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...manual assumes that attaches to EOS-1D series cameras. In addition to these three functions, the Speedlite also has dust and water resistance equivalent to the hot shoe of the camera (normal shooting), and as a master unit or slave unit during wireless shooting. Introduction The Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT/600EX... is a high-output, multi-feature flash unit for Canon EOS cameras, compatible with E-TTL II, E-TTL and TTL autoflash and external flash metering systems....
...manual assumes that attaches to EOS-1D series cameras. In addition to these three functions, the Speedlite also has dust and water resistance equivalent to the hot shoe of the camera (normal shooting), and as a master unit or slave unit during wireless shooting. Introduction The Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT/600EX... is a high-output, multi-feature flash unit for Canon EOS cameras, compatible with E-TTL II, E-TTL and TTL autoflash and external flash metering systems....
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Contents Introduction 2 Chapters 3 Nomenclature 6 Conventions Used in this Manual 12 1 Getting Started and Basic Operations 13 Installing the Batteries 14 Attaching and Detaching the Flash 15 Turning on the Power 16 Fully ...7: FE Lock 24 c High-speed Sync 25 r Second-curtain Sync 26 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...
Contents Introduction 2 Chapters 3 Nomenclature 6 Conventions Used in this Manual 12 1 Getting Started and Basic Operations 13 Installing the Batteries 14 Attaching and Detaching the Flash 15 Turning on the Power 16 Fully ...7: FE Lock 24 c High-speed Sync 25 r Second-curtain Sync 26 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...
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Contents a: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting with Flash Ratio 61 q: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting with Manual Flash Output 64 [: Shooting with a Different Flash Mode for Each Group 65 Test Flash and Modeling Flash from a Slave ... 85 q: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting with Manual Flash Output 88 Manual Flash/Stroboscopic Flash Setting on a Slave Unit 89 6 Customizing the Speedlite 91 C / >: Setting Custom and Personal Functions 92 C: Setting Custom Functions 95 >: Setting Personal Functions 101 7 Reference 103 600EX-RT/600EX System 104 Flash Firing Restriction due to ...
Contents a: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting with Flash Ratio 61 q: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting with Manual Flash Output 64 [: Shooting with a Different Flash Mode for Each Group 65 Test Flash and Modeling Flash from a Slave ... 85 q: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting with Manual Flash Output 88 Manual Flash/Stroboscopic Flash Setting on a Slave Unit 89 6 Customizing the Speedlite 91 C / >: Setting Custom and Personal Functions 92 C: Setting Custom Functions 95 >: Setting Personal Functions 101 7 Reference 103 600EX-RT/600EX System 104 Flash Firing Restriction due to ...
Instruction Manual
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... to settings' status. Nomenclature LCD panel E-TTL II/E-TTL/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...
... to settings' status. Nomenclature LCD panel E-TTL II/E-TTL/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...
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...Speedlite 600EX-RT. 12 or 16 sec. Basic Assumptions The operation procedures assume that both the camera and the Speedlite's power switches are at their default settings. The operation procedures assume that the menu and Custom Functions of the camera and the Custom Functions and Personal Functions of four AA/LR6 alkaline batteries and Canon...'s testing standards. after you let go of the button. (p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information. : Warning to . Conventions Used in this Manual Icons in this Manual 9 : Indicates the selection...
...Speedlite 600EX-RT. 12 or 16 sec. Basic Assumptions The operation procedures assume that both the camera and the Speedlite's power switches are at their default settings. The operation procedures assume that the menu and Custom Functions of the camera and the Custom Functions and Personal Functions of four AA/LR6 alkaline batteries and Canon...'s testing standards. after you let go of the button. (p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information. : Warning to . Conventions Used in this Manual Icons in this Manual 9 : Indicates the selection...
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...To save battery power, the power will turn on the Power 1 Set the power switch to 1/6 of idle use Quick Flash when continuous shooting, FEB, manual flash or stroboscopic flash is 5 min. You cannot use . X The flash recycling starts. 2 Check that the flash is fully charged). Set the ...drive mode to fire a test flash. Press the flash-ready lamp (test flash button) to single shooting. Turning on the Speedlite again, press the camera's shutter button halfway, or press the test flash button (flash-ready lamp). About Quick Flash The Quick Flash function enables ...
...To save battery power, the power will turn on the Power 1 Set the power switch to 1/6 of idle use Quick Flash when continuous shooting, FEB, manual flash or stroboscopic flash is 5 min. You cannot use . X The flash recycling starts. 2 Check that the flash is fully charged). Set the ...drive mode to fire a test flash. Press the flash-ready lamp (test flash button) to single shooting. Turning on the Speedlite again, press the camera's shutter button halfway, or press the test flash button (flash-ready lamp). About Quick Flash The Quick Flash function enables ...
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...of the background is obtained with a long exposure using a slow shutter speed. Select this mode when you want to set the shutter speed manually. The exposure of the background is obtained with the flash. The camera will then automatically set the shutter speed matching the aperture to obtain... the (Program AE) mode. If the aperture display blinks, it means that the background exposure will be used to set the aperture manually. Adjust the aperture until the aperture display stops blinking. Select this mode when you want to obtain a standard exposure of the main ...
...of the background is obtained with a long exposure using a slow shutter speed. Select this mode when you want to set the shutter speed manually. The exposure of the background is obtained with the flash. The camera will then automatically set the shutter speed matching the aperture to obtain... the (Program AE) mode. If the aperture display blinks, it means that the background exposure will be used to set the aperture manually. Adjust the aperture until the aperture display stops blinking. Select this mode when you want to obtain a standard exposure of the main ...
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... camera's instruction manual to help autofocus.The AF-assist beam in AF-assist beam activates automatically to find out if it is compatible with this function. About AF-Assist Beam When autofocus cannot achieve focus on the subject in low-light or when contrast is low, the built-in 600EX-RT/600EX is compatible...
... camera's instruction manual to help autofocus.The AF-assist beam in AF-assist beam activates automatically to find out if it is compatible with this function. About AF-Assist Beam When autofocus cannot achieve focus on the subject in low-light or when contrast is low, the built-in 600EX-RT/600EX is compatible...
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.... This is not white, a color cast may result in underexposure. When the flash head is turned while the flash coverage is set the flash coverage manually (p.29). Set the Bounce Direction You can also increase the ISO speed when using a digital camera. If the wall or ceiling is displayed on the...
.... This is not white, a color cast may result in underexposure. When the flash head is turned while the flash coverage is set the flash coverage manually (p.29). Set the Bounce Direction You can also increase the ISO speed when using a digital camera. If the wall or ceiling is displayed on the...
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..., you can set the flash coverage, and press . Press function button 1 . indicates the automatic setting and indicates the manual setting. 29 When the flash head is positioned down by 7°, the flash icon on the LCD panel changes to 200 mm. 1 Press the button. X ... head down by 7° while pressing the button, you can shoot subjects at a short distance in a range of 20 to . e: Flash Coverage Setting "Automatic" and "Manual" settings are available as the flash coverage settings.
..., you can set the flash coverage, and press . Press function button 1 . indicates the automatic setting and indicates the manual setting. 29 When the flash head is positioned down by 7°, the flash icon on the LCD panel changes to 200 mm. 1 Press the button. X ... head down by 7° while pressing the button, you can shoot subjects at a short distance in a range of 20 to . e: Flash Coverage Setting "Automatic" and "Manual" settings are available as the flash coverage settings.
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When using a camera with the camera and Speedlite's PC terminal connected by a commercially-available sync cord, set the flash coverage manually. EF15mm f/2.8 Fisheye and EF8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM angles of view are shooting, to prevent the periphery of the picture from being darker.... Since underexposure may detach the wide panel. 30 e: Flash Coverage Setting When the flash coverage is set to manual, set a flash coverage that is wider than the angle of view you can perform flash shooting with bounce shooting. When shooting with a smaller ...
When using a camera with the camera and Speedlite's PC terminal connected by a commercially-available sync cord, set the flash coverage manually. EF15mm f/2.8 Fisheye and EF8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM angles of view are shooting, to prevent the periphery of the picture from being darker.... Since underexposure may detach the wide panel. 30 e: Flash Coverage Setting When the flash coverage is set to manual, set a flash coverage that is wider than the angle of view you can perform flash shooting with bounce shooting. When shooting with a smaller ...
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... flash output to set the flash output, and press the button. X The flash output level is recommended. 1 Set the flash mode to . Press function button 2 . q: Manual Flash You can set to . 2 Set the flash output. Turn to obtain a correct flash exposure.
... flash output to set the flash output, and press the button. X The flash output level is recommended. 1 Set the flash mode to . Press function button 2 . q: Manual Flash You can set to . 2 Set the flash output. Turn to obtain a correct flash exposure.
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... a commercially available 18% gray card and shoot as follows. 1 Set the camera and Speedlite settings. Place the gray card at a short distance from the subject. Adjust the Speedlite's manual flash level and the aperture so that the flash exposure level aligns with EOS-1D series cameras.... 32 q: Manual Flash Metered Manual Flash Exposures When the Speedlite is only available with the standard exposure index. 6 Take ...
... a commercially available 18% gray card and shoot as follows. 1 Set the camera and Speedlite settings. Place the gray card at a short distance from the subject. Adjust the Speedlite's manual flash level and the aperture so that the flash exposure level aligns with EOS-1D series cameras.... 32 q: Manual Flash Metered Manual Flash Exposures When the Speedlite is only available with the standard exposure index. 6 Take ...
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...(p.23) are available during auto external flash metering. 36 "Auto external flash metering" can be used with the EOS digital cameras released since 2007. "Manual external flash metering" can be used with all EOS cameras. /: Auto External Flash Metering This enables you press the camera's shutter button halfway, the ...effective flash range is not displayed, set the flash Custom Function to . //.: Flash External Metering The Speedlite's built-in external metering sensor measures the flash reflected from the subject in the camera.
...(p.23) are available during auto external flash metering. 36 "Auto external flash metering" can be used with the EOS digital cameras released since 2007. "Manual external flash metering" can be used with all EOS cameras. /: Auto External Flash Metering This enables you press the camera's shutter button halfway, the ...effective flash range is not displayed, set the flash Custom Function to . //.: Flash External Metering The Speedlite's built-in external metering sensor measures the flash reflected from the subject in the camera.
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.... ISO speed can be set to 51200, in the camera. When using manual external flash metering and shooting with the camera and Speedlite's PC terminal connected by a commercially-available sync cord, you connect a different Speedlite to . If is automatically adjusted according to the ISO speed and aperture that... on the camera. If you can shoot with the flash off the camera. //.: Flash External Metering .: Manual External Flash Metering You can manually set the Speedlite with the ISO speed and aperture set the aperture, and press the button. The flash output is not displayed...
.... ISO speed can be set to 51200, in the camera. When using manual external flash metering and shooting with the camera and Speedlite's PC terminal connected by a commercially-available sync cord, you connect a different Speedlite to . If is automatically adjusted according to the ISO speed and aperture that... on the camera. If you can shoot with the flash off the camera. //.: Flash External Metering .: Manual External Flash Metering You can manually set the Speedlite with the ISO speed and aperture set the aperture, and press the button. The flash output is not displayed...
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x 3 in "Commercially-available Color Filters". When performing manual flash or stroboscopic flash with one of the flash. Attaching the holder does not affect the flash coverage. If dirt or dust adheres to . The ... guidelines. [Low] Orange:+1/3 stop, [High] Orange: +1 stop When P.Fn-05-0 is set, if you use a commercially-available color filter whose color is close to for manual white balance. If you can also set the white balance to the supplied color filters, may not be displayed. The denser the color of the...
x 3 in "Commercially-available Color Filters". When performing manual flash or stroboscopic flash with one of the flash. Attaching the holder does not affect the flash coverage. If dirt or dust adheres to . The ... guidelines. [Low] Orange:+1/3 stop, [High] Orange: +1 stop When P.Fn-05-0 is set, if you use a commercially-available color filter whose color is close to for manual white balance. If you can also set the white balance to the supplied color filters, may not be displayed. The denser the color of the...
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For the camera operations, see the camera's instruction manual. setting]. The setting screen varies depending on the camera. Select an item and set flash functions or Custom Functions from 2007 to the (external) flash ... T3i/600D, EOS REBEL T2i/550D, EOS REBEL T1i/500D, EOS REBEL XSi/450D, EOS REBEL T3/1100D, EOS REBEL XS/1000D 42 Select [External Speedlite control] or [Flash control]. 2 Select [Flash function settings]. Flash Control from Camera's Menu Screen When using EOS digital cameras released since 2007, you can set...
For the camera operations, see the camera's instruction manual. setting]. The setting screen varies depending on the camera. Select an item and set flash functions or Custom Functions from 2007 to the (external) flash ... T3i/600D, EOS REBEL T2i/550D, EOS REBEL T1i/500D, EOS REBEL XSi/450D, EOS REBEL T3/1100D, EOS REBEL XS/1000D 42 Select [External Speedlite control] or [Flash control]. 2 Select [Flash function settings]. Flash Control from Camera's Menu Screen When using EOS digital cameras released since 2007, you can set...
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...shooting" or "Optical transmission wireless shooting" in Av mode Flash mode E-TTL II (autoflash) / Manual flash / MULTI flash / Auto external flash metering / Manual external flash p.44 metering / TTL (autoflash) Shutter synchronization 1st curtain / 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 ...
...shooting" or "Optical transmission wireless shooting" in Av mode Flash mode E-TTL II (autoflash) / Manual flash / MULTI flash / Auto external flash metering / Manual external flash p.44 metering / TTL (autoflash) Shutter synchronization 1st curtain / 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 ...
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...], [2nd curtain] and [High-speed synchronization]. When performing autoflash shooting with flash. Shutter synchronization You can select the flash firing timing/method from [E-TTL II], [Manual flash], [MULTI flash], [AutoExtFlash] and [Man.ExtFlash] to suit your desired flash shooting. Flash exposure compensation In the same way as normal exposure compensation, you...
...], [2nd curtain] and [High-speed synchronization]. When performing autoflash shooting with flash. Shutter synchronization You can select the flash firing timing/method from [E-TTL II], [Manual flash], [MULTI flash], [AutoExtFlash] and [Man.ExtFlash] to suit your desired flash shooting. Flash exposure compensation In the same way as normal exposure compensation, you...
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... the flash with EOS digital cameras released since 2012, as auto external metering and manual external metering can be automatically selected with the flash's button, C.Fn-05-2, 3 are not cleared even if [Clear all Speedlite C.Fn's] or [Clear ext. To clear all the Custom Function settings, select ...[Clear all Speedlite C.Fn's] is selected. When using a camera released up to 2011, the C.Fn-20 to 23 are...
... the flash with EOS digital cameras released since 2012, as auto external metering and manual external metering can be automatically selected with the flash's button, C.Fn-05-2, 3 are not cleared even if [Clear all Speedlite C.Fn's] or [Clear ext. To clear all the Custom Function settings, select ...[Clear all Speedlite C.Fn's] is selected. When using a camera released up to 2011, the C.Fn-20 to 23 are...