoflash Shooting with Two Slave Groups You can divide the slave units into two firing groups, A and...
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... master unit to in the same way as firing group C. Press function button 3 . Press function button 3 . For the slave unit settings, see the flash's instruction manual. 2 Set to the shooting-ready state. 5 Take the picture. a: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting with Three Slave Groups You can add firing group C to firing groups...
... master unit to in the same way as firing group C. Press function button 3 . Press function button 3 . For the slave unit settings, see the flash's instruction manual. 2 Set to the shooting-ready state. 5 Take the picture. a: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting with Three Slave Groups You can add firing group C to firing groups...
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... of firing groups. Set all groups. 5 Take the picture. While is set, set flash output. To fire multiple slave units with Manual Flash Output This describes wireless (multiple flash) shooting using manual flash. Press function button 3 , turn and select the group for which you press the button: ALL (_) → A/B (%) → A/B/C (]). 3 Select a firing...
... of firing groups. Set all groups. 5 Take the picture. While is set, set flash output. To fire multiple slave units with Manual Flash Output This describes wireless (multiple flash) shooting using manual flash. Press function button 3 , turn and select the group for which you press the button: ALL (_) → A/B (%) → A/B/C (]). 3 Select a firing...
Instruction Manual
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.... q: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting with a slow shutter speed, you can shoot multiple successive movements within a single picture, similar to the manual flash on the master unit and set the number of firing groups and the flash output for each group by referring to stopmotion pictures....flashes per second = Hz). In stroboscopic flash, set the flash frequency, press function button 3 , turn and select . While is an advanced manual flash shooting method. To set the flash output, number of flashes, and flash frequency (number of flashes. Set the number of flashes, press...
.... q: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting with a slow shutter speed, you can shoot multiple successive movements within a single picture, similar to the manual flash on the master unit and set the number of firing groups and the flash output for each group by referring to stopmotion pictures....flashes per second = Hz). In stroboscopic flash, set the flash frequency, press function button 3 , turn and select . While is an advanced manual flash shooting method. To set the flash output, number of flashes, and flash frequency (number of flashes. Set the number of flashes, press...
Instruction Manual
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... unit due to overheating, do not shoot repeatedly with stroboscopic flash more than 10 times. Stroboscopic flash shooting is recommended. q: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting with Manual Flash Output Calculating the Shutter Speed In stroboscopic flash, to ensure that the shutter stays open until the shutter closes or the charge runs out...
... unit due to overheating, do not shoot repeatedly with stroboscopic flash more than 10 times. Stroboscopic flash shooting is recommended. q: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting with Manual Flash Output Calculating the Shutter Speed In stroboscopic flash, to ensure that the shutter stays open until the shutter closes or the charge runs out...
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q: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting with Manual Flash Output Maximum Number of Continuous Flashes Hz Flash 1 2 3 4 5 6-7 8-9 Output 1/4 7 6 5 4 4 3 3 1/8 14 14 12 10 8 6 5 1/16 30 30 30 20 20 20 10 1/32 60 60 ...
q: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting with Manual Flash Output Maximum Number of Continuous Flashes Hz Flash 1 2 3 4 5 6-7 8-9 Output 1/4 7 6 5 4 4 3 3 1/8 14 14 12 10 8 6 5 1/16 30 30 30 20 20 20 10 1/32 60 60 ...
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... shooting using an EOS digital camera released since 2012, such as a single group. Set a firing group (A/B/C/D/E) for advanced users who are " E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash, # Manual flash and $ Auto external flash metering. Press the button on the master unit and set (p.32). 1 Set the flash mode to . This function is set... flash modes that can shoot with a different flash mode set the slave units one by one. For the slave unit settings, see the flash's instruction manual. 38
... shooting using an EOS digital camera released since 2012, such as a single group. Set a firing group (A/B/C/D/E) for advanced users who are " E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash, # Manual flash and $ Auto external flash metering. Press the button on the master unit and set (p.32). 1 Set the flash mode to . This function is set... flash modes that can shoot with a different flash mode set the slave units one by one. For the slave unit settings, see the flash's instruction manual. 38
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... ID and the C.Fn and P.Fn settings (p.54) are cleared and the shooting mode returns to flash mode. For the operations, see the flash's instruction manual. for example, A/ C/E can return the settings for the main subject as a slave unit. X The transmitter settings are not canceled. Test Flash from a Slave Unit You...
... ID and the C.Fn and P.Fn settings (p.54) are cleared and the shooting mode returns to flash mode. For the operations, see the flash's instruction manual. for example, A/ C/E can return the settings for the main subject as a slave unit. X The transmitter settings are not canceled. Test Flash from a Slave Unit You...
Instruction Manual
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.... To avoid degrading and damaging the flash head due to 2011, the modeling flash cannot be fired from a flash set to see the flash's instruction manual. If this happens, allow a rest time of at least 10 min. Modeling Flash When the camera's depth-of -field preview button on the subject and...
.... To avoid degrading and damaging the flash head due to 2011, the modeling flash cannot be fired from a flash set to see the flash's instruction manual. If this happens, allow a rest time of at least 10 min. Modeling Flash When the camera's depth-of -field preview button on the subject and...