Instruction Manual
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... perform wireless autoflash shooting with the operations. Using the transmitter with a Camera Using with an EOS digital camera (Type-A camera) • You can control up to familiarize yourself with easy operations. The transmitter also has dust and water resistance equivalent to the instruction manuals of your camera and Speedlite to 5 groups (15 units) of your camera and Speedlite. Introduction The Canon Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT is a transmitter for wireless flash shooting. Using with an EOS film camera • When using radio...
... perform wireless autoflash shooting with the operations. Using the transmitter with a Camera Using with an EOS digital camera (Type-A camera) • You can control up to familiarize yourself with easy operations. The transmitter also has dust and water resistance equivalent to the instruction manuals of your camera and Speedlite to 5 groups (15 units) of your camera and Speedlite. Introduction The Canon Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT is a transmitter for wireless flash shooting. Using with an EOS film camera • When using radio...
Instruction Manual
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Contents 4 Customizing the Transmitter 53 C / >: Setting Custom and Personal Functions 54 C: Setting Custom Functions 56 >: Setting Personal Functions 58 5 Reference 59 ST-E3-RT System 60 Troubleshooting Guide 61 Specifications 64 Index ...70 5
Contents 4 Customizing the Transmitter 53 C / >: Setting Custom and Personal Functions 54 C: Setting Custom Functions 56 >: Setting Personal Functions 58 5 Reference 59 ST-E3-RT System 60 Troubleshooting Guide 61 Specifications 64 Index ...70 5
Instruction Manual
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... of the transmitter attached to the camera (master) are automatically reflected on the conditions such as shown in the same way as normal E-TTL II/ E-TTL autoflash shooting. The transmission distance may be shorter depending on the Speedlite that the settings of slave units, the surrounding environment and weather conditions. 16 ' Wireless Flash Shooting Using a transmitter and a Canon Speedlite compatible with radio transmission wireless shooting makes it easy...
... of the transmitter attached to the camera (master) are automatically reflected on the conditions such as shown in the same way as normal E-TTL II/ E-TTL autoflash shooting. The transmission distance may be shorter depending on the Speedlite that the settings of slave units, the surrounding environment and weather conditions. 16 ' Wireless Flash Shooting Using a transmitter and a Canon Speedlite compatible with radio transmission wireless shooting makes it easy...
Instruction Manual
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... camera, and shoot with manual flash (p.34) or stroboscopic flash (p.35). EOS digital cameras released since 2012 When using the transmitter in combination with a camera such as the "flash sync speed") and high-speed sync function, depending on the flash mode and maximum flash sync speed. The flash sync speed is not available. Group flash is not possible. ' Wireless Flash Shooting About Restrictions on Functions Depending on the Camera Used When performing radio transmission wireless flash shooting, restrictions may apply to the flash mode, maximum flash sync speed...
... camera, and shoot with manual flash (p.34) or stroboscopic flash (p.35). EOS digital cameras released since 2012 When using the transmitter in combination with a camera such as the "flash sync speed") and high-speed sync function, depending on the flash mode and maximum flash sync speed. The flash sync speed is not available. Group flash is not possible. ' Wireless Flash Shooting About Restrictions on Functions Depending on the Camera Used When performing radio transmission wireless flash shooting, restrictions may apply to the flash mode, maximum flash sync speed...
Instruction Manual
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... IDs for both the master unit and slave unit. Master Unit Setting Check that is displayed. Transmission Channel/Wireless Radio ID Settings To avoid interference with wireless multiple flash systems using radio transmission that are set the transmitter (master unit) and flash (slave unit) with radio transmission wireless flash shooting as the slave unit. Set the same channel and ID for each channel (p.21). 20 For the slave unit settings, see the flash's instruction manual. Slave Unit Setting Set a flash that is compatible with the following...
... IDs for both the master unit and slave unit. Master Unit Setting Check that is displayed. Transmission Channel/Wireless Radio ID Settings To avoid interference with wireless multiple flash systems using radio transmission that are set the transmitter (master unit) and flash (slave unit) with radio transmission wireless flash shooting as the slave unit. Set the same channel and ID for each channel (p.21). 20 For the slave unit settings, see the flash's instruction manual. Slave Unit Setting Set a flash that is compatible with the following...
Instruction Manual
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..., the lamp is lit in green. 21 For the slave unit settings, see the flash's instruction manual. 1 Display . Press function button 2 . Turn to select a number from Ch. 1 to display . 2 Set a channel. Repeat step 3 to the shooting-ready state. Press function button 1 . Press function button 4 to return to set the master unit's transmission channel and wireless radio ID. Wireless Settings Setting the Master Unit Transmission Channel / Wireless Radio ID Use the following procedure to set a 4-digit number.
..., the lamp is lit in green. 21 For the slave unit settings, see the flash's instruction manual. 1 Display . Press function button 2 . Turn to select a number from Ch. 1 to display . 2 Set a channel. Repeat step 3 to the shooting-ready state. Press function button 1 . Press function button 4 to return to set the master unit's transmission channel and wireless radio ID. Wireless Settings Setting the Master Unit Transmission Channel / Wireless Radio ID Use the following procedure to set a 4-digit number.
Instruction Manual
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... Using One Slave Unit 1 Set the flash as the firing group. Set A, B or C as the slave unit. Press the button on page 16. 4 Set the flash mode to the same numbers (p.21, 22). 3 Position the camera and the flash. a: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting This section describes basic fully automatic wireless shooting when using a transmitter attached to during shooting via the control from the master unit. 24 The slave unit is set to . The flash...
... Using One Slave Unit 1 Set the flash as the firing group. Set A, B or C as the slave unit. Press the button on page 16. 4 Set the flash mode to the same numbers (p.21, 22). 3 Position the camera and the flash. a: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting This section describes basic fully automatic wireless shooting when using a transmitter attached to during shooting via the control from the master unit. 24 The slave unit is set to . The flash...
Instruction Manual
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... slave unit's auto power off takes effect, press the master unit's test flash button (p.13) to perform lighting more flash output or you can increase the number of slave units and fire them as a single flash. a: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting Autoflash Shooting Using Multiple Slave Units When you need more easily, you want to turn on the slave unit. Note that is displayed on the camera used and is set automatically. The autoflash system (E-TTL...
... slave unit's auto power off takes effect, press the master unit's test flash button (p.13) to perform lighting more flash output or you can increase the number of slave units and fire them as a single flash. a: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting Autoflash Shooting Using Multiple Slave Units When you need more easily, you want to turn on the slave unit. Note that is displayed on the camera used and is set automatically. The autoflash system (E-TTL...
Instruction Manual
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... the correct flash exposure setting for any part of the lamp varies depending on the order in which the power was turned on . 30 Note that when using a digital camera. If a correct exposure cannot be very effective. Move the slave unit closer to the subject, open the aperture, and perform FE lock again. About Master Units You can use two or more master units, the...
... the correct flash exposure setting for any part of the lamp varies depending on the order in which the power was turned on . 30 Note that when using a digital camera. If a correct exposure cannot be very effective. Move the slave unit closer to the subject, open the aperture, and perform FE lock again. About Master Units You can use two or more master units, the...
Instruction Manual
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... the total flash output of the slave units. Operate and set the slave units one by one unit to and set the other to 4 are set to . A 1 Set the firing group of firing groups A and B results in steps 2 to . Press the master unit's function button 4 to display . 3 Set to . 31 Press function button 2 and set on the master unit. For the slave unit settings, see the flash's instruction manual. 2 Display . a: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting with Flash Ratio Autoflash...
... the total flash output of the slave units. Operate and set the slave units one by one unit to and set the other to 4 are set to . A 1 Set the firing group of firing groups A and B results in steps 2 to . Press the master unit's function button 4 to display . 3 Set to . 31 Press function button 2 and set on the master unit. For the slave unit settings, see the flash's instruction manual. 2 Display . a: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting with Flash Ratio Autoflash...
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Press function button 4 to return to . C is the same as steps 2 and 3 on the preceding page. 32 For the slave unit settings, see the flash's instruction manual. 2 Set to the shooting-ready state. 5 Take the picture. X The slave units flash at the set the flash ratio, and press the button. Autoflash Shooting with Flash Ratio 4 Set the flash ratio. B A 1 Set a flash as to eliminate the subject's shadow. Set the master unit to...
Press function button 4 to return to . C is the same as steps 2 and 3 on the preceding page. 32 For the slave unit settings, see the flash's instruction manual. 2 Set to the shooting-ready state. 5 Take the picture. X The slave units flash at the set the flash ratio, and press the button. Autoflash Shooting with Flash Ratio 4 Set the flash ratio. B A 1 Set a flash as to eliminate the subject's shadow. Set the master unit to...
Instruction Manual
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Wireless flash shooting using an EOS digital camera released since 2012, such as a single group. This function is for advanced users who are " E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash, # Manual flash and $ Auto external flash metering. [: Shooting with a Different Flash Mode for Each Group E A B Ceiling D C When using the flash mode cannot be set (p.32). 1 Set the flash mode to . Shooting with up to 5 groups (A/B/C/D/E). Press the button on the slave units. Set a firing group (A/B/C/D/E) for the main subject as the...
Wireless flash shooting using an EOS digital camera released since 2012, such as a single group. This function is for advanced users who are " E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash, # Manual flash and $ Auto external flash metering. [: Shooting with a Different Flash Mode for Each Group E A B Ceiling D C When using the flash mode cannot be set (p.32). 1 Set the flash mode to . Shooting with up to 5 groups (A/B/C/D/E). Press the button on the slave units. Set a firing group (A/B/C/D/E) for the main subject as the...
Instruction Manual
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... the next page, attach a transmitter or Speedlite on the Speedlite settings, see page 42. This is a function that automatically releases the shutter of a slave unit camera by linking it to a master unit camera. To shoot with an N3 type remote control terminal that supports radio transmission wireless shooting or the Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT to the camera. For details on attaching the cable, see the Speedlite's instruction manual. 43 Linked Shooting Linked...
... the next page, attach a transmitter or Speedlite on the Speedlite settings, see page 42. This is a function that automatically releases the shutter of a slave unit camera by linking it to a master unit camera. To shoot with an N3 type remote control terminal that supports radio transmission wireless shooting or the Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT to the camera. For details on attaching the cable, see the Speedlite's instruction manual. 43 Linked Shooting Linked...
Instruction Manual
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... button to "Master unit" until is set all the transmitters. X Linked shooting mode's "Slave unit" is displayed on the setting procedure, see pages 20 to 22. 3 Set the camera's shooting functions. 4 Set all the transmitters to 3 and set . Repeat steps 1 to "Master unit" or "Slave unit" in the same way. For details on the LCD panel. Set the Speedlites used in linked shooting in the linked shooting mode. Linked Shooting 1 Set to "Slave unit". 44...
... button to "Master unit" until is set all the transmitters. X Linked shooting mode's "Slave unit" is displayed on the setting procedure, see pages 20 to 22. 3 Set the camera's shooting functions. 4 Set all the transmitters to 3 and set . Repeat steps 1 to "Master unit" or "Slave unit" in the same way. For details on the LCD panel. Set the Speedlites used in linked shooting in the linked shooting mode. Linked Shooting 1 Set to "Slave unit". 44...
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... result. However, linked shooting cannot be performed in [Flash function settings] is set to [Disabled] (p.50), linked shooting cannot be released. During linked shooting, the time until auto power off takes effect is set [Silent LV shoot.] on the master camera menu to a camera. You can use this function as a master unit remote control for the slave unit cameras. If [Mode1] or [Mode2] is 5 min. 46 The...
... result. However, linked shooting cannot be performed in [Flash function settings] is set to [Disabled] (p.50), linked shooting cannot be released. During linked shooting, the time until auto power off takes effect is set [Silent LV shoot.] on the master camera menu to a camera. You can use this function as a master unit remote control for the slave unit cameras. If [Mode1] or [Mode2] is 5 min. 46 The...
Instruction Manual
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... from [E-TTL II], [Manual flash], [MULTI flash] and [Individual group control] to [Evaluative]. Shutter synchronization You can set the flash sync speed when performing wireless flash shooting in 1/3-stop increments. Transmitter Control from Camera's Menu Screen Flash firing To perform wireless flash shooting, set to [1st curtain]. E-TTL II flash metering For normal exposures, set exposure compensation for the entire scene metered by the camera. Flash mode You can set it to [Enable]. Flash exposure...
... from [E-TTL II], [Manual flash], [MULTI flash] and [Individual group control] to [Evaluative]. Shutter synchronization You can set the flash sync speed when performing wireless flash shooting in 1/3-stop increments. Transmitter Control from Camera's Menu Screen Flash firing To perform wireless flash shooting, set to [1st curtain]. E-TTL II flash metering For normal exposures, set exposure compensation for the entire scene metered by the camera. Flash mode You can set it to [Enable]. Flash exposure...
Instruction Manual
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... Cable SR-N3 If the transmitter is connected using this cable to an EOS camera which is compatible with 600EX-RT) % Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3 Enables the ST-E3-RT to be connected to the camera up to 60 cm / 2 ft. ST-E3-RT System Wireless Flash Shooting Master unit Transmitter with master function " " & % Slave unit Speedlite with slave function # $ " Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT # Speedlite 600EX-RT Speedlite with a slave function compatible with radio transmission wireless shooting. $ Mini stand (supplied with E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash, has an N3 type...
... Cable SR-N3 If the transmitter is connected using this cable to an EOS camera which is compatible with 600EX-RT) % Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3 Enables the ST-E3-RT to be connected to the camera up to 60 cm / 2 ft. ST-E3-RT System Wireless Flash Shooting Master unit Transmitter with master function " " & % Slave unit Speedlite with slave function # $ " Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT # Speedlite 600EX-RT Speedlite with a slave function compatible with radio transmission wireless shooting. $ Mini stand (supplied with E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash, has an N3 type...
Instruction Manual
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... shutter button halfway, or press the test flash button (p.14). Troubleshooting Guide If a problem occurs with the transmitter, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center. Make sure that the slave unit supports radio transmission wireless flash shooting. The charge lamp lights when the wireless shooting (slave) is ready. Set the slave unit to the camera (p.13). The power turns off function has activated. Check that the batteries...
... shutter button halfway, or press the test flash button (p.14). Troubleshooting Guide If a problem occurs with the transmitter, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center. Make sure that the slave unit supports radio transmission wireless flash shooting. The charge lamp lights when the wireless shooting (slave) is ready. Set the slave unit to the camera (p.13). The power turns off function has activated. Check that the batteries...
Instruction Manual
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...battery check: On the master unit's LCD panel, the icon lights, the slave unit's AF-assist beam emitter blinks and the charge lamp lights. Flash exposure confirmation: Flash exposure confirmation lamp lights Modeling flash: Fired with EOS digital cameras released since 2012. Specifications Type Type: Compatible cameras: On-camera Speedlite transmitter EOS type-A camera compatible with E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash Radio Transmission Wireless Function Exposure control system: E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash, manual flash, stroboscopic flash, auto external flash metering* * Only when the flash mode...
...battery check: On the master unit's LCD panel, the icon lights, the slave unit's AF-assist beam emitter blinks and the charge lamp lights. Flash exposure confirmation: Flash exposure confirmation lamp lights Modeling flash: Fired with EOS digital cameras released since 2012. Specifications Type Type: Compatible cameras: On-camera Speedlite transmitter EOS type-A camera compatible with E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash Radio Transmission Wireless Function Exposure control system: E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash, manual flash, stroboscopic flash, auto external flash metering* * Only when the flash mode...
Instruction Manual
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... Flash operation range 16 Flash output 34 Flash positions 16 Flash ratio Three groups (A:B C 32 Two groups (A:B 31 70 Flash sync. speed in Av mode .... 50 Fully automatic wireless flash shooting 24 H High-speed sync 29 Hot shoe 13 I ISO speed 30 L LCD panel 8 Density 58 Illumination 14, 57 Illumination color 58 LINK 6, 23, 25, 61 Linked shooting 9, 43 LOCK 14 Lock function 14 M M (manual exposure 34 Manual flash 34 Master unit setting 20 Maximum number of...
... Flash operation range 16 Flash output 34 Flash positions 16 Flash ratio Three groups (A:B C 32 Two groups (A:B 31 70 Flash sync. speed in Av mode .... 50 Fully automatic wireless flash shooting 24 H High-speed sync 29 Hot shoe 13 I ISO speed 30 L LCD panel 8 Density 58 Illumination 14, 57 Illumination color 58 LINK 6, 23, 25, 61 Linked shooting 9, 43 LOCK 14 Lock function 14 M M (manual exposure 34 Manual flash 34 Master unit setting 20 Maximum number of...