Instruction Manual
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...), see page 116. * This instruction manual assumes that uses optical transmission only. 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. The Speedlite can use the Speedlite for easy autoflash shooting in the same way as a camera's built-in...
...), see page 116. * This instruction manual assumes that uses optical transmission only. 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. The Speedlite can use the Speedlite for easy autoflash shooting in the same way as a camera's built-in...
Instruction Manual
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... 78 a: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting 81 a: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting with Flash Ratio 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...
... 78 a: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting 81 a: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting with Flash Ratio 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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... transmission wireless shooting (p.47/75) Master unit k : Sync speed warning (radio transmission) , : Flash ratio Flash mode [ : Group flash (radio transmission) g: Master flash firing ON d : Master flash firing OFF Firing group M : Master ' : Radio transmission wireless shooting : : Optical transmission wireless shooting * : Channel ) : Channel automatic setting (radio transmission) Q : Slave flash ready (radio transmission) Flash ratio Slave unit h : Slave icon x : Slave : Individual slave...
... transmission wireless shooting (p.47/75) Master unit k : Sync speed warning (radio transmission) , : Flash ratio Flash mode [ : Group flash (radio transmission) g: Master flash firing ON d : Master flash firing OFF Firing group M : Master ' : Radio transmission wireless shooting : : Optical transmission wireless shooting * : Channel ) : Channel automatic setting (radio transmission) Q : Slave flash ready (radio transmission) Flash ratio Slave unit h : Slave icon x : Slave : Individual slave...
Instruction Manual
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...p.100). When the temperature of the LCD panel illumination (P.Fn-02 to sound when the Speedlite is a slave unit, it illuminates in green. You can enable the (Quick) flash to continuous flash firing, the time until the setting is lit green during continuous shooting (C.Fn-06/p.97).... During normal flash shooting, wireless master flash shooting and master linked shooting, the LCD panel illuminates in ...
...p.100). When the temperature of the LCD panel illumination (P.Fn-02 to sound when the Speedlite is a slave unit, it illuminates in green. You can enable the (Quick) flash to continuous flash firing, the time until the setting is lit green during continuous shooting (C.Fn-06/p.97).... During normal flash shooting, wireless master flash shooting and master linked shooting, the LCD panel illuminates in ...
Instruction Manual
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...continuously, allow a rest time of at least 10 min. It enables you to see the shadow effects on the camera. Clearing Speedlite Settings You can fire the modeling flash with EOS REBEL 2000/QD, EOS 300/QD or a Type-B camera. Even when the settings have been cleared, the transmission...(p.92) will not be canceled. 38 If the modeling flash is called the modeling flash. Modeling Flash When the camera's depth-of -field preview button on the subject, and the lighting balance during wireless shooting as well as the master unit in wireless shooting, you can return the settings of at ...
...continuously, allow a rest time of at least 10 min. It enables you to see the shadow effects on the camera. Clearing Speedlite Settings You can fire the modeling flash with EOS REBEL 2000/QD, EOS 300/QD or a Type-B camera. Even when the settings have been cleared, the transmission...(p.92) will not be canceled. 38 If the modeling flash is called the modeling flash. Modeling Flash When the camera's depth-of -field preview button on the subject, and the lighting balance during wireless shooting as well as the master unit in wireless shooting, you can return the settings of at ...
Instruction Manual
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... them by operating the flash unit. 46 X The screen changes to 100. 1 Select [Flash C.Fn settings]. When using 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] is selected...
... them by operating the flash unit. 46 X The screen changes to 100. 1 Select [Flash C.Fn settings]. When using 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] is selected...
Instruction Manual
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To shoot with the Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT (sold separately). For details on setting the master unit functions, see the system map (p.104). 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 are not available. For the accessories required for radio transmission wireless...
To shoot with the Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT (sold separately). For details on setting the master unit functions, see the system map (p.104). 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 are not available. For the accessories required for radio transmission wireless...
Instruction Manual
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... the slave unit using the supplied mini stand (p.11). The basic relative positions and operating range are automatically reflected on the conditions such as normal E-TTL II/ E-TTL autoflash shooting. Therefore, you do not need to . Before shooting, perform a test flash (p.16) and test shooting. ' Radio Transmission Wireless Flash Shooting Using a Canon Speedlite (master/slave...
... the slave unit using the supplied mini stand (p.11). The basic relative positions and operating range are automatically reflected on the conditions such as normal E-TTL II/ E-TTL autoflash shooting. Therefore, you do not need to . Before shooting, perform a test flash (p.16) and test shooting. ' Radio Transmission Wireless Flash Shooting Using a Canon Speedlite (master/slave...
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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... - from slave Modeling flash *2 - ' 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 an example. Function Transmission distance Firing group control Slave unit control Channel Wireless radio ID Radio Transmission Approx. 30 m (98.4 ft...
... - from slave Modeling flash *2 - ' 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 an example. Function Transmission distance Firing group control Slave unit control Channel Wireless radio ID Radio Transmission Approx. 30 m (98.4 ft...
Instruction Manual
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...), you can change the transmission channel and wireless radio ID. Transmission Channel/Wireless Radio ID Settings To avoid interference with wireless multiple flash systems using radio transmission that are set the master unit and slave unit with other photographers, or with the following procedure. Set different radio transmission IDs for both the master...
...), you can change the transmission channel and wireless radio ID. Transmission Channel/Wireless Radio ID Settings To avoid interference with wireless multiple flash systems using radio transmission that are set the master unit and slave unit with other photographers, or with the following procedure. Set different radio transmission IDs for both the master...
Instruction Manual
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... 1 to set to fire, as firing group A. 1 Set the display. g : Master flash firing ON d : Master flash firing OFF 55 Not connected Check the channel and ID Too many units Master units + slave units = 16 units or less Error Turn the power off and on the transmission status of the master... unit and the slave unit. When master flash firing is fired as a wireless flash, the master unit that controls the slave unit. Master Flash Firing ON/OFF You ...
... 1 to set to fire, as firing group A. 1 Set the display. g : Master flash firing ON d : Master flash firing OFF 55 Not connected Check the channel and ID Too many units Master units + slave units = 16 units or less Error Turn the power off and on the transmission status of the master... unit and the slave unit. When master flash firing is fired as a wireless flash, the master unit that controls the slave unit. Master Flash Firing ON/OFF You ...
Instruction Manual
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...use a Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT (sold separately) as the firing group. Position them to be controlled wirelessly as the master unit (p.52). Set the 600EX-RT to the same numbers (p.53, 54). 4 Position the camera and the flash. Autoflash Shooting Using One Slave Unit 1 Set the master unit. If ...the channels and IDs of the master unit and slave unit are different, set to the...
...use a Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT (sold separately) as the firing group. Position them to be controlled wirelessly as the master unit (p.52). Set the 600EX-RT to the same numbers (p.53, 54). 4 Position the camera and the flash. Autoflash Shooting Using One Slave Unit 1 Set the master unit. If ...the channels and IDs of the master unit and slave unit are different, set to the...
Instruction Manual
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... and take the picture, in green. Check that the flash is lit in the same way as with normal flash shooting. When the slave flash is completed, the master unit's flash-ready lamp lights. 7 Check the operation. X The slave unit flashes. When the recycling of all the flash units is ready, the AF-assist beam emitter blinks at 1-second...
... and take the picture, in green. Check that the flash is lit in the same way as with normal flash shooting. When the slave flash is completed, the master unit's flash-ready lamp lights. 7 Check the operation. X The slave unit flashes. When the recycling of all the flash units is ready, the AF-assist beam emitter blinks at 1-second...
Instruction Manual
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... connect with the same settings, turn on the camera used and is set automatically to fire the modeling flash (p.38). Set A, B or C as "Autoflash Shooting Using One Slave Unit". The master/slave flash coverage is complete (C.Fn-20/p.99). You can change the time until auto power off takes effect,.... The autoflash system (E-TTL II/E-TTL) depends on the slave unit. When the number of slave units and fire them as the master unit, the time until the slave unit's auto power off takes effect (C.Fn-10/p.98). When the Speedlite is set to ON, automatic control is performed to turn the...
... connect with the same settings, turn on the camera used and is set automatically to fire the modeling flash (p.38). Set A, B or C as "Autoflash Shooting Using One Slave Unit". The master/slave flash coverage is complete (C.Fn-20/p.99). You can change the time until auto power off takes effect,.... The autoflash system (E-TTL II/E-TTL) depends on the slave unit. When the number of slave units and fire them as the master unit, the time until the slave unit's auto power off takes effect (C.Fn-10/p.98). When the Speedlite is set to ON, automatic control is performed to turn the...
Instruction Manual
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... and wireless radio ID, turn the power of 16 units). a: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting Using Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Flash exposure compensation and other settings set on the master unit will also be performed in the same way as in the slave unit(s). Wireless flash shooting with master units attached, you can be automatically set in normal...
... and wireless radio ID, turn the power of 16 units). a: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting Using Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Flash exposure compensation and other settings set on the master unit will also be performed in the same way as in the slave unit(s). Wireless flash shooting with master units attached, you can be automatically set in normal...
Instruction Manual
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... firing group of firing groups A and B results in steps 2 to . 61 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 B, and adjust the lighting balance (flash ratio) for shooting. The exposure is displayed, press function button 3 and select or...
... firing group of firing groups A and B results in steps 2 to . 61 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 B, and adjust the lighting balance (flash ratio) for shooting. The exposure is displayed, press function button 3 and select or...
Instruction Manual
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... master unit is not possible with the corresponding slave unit camera. for linked shooting without attaching a Speedlite or transmitter to a camera. If focus cannot be achieved with autofocus, linked shooting is pressed, all the slave unit cameras are released. If you fire multiple flash units at the..., linked shooting cannot be fired (P.Fn-07/p.102). 73 During linked shooting, the Speedlites can use this function as the positioning of the master unit camera. When [Flash firing] in combination with the WFT series. Linked Shooting with Radio Transmission Shooting with ...
... master unit is not possible with the corresponding slave unit camera. for linked shooting without attaching a Speedlite or transmitter to a camera. If focus cannot be achieved with autofocus, linked shooting is pressed, all the slave unit cameras are released. If you fire multiple flash units at the..., linked shooting cannot be fired (P.Fn-07/p.102). 73 During linked shooting, the Speedlites can use this function as the positioning of the master unit camera. When [Flash firing] in combination with the WFT series. Linked Shooting with Radio Transmission Shooting with ...
Instruction Manual
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... shooting) When shooting with the linked shooting function (p.70), you fire multiple flash units at the same time during linked shooting. P.Fn-07 is not displayed on the Speedlite 600EX. 0: OFF (Disabled) The flash does not fire during linked shooting. 1: ON (Enabled) The flash fires during the linked shooting, the appropriate exposure may result. 102 The...
... shooting) When shooting with the linked shooting function (p.70), you fire multiple flash units at the same time during linked shooting. P.Fn-07 is not displayed on the Speedlite 600EX. 0: OFF (Disabled) The flash does not fire during linked shooting. 1: ON (Enabled) The flash fires during the linked shooting, the appropriate exposure may result. 102 The...
Instruction Manual
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...Speedlite to fire or to use self-timer to perform remote release from a slave unit. When an EOS camera which was released up to 2011, has an N3 type remote control terminal and is compatible with E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash is used to space out the timing of the flashes.... exposure is displayed. Troubleshooting Guide is not obtained. If you fire multiple flash units at the same time during linked shooting, the "Release Cable SR-N3" (sold separately) is recommended to set as the slave unit during linked shooting, the appropriate exposure may not be obtained or uneven exposure...
...Speedlite to fire or to use self-timer to perform remote release from a slave unit. When an EOS camera which was released up to 2011, has an N3 type remote control terminal and is compatible with E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash is used to space out the timing of the flashes.... exposure is displayed. Troubleshooting Guide is not obtained. If you fire multiple flash units at the same time during linked shooting, the "Release Cable SR-N3" (sold separately) is recommended to set as the slave unit during linked shooting, the appropriate exposure may not be obtained or uneven exposure...