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...-A camera), you can control up to familiarize yourself with easy operations. Using the transmitter with a Camera Using with an EOS digital camera (Type-A camera) • You can perform wireless autoflash shooting with the operations. Introduction The Canon Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT is a transmitter for wireless flash shooting. Using with an EOS film camera • When using radio...
...-A camera), you can control up to familiarize yourself with easy operations. Using the transmitter with a Camera Using with an EOS digital camera (Type-A camera) • You can perform wireless autoflash shooting with the operations. Introduction The Canon Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT is a transmitter for wireless flash shooting. Using with an EOS film camera • When using radio...
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Chapters Introduction 2 1 Getting Started Preparations for wireless flash shooting 11 2 Wireless Flash Shooting: Radio Transmission Wireless flash shooting with radio transmission 15 Setting Transmitter Functions with Camera 3 Operations 47 Setting the transmitter functions from the camera's menu screen 4 Customizing the Transmitter Customizing with Custom Functions and Personal Functions 53 5 Reference System map, FAQ 59 3
Chapters Introduction 2 1 Getting Started Preparations for wireless flash shooting 11 2 Wireless Flash Shooting: Radio Transmission Wireless flash shooting with radio transmission 15 Setting Transmitter Functions with Camera 3 Operations 47 Setting the transmitter functions from the camera's menu screen 4 Customizing the Transmitter Customizing with Custom Functions and Personal Functions 53 5 Reference System map, FAQ 59 3
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...Introduction 2 Chapters 3 Nomenclature 6 Conventions Used in this Manual 10 1 Getting Started 11 Installing the Batteries 12 Attaching and Detaching the Transmitter 13 Turning on the Power 13 2 Wireless Flash Shooting: Radio Transmission 15 ' Wireless Flash Shooting 16 Wireless Settings 20 a: Fully ... q: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting with Manual Flash Output 34 [: Shooting with a Different Flash Mode for Each Group 38 Clearing Transmitter Settings 40 Test Flash from a Slave Unit 40 Modeling Flash 41 Remote Release from a Slave Unit 42 Linked Shooting 43 3 Setting...
...Introduction 2 Chapters 3 Nomenclature 6 Conventions Used in this Manual 10 1 Getting Started 11 Installing the Batteries 12 Attaching and Detaching the Transmitter 13 Turning on the Power 13 2 Wireless Flash Shooting: Radio Transmission 15 ' Wireless Flash Shooting 16 Wireless Settings 20 a: Fully ... q: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting with Manual Flash Output 34 [: Shooting with a Different Flash Mode for Each Group 38 Clearing Transmitter Settings 40 Test Flash from a Slave Unit 40 Modeling Flash 41 Remote Release from a Slave Unit 42 Linked Shooting 43 3 Setting...
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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
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Conventions Used in this Manual Icons in the text match the icons found on the use of two AA/LR6 alkaline batteries and Canon's testing standards. 10 The icons used for buttons, dials and symbols in this Manual 9 : Indicates the selection dial. 8 ... more information. : Warning to . after you let go of the transmitter and the Speedlite are based on the camera, transmitter and Speedlite. Basic Assumptions The operation procedures assume that the power switches of the camera, transmitter and Speedlite are already set button. 3/1/2 : Indicates that the menu and Custom...
Conventions Used in this Manual Icons in the text match the icons found on the use of two AA/LR6 alkaline batteries and Canon's testing standards. 10 The icons used for buttons, dials and symbols in this Manual 9 : Indicates the selection dial. 8 ... more information. : Warning to . after you let go of the transmitter and the Speedlite are based on the camera, transmitter and Speedlite. Basic Assumptions The operation procedures assume that the power switches of the camera, transmitter and Speedlite are already set button. 3/1/2 : Indicates that the menu and Custom...
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... the power switch to the left and detach the transmitter. The charge lamp lights when the wireless shooting (slave) is ready. During wireless shooting, press the transmitter's charge lamp (test flash button) to the right. Slip the transmitter's mounting foot all the way into the camera's hot... shoe. 2 Secure the transmitter. On the mounting foot, slide the lock lever to fire a test...
... the power switch to the left and detach the transmitter. The charge lamp lights when the wireless shooting (slave) is ready. During wireless shooting, press the transmitter's charge lamp (test flash button) to the right. Slip the transmitter's mounting foot all the way into the camera's hot... shoe. 2 Secure the transmitter. On the mounting foot, slide the lock lever to fire a test...
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... is displayed on the LCD panel (the functions displayed above function buttons 1 to sound when the slave unit is set to prevent the transmitter function settings from being accidentally changed after 5 min. When setting a function, the illumination continues until the setting is the master unit in ...linked shooting, the LCD panel illuminates in green. If the transmitter is turned off automatically after you can set a beep to 4, such as and , are stored even when the power is a slave unit, ...
... is displayed on the LCD panel (the functions displayed above function buttons 1 to sound when the slave unit is set to prevent the transmitter function settings from being accidentally changed after 5 min. When setting a function, the illumination continues until the setting is the master unit in ...linked shooting, the LCD panel illuminates in green. If the transmitter is turned off automatically after you can set a beep to 4, such as and , are stored even when the power is a slave unit, ...
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... radio transmission, refer to the camera is called the master unit, and a flash that is wirelessly controlled is set to V/X/ W/q5 / (Creative Zone mode). The transmitter attached to the separate leaflet. For the accessories required for wireless shooting, see the system map (p.60). 2 Wireless Flash Shooting: Radio Transmission This chapter describes...
... radio transmission, refer to the camera is called the master unit, and a flash that is wirelessly controlled is set to V/X/ W/q5 / (Creative Zone mode). The transmitter attached to the separate leaflet. For the accessories required for wireless shooting, see the system map (p.60). 2 Wireless Flash Shooting: Radio Transmission This chapter describes...
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... perform wireless E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash shooting just by setting the master unit to operate the slave unit while shooting. ' Wireless Flash Shooting Using a transmitter and a Canon Speedlite compatible with radio transmission wireless shooting makes it easy to shoot with the flash. The system is designed so that is wirelessly controlled (slave). The...
... perform wireless E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash shooting just by setting the master unit to operate the slave unit while shooting. ' Wireless Flash Shooting Using a transmitter and a Canon Speedlite compatible with radio transmission wireless shooting makes it easy to shoot with the flash. The system is designed so that is wirelessly controlled (slave). The...
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...on the flash mode and maximum flash sync speed. Shoot with E-TTL autoflash and released up to 30 sec.). to 2011 When using the transmitter in combination with a camera such as the "flash sync speed") and high-speed sync function, depending on the camera that you can shoot... the warning icon will disappear. 2. Also, high-speed sync shooting is not possible (p.38). 19 EOS digital cameras released since 2012 When using the transmitter with a shutter speed up to 2011, the following restrictions apply. 1. Group flash is not possible. The flash sync speed is possible from 1/125 ...
...on the flash mode and maximum flash sync speed. Shoot with E-TTL autoflash and released up to 30 sec.). to 2011 When using the transmitter in combination with a camera such as the "flash sync speed") and high-speed sync function, depending on the camera that you can shoot... the warning icon will disappear. 2. Also, high-speed sync shooting is not possible (p.38). 19 EOS digital cameras released since 2012 When using the transmitter with a shutter speed up to 2011, the following restrictions apply. 1. Group flash is not possible. The flash sync speed is possible from 1/125 ...
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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 other photographers, or with the following procedure. When establishing multiple radio transmission wireless flash systems, interference between flash ...
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 other photographers, or with the following procedure. When establishing multiple radio transmission wireless flash systems, interference between flash ...
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a: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting This section describes basic fully automatic wireless shooting when using a transmitter attached to . Autoflash Shooting Using One Slave Unit 1 Set the flash as the firing group. If the channels and IDs of the master unit and ...
a: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting This section describes basic fully automatic wireless shooting when using a transmitter attached to . Autoflash Shooting Using One Slave Unit 1 Set the flash as the firing group. If the channels and IDs of the master unit and ...
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...unit. The flash exposure compensation amount can be set up to "±0". When the flash exposure compensation is set on the transmitter (master unit) will be automatically set in 1/2-stop increments. 1 Display . Using Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Flash exposure compensation... and other settings set on both the transmitter and the camera, the transmitter setting is given priority. You do not need to display . 2 Press the button. "0.3" indicates 1/3 stops and "0.7" indicates...
...unit. The flash exposure compensation amount can be set up to "±0". When the flash exposure compensation is set on the transmitter (master unit) will be automatically set in 1/2-stop increments. 1 Display . Using Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Flash exposure compensation... and other settings set on both the transmitter and the camera, the transmitter setting is given priority. You do not need to display . 2 Press the button. "0.3" indicates 1/3 stops and "0.7" indicates...
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... . Press function button 2 to display . 2 Display . High-speed sync is equal to use aperturepriority AE for fill-flash portraits of a subject. 1 Display . When using the transmitter with EOS cameras compatible with E-TTL and released up to turn off . To return to normal flash shooting, press function button 2 to 2011, high-speed...
... . Press function button 2 to display . 2 Display . High-speed sync is equal to use aperturepriority AE for fill-flash portraits of a subject. 1 Display . When using the transmitter with EOS cameras compatible with E-TTL and released up to turn off . To return to normal flash shooting, press function button 2 to 2011, high-speed...
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... P.Fn settings (p.54) are set to flash mode. When the flash mode of the firing group is controlled to be set as a single group. X The transmitter settings are cleared and the shooting mode returns to master, the master unit with multiple firing groups pointing toward the main subject, overexposure may result... a slave unit. Test Flash from a Slave Unit 5 Take the picture. If you shoot with the lamp lit in the flash mode that fires. 40 Clearing Transmitter Settings You can return the settings for 2 seconds or longer. When two or more units are not canceled. Clearing...
... P.Fn settings (p.54) are set to flash mode. When the flash mode of the firing group is controlled to be set as a single group. X The transmitter settings are cleared and the shooting mode returns to master, the master unit with multiple firing groups pointing toward the main subject, overexposure may result... a slave unit. Test Flash from a Slave Unit 5 Take the picture. If you shoot with the lamp lit in the flash mode that fires. 40 Clearing Transmitter Settings You can return the settings for 2 seconds or longer. When two or more units are not canceled. Clearing...
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... for 1 sec. To avoid degrading and damaging the flash head due to see the flash's instruction manual. Modeling flash is not possible when using the transmitter with the test flash button (C.Fn-02/p.56). 41 You can fire the modeling flash from slave units. For the operations, see the shadow effects...
... for 1 sec. To avoid degrading and damaging the flash head due to see the flash's instruction manual. Modeling flash is not possible when using the transmitter with the test flash button (C.Fn-02/p.56). 41 You can fire the modeling flash from slave units. For the operations, see the shadow effects...
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...a flash set as the EOS-1D X, the "Release Cable SR-N3" is turned off. Shooting is needed to connect the camera and the transmitter. The "Release Cable SR-N3" (sold separately) may be achieved with Slave Unit Remote Release For EOS digital cameras released since 2012, such ... power of the camera's drive mode setting. Remote release is performed using the master unit with "Single shooting" regardless of the camera and the transmitter is not needed , depending on your camera. When shooting with this function, the "Release Cable SR-N3" (sold separately) is recommended. Remote...
...a flash set as the EOS-1D X, the "Release Cable SR-N3" is turned off. Shooting is needed to connect the camera and the transmitter. The "Release Cable SR-N3" (sold separately) may be achieved with Slave Unit Remote Release For EOS digital cameras released since 2012, such ... power of the camera's drive mode setting. Remote release is performed using the master unit with "Single shooting" regardless of the camera and the transmitter is not needed , depending on your camera. When shooting with this function, the "Release Cable SR-N3" (sold separately) is recommended. Remote...
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... linking it to a master unit camera. This is needed. To shoot with linked shooting for linked shooting. For details on the Speedlite settings, see page 42. For details on all the cameras to be used for up to 2011 as the "slave unit camera... distance Approx. 30 m (98.4 ft.) Before performing the operations on the next page, attach a transmitter or Speedlite on attaching the cable, see the Speedlite's instruction manual. 43 Linked Shooting Linked shooting is a function that supports radio transmission wireless shooting or the Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT to the camera.
... linking it to a master unit camera. This is needed. To shoot with linked shooting for linked shooting. For details on the Speedlite settings, see page 42. For details on all the cameras to be used for up to 2011 as the "slave unit camera... distance Approx. 30 m (98.4 ft.) Before performing the operations on the next page, attach a transmitter or Speedlite on attaching the cable, see the Speedlite's instruction manual. 43 Linked Shooting Linked shooting is a function that supports radio transmission wireless shooting or the Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT to the camera.
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... to set "Master unit" of a unit from "Slave unit" to "Master unit," the other transmitters (or Speedlites) that were set 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. Press the button continuously until...
... to set "Master unit" of a unit from "Slave unit" to "Master unit," the other transmitters (or Speedlites) that were set 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. Press the button continuously until...
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There is a short time lag between the release of the slave unit camera and the release timing of wireless file transmitters. Moreover, the release time lag differs from linked shooting performed using the WFT series. The transmission distance may be released.... slave unit camera. However, linked shooting cannot be performed. Linked Shooting Shooting with manual focus is recommended for linked shooting without attaching a Speedlite or transmitter to a camera. If you fire multiple flash units at the same time during linked shooting, the appropriate exposure may result. If [Mode1...
There is a short time lag between the release of the slave unit camera and the release timing of wireless file transmitters. Moreover, the release time lag differs from linked shooting performed using the WFT series. The transmission distance may be released.... slave unit camera. However, linked shooting cannot be performed. Linked Shooting Shooting with manual focus is recommended for linked shooting without attaching a Speedlite or transmitter to a camera. If you fire multiple flash units at the same time during linked shooting, the appropriate exposure may result. If [Mode1...