Instruction Manual
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...-camera flash that attaches to familiarize yourself with the Speedlite operations. Using with an EOS film camera • When using the Speedlite, read this instruction manual while also referring to EOS-1D series cameras. 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...
...-camera flash that attaches to familiarize yourself with the Speedlite operations. Using with an EOS film camera • When using the Speedlite, read this instruction manual while also referring to EOS-1D series cameras. 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...
Instruction Manual
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... 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 Temperature Increase 106 Troubleshooting Guide 107 Specifications 112 Using with...
... 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 Temperature Increase 106 Troubleshooting Guide 107 Specifications 112 Using with...
Instruction Manual
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...that the respective function remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec. after you let go of the Speedlite are at their default settings. For explanatory purposes, the illustrations show the Speedlite 600EX-RT. 12 All figures are already set button. 3/1/2 : Indicates that the menu and Custom Functions of ..., dials and symbols in this Manual Icons in the text match the icons found on the use of four AA/LR6 alkaline batteries and Canon's testing standards. Conventions Used in this Manual 9 : Indicates the selection dial. 8 : Indicates the select/set to prevent shooting problems....
...that the respective function remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec. after you let go of the Speedlite are at their default settings. For explanatory purposes, the illustrations show the Speedlite 600EX-RT. 12 All figures are already set button. 3/1/2 : Indicates that the menu and Custom Functions of ..., dials and symbols in this Manual Icons in the text match the icons found on the use of four AA/LR6 alkaline batteries and Canon's testing standards. Conventions Used in this Manual 9 : Indicates the selection dial. 8 : Indicates the select/set to prevent shooting problems....
Instruction Manual
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....The AF-assist beam in your camera's instruction manual to or , the function is compatible with all EOS cameras' AF points. See the Specifications in 600EX-RT/600EX is enabled automatically. m/ft.) 0.6 / 2.0 to 10 / 32.8 0.6 / 2.0 to the EOS digital camera when the flash fires. The AF-assist beam is shown in a range of...
....The AF-assist beam in your camera's instruction manual to or , the function is compatible with all EOS cameras' AF points. See the Specifications in 600EX-RT/600EX is enabled automatically. m/ft.) 0.6 / 2.0 to 10 / 32.8 0.6 / 2.0 to the EOS digital camera when the flash fires. The AF-assist beam is shown in a range of...
Instruction Manual
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... with optical transmission wireless flash, see Chapter 5 (p.75). The 600EX-RT attached to the separate leaflet. For the accessories required for radio transmission wireless shooting, see the transmitter's instructions. 47 4 Wireless Flash Shooting: Radio Transmission This chapter describes wireless flash shooting using a Speedlite 600EX (without radio transmission function), the shooting in this chapter is...
... with optical transmission wireless flash, see Chapter 5 (p.75). The 600EX-RT attached to the separate leaflet. For the accessories required for radio transmission wireless shooting, see the transmitter's instructions. 47 4 Wireless Flash Shooting: Radio Transmission This chapter describes wireless flash shooting using a Speedlite 600EX (without radio transmission function), the shooting in this chapter is...
Instruction Manual
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... conditions. 48 Before shooting, perform a test flash (p.16) and test shooting. The transmission distance may be shorter depending on the 600EX-RT that the settings of wireless flash shooting) Autoflash Shooting Using One Slave Unit (p.57) M x Transmission distance Approx. 30 m (98...600EX-RT attached to . The system is designed so that is wirelessly controlled (slave). Therefore, you do not need to shoot with a radio transmission wireless shooting function makes it easy to operate the slave unit while shooting. ' Radio Transmission Wireless Flash Shooting Using a Canon Speedlite...
... conditions. 48 Before shooting, perform a test flash (p.16) and test shooting. The transmission distance may be shorter depending on the 600EX-RT that the settings of wireless flash shooting) Autoflash Shooting Using One Slave Unit (p.57) M x Transmission distance Approx. 30 m (98...600EX-RT attached to . The system is designed so that is wirelessly controlled (slave). Therefore, you do not need to shoot with a radio transmission wireless shooting function makes it easy to operate the slave unit while shooting. ' Radio Transmission Wireless Flash Shooting Using a Canon Speedlite...
Instruction Manual
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...Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting This section describes basic fully automatic wireless shooting when using a 600EX-RT attached to be controlled wirelessly as the slave unit (p.52). Set the 600EX-RT to the camera (master) and a 600EX-RT wirelessly controlled (slave). The flash will not fire if it is set them within the... range shown on page 48. 57 Set the 600EX-RT attached to D or E. 3 Check the channel and ID. You can also use a Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT (sold separately) as the firing group. If the channels and IDs of the master ...
...Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting This section describes basic fully automatic wireless shooting when using a 600EX-RT attached to be controlled wirelessly as the slave unit (p.52). Set the 600EX-RT to the camera (master) and a 600EX-RT wirelessly controlled (slave). The flash will not fire if it is set them within the... range shown on page 48. 57 Set the 600EX-RT attached to D or E. 3 Check the channel and ID. You can also use a Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT (sold separately) as the firing group. If the channels and IDs of the master ...
Instruction Manual
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... unit. 1 Display . Modeling flash (p.38) Press the slave unit's function button 2 >. Modeling flash is the one that fires. 67 Test Flash and Modeling Flash from a 600EX-RT set . Test flash Press the slave unit's function button 3 . Press the slave unit's function button 4 to modeling flash, see page 38. When two or more...
... unit. 1 Display . Modeling flash (p.38) Press the slave unit's function button 2 >. Modeling flash is the one that fires. 67 Test Flash and Modeling Flash from a 600EX-RT set . Test flash Press the slave unit's function button 3 . Press the slave unit's function button 4 to modeling flash, see page 38. When two or more...
Instruction Manual
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...the slave unit's function button 1 . Cameras Compatible with this function, the "Release Cable SR-N3" (sold separately) is needed to connect the camera and the 600EX-RT set as the EOS-1D X, the "Release Cable SR-N3" is taken. 68 Press the slave unit's function button 4 to the master unit, and the..., you can perform remote release (remote control shooting) from a slave unit. As shown in the illustration, use the cable to perform remote release from a 600EX-RT set as the master unit. 1 Display . X A release signal is sent from the slave unit to display . 2 Take the picture.
...the slave unit's function button 1 . Cameras Compatible with this function, the "Release Cable SR-N3" (sold separately) is needed to connect the camera and the 600EX-RT set as the EOS-1D X, the "Release Cable SR-N3" is taken. 68 Press the slave unit's function button 4 to the master unit, and the..., you can perform remote release (remote control shooting) from a slave unit. As shown in the illustration, use the cable to perform remote release from a 600EX-RT set as the master unit. 1 Display . X A release signal is sent from the slave unit to display . 2 Take the picture.
Instruction Manual
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..., see page 68. This is needed. Linked Shooting with Radio Transmission Linked shooting is a function that supports radio transmission wireless shooting or the Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT to the camera. For details on all the cameras to be used for up to 2011 as the "slave unit camera," the "Release Cable... camera Slave unit camera Master unit camera Slave unit camera Transmission distance Approx. 30 m (98.4 ft.) Before performing the operations on the next page, attach a Speedlite or transmitter on attaching the cable, see the transmitter's instruction manual. 70
..., see page 68. This is needed. Linked Shooting with Radio Transmission Linked shooting is a function that supports radio transmission wireless shooting or the Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT to the camera. For details on all the cameras to be used for up to 2011 as the "slave unit camera," the "Release Cable... camera Slave unit camera Master unit camera Slave unit camera Transmission distance Approx. 30 m (98.4 ft.) Before performing the operations on the next page, attach a Speedlite or transmitter on attaching the cable, see the transmitter's instruction manual. 70
Instruction Manual
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...the operations in this chapter are not available. Set the camera's shooting mode to the camera is called the master unit, and a 600EX-RT/600EX that is wirelessly controlled is called the slave unit. For details on setting the master unit functions, see the system map (p.104).... is set as the slave unit with an EOS digital camera equipped with a master function, and with both Speedlite 600EX-RT and Speedlite 600EX. When the camera's shooting mode is available with the Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 (sold separately). The 600EX-RT/600EX attached to V/X/ W/q5 / (Creative Zone mode).
...the operations in this chapter are not available. Set the camera's shooting mode to the camera is called the master unit, and a 600EX-RT/600EX that is wirelessly controlled is called the slave unit. For details on setting the master unit functions, see the system map (p.104).... is set as the slave unit with an EOS digital camera equipped with a master function, and with both Speedlite 600EX-RT and Speedlite 600EX. When the camera's shooting mode is available with the Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 (sold separately). The 600EX-RT/600EX attached to V/X/ W/q5 / (Creative Zone mode).
Instruction Manual
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... indoors, because the transmission signal is designed so that is wirelessly controlled (slave). :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 Therefore, you...Example of the slave unit toward the master unit. The basic preparations for shooting are automatically reflected on the Speedlite that the settings of the 600EX-RT/600EX attached to the camera (master) are shown below. The system is reflected off the walls, operation may ...
... indoors, because the transmission signal is designed so that is wirelessly controlled (slave). :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 Therefore, you...Example of the slave unit toward the master unit. The basic preparations for shooting are automatically reflected on the Speedlite that the settings of the 600EX-RT/600EX attached to the camera (master) are shown below. The system is reflected off the walls, operation may ...
Instruction Manual
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... or C can be controlled wirelessly as the master unit (p.78). You can also use a camera equipped with a slave function. Set the 600EX-RT/600EX to be set as the master unit. 2 Set the slave unit. Autoflash Shooting Using One Slave Unit 1 Set the master unit. You can... also use other EX Speedlites that are equipped with a master function or a Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 (sold separately) as the firing group. 81 Set the 600EX-RT/600EX attached to the camera (master) and a 600EX-RT/ 600EX wirelessly controlled (slave).
... or C can be controlled wirelessly as the master unit (p.78). You can also use a camera equipped with a slave function. Set the 600EX-RT/600EX to be set as the master unit. 2 Set the slave unit. Autoflash Shooting Using One Slave Unit 1 Set the master unit. You can... also use other EX Speedlites that are equipped with a master function or a Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 (sold separately) as the firing group. 81 Set the 600EX-RT/600EX attached to the camera (master) and a 600EX-RT/ 600EX wirelessly controlled (slave).
Instruction Manual
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C / >: Setting Custom and Personal Functions You can customize the Speedlite features to the shooting-ready state. >: Personal Functions 1 Display the Personal Functions screen. Press function button 4 to return to suit your shooting preferences with Custom ... is displayed. Note that you want, and press the button. C: Custom Functions 1 Display the Custom Functions screen. Turn to select an item (number) to the 600EX-RT/600EX.
C / >: Setting Custom and Personal Functions You can customize the Speedlite features to the shooting-ready state. >: Personal Functions 1 Display the Personal Functions screen. Press function button 4 to return to suit your shooting preferences with Custom ... is displayed. Note that you want, and press the button. C: Custom Functions 1 Display the Custom Functions screen. Turn to select an item (number) to the 600EX-RT/600EX.
Instruction Manual
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600EX-RT/600EX System Wireless Flash Shooting Radio transmission Speedlite/Transmitter Speedlite with slave with master function function " " ' $ Optical transmission Camera/Speedlite/Transmitter with master function ) " # ( "# % & 0 . * + / Speedlite with slave function " ,, # , $ " Speedlite 600EX-RT # Speedlite 600EX (Cannot be used with 0) $ Mini stand (supplied with 600EX-RT/600EX) % Color filter holder SCH-E1 (supplied with 600EX-RT/600EX) 104
600EX-RT/600EX System Wireless Flash Shooting Radio transmission Speedlite/Transmitter Speedlite with slave with master function function " " ' $ Optical transmission Camera/Speedlite/Transmitter with master function ) " # ( "# % & 0 . * + / Speedlite with slave function " ,, # , $ " Speedlite 600EX-RT # Speedlite 600EX (Cannot be used with 0) $ Mini stand (supplied with 600EX-RT/600EX) % Color filter holder SCH-E1 (supplied with 600EX-RT/600EX) 104
Instruction Manual
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...Compact Battery Pack CP-E4. Using an external power source other than Canon may result in flash. * Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX / + Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX Flash for optical transmission wireless control of Speedlites set as slave units. ) EOS camera with wireless master function You ... camera with an optical transmission wireless master function using the built-in a malfunction. 105 Equipped with dust and water resistance equivalent to 600EX-RT/600EX. / Speedlite Bracket SB-E2 0 Release Cable SR-N3 If you can set as a slave unit camera (p.70) during radio transmission wireless shooting...
...Compact Battery Pack CP-E4. Using an external power source other than Canon may result in flash. * Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX / + Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX Flash for optical transmission wireless control of Speedlites set as slave units. ) EOS camera with wireless master function You ... camera with an optical transmission wireless master function using the built-in a malfunction. 105 Equipped with dust and water resistance equivalent to 600EX-RT/600EX. / Speedlite Bracket SB-E2 0 Release Cable SR-N3 If you can set as a slave unit camera (p.70) during radio transmission wireless shooting...
Instruction Manual
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..., and Quick Mode during Live View shooting or movie shooting supported At center: approx. 0.6 - 10 m / 2.0 - 32.8 ft., periphery: approx. 0.6 - 5 m / 2.0 - 16.4 ft. Radio Transmission Wireless Function (600EX-RT only) Frequency: 2405 - 2475 MHz Modulation system: Primary modulation: OQPSK, secondary modulation: DS-SS Wireless settings: Master/slave Channel: Auto, Ch. 1 - 15 Wireless radio ID...
..., and Quick Mode during Live View shooting or movie shooting supported At center: approx. 0.6 - 10 m / 2.0 - 32.8 ft., periphery: approx. 0.6 - 5 m / 2.0 - 16.4 ft. Radio Transmission Wireless Function (600EX-RT only) Frequency: 2405 - 2475 MHz Modulation system: Primary modulation: OQPSK, secondary modulation: DS-SS Wireless settings: Master/slave Channel: Auto, Ch. 1 - 15 Wireless radio ID...
Instruction Manual
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...wireless master unit and linked shooting: 5 min. Specifications Customizable Functions Custom Functions: 18 Personal Functions: 600EX-RT: 7 / 600EX: 5 Power Source Speedlite power source: Battery life (Flash count): Radio transmission wireless shooting time: Optical transmission wireless shooting count:... 114 and water-resistant adapter) Weight: Approx. 425 g / 15.0 oz. * Speedlite only, excluding batteries. Product specifications and external appearance are based on Canon's testing standards. Compact Battery Pack CP-E4 can be used Dimensions and Weight Dimensions: Approx...
...wireless master unit and linked shooting: 5 min. Specifications Customizable Functions Custom Functions: 18 Personal Functions: 600EX-RT: 7 / 600EX: 5 Power Source Speedlite power source: Battery life (Flash count): Radio transmission wireless shooting time: Optical transmission wireless shooting count:... 114 and water-resistant adapter) Weight: Approx. 425 g / 15.0 oz. * Speedlite only, excluding batteries. Product specifications and external appearance are based on Canon's testing standards. Compact Battery Pack CP-E4 can be used Dimensions and Weight Dimensions: Approx...
Instruction Manual
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Functions available with Type-B cameras TTL autoflash Speedlite flash exposure compensation FEB Manual flash Stroboscopic flash Second-curtain sync Manual external flash metering Wireless flash shooting with optical transmission... film camera supporting TTL autoflash). Using with a Type-B Camera This section describes the available and unavailable functions when using the Speedlite 600EX-RT/600EX with optical transmission • Autoflash shooting • Flash ratio control Modeling flash 116 When the Speedlite 600EX-RT/600EX is used with autoflash with a Type-B camera, is displayed on the...
Functions available with Type-B cameras TTL autoflash Speedlite flash exposure compensation FEB Manual flash Stroboscopic flash Second-curtain sync Manual external flash metering Wireless flash shooting with optical transmission... film camera supporting TTL autoflash). Using with a Type-B Camera This section describes the available and unavailable functions when using the Speedlite 600EX-RT/600EX with optical transmission • Autoflash shooting • Flash ratio control Modeling flash 116 When the Speedlite 600EX-RT/600EX is used with autoflash with a Type-B camera, is displayed on the...