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...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 be used with an Type-A camera. 2 Read this instruction manual and your camera's instruction manual. The 600EX is equipped with the Speedlite... 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 camera's built-in flash. Note that the 600EX-RT is used as an on-camera flash that...
...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 be used with an Type-A camera. 2 Read this instruction manual and your camera's instruction manual. The 600EX is equipped with the Speedlite... 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 camera's built-in flash. Note that the 600EX-RT is used as an on-camera flash that...
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... Shooting: Optical Transmission 75 Wireless flash shooting with optical transmission 6 Customizing the Speedlite 91 Customizing with Custom Functions and Personal Functions 7 Reference 103 System map, FAQ, use with wireless flash, see Chapter 5. 3 To shoot with a type-B camera When using a Speedlite 600EX, which does not have a radio transmission function, wireless shooting described in Chapter...
... Shooting: Optical Transmission 75 Wireless flash shooting with optical transmission 6 Customizing the Speedlite 91 Customizing with Custom Functions and Personal Functions 7 Reference 103 System map, FAQ, use with wireless flash, see Chapter 5. 3 To shoot with a type-B camera When using a Speedlite 600EX, which does not have a radio transmission function, wireless shooting described in Chapter...
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... 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 4 Wireless Flash Shooting: Radio Transmission 47...
... 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 4 Wireless Flash Shooting: Radio Transmission 47...
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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...
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Nomenclature Flash head/ Optical transmission wireless transmitter Color filter sensor Optical transmission wireless sensor External metering sensor (p.36) AF-assist beam emitter (p.20) Catchlight panel (retracted) (p.28) Built-in wide panel (retracted) (p.30) Remote release terminal* (p.68, 70) Terminal cover Terminal cover External power source socket Mounting foot (p.15) Locking pin Contacts PC terminal Bracket mounting hole * Not provided on Speedlite 600EX. (Do not function.) 6
Nomenclature Flash head/ Optical transmission wireless transmitter Color filter sensor Optical transmission wireless sensor External metering sensor (p.36) AF-assist beam emitter (p.20) Catchlight panel (retracted) (p.28) Built-in wide panel (retracted) (p.30) Remote release terminal* (p.68, 70) Terminal cover Terminal cover External power source socket Mounting foot (p.15) Locking pin Contacts PC terminal Bracket mounting hole * Not provided on Speedlite 600EX. (Do not function.) 6
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Radio transmission confirmation lamp* (p.53, 55, 58, 60, 72) LCD panel Function button 2 Function button 1 Wireless button/ Linked shooting button (p.52, 78/71) Flash mode button (p.18, 31, 33, 36, 37, 58, 64, 65, 82, 88, 89) tt flash button Flash-ready lamp/ Test flash button (p.16, 58, 82, 95) Mounting foot lock lever (p.15) Lock-release button (p.15) Dust- and water-resistant adapter Nomenclature Color filter holder attachment (p.39) Bounce angle index (p.27, 28) Bounce lock release button (p.27, 29) Function button 3 Battery compartment cover (p.14) Battery compartment cover lock ...
Radio transmission confirmation lamp* (p.53, 55, 58, 60, 72) LCD panel Function button 2 Function button 1 Wireless button/ Linked shooting button (p.52, 78/71) Flash mode button (p.18, 31, 33, 36, 37, 58, 64, 65, 82, 88, 89) tt flash button Flash-ready lamp/ Test flash button (p.16, 58, 82, 95) Mounting foot lock lever (p.15) Lock-release button (p.15) Dust- and water-resistant adapter Nomenclature Color filter holder attachment (p.39) Bounce angle index (p.27, 28) Bounce lock release button (p.27, 29) Function button 3 Battery compartment cover (p.14) Battery compartment cover lock ...
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The functions displayed above function buttons 1 to 4, such as and , change according 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 (p.39) l : Use of commercially-available color filters warning (p.40) t : Temperature increase (flash ...
The functions displayed above function buttons 1 to 4, such as and , change according 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 (p.39) l : Use of commercially-available color filters warning (p.40) t : Temperature increase (flash ...
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Nomenclature Radio transmission wireless shooting/optical 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 (optical transmission) Linked shooting ...
Nomenclature Radio transmission wireless shooting/optical 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 (optical transmission) Linked shooting ...
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Accessories provided Mini stand pocket Nomenclature Shoe Speedlite case Slits Reflection area Filter attachment pins Color filter holder SCH-E1 (p.39) Mini stand (p.48, 76) Color filter holder case Color filter set SCF-E1 (2 types/p.39) Color filter case 11
Accessories provided Mini stand pocket Nomenclature Shoe Speedlite case Slits Reflection area Filter attachment pins Color filter holder SCH-E1 (p.39) Mini stand (p.48, 76) Color filter holder case Color filter set SCF-E1 (2 types/p.39) Color filter case 11
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...are at their default settings. The icons used for 4 sec., 6 sec. or 16 sec. For explanatory purposes, the illustrations show the Speedlite 600EX-RT. 12 The operation procedures assume that the respective function remains active for buttons, dials and symbols in this Manual 9 : Indicates the selection ...: Supplemental information. after you let go of four AA/LR6 alkaline batteries and Canon's testing standards. Basic Assumptions The operation procedures assume that both the camera and the Speedlite's power switches are already set button. 3/1/2 : Indicates that the menu and ...
...are at their default settings. The icons used for 4 sec., 6 sec. or 16 sec. For explanatory purposes, the illustrations show the Speedlite 600EX-RT. 12 The operation procedures assume that the respective function remains active for buttons, dials and symbols in this Manual 9 : Indicates the selection ...: Supplemental information. after you let go of four AA/LR6 alkaline batteries and Canon's testing standards. Basic Assumptions The operation procedures assume that both the camera and the Speedlite's power switches are already set button. 3/1/2 : Indicates that the menu and ...
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If you fire more than 20 continuous flashes, and then fire the flash again repeatedly in short intervals, the safety function may activate and restrict flash firing. If this happens, allow a rest time of at least 10 min. 1 Getting Started and Basic Operations This chapter describes the preparations before starting flash shooting and the basic shooting operations. Cautions for firing continuous flashes To avoid degrading and damaging the flash head due to overheating, do not fire more than 20 continuous flashes. While flash firing is restricted, the recycling time is ...
If you fire more than 20 continuous flashes, and then fire the flash again repeatedly in short intervals, the safety function may activate and restrict flash firing. If this happens, allow a rest time of at least 10 min. 1 Getting Started and Basic Operations This chapter describes the preparations before starting flash shooting and the basic shooting operations. Cautions for firing continuous flashes To avoid degrading and damaging the flash head due to overheating, do not fire more than 20 continuous flashes. While flash firing is restricted, the recycling time is ...
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... firing flashes continuously, be aware that the batteries might be hot. 14 Make sure the + and - The grooves on new AA/LR6 alkaline batteries and Canon's testing standards. Recycling Time and Number of Flashes Recycling Time Quick Flash Normal Flash Approx. 0.1 to the irregular shape of the battery contacts. Using AA...
... firing flashes continuously, be aware that the batteries might be hot. 14 Make sure the + and - The grooves on new AA/LR6 alkaline batteries and Canon's testing standards. Recycling Time and Number of Flashes Recycling Time Quick Flash Normal Flash Approx. 0.1 to the irregular shape of the battery contacts. Using AA...
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... attaching or detaching the Speedlite, be sure to the left and detach the Speedlite. When replacing the batteries, replace all the way into the camera's hot shoe. 2 Secure the Speedlite. AA/LR6 rechargeable Ni-MH or lithium batteries can also be locked. 3 Detach the Speedlite. While pressing the lock...-release button, slide the lock lever to turn off the Speedlite. 15 Attaching and Detaching the Flash 1 Attach the Speedlite. Slip the Speedlite's mounting foot all four at one time. X When the lock...
... attaching or detaching the Speedlite, be sure to the left and detach the Speedlite. When replacing the batteries, replace all the way into the camera's hot shoe. 2 Secure the Speedlite. AA/LR6 rechargeable Ni-MH or lithium batteries can also be locked. 3 Detach the Speedlite. While pressing the lock...-release button, slide the lock lever to turn off the Speedlite. 15 Attaching and Detaching the Flash 1 Attach the Speedlite. Slip the Speedlite's mounting foot all four at one time. X When the lock...
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... the flash-ready lamp is green (before the flash is ready. You cannot use . To turn off automatically after approx. 90 sec. Turning on the Speedlite again, press the camera's shutter button halfway, or press the test flash button (flash-ready lamp). Press the flash-ready lamp (test flash button) to...
... the flash-ready lamp is green (before the flash is ready. You cannot use . To turn off automatically after approx. 90 sec. Turning on the Speedlite again, press the camera's shutter button halfway, or press the test flash button (flash-ready lamp). Press the flash-ready lamp (test flash button) to...
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... when a button or dial is operating. You can fire a test flash while the power switch is set a beep to sound when the Speedlite is fully charged (C.Fn20/p.99). Auto power off the power switch and removing the batteries. You can change the color of the LCD panel ...illumination (C.Fn-22/ p.100). When setting a function, the illumination continues until auto power off . If the Speedlite is a slave unit, it illuminates in green. To retain the settings when replacing the batteries, replace the batteries within 1 min. You can change the...
... when a button or dial is operating. You can fire a test flash while the power switch is set a beep to sound when the Speedlite is fully charged (C.Fn20/p.99). Auto power off the power switch and removing the batteries. You can change the color of the LCD panel ...illumination (C.Fn-22/ p.100). When setting a function, the illumination continues until auto power off . If the Speedlite is a slave unit, it illuminates in green. To retain the settings when replacing the batteries, replace the batteries within 1 min. You can change the...
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Press the shutter button halfway to . X If a standard flash exposure was obtained, the flash exposure confirmation lamp lights for 3 sec. Press the button and set the camera's shooting mode to (Program AE) or Full Auto, you can also increase the ISO speed when using a digital camera. If the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not light or if the subject is dark (underexposed) when you press the shutter button completely, the flash will fire and the picture will be taken. Check that supports E-TTL II autoflash system, is not displayed. 2 Focus the subject. X The shutter ...
Press the shutter button halfway to . X If a standard flash exposure was obtained, the flash exposure confirmation lamp lights for 3 sec. Press the button and set the camera's shooting mode to (Program AE) or Full Auto, you can also increase the ISO speed when using a digital camera. If the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not light or if the subject is dark (underexposed) when you press the shutter button completely, the flash will fire and the picture will be taken. Check that supports E-TTL II autoflash system, is not displayed. 2 Focus the subject. X The shutter ...
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Adjust the shutter speed until the shutter speed display stops blinking. Select this mode if you want to set the aperture manually. If you use the or shooting mode, the result will be the same as in the Shooting Modes Just set the camera's shooting mode to (Shutter-priority AE), (Aperture-priority AE), or (Manual exposure) and you want to set the shutter speed manually. Select this mode when you can use E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash. q Standard exposure of the background is obtained with the shutter speed and aperture combination you want to obtain a standard ...
Adjust the shutter speed until the shutter speed display stops blinking. Select this mode if you want to set the aperture manually. If you use the or shooting mode, the result will be the same as in the Shooting Modes Just set the camera's shooting mode to (Shutter-priority AE), (Aperture-priority AE), or (Manual exposure) and you want to set the shutter speed manually. Select this mode when you can use E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash. q Standard exposure of the background is obtained with the shutter speed and aperture combination you want to obtain a standard ...
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... subject in low-light or when contrast is low, the built-in AF-assist beam activates automatically to help autofocus.The AF-assist beam in 600EX-RT/600EX is compatible with this function. About AF-Assist Beam When autofocus cannot achieve focus on a supported camera, is shown in the table below. This flash...
... subject in low-light or when contrast is low, the built-in AF-assist beam activates automatically to help autofocus.The AF-assist beam in 600EX-RT/600EX is compatible with this function. About AF-Assist Beam When autofocus cannot achieve focus on a supported camera, is shown in the table below. This flash...
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Set the camera's shooting mode to V/X/W/q5 / (Creative Zone mode) to a fully automatic mode or an Image Zone mode, the operations other than "Bounce" (p.27, 29), "Wide Panel" (p.30) and "Color Filters" (p.39) in this chapter are not available. When the camera's shooting mode is set to enable all the operations in this chapter. 21 2 Advanced Flash Shooting This chapter describes advanced shooting operations using the flash functions.
Set the camera's shooting mode to V/X/W/q5 / (Creative Zone mode) to a fully automatic mode or an Image Zone mode, the operations other than "Bounce" (p.27, 29), "Wide Panel" (p.30) and "Color Filters" (p.39) in this chapter are not available. When the camera's shooting mode is set to enable all the operations in this chapter. 21 2 Advanced Flash Shooting This chapter describes advanced shooting operations using the flash functions.
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Press function button 2 . "0.3" indicates 1/3 stops and "0.7" indicates 2/3 stops. If the camera's exposure compensation is given priority. f Flash Exposure Compensation In the same way as normal exposure compensation, you can be set directly with without pressing the button (C.Fn-13/p.99). 22 X The flash exposure compensation amount is set on both the flash and the camera, the flash setting is set to 1/2-stop increments, flash exposure compensation will be up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments. When the flash exposure compensation is highlighted. 2 Set the flash ...
Press function button 2 . "0.3" indicates 1/3 stops and "0.7" indicates 2/3 stops. If the camera's exposure compensation is given priority. f Flash Exposure Compensation In the same way as normal exposure compensation, you can be set directly with without pressing the button (C.Fn-13/p.99). 22 X The flash exposure compensation amount is set on both the flash and the camera, the flash setting is set to 1/2-stop increments, flash exposure compensation will be up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments. When the flash exposure compensation is highlighted. 2 Set the flash ...