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... 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 Automatic Flash Shooting 18 Using E-TTL II...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: ...
... 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 Automatic Flash Shooting 18 Using E-TTL II...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: ...
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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 lever (p.14) Function button 4 Power switch (p.16) : Power on : Button/dial lock (Power on) : Power off Flash exposure confirmation lamp (p.18, 58...
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 lever (p.14) Function button 4 Power switch (p.16) : Power on : Button/dial lock (Power on) : Power off Flash exposure confirmation lamp (p.18, 58...
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...function remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec. For explanatory purposes, the illustrations show the Speedlite 600EX-RT. 12 The icons used for more information. : Warning to . after you let go of the Speedlite are already set button. 3/1/2 : Indicates that the menu and Custom Functions of the ... the select/set to prevent shooting problems. : Supplemental information. Basic Assumptions The operation procedures assume that both the camera and the Speedlite's power switches are at their default settings. Conventions Used in this Manual Icons in the text match the icons found on the ...
...function remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec. For explanatory purposes, the illustrations show the Speedlite 600EX-RT. 12 The icons used for more information. : Warning to . after you let go of the Speedlite are already set button. 3/1/2 : Indicates that the menu and Custom Functions of the ... the select/set to prevent shooting problems. : Supplemental information. Basic Assumptions The operation procedures assume that both the camera and the Speedlite's power switches are at their default settings. Conventions Used in this Manual Icons in the text match the icons found on the ...
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...the cover down, and open the battery compartment cover. 2 Install the batteries. The grooves on the side surfaces of Flashes Recycling Time Quick Flash Normal Flash Approx. 0.1 to 700 flashes Based on new AA/LR6 alkaline batteries and Canon's testing standards. The Quick Flash function... enables flash shooting before the flash is convenient when replacing the batteries in place, the battery compartment cover is locked. Slide the lock lever to 5.5 sec....
...the cover down, and open the battery compartment cover. 2 Install the batteries. The grooves on the side surfaces of Flashes Recycling Time Quick Flash Normal Flash Approx. 0.1 to 700 flashes Based on new AA/LR6 alkaline batteries and Canon's testing standards. The Quick Flash function... enables flash shooting before the flash is convenient when replacing the batteries in place, the battery compartment cover is locked. Slide the lock lever to 5.5 sec....
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... sure to turn off the Speedlite. 15 When replacing the batteries, replace all the way into the camera's hot shoe. 2 Secure the Speedlite. Use a new set of four batteries of the same brand. Attaching and Detaching the Flash 1 Attach the Speedlite. Slip the Speedlite's mounting foot all four at... On the mounting foot, slide the lock lever to the left and detach the Speedlite. Before attaching or detaching the Speedlite, be locked. 3 Detach the Speedlite. Attaching and Detaching the Flash When is displayed, replace the batteries with new ones. AA/LR6 rechargeable Ni-MH or lithium...
... sure to turn off the Speedlite. 15 When replacing the batteries, replace all the way into the camera's hot shoe. 2 Secure the Speedlite. Use a new set of four batteries of the same brand. Attaching and Detaching the Flash 1 Attach the Speedlite. Slip the Speedlite's mounting foot all four at... On the mounting foot, slide the lock lever to the left and detach the Speedlite. Before attaching or detaching the Speedlite, be locked. 3 Detach the Speedlite. Attaching and Detaching the Flash When is displayed, replace the batteries with new ones. AA/LR6 rechargeable Ni-MH or lithium...
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...-ready lamp is green (before the flash is useful for shooting with a faster recycling time at a short shooting distance. About Auto Power Off 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... mode is 5 min. of the full output, but it is fully charged). To turn off takes effect is set . You cannot use . Turning on the Speedlite again, press the camera's shutter button halfway, or press the test flash button (flash-ready lamp). Set the drive mode to . 16
...-ready lamp is green (before the flash is useful for shooting with a faster recycling time at a short shooting distance. About Auto Power Off 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... mode is 5 min. of the full output, but it is fully charged). To turn off takes effect is set . You cannot use . Turning on the Speedlite again, press the camera's shutter button halfway, or press the test flash button (flash-ready lamp). Set the drive mode to . 16
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... flash to fire when the flash-ready lamp is lit green during continuous shooting (C.Fn-06/p.97). You can set to sound when the Speedlite is fully charged (C.Fn20/p.99). You can disable flash's button and dial operations. When setting a function, the illumination continues until auto power ...off the power switch and removing the batteries. You can fire a test flash while the power switch is displayed on the Power About the Lock Function By setting the power switch ...
... flash to fire when the flash-ready lamp is lit green during continuous shooting (C.Fn-06/p.97). You can set to sound when the Speedlite is fully charged (C.Fn20/p.99). You can disable flash's button and dial operations. When setting a function, the illumination continues until auto power ...off the power switch and removing the batteries. You can fire a test flash while the power switch is displayed on the Power About the Lock Function By setting the power switch ...
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... C.Fn-21 C.Fn-22 C.Fn-23 Function " Distance indicator display # Auto power off cancel 3 Flash recycle with autoflash - Light distribution < LCD panel illumination ? Slave flash battery check Page p.95 p.96 p.97 p.98 p.99 p.100 93 Auto zoom for sensor size / Slave auto power off timer 0 Slave auto power off $ Modeling flash...
... C.Fn-21 C.Fn-22 C.Fn-23 Function " Distance indicator display # Auto power off cancel 3 Flash recycle with autoflash - Light distribution < LCD panel illumination ? Slave flash battery check Page p.95 p.96 p.97 p.98 p.99 p.100 93 Auto zoom for sensor size / Slave auto power off timer 0 Slave auto power off $ Modeling flash...
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... a slightly more telephoto position than the actual shooting angle of view. You can change the light distribution (flash coverage) of the Speedlite in relation to the shooting angle of view when the flash coverage is convenient when you want to . The flash icon on the... 0: 8 (Standard) The optimum flash coverage for 12 sec.) 1: OFF (Disable panel illumination) 2: ON (Illumination always on) C.Fn-23: ? (Slave flash battery check) When the slave unit is set automatically to a slightly wider position than the actual shooting angle of view. Set this illumination setting. 0: 12sec (On...
... a slightly more telephoto position than the actual shooting angle of view. You can change the light distribution (flash coverage) of the Speedlite in relation to the shooting angle of view when the flash coverage is convenient when you want to . The flash icon on the... 0: 8 (Standard) The optimum flash coverage for 12 sec.) 1: OFF (Disable panel illumination) 2: ON (Illumination always on) C.Fn-23: ? (Slave flash battery check) When the slave unit is set automatically to a slightly wider position than the actual shooting angle of view. Set this illumination setting. 0: 12sec (On...
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... and was released up to 600EX-RT/600EX. / Speedlite Bracket SB-E2 0 Release Cable SR-N3 If you connect the 600EX-RT using the built-in a malfunction. 105 Equipped with dust and water resistance equivalent to 60 cm / 2 ft. away. . Compact Battery Pack CP-E4. Using an external power source other than Canon may result in flash. * Macro...
... and was released up to 600EX-RT/600EX. / Speedlite Bracket SB-E2 0 Release Cable SR-N3 If you connect the 600EX-RT using the built-in a malfunction. 105 Equipped with dust and water resistance equivalent to 60 cm / 2 ft. away. . Compact Battery Pack CP-E4. Using an external power source other than Canon may result in flash. * Macro...
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...Guideline) Continuous flash (p.13) Modeling flash (p.38) 48 times or more ) The number of flashes will be hot. Function Number of the Speedlite increases, a warning icon is displayed in two levels. While flash firing is restricted, a warning icon is displayed to indicate the increase in ... time until warning display during stroboscopic flash varies depending on the flash output. If you change the batteries after firing many flashes continuously, be aware that the batteries might be two thirds (32 times or more 10 min. Flash Firing Restriction due to Temperature Increase...
...Guideline) Continuous flash (p.13) Modeling flash (p.38) 48 times or more ) The number of flashes will be hot. Function Number of the Speedlite increases, a warning icon is displayed in two levels. While flash firing is restricted, a warning icon is displayed to indicate the increase in ... time until warning display during stroboscopic flash varies depending on the flash output. If you change the batteries after firing many flashes continuously, be aware that the batteries might be two thirds (32 times or more 10 min. Flash Firing Restriction due to Temperature Increase...
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...in the correct orientation (p.14). Insert the mounting foot into the Speedlite (p.14). or longer, replace the batteries (p.14). Make sure that the batteries are dirty, clean the contacts (p.6). The power turns off has activated... not turn on or the flash does not fire. If the electrical contacts of the Speedlite and camera are installed in the picture, use FE lock (p.24). When high-speed ... Even when using external power, insert batteries into the camera's hot shoe all the way, slide the lock lever to the right, and secure the Speedlite to the camera (p.15). Troubleshooting Guide ...
...in the correct orientation (p.14). Insert the mounting foot into the Speedlite (p.14). or longer, replace the batteries (p.14). Make sure that the batteries are dirty, clean the contacts (p.6). The power turns off has activated... not turn on or the flash does not fire. If the electrical contacts of the Speedlite and camera are installed in the picture, use FE lock (p.24). When high-speed ... Even when using external power, insert batteries into the camera's hot shoe all the way, slide the lock lever to the right, and secure the Speedlite to the camera (p.15). Troubleshooting Guide ...
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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... the front) ±40° horizontally and ±30° vertically, facing the master unit Flash ratio control: 1:8 - 1:1 - 8:1, power 1/2-stop increments Slave flash battery display: Slave unit's AF-assist beam emitter blinks, flash-ready lamp lights 113 Specifications Flash Recycling Recycling time: Normal flash: approx. 0.1 - 5.5 sec., Quick Flash: approx...
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... the front) ±40° horizontally and ±30° vertically, facing the master unit Flash ratio control: 1:8 - 1:1 - 8:1, power 1/2-stop increments Slave flash battery display: Slave unit's AF-assist beam emitter blinks, flash-ready lamp lights 113 Specifications Flash Recycling Recycling time: Normal flash: approx. 0.1 - 5.5 sec., Quick Flash: approx...
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... unit and linked shooting: 5 min. Product specifications and external appearance are based on Canon's testing standards. All specifications above are subject to change without notice. 114 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...
... unit and linked shooting: 5 min. Product specifications and external appearance are based on Canon's testing standards. All specifications above are subject to change without notice. 114 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...
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...to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/ EC) and your cooperation in the correct disposal of this type of WEEE products, please visit www.canon-europe.com/environment. (EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) 117 This product should be exposed to the effective usage of Italian legislative decree...on an authorized one-for-one basis when you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Batteries shall not be handed over to a designated collection point, e.g., on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that...
...to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/ EC) and your cooperation in the correct disposal of this type of WEEE products, please visit www.canon-europe.com/environment. (EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) 117 This product should be exposed to the effective usage of Italian legislative decree...on an authorized one-for-one basis when you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Batteries shall not be handed over to a designated collection point, e.g., on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that...
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... Auto power off 16, 95 Auto zoom support for image sensor size 20, 98 Av (aperture-priority AE 19 B Batteries 14 Beep 99 Bounce 27 C C.Fn 92, 95 Clear All 46 Clearing Speedlite settings ....38, 43 Color filter 39 Color filter holder ...........11, 39, 104 Color temperature information transmission 20 Custom functions...
... Auto power off 16, 95 Auto zoom support for image sensor size 20, 98 Av (aperture-priority AE 19 B Batteries 14 Beep 99 Bounce 27 C C.Fn 92, 95 Clear All 46 Clearing Speedlite settings ....38, 43 Color filter 39 Color filter holder ...........11, 39, 104 Color temperature information transmission 20 Custom functions...
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... Second-curtain sync 26 Short distance flash shooting ...... 29 Shutter speed 19 Shutter sync 44 Slave group control 63, 87 Slave unit 10, 47, 75 Battery check 100 Slave unit setting 52, 78 Stroboscopic flash 33 T Temperature increase 106 Test flash 16, 50, 58, 67, 82 Transmission channel 52, 53, 54...
... Second-curtain sync 26 Short distance flash shooting ...... 29 Shutter speed 19 Shutter sync 44 Slave group control 63, 87 Slave unit 10, 47, 75 Battery check 100 Slave unit setting 52, 78 Stroboscopic flash 33 T Temperature increase 106 Test flash 16, 50, 58, 67, 82 Transmission channel 52, 53, 54...