Instruction Manual
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... this instruction manual and your camera's instruction manual. Introduction The Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT/600EX is a high-output, multi-feature flash unit for Canon EOS cameras, compatible with a wireless flash shooting function that uses either radio transmission or optical transmission. Note that the 600EX-RT is equipped with E-TTL II, E-TTL and TTL autoflash and external flash metering systems...
... this instruction manual and your camera's instruction manual. Introduction The Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT/600EX is a high-output, multi-feature flash unit for Canon EOS cameras, compatible with a wireless flash shooting function that uses either radio transmission or optical transmission. Note that the 600EX-RT is equipped with E-TTL II, E-TTL and TTL autoflash and external flash metering systems...
Instruction Manual
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...13 Installing the Batteries 14 Attaching and Detaching the Flash 15 Turning on the Power 16 Fully Automatic Flash Shooting 18 Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash in the Shooting Modes 19 2 Advanced Flash Shooting 21 f Flash Exposure Compensation 22 g FEB 23 7: ... 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 ...
...13 Installing the Batteries 14 Attaching and Detaching the Flash 15 Turning on the Power 16 Fully Automatic Flash Shooting 18 Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash in the Shooting Modes 19 2 Advanced Flash Shooting 21 f Flash Exposure Compensation 22 g FEB 23 7: ... 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 ...
Instruction Manual
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.../TTL autoflash (p.19) e : Zoom display (p.29) N : Wide panel + bounce warning O : Outside of flash coverage warning L : Automatic d : Manual (p.29) a : E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash b : TTL autoflash j : Standard k : Guide number priority (p.100) l : Even coverage (p.100) m : Bounce (p.27) n : 7° down bounce (p.29) o : Color filter holder attached (p.39) l : Use of ...
.../TTL autoflash (p.19) e : Zoom display (p.29) N : Wide panel + bounce warning O : Outside of flash coverage warning L : Automatic d : Manual (p.29) a : E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash b : TTL autoflash j : Standard k : Guide number priority (p.100) l : Even coverage (p.100) m : Bounce (p.27) n : 7° down bounce (p.29) o : Color filter holder attached (p.39) l : Use of ...
Instruction Manual
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... a camera that is displayed on the camera's LCD monitor, move closer to . Even when attached to focus. "Full Auto" refers to . Check that supports E-TTL II autoflash system, is lit in the effective flash range. Check that the subject is not displayed. 2 Focus the subject. Check that or is in the... lights for 3 sec. Fully Automatic Flash Shooting When you set to the subject and shoot again. X The shutter speed and aperture are displayed in E-TTL II/E-TTL fully automatic flash mode. 1 Set the flash mode to , , and shooting modes. 18
... a camera that is displayed on the camera's LCD monitor, move closer to . Even when attached to focus. "Full Auto" refers to . Check that supports E-TTL II autoflash system, is lit in the effective flash range. Check that the subject is not displayed. 2 Focus the subject. Check that or is in the... lights for 3 sec. Fully Automatic Flash Shooting When you set to the subject and shoot again. X The shutter speed and aperture are displayed in E-TTL II/E-TTL fully automatic flash mode. 1 Set the flash mode to , , and shooting modes. 18
Instruction Manual
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...The camera will then automatically set the aperture matching the shutter X speed to obtain a standard exposure. If you use E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash. If the aperture display blinks, it means that the background exposure will be underexposed or overexposed. If the shutter ...flash sync speed. Adjust the aperture until the aperture display stops blinking. The exposure of both the shutter speed and aperture manually. Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash in the Shooting Modes Just set the camera's shooting mode to (Shutter-priority AE), (Aperture-priority AE), or (Manual ...
...The camera will then automatically set the aperture matching the shutter X speed to obtain a standard exposure. If you use E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash. If the aperture display blinks, it means that the background exposure will be underexposed or overexposed. If the shutter ...flash sync speed. Adjust the aperture until the aperture display stops blinking. The exposure of both the shutter speed and aperture manually. Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash in the Shooting Modes Just set the camera's shooting mode to (Shutter-priority AE), (Aperture-priority AE), or (Manual ...
Instruction Manual
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When you set the camera's white balance to help autofocus.The AF-assist beam in 600EX-RT/600EX is compatible with all EOS cameras' AF points. About AF-Assist Beam When autofocus cannot achieve focus on a supported camera, is shown in the table ..., and automatically adjusts the optimum flash coverage for image sensor size can be disabled (C.Fn-09/p.98). Position Center Periphery Effective Range (Approx. Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash in the Shooting Modes About Auto Zoom Adjustment to the EOS digital camera when the flash fires. This flash automatically recognizes the...
When you set the camera's white balance to help autofocus.The AF-assist beam in 600EX-RT/600EX is compatible with all EOS cameras' AF points. About AF-Assist Beam When autofocus cannot achieve focus on a supported camera, is shown in the table ..., and automatically adjusts the optimum flash coverage for image sensor size can be disabled (C.Fn-09/p.98). Position Center Periphery Effective Range (Approx. Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash in the Shooting Modes About Auto Zoom Adjustment to the EOS digital camera when the flash fires. This flash automatically recognizes the...
Instruction Manual
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...changes to 2011 are as follows. For the camera operations, see the camera's instruction manual. setting]. Flash Function Setting 1 Select [External Speedlite control]. Select [External Speedlite control] or [Flash control]. 2 Select [Flash function settings]. The setting screen varies depending on the camera. EOS-1Ds Mark III, ...EOS-1D Mark IV/III, EOS 5D Mark II, EOS 7D/60D/50D/ 40D, EOS REBEL T3i/600D, EOS REBEL T2i/550D, ...
...changes to 2011 are as follows. For the camera operations, see the camera's instruction manual. setting]. Flash Function Setting 1 Select [External Speedlite control]. Select [External Speedlite control] or [Flash control]. 2 Select [Flash function settings]. The setting screen varies depending on the camera. EOS-1Ds Mark III, ...EOS-1D Mark IV/III, EOS 5D Mark II, EOS 7D/60D/50D/ 40D, EOS REBEL T3i/600D, EOS REBEL T2i/550D, ...
Instruction Manual
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... / 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] and [E-TTL II flash metering] are as EOS-1D X, you can set with cameras such as follows. speed in step 2 or step 3 on the preceding...
... / 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] and [E-TTL II flash metering] are as EOS-1D X, you can set with cameras such as follows. speed in step 2 or step 3 on the preceding...
Instruction Manual
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...When the flash's Custom Function C.Fn-05 is for the entire scene metered by the camera. FEB You can set it to [Disable]. E-TTL II flash metering For normal exposures, set the flash sync speed when shooting in 1/3-stop increments. 44 Flash synchronization speed in 1/3-stop increments. To perform ... depending on the scene. Flash mode You can select the flash mode from Camera's Menu Screen Flash firing To perform flash shooting, set to [0:E-TTL II/E-TTL]. If [Average] is up to ±3 stops in aperture-priority AE (Av) mode with an EOS digital camera, set to [Enable]. ...
...When the flash's Custom Function C.Fn-05 is for the entire scene metered by the camera. FEB You can set it to [Disable]. E-TTL II flash metering For normal exposures, set the flash sync speed when shooting in 1/3-stop increments. 44 Flash synchronization speed in 1/3-stop increments. To perform ... depending on the scene. Flash mode You can select the flash mode from Camera's Menu Screen Flash firing To perform flash shooting, set to [0:E-TTL II/E-TTL]. If [Average] is up to ±3 stops in aperture-priority AE (Av) mode with an EOS digital camera, set to [Enable]. ...
Instruction Manual
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...units, the surrounding environment and weather conditions. 48 The transmission distance may be shorter depending on the 600EX-RT that is designed so that the settings of the 600EX-RT attached to operate the slave unit while shooting. Therefore, you do not need to the camera (... the supplied mini stand (p.11). ' Radio Transmission Wireless Flash Shooting Using a Canon Speedlite (master/slave) with advanced wireless multiple flash lighting, in the figure. You can then perform wireless E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash shooting just by setting the master unit to shoot with a radio transmission...
...units, the surrounding environment and weather conditions. 48 The transmission distance may be shorter depending on the 600EX-RT that is designed so that the settings of the 600EX-RT attached to operate the slave unit while shooting. Therefore, you do not need to the camera (... the supplied mini stand (p.11). ' Radio Transmission Wireless Flash Shooting Using a Canon Speedlite (master/slave) with advanced wireless multiple flash lighting, in the figure. You can then perform wireless E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash shooting just by setting the master unit to shoot with a radio transmission...
Instruction Manual
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Autoflash Shooting with Two Slave Groups (p.61) A B Autoflash Shooting with a different flash mode for each firing group, for up to 5 groups. In addition, you can divide the slave units into two or three groups and perform E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash shooting while changing the flash ratio (factor). ' Radio Transmission Wireless Flash Shooting Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting You can set and shoot with Three Slave Groups (p.62) C A B 49
Autoflash Shooting with Two Slave Groups (p.61) A B Autoflash Shooting with a different flash mode for each firing group, for up to 5 groups. In addition, you can divide the slave units into two or three groups and perform E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash shooting while changing the flash ratio (factor). ' Radio Transmission Wireless Flash Shooting Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting You can set and shoot with Three Slave Groups (p.62) C A B 49
Instruction Manual
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... 3 groups (A/B/C) No restriction Ch. 1 - 4 - ' 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 control Channel Wireless radio...
... 3 groups (A/B/C) No restriction Ch. 1 - 4 - ' 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 control Channel Wireless radio...
Instruction Manual
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... When using the flash with manual flash (p.31), stroboscopic flash (p.33) or optical wireless transmission (p.75). EOS-1Ds, EOS-1D, EOS-1V, EOS-3, EOS ELAN II(E)/ EOS 50(E), EOS REBEL 2000/EOS 300, EOS REBEL G/ EOS 500N, EOS 66/EOS Rebel XS N/EOS 3000 N, EOS IX(E), EOS IX Lite/EOS IX...
... When using the flash with manual flash (p.31), stroboscopic flash (p.33) or optical wireless transmission (p.75). EOS-1Ds, EOS-1D, EOS-1V, EOS-3, EOS ELAN II(E)/ EOS 50(E), EOS REBEL 2000/EOS 300, EOS REBEL G/ EOS 500N, EOS 66/EOS Rebel XS N/EOS 3000 N, EOS IX(E), EOS IX Lite/EOS IX...
Instruction Manual
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... the slave unit's auto power off takes effect is set the flash coverage manually. You can enable a beep to D or E. The autoflash system (E-TTL II/E-TTL) depends on the camera to perform lighting more flash output or you want to fire the modeling flash (p.38). If you can press the...flash output and ensure that the AF-assistant beam emitter will not blink when the slave unit recycling is complete (C.Fn-20/p.99). When the Speedlite is set to ON, automatic control is performed to fire all the slave units is completed (C.Fn-23/p.100). 59 Autoflash Shooting Using Multiple ...
... the slave unit's auto power off takes effect is set the flash coverage manually. You can enable a beep to D or E. The autoflash system (E-TTL II/E-TTL) depends on the camera to perform lighting more flash output or you want to fire the modeling flash (p.38). If you can press the...flash output and ensure that the AF-assistant beam emitter will not blink when the slave unit recycling is complete (C.Fn-20/p.99). When the Speedlite is set to ON, automatic control is performed to fire all the slave units is completed (C.Fn-23/p.100). 59 Autoflash Shooting Using Multiple ...
Instruction Manual
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This function is displayed, press function button 3 and select , , , or While is 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 the slave units one by one. Shooting ...
This function is displayed, press function button 3 and select , , , or While is 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 the slave units one by one. Shooting ...
Instruction Manual
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... SR-N3" is needed . Remote Release from a Slave Unit In radio transmission wireless shooting, you can perform remote release (remote control shooting) from a 600EX-RT set as the master unit. 1 Display . When shooting with Slave Unit Remote Release For EOS digital cameras released since 2012, such as a slave unit.... Cameras Not Compatible with Slave Unit Remote Release For EOS cameras other than the above that are compatible with E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash and have an N3 type remote control terminal, the "Release Cable SRN3" (sold separately) may be needed, depending on your camera....
... SR-N3" is needed . Remote Release from a Slave Unit In radio transmission wireless shooting, you can perform remote release (remote control shooting) from a 600EX-RT set as the master unit. 1 Display . When shooting with Slave Unit Remote Release For EOS digital cameras released since 2012, such as a slave unit.... Cameras Not Compatible with Slave Unit Remote Release For EOS cameras other than the above that are compatible with E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash and have an N3 type remote control terminal, the "Release Cable SRN3" (sold separately) may be needed, depending on your camera....
Instruction Manual
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...Approx. 12 m (39.4 ft.) Position the slave unit using the supplied mini stand (p.11). :Optical Transmission Wireless Flash Shooting Using a Canon Speedlite (master/slave) with an optical transmission wireless shooting function makes it easy to shoot with slightly imprecise positioning. 76 The system is reflected off... even with advanced wireless multiple flash lighting, in the same way as normal E-TTL II/ETTL autoflash shooting. When shooting indoors, because the transmission signal is designed so that the settings of the 600EX-RT/600EX attached to the camera (master) are shown below.
...Approx. 12 m (39.4 ft.) Position the slave unit using the supplied mini stand (p.11). :Optical Transmission Wireless Flash Shooting Using a Canon Speedlite (master/slave) with an optical transmission wireless shooting function makes it easy to shoot with slightly imprecise positioning. 76 The system is reflected off... even with advanced wireless multiple flash lighting, in the same way as normal E-TTL II/ETTL autoflash shooting. When shooting indoors, because the transmission signal is designed so that the settings of the 600EX-RT/600EX attached to the camera (master) are shown below.
Instruction Manual
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To avoid interfering with Three Slave Groups (p.86) C A B Before shooting, perform a test flash (p.16) and test shooting. :Optical Transmission Wireless Flash Shooting Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting You can divide the slave units into two or three groups and perform E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash shooting while changing the flash ratio (factor). Autoflash Shooting with Two Slave Groups (p.85) A B Autoflash Shooting with transmission, do not place any obstacles between the master unit and slave units. 77
To avoid interfering with Three Slave Groups (p.86) C A B Before shooting, perform a test flash (p.16) and test shooting. :Optical Transmission Wireless Flash Shooting Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting You can divide the slave units into two or three groups and perform E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash shooting while changing the flash ratio (factor). Autoflash Shooting with Two Slave Groups (p.85) A B Autoflash Shooting with transmission, do not place any obstacles between the master unit and slave units. 77
Instruction Manual
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... cause the slave unit to malfunction, causing it up so that the test flash cannot be set the flash coverage manually. The autoflash system (E-TTL II/E-TTL) depends on the camera to fire the modeling flash (p.38). If the slave unit's auto power off takes effect (C.Fn-10/p.98). a: Fully Automatic...
... cause the slave unit to malfunction, causing it up so that the test flash cannot be set the flash coverage manually. The autoflash system (E-TTL II/E-TTL) depends on the camera to fire the modeling flash (p.38). If the slave unit's auto power off takes effect (C.Fn-10/p.98). a: Fully Automatic...
Instruction Manual
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...) C.Fn-04: ) (FEB sequence) You 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 example, the flash may not fire, or it...
...) C.Fn-04: ) (FEB sequence) You 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 example, the flash may not fire, or it...