JE INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1
Introduction The Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT is an EOS-dedicated external Speedlite, compatible with E-TTL II/E-TTL/TTL autoflash systems. The Speedlite can be used as an on-camera flash that attaches to the hot shoe of the camera (normal shooting), and as a master/slave unit during radio transmission/optical transmission wireless flash photography. In addition to these functions, the Speedlite also has dust and water resistance equivalent to EOS-1D series cameras.
Chapters Introduction 1 Getting Started and Basic Operations 2 Advanced Flash Photography 3 Setting Flash Functions with Camera Controls 4 Wireless Flash Photography: Radio Transmission 5 Wireless Flash Photography: Optical Transmission 6 Customizing the Speedlite 7 Reference Preparing for flash photography and basic flash photography Advanced shooting utilizing the flash functions Setting the flash functions from the camera’s menu screen Wireless (master/slave) flash photography using rad
Conventions Used in this Manual Icons in this Manual 9 : Indicates the Select dial. 8 : Indicates the Select/Set button. p/2 : Indicates that the respective function remains active for approx. 12 sec. or 16 sec. after you let go of the button. (p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information. : Warning to prevent shooting problems. : Supplemental information.
Contents Introduction 2 Chapters ...........................................................................................3 Conventions Used in this Manual .....................................................4 Index to Features .............................................................................. 7 Safety Precautions............................................................................ 8 Nomenclature..................................................................................
Contents 3 Setting Flash Functions with Camera Controls 51 Flash Control from the Camera’s Menu Screen ............................. 52 4 Wireless Flash Photography: Radio Transmission 57 ' Radio Transmission Wireless Flash Photography..................... 58 Wireless Settings............................................................................ 63 a: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Photography.................... 68 5: Wireless Multiple-Flash Photography with Flash Ratio ........
Index to Features Power Source Batteries Firing interval/frequency Power ON/OFF Flash ready Quick flash Auto power off Î p.18 Î p.18 Î p.21 Î p.21 Î p.21 Î p.22 Operations Attaching and detaching the Speedlite Î p.20 Lock function Î p.22 LCD panel illumination Î p.22 Normal Shooting E-TTL autoflash Autoflash by shooting mode Manual flash Stroboscopic flash Auto external flash metering Manual external flash metering Metered manual flash TTL autoflash Î p.24 Î p.25 Î p.40 Î p.42 Î p.45 Î p.46 Î p.41 Î p.
Safety Precautions The following precautions are provided to prevent harm or injury to yourself and others. Make sure to thoroughly understand and follow these precautions before using the product. If you experience any malfunctions, problems, or damage to the product, contact the nearest Canon Service Center or the dealer from whom you purchased the product. Warnings: Follow the warnings below. Otherwise, death or serious injuries may result.
Safety Precautions Keep the equipment out of the reach of children and infants, including when in use. Straps or cords may accidentally cause choking, electrical shock, or injury. Choking or injury may also occur if a child or infant accidentally swallows a part or accessory. If a child or infant swallows a part or accessory, consult a physician immediately.
Nomenclature Catchlight panel (retracted) (p.35) Wide panel (retracted) (p.39) Flash head (Light-emitting unit) Bounce adapter detector Color filter detector Terminal cover External power source socket (p.122) External metering sensor (p.45) Optical transmission wireless sensor AF-assist beam emitter (p.26) Mounting foot (p.20) Locking pin PC terminal Contacts Bracket mounting hole (p.122) Not equipped with remote release terminal (Release Cable SR-N3 cannot be used).
Nomenclature Radio transmission confirmation lamp (p.64, 66, 69, 72, 86) Bounce adapter/ Color filter attachment (p.36/48) LCD panel Bounce angle index (p.33) Function button 2 Function button 1 Wireless/ Linked shooting button (p.63, 92/85) Flash mode button (p.24, 40, 42, 45, 46, 69, 77, 79, 97, 105, 107) Flash-ready lamp/ Test flash button (p.21, 69, 97, 113) Mounting foot lock lever (p.20) Lock-release button (p.
Nomenclature LCD Panel E-TTL II/E-TTL/TTL Autoflash G e N O : : : : Charge indicator (p.21, 71) Zoom display (p.38) Wide panel + bounce warning Outside of flash coverage warning L : Automatic flash coverage setting d : Manual flash coverage setting (p.38) (p.24) Flash coverage (focal length/p.38) c : High-speed sync (p.31, 54) r : Second-curtain sync (p.32, 54) a : E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash b : TTL autoflash 0 : Beep (p.116) j k : Standard : Guide number priority (p.117) u : Custom Functions (p.
Nomenclature Manual Flash (p.40) q : Manual flash Manual flash output Stroboscopic Flash (p.42) Number of flashes ? : Multi (Stroboscopic) flash Auto/Manual External Flash Metering / : Auto external flash metering . : Manual external flash metering Flash frequency (p.
Nomenclature Radio Transmission Wireless Shooting/ Optical Transmission Wireless Shooting (p.
Nomenclature Slave unit h : Slave icon L : Remote release (' only) M : Modeling flash (' only) N : Test flash (' only) Radio Transmission: Linked Shooting x : Slave setting : Individual slave (: only) (p.
Nomenclature Accessories Provided Mini stand pocket Attachment Speedlite case Mini stand (p.58, 90) Bounce adapter SBA-E3 (p.36) Color filter SCF-E3OR1 (p.48) 16 Color filter SCF-E3OR2 (p.
1 Getting Started and Basic Operations This chapter describes the preparations before starting flash photography and the basic shooting operations. Cautions for firing continuous flash To avoid degrading and damaging the flash head due to overheating, limit the continuous firing at full output up to “firing angle 14mm/20mm/24mm: 30 times”, “firing angle 28mm: 35 times”, or “firing angle 35mm to 200mm: 50 times.
Installing the Batteries Install four AA/R6 batteries for power supply. 1 Open the cover. Slide the lock lever to the left as shown in ", slide the cover down, and open the battery compartment cover. the batteries. 2 Install Make sure the “+” and “-” electrical contacts are correctly oriented as shown in the battery compartment. The grooves on the side surfaces of the battery compartment indicate “-”. This is convenient when replacing the batteries in a dark place. the cover.
Installing the Batteries CAUTION Do not use “AA/R6 lithium batteries”. Note that certain AA/R6 lithium batteries may become extremely hot in rare cases during use. Due to safety reasons, do not use “AA/R6 lithium batteries”. When continually firing, do not touch the flash head, batteries, or the area near the battery compartment. When continuous flash or modeling flash is repeatedly fired with short intervals, do not touch the flash head, batteries, or the area near the battery compartment.
Attaching and Detaching the Speedlite to and from the Camera 1 Attach the Speedlite. Slip the Speedlite’s mounting foot all the way into the camera’s hot shoe. the Speedlite. 2 Secure Slide the mounting foot lock lever to the right. X When the lock lever clicks in place, it is locked. the Speedlite. 3 Detach While pressing the lock-release button, slide the lock lever to the left and detach the Speedlite from the camera. Be sure to turn off the Speedlite before attaching or detaching it.
Turning on the Power 1 Set the power switch to . X The flash recharge starts. X During recharging, is displayed on the LCD panel. When flash recharge is complete, this indicator disappears. that the flash is ready. 2 Check The status of the flash-ready lamp Flash-ready lamp (Test flash button) changes from off to green (Quick flash ready) to red (fully charged). You can press the test flash button (flash-ready lamp) to fire a test flash.
Turning on the Power Auto Power Off To save battery power, the power will turn off automatically after approx. 90 sec. of idle use. To turn on the Speedlite again, press the camera’s shutter button halfway or press the test flash button (flash-ready lamp). When set as the master unit for radio transmission wireless flash photogprahy (p.58) or set for linked shooting (p.86), the time until auto power off takes effect is approx. 5 min.
Turning on the Power The flash settings will remain in effect even after the power is turned off. To retain the settings when replacing the batteries, replace the batteries after turning off the power switch. You can fire a test flash while the power switch is set to . Also, when a button or dial is operated, the LCD panel illuminates. You can set a beep to sound when the Speedlite is fully charged (C.Fn20/p.116). Auto power off can be disabled (C.Fn-01/p.113).
a: Fully Automatic Flash Photography When you set the camera’s shooting mode to (Program AE) or fully automatic mode, you can shoot in E-TTL II/E-TTL fully automatic flash mode. 1 Set the flash mode to . Press the button. Turn <9> to select , then press <8>. Check that or is not displayed. on the subject. 2 Focus Press the shutter button halfway to focus. X The shutter speed and aperture are displayed in the viewfinder. Check that is lit in the viewfinder. the picture.
E-TTL II/E-TTL Autoflash by Shooting Mode Simply set the camera’s shooting mode to (shutter-priority AE), (aperture-priority AE), or (manual exposure), and you can use E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash suitable for each shooting mode. Select this mode when you want to set the shutter speed manually. The camera will then automatically set the aperture matching the shutter speed to obtain the standard exposure based on the metering of the camera.
E-TTL II/E-TTL Autoflash by Shooting Mode Auto Zoom Adjustment to Image Sensor Size EOS DIGITAL cameras have three sizes of image sensors, and the effective shooting angle of view of the attached lens varies depending on the size of image sensor. 600EX II-RT automatically recognizes the image sensor size of the EOS DIGITAL camera and automatically sets the flash coverage that is ideal for the effective shooting angle of view of a lens for the focal length range of 20-200mm.
2 Advanced Flash Photography This chapter describes advanced shooting operations utilizing the flash functions. When the camera’s shooting mode is set to a fully automatic mode or a Basic Zone mode, the functions with M added to the right side of the page title cannot be set. Set the camera’s shooting mode to (Creative Zone mode) to enable all the operations in this chapter.
f Flash Exposure CompensationN With a similar procedure as exposure compensation, you can adjust the flash output. The flash exposure compensation amount can be set up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments. 1 Press the <@> button. Press function button 2 <@>. You can also set by pressing <8>. X is displayed and the flash exposure compensation amount is highlighted. the flash exposure 2 Set compensation amount. Turn <9> to set the flash exposure compensation amount, then press <8>.
g FEBN You can take three shots while automatically changing the flash output. This is called FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing). The settable range is up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments. 1 Press the button. Press function button 3 . X is displayed and the FEB level display is highlighted. the FEB level. 2 SetTurn <9> to set the FEB level, then press <8>. X The FEB level is set. “0.3” indicates 1/3 stop and “0.7” indicates 2/3 stops.
7: FE LockN The FE (Flash Exposure) lock locks the correct flash exposure setting for any part of the subject. With displayed on the LCD panel, press the camera’s button. For cameras without a button, press the (AE lock) or <7> button. 1 Focus on the subject. the button (8). 2 Press With the subject at the center of the viewfinder, press the camera’s button. X The Speedlite will fire a preflash and the required flash output for the subject is retained in memory.
c High-speed SyncN With high-speed sync, you can shoot with a flash even at shutter speeds that exceed the maximum flash sync shutter speed. This is effective when you want to shoot in the aperture-priority AE mode (open aperture) with background blur in locations such as outdoors in daylight. Display . Press function button 4 to display . Check that is lit in the viewfinder, then shoot. With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the lower the guide number becomes.
r Second-curtain SyncN Shooting with a slow shutter speed and second-curtain sync captures the trail of the light sources of a moving subject, such as car lights, in a natural way. The flash fires right before the exposure finishes (shutter closes). Display . Press function button 4 to display . The second-curtain sync works well when the camera’s shooting mode is set to (bulb shooting). When the flash mode is set to , the flash fires twice.
m Bounce By pointing the flash head toward a ceiling or wall, the flash light will bounce off the surface before illuminating the subject, making it possible to soften the shadows of the subject for a more natural-looking shot. This shooting method is called “Bounce flash photography”. Set the Bounce Direction You can turn the flash head while pressing the button as shown. When you turn the flash head, the display changes to .
m Bounce If the ceiling or wall to bounce the flash light on is too far away, shooting with the appropriate exposure may not be possible since the bounced flash may be too weak. If the picture appears dark, use a larger aperture opening (smaller f/ number) and try again. You can also increase the ISO speed when using a digital camera. The ceiling or wall to bounce the flash light on should be plain white for high reflectance.
m Bounce Catchlight Shooting Using the catchlight panel when shooting a portrait enables you to capture reflected light in a person’s eyes and create a more vivid expression. 1 Turn the flash head 90° up. panel. 2 PullPullupupthethewide protruding area located in the center of the wide panel. X The white catchlight panel is pulled out at the same time. back the wide panel. 3 Push Push back the wide panel only, keeping just the catchlight panel up. Shoot using the same method as bounce flash.
m Bounce q Bounce Photography with the Bounce Adapter If you attach the provided bounce adapter to the Speedlite and bounce the flash light on the ceiling or wall, etc., you can spread the flash light across a larger area and suppress the shadows of the subject. Also, if the flash head is turned 90° upward to bounce the flash light on the ceiling, etc., the diffused flash light emitted from the sides of the bounce adapter falls on the front of the subject (shooting distance guidance: within approx. 1.
m Bounce When the bounce adapter is attached, or when the bounce adapter and the wide panel are used together, underexposure may result since the flash output decreases. Take necessary countermeasures such as increasing ISO speed on the camera or applying flash exposure compensation (p.28). When Quick flash (p.21) is fired with the bounce adapter attached, taking the picture after the flash-ready lamp is lit in red is recommended since the flash output may not be sufficient.
e: Setting the Flash CoverageN Flash coverage (the range covered by the flash light) can be set automatically or manually. With the (automatic) setting, the flash coverage is adjusted automatically according to the focal length (shooting angle of view) of the lens in use and the image sensor size (p.26). With the (manual) setting, you can manually set flash coverage in the range of 20 to 200 mm. 1 Press the <[> button. Press function button 1 <[>. X The flash coverage value is highlighted.
e: Setting the Flash CoverageN Wide Panel When you use the flash’s built-in wide panel together, you can perform flash photography covering the angle of view of an ultra-wide angle lens with focal length as wide as 14 mm. 1 Pull out the wide panel. Pull out the protruding area located in the center of the wide panel. X The white catchlight panel is pulled out at the same time. back the catchlight panel. 2 Push Push back the catchlight panel only, keeping the wide panel down.
q: Manual FlashN You can set the flash output from 1/1 full output to 1/128 power in 1/3step increments. Use a flash meter (commercially-available) to determine the required flash output to obtain a correct flash exposure. Setting the camera’s shooting mode to or is recommended. 1 Set the flash mode to . Press the button. Turn <9> to select , then press <8>. the flash output. 2 SetPress function button 2 <@>. X The flash output level is highlighted.
q: Manual FlashN Metered Manual Flash Exposure When using an EOS-1D series camera, the flash exposure level can be manually set before shooting. This is effective when you are close to the subject. Use a 18% gray reflector (commercially available) and shoot as follows. 1 Configure the camera and Speedlite settings. Set the camera’s shooting mode to or . Set the Speedlite’s flash mode to . 2 Focus on the subject. Focus manually. 3 Set up an 18% gray reflector.
?: Stroboscopic FlashN When using stroboscopic flash with a slow shutter speed, you can shoot multiple successive movements within a single picture, similar to stopmotion pictures. With stroboscopic flash, set the flash output, number of flashes, and flash frequency (number of flashes per second = Hz). For the maximum number of continuous flashes, see page 44. 1 Set the flash mode to . Press the button. Turn <9> to select , then press <8>. an item.
?: Stroboscopic FlashN Calculating the Shutter Speed To ensure that the shutter stays open until the end of the continuous flashes for stroboscopic flash, set the camera with a shutter speed calculated with the following equation. Number of flashes ÷ Flash frequency = Shutter speed For example, if the number of flashes is set to 10 (times) and flash frequency to 5 (Hz), set the shutter speed to 2 sec. or longer.
?: Stroboscopic FlashN Maximum Number of Continuous Flashes Hz Flash Output 1/4 1 4 5 6-7 8-9 7 6 1/8 14 14 5 4 4 3 3 12 10 8 6 1/16 30 30 5 30 20 20 20 10 1/32 60 1/64 90 60 60 50 50 40 30 90 90 80 80 70 1/128 60 100 100 100 100 100 90 80 Flash Output 1/4 10 11 12 - 14 15 - 19 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1/8 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 1/16 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 1/32 20 20 20 18 16 12 10 1/64 50 40 40 35 30 20 15 1/128 70 70 60 50 40 40 3
//.: Flash External MeteringN The Speedlite’s built-in external metering sensor measures the flash light reflected from the subject in real time and automatically stops the flash firing when the standard exposure is reached. “Auto external flash metering” can be used with the EOS DIGITAL cameras released in and after 2007. “Manual external flash metering” can be used with all EOS cameras. /: Auto External Flash Metering You can shoot in fully automatic flash mode.
//.: Flash External MeteringN .: Manual External Flash Metering You can manually set the Speedlite with the ISO speed and aperture set on the camera. The flash output is automatically adjusted according to the ISO speed and aperture that you set. 1 Set the flash mode to <.>. Press the button. Turn <9> to select , then press <8>. the same ISO speed as on the 2 Set camera. ISO speed Press function button 3 . X The ISO speed value is highlighted. Turn <9> to set the ISO speed, then press <8>.
Modeling FlashN When the camera’s depth-of-field preview button is pressed, the flash fires continuously for approx. 1 sec. This feature is called “modeling flash”. This is useful for checking shadows cast on the subject by the flash light and the lighting balance during wireless flash photography (p.57, 89). Press the depth-of-field preview button on the camera. X The flash fires continuously for approx. 1 sec.
o Color Filter When shooting with flash under incandescent lighting (a tungsten light source), reddish, unnatural colors may result on the subject background where the flash light does not reach. By attaching the provided color filter to the flash, automatic correction is made by the camera’s white balance function so that both the subject and background can be shot with appropriate white balance.
o Color Filter The flash guide number decreases when you use the color filter. When performing manual flash or stroboscopic flash, compensate the flash output by approx. +1/3 stop with the “Low density” filter and by approx. +1 stop with the “High density” filter. Do not use a commercial color filter in combination with the provided color filter. With cameras that are not compatible with color temperature information transmission (p.
Clearing Speedlite SettingsN You can revert the settings of the Speedlite shooting functions and wireless shooting settings to their defaults. Clear the settings. Press function buttons 2 and 3 for seconds until is displayed. X The Speedlite settings are cleared, and normal shooting and flash mode will be set. Even when the settings have been cleared, the transmission channel and wireless radio ID for wireless shooting as well as the settings of the Custom Functions (C.
3 Setting Flash Functions with Camera Controls This chapter describes how to set the flash functions from the camera’s menu screen. When the camera’s shooting mode is set to a fully automatic mode or a Basic Zone mode, the operations in this chapter are not available. Set the camera’s shooting mode to (Creative Zone mode).
Flash Control from the Camera’s Menu Screen When using EOS DIGITAL cameras released in and after 2007, you can set flash functions or Custom Functions from the camera’s menu screen. For camera operations, refer to the camera’s Instruction Manual. Flash Function Settings 1 Select [External Speedlite control]. Select [External Speedlite control] or [Flash control]. [Flash function settings]. 2 Select Select [Flash function settings] or [External flash func. setting]. X The setting screen is displayed.
Flash Control from the Camera’s Menu Screen Settings Available on the Flash Function Settings Screen EOS DIGITAL cameras released in and after 2012 On the camera’s [Flash function settings] or [External flash func. setting] screen, you can configure normal shooting, radio transmission wireless shooting, or optical transmission wireless shooting settings.
Flash Control from the Camera’s Menu Screen Flash firing To perform flash photography, set to [Enable]. To use the flash's AFassist beam only, set to [Disable]. E-TTL II flash metering For normal exposures, set it to [Evaluative]. If [Average] is set, the flash exposure will be averaged for the entire scene metered by the camera. Flash exposure compensation may be necessary depending on the scene. This setting is for advanced users.
Flash Control from the Camera’s Menu Screen Zoom (flash coverage) You can set the Speedlite flash coverage. When [Auto] is selected, the flash coverage is set automatically according to the focal length of the shooting lens and the image sensor size of the camera (p.26). Wireless flash functions You can set radio transmission wireless flash photography and optical transmission wireless flash photography. For details, see Chapter 4 (p.57) and Chapter 5 (p.89).
Flash Control from the Camera’s Menu Screen Flash Custom Function Settings You can set Custom Functions for the Speedlite from the camera’s menu screen. The details displayed vary by the camera. If C.Fn-20 to 23 are not displayed, set them by operating the Speedlite. For the Custom Functions, see pages 113-117. 1 Custom Function number Select [Flash C.Fn settings]. Select [Flash C.Fn settings] or [External flash C.Fn setting]. X The flash Custom Function settings screen is displayed.
4 Wireless Flash Photography: Radio Transmission This chapter describes wireless flash photography using the radio transmission wireless master/slave function. For the accessories required for radio transmission wireless shooting, see the system map (p.122). For the regions of use, restrictions, and precautions related to radio transmission, see page 139. When the camera’s shooting mode is set to a fully automatic mode or a Basic Zone mode, the operations in this chapter are not available.
' Radio Transmission Wireless Flash Photography Using a Canon Speedlite (master/slave) equipped with the radio transmission wireless shooting function, you can easily perform wirelessly-controlled shooting with multiple flashes in the same way as normal E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash photography. The system is designed so that the settings of the 600EX II-RT (master) attached to the camera are automatically applied to the wirelessly controlled 600EX II-RT (slave).
' Radio Transmission Wireless Flash Photography Wireless Multiple Flash Photography You can divide the slave units into two or three groups and perform E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash photography while changing the flash ratio (flash output rate). In addition, you can set and shoot in a different flash mode for each firing group with up to 5 groups (p.60). Autoflash Photography with Slave Groups C A A B 2 (A, B) groups (p.73) B 3 (A, B, C) groups (p.
' Radio Transmission Wireless Flash Photography Shooting in a Different Flash Mode Set for Each Group (p.79) Ceiling E-TTL II E D A B C E-TTL II Manual flash Manual flash Manual flash * The flash mode settings are indicated only as an example.
' Radio Transmission Wireless Flash Photography Restrictions on Functions Depending on the Camera Used When performing radio transmission wireless flash photography, function restrictions may apply, depending on the camera used. EOS DIGITAL cameras released in and after 2012 When using the flash with EOS DIGITAL cameras released in and after 2012, you can shoot without any restrictions on the flash mode and flash synchronization speed, etc.
' Radio Transmission Wireless Flash Photography 2. High-speed sync shooting is not possible. 3. Group flash (p.79) is not possible. 4. Modeling flash from the slave unit (p.82) as well as remote release from the slave unit (p.83) are not possible. 5. The camera cannot be used as part of a “slave camera unit” during linked shooting (p.84). The camera can only be used as part of a “master camera unit”.
Wireless Settings To perform radio transmission wireless shooting, set the master unit and slave unit with the following procedure. Master Unit Setting Set to <'M>. Press the button. Turn <9> to select <'M>, then press <8>. Slave Unit Setting Set to <'x>. Operate and set the flash you want to set as the slave unit. Select <'x> in the same way as for the master unit setting. To perform normal flash photography, select to clear the wireless (master/slave) settings.
Wireless Settings Setting the Transmission Channel/Wireless Radio ID Use the following procedure to set the transmission channels and wireless radio IDs of the master unit and slave unit. Set the same channel and ID for both the master unit and slave unit. Note that the procedure is the same for the master unit and slave unit. 1 Display . Press function button 4 to display . a transmission channel. 2 SetPress function button 1 . Turn <9> to select “AUTO” or any channel between Ch.
Wireless Settings Scanning and Setting the Master Unit Transmission Channels You can scan the radio reception status and set the master unit’s transmission channel automatically or manually. When the channel is set to “AUTO”, the channel with the best reception signal is set automatically. When setting the channel manually, you can reset the transmission channel while referring to the scan results. Scanning when “AUTO” is set Run the scan. Press function button 4 to display .
Wireless Settings The Lamp You can check the transmission status by viewing the color of the lamp. Color Status Description Green Lit Transmission OK Lit Not connected Check the channel and ID. Too many units Change the master and slave unit total to 16 or less. Error Turn the master unit and slave unit off and on again. Red Action Blinking - If the transmission channels of the master unit and slave unit are different, the slave unit will not fire.
Wireless Settings Memory Function You can save the wireless settings to the master unit and slave unit and recall the settings later. Operate each master or slave unit individually to save or recall its settings. 1 Display . On the master unit, press function button 4 to display . On the slave unit, press function button 4 to display . or load the settings. 2 Save Press function button 3 . [Save] Press function button 1 . X The settings are saved (stored in the memory).
a: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Photography This section describes basic fully automatic wireless shooting when using a 600EX II-RT attached to the camera (master) and a 600EX II-RT set as a slave unit. Autoflash Shooting Using One Slave Unit 1 Set the master unit. Set the 600EX II-RT attached to the camera as the master unit (p.63). You can also use a device equipped with the radio transmission wireless master function as the master unit. unit.
a: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Photography the camera and the 4 Position flash. Position them within the range shown on page 58. the flash mode to . 5 SetPress the button on the master unit. Turn <9> to select , then press <8>. The slave unit is set automatically to during shooting, controlled by the master unit. Check that the firing group control is set to . the transmission status 6 Check and charge status. Slave flash ready Check that the lamp is lit in green.
a: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Photography the performance. 7 Check Press the master unit’s test flash button. X The flash fires. If it does not fire, check that it is placed within the transmission range (p.58). picture. 8 TakeSetthe the camera and take the picture in the same way as with normal flash photography. X If the standard flash exposure is obtained, the flash exposure confirmation lamp lights for approx. 3 sec. If the lamp is red, radio transmission has not been established.
a: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Photography LCD Panel Illumination During radio transmission wireless shooting, the master unit’s LCD panel illuminates or turns off according to the charge status of the master unit and slave units (firing groups). The master unit’s LCD panel illuminates if the master unit and slave units are not fully charged. When the master unit and slave units are fully charged, the LCD panel illumination will turn off after approx. 12 sec.
a: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Photography Advanced Shooting with Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Since the following functions set on the master unit will be set automatically to the slave units with this wireless system, you do not need to operate the slave unit(s). For this reason, you can perform wireless flash photography in the same way as normal flash photography. • Flash exposure compensation (f/p.28) • High-speed sync (c/p.31) • FEB (g/p.29) • Manual flash (p.40, 77) • FE lock (p.
5: Wireless Multiple-Flash Photography with Flash Ratio Autoflash Photography 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 controlled automatically so that the total flash output of firing groups A and B results in the standard exposure. B A 1 Set the firing group of the slave units. Operate and set the slave units one by one. Press function button 4 to display .
5: Wireless Multiple-Flash Photography with Flash Ratio the A:B flash ratio. 3 SetPress function button 3 . Turn <9> to set the flash ratio, then press <8>. the picture. 4 Take X The slave unit flashes at the set flash ratio.
5: Wireless Multiple-Flash Photography with Flash Ratio Autoflash Photography with Three Slave Groups You can add firing group C to firing groups A and B. C is convenient to set lighting so as to eliminate the subject’s shadow. The basic setting procedure is the same as “Autoflash Photography with Two Slave Groups” (p.73). C B A 1 Set the slave unit to firing group C. Set the slave unit you want to add to flash firing group in the same way as step 1 on page 73. Set the master unit to 2 .
5: Wireless Multiple-Flash Photography with Flash Ratio the flash exposure 4 Set compensation amount for slave unit C. Set the amount as necessary. Press function button 3 . Turn <9>, then select . Press function button 3 . Turn <9> to set the flash exposure compensation amount, then press <8>. Group Control Firing group A f f f If you need more flash output or wish to perform more sophisticated lighting, you can increase the number of slave units.
q: Wireless Multiple-Flash Photography with Manual Output This section describes wireless (multiple-flash) shooting using manual flash. You can shoot with a different flash output setting for each slave unit (firing group). 1 Set the flash mode to . Press the button on the master unit. Turn <9> to select , then press <8>. The slave unit is set automatically to during shooting, controlled by the master unit. the firing group of the slave 2 Set units.
q: Wireless Multiple-Flash Photography with Manual Output a firing group. 4 Select Press function button 3 . Turn <9> to select the group to set the flash output to. the flash output. 5 SetPress function button 3 <1>. Turn <9> to set the flash output, then press <8>. When setting or , repeat steps 4 and 5 to set the flash output of all firing groups. the picture. 6 Take X Each group fires at the set flash ratio.
[: Shooting in a Different Flash Mode for Each Group Ceiling D E C A B When using an EOS DIGITAL camera released in and after 2012, you can shoot in a different flash mode set for each firing group with up to 5 groups (A, B, C, D, and E). The flash modes that can be set are " E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash, # Manual flash, and $ Auto external flash metering. When the flash mode is " or $, exposure is controlled to result in standard exposure for the main subject as a single group.
[: Shooting in a Different Flash Mode for Each Group firing group. 3 SetSeteach the flash mode of each firing group by operating the master unit. With displayed, press function button 3 (p). Turn <9> to select the group to set the firing group. Setting the flash mode Press function button 2 <2>, then select the firing mode from , , or . Setting the flash output and flash exposure compensation amount Press function button 3 <1>.
[: Shooting in a Different Flash Mode for Each Group Firing group charge status : Flash not ready : Flash ready the charge status and then 4 Check shoot. When is displayed, you can check the firing groups that are not fully charged by the indication on the screen on the left. For example, when firing group is fully charged, the indication in the screen on the left changes to .
Test Flash and Modeling Flash from a Slave Unit In radio transmission wireless shooting, you can fire the test flash and modeling flash (p.47) from a 600EX II-RT set as a slave unit. 1 Display . Press the slave unit’s function button 4 to display . 2 Fire the flash. [Test flash firing] Press the slave unit’s function button 3 . [Modeling flash] (p.47) Press the slave unit’s function button 2 <>>.
Remote Release from a Slave Unit When using an EOS DIGITAL camera released in and after 2012, you can perform remote release (remote control shooting) from a 600EX IIRT set as a slave unit during radio transmission wireless shooting. 1 Display . Press the slave unit’s function button 4 to display . the picture. 2 TakePress the slave unit’s function button 1 . X A release signal is sent from the slave unit to the master unit, and the picture is taken.
Linked Shooting with Radio Transmission When using an EOS DIGITAL camera released in and after 2012 (except EOS REBEL T6/1300D and EOS REBEL T5/1200D), you can perform linked shooting, which automatically releases the shutter of a slave camera unit by linking it to the master camera unit. You can perform linked shooting with up to 16 units, including both master units and slave units. This is useful when you want to shoot a subject from multiple angles at the same time.
Linked Shooting with Radio Transmission Before performing the operations below, attach a Speedlite or transmitter to all the cameras to be used for linked shooting. For details on setting other devices, refer to the Instruction Manual of the devices. 1 Set to normal shooting mode. Press the button. Turn <9> to select , then press <8>. X The display changes to <4>. the master/slave unit. 2 SetTurn <9> to select <'M> or <'x>, then press <8>. the transmission channel and 3 Set wireless radio ID.
Linked Shooting with Radio Transmission Set the transmitters in the same way if any are to be used in linked shooting. When changing the setting from “slave unit” to “master unit” in step 2, other Speedlites (or transmitters) that were set as “master unit” until then automatically switch to “slave unit”. camera units. 6 SetSetupuptheall slave the slave camera units within approx. 30 m/98.4 ft. of the master camera unit. Check that the lamps of the slave units are lit in green. the picture.
Linked Shooting with Radio Transmission Setting the focus mode switches of the lenses attached to the slave cameras to and taking the picture with manual focusing is recommended. If focus cannot be achieved with autofocus, linked shooting is not possible with the corresponding slave camera units. There is a short time lag between the release of the slave camera unit and the release timing of the master camera unit. Perfectly simultaneous shooting is not possible.
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5 Wireless Flash Photography: Optical Transmission This chapter describes wireless flash photography using the optical transmission wireless master/slave function. For the accessories required for optical transmission wireless shooting, see the system map (p.122). When the camera’s shooting mode is set to a fully automatic mode or a Basic Zone mode, the operations in this chapter are not available. Set the camera’s shooting mode to (Creative Zone mode).
: Optical Transmission Wireless Flash Photography Using a Canon Speedlite (master/slave) equipped with the optical transmission wireless shooting function, you can easily perform shooting with wireless multiple flash lighting in the same way as normal E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash photography. The system is designed so that the settings of the 600EX II-RT (master) attached to the camera are automatically applied to the wirelessly controlled 600EX II-RT (slave).
: Optical Transmission Wireless Flash Photography Wireless Multiple-Flash Photography You can divide the slave units into two or three groups and perform E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash photography while changing the flash ratio (flash output rate). Autoflash Photography with Slave Groups C A A B 2 (A, B) groups (p.101) B 3 (A, B, C) groups (p.103) To avoid interfering with transmission, do not place any obstacles between the master unit and slave unit.
Wireless Settings To perform optical transmission wireless shooting, set the master unit and slave unit with the following procedure. Master Unit Setting Set to <:M>. Press the button. Turn <9> to select <:M>, then press <8>. Slave Unit Setting Set to <:x>. Operate and set the flash you want to set as the slave unit. Select <:x> in the same way as for the master unit setting. To perform normal flash photography, select to clear the wireless (master/slave) settings.
Wireless Settings Transmission Channel Setting To avoid interference with optical transmission wireless flash systems used by other photographers, you can change the transmission channel. Set the same channel for both the master unit and slave unit. 1 Display . On the master unit, press function button 4 to display . On the slave unit, press function button 4 to display . a transmission channel. 2 SetPress function button 1 . Turn <9> to select any channel between Ch.1 to 4, then press <8>.
Wireless Settings Master Flash Firing ON/OFF You can set whether or not to fire the master unit as a flash that controls the slave unit. When master flash firing is set to ON, the master unit is fired as firing group A. 1 Display . Press function button 4 to display . the master flash firing. 2 SetPress function button 1 <4> to set the master flash firing to ON or OFF.
Wireless Settings Memory Function You can save the wireless settings to the master unit and slave unit, and recall the settings later. Operate each master or slave unit individually to save or recall its settings. 1 Display . On the master unit, press function button 4 to display . On the slave unit, press function button 4 to display . or load the settings. 2 Save Press function button 3 . [Save] Press function button 1 . X The settings are saved (stored in the memory).
a: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Photography This section describes the basic fully automatic wireless shooting when using a 600EX II-RT attached to the camera (master) and a 600EX II-RT set as a slave unit. Autoflash Photography Using One Slave Unit 1 Set the master unit. Set the 600EX II-RT attached to the camera as the master unit (p.92). You can also use a device equipped with the optical transmission wireless master function as the master unit. unit.
a: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Photography the camera and the flash. 4 Position Position them within the range shown on page 90. the flash mode to . 5 SetPress the button on the master unit. Turn <9> to select , then press <8>. The slave unit is set automatically to during shooting, controlled by the master unit. Check that the firing group control is set to . that the flash is ready. 6 Check When the slave flash is ready, the AFassist beam emitter blinks with approx.
a: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Photography the performance. 7 Check Press the master unit’s test flash button. X The flash fires. If it does not fire, check that it is placed within the transmission range (p.90). picture. 8 TakeSetthe the camera and take the picture in the same way as with normal flash photography. X If the standard flash exposure was obtained, the flash exposure confirmation lamp lights for approx. 3 sec. The master/slave flash coverage is set to 24 mm.
a: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Photography Autoflash Photography Using Multiple Slave Units When you need more flash output or you want to perform lighting more easily, you can increase the number of slave units and fire them as a single flash. To add slave units, perform the same procedure as “Autoflash Photography Using One Slave Unit” (p.96). You can use any of A, B, or C as the firing group.
a: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Photography Advanced Shooting with Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Since the following functions set on the master unit will be set automatically to the slave units on this wireless system, you do not need to operate the slave unit(s). For this reason, you can perform wireless flash photography in the same way as normal flash photography. • Flash exposure compensation (f/p.28) • High-speed sync (c/p.31) • FEB (g/p.29) • Manual flash (p.40, 105) • FE lock (p.
5: Wireless Multiple-Flash Photography with Flash Ratio Autoflash Photography 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 controlled automatically so that the total flash output of firing groups A and B results in the standard exposure. B A 1 Set the firing group of the slave units. Operate and set the slave units one by one. Press function button 4 to display .
5: Wireless Multiple-Flash Photography with Flash Ratio the A:B flash ratio. 3 SetPress function button 3 . Turn <9> to set the flash ratio, then press <8>. the picture. 4 Take X The slave unit flashes at the set flash ratio.
5: Wireless Multiple-Flash Photography with Flash Ratio Autoflash Photography with Three Slave Groups You can add firing group C to firing groups A and B. C is effective for lighting that eliminates a subject’s shadow. The basic setting procedure is the same as “Autoflash Photography with Two Slave Groups” (p.101). C B A 1 Set the slave unit to firing group C. Set the slave unit you want to add to flash firing group in the same way as step 1 on page 101. Set the master unit to 2 .
5: Wireless Multiple-Flash Photography with Flash Ratio the flash exposure 4 Set compensation amount for slave unit C. Set the amount as necessary. Press function button 3 . Turn <9>, then select . Press function button 3 . Turn <9> to set the flash exposure compensation amount, then press <8>. Group Control Firing group A f f f If you need more flash output or wish to perform more sophisticated lighting, you can increase the number of slave units.
q: Wireless Multiple-Flash Photography with Manual Output This section describes wireless (multiple-flash) photography using manual flash. You can shoot with a different flash output setting for each slave unit (firing group). 1 Set the flash mode to . Press the button on the master unit. Turn <9> to select , then press <8>. The slave unit is set automatically to during shooting, controlled by the master unit. the firing group of the slave 2 Set units.
q: Wireless Multiple-Flash Photography with Manual Output a firing group. 4 Select Press function button 3 . Turn <9> to select the group to set the flash output to. the flash output. 5 SetPress function button 3 <1>. Turn <9> to set the flash output, then press <8>. When setting or , repeat steps 4 and 5 to set the flash output of all firing groups. the picture. 6 Take X Each group fires at the set flash ratio. When is set, you can use any of A, B, or C as the firing group.
A Manual Flash/Stroboscopic Flash Setting on a Slave Unit You can directly operate the slave unit to manually set the manual flash or stroboscopic flash. This function is called individual slave. This is useful when, for example, you use the Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 (sold separately) to perform wireless manual flash or stroboscopic flash. 1 Set the individual slave. Press the button. Turn <9> to select <:A>, then press <8>. X <(> appears on the LCD panel. the flash mode. 2 SetPress the button.
A Manual Flash/Stroboscopic Flash Setting on a Slave Unit Stroboscopic Flash Set the stroboscopic flash settings. For details on the setting procedure, see page 42. The flash frequency when performing stroboscopic flash during optical transmission wireless shooting can be set from 1 Hz to 199 Hz (settings from 250 Hz to 500 Hz are not available). A slave unit that is set as an individual slave cannot receive flash mode control from the master unit.
6 Customizing the Speedlite This chapter describes how to customize the Speedlite with the Custom Functions (C.Fn) and Personal Functions (P.Fn). When the camera’s shooting mode is set to a fully automatic mode or a Basic Zone mode, the operations in this chapter are not available. Set the camera’s shooting mode to (Creative Zone mode).
C / >: Setting Custom and Personal Functions You can make precise adjustments to various flash functions to suit your picture-taking preferences with Custom Functions. The functions used to do this are called the Custom Functions and Personal Functions. The Personal Functions are customizable functions unique to the 600EX II-RT. C: Custom Functions 1 Display the Custom Functions screen. Press and hold function button 1 <[> until the screen is displayed. X The Custom Functions screen is displayed.
C / >: Setting Custom and Personal Functions Custom Function List Number C.Fn-00 Function " C.Fn-01 # Auto power off C.Fn-02 $ Modeling flash C.Fn-03 ( C.Fn-04 ) C.Fn-05 * Flash metering mode AF-assist beam firing C.Fn-08 - C.Fn-10 / C.Fn-11 0 Page Distance indicator display p.113 FEB auto cancel FEB sequence Slave auto power off timer p.114 p.115 Slave auto power off cancel C.Fn-12 3 Flash recycle with external power C.Fn-13 6 Flash exposure compensation setting C.
C / >: Setting Custom and Personal Functions Personal Function List Number Function P.Fn-01 @ P.Fn-02 A LCD panel illumination color: Normal shooting P.Fn-03 B LCD panel illumination color: Master P.Fn-04 C LCD panel illumination color: Slave P.Fn-05 + P.Fn-06 I Page LCD panel display contrast Quick flash Flash firing during linked shooting p.118 p.
C: Setting Custom Functions C.Fn-00: " (Distance indicator display) You can select meters or feet for the distance indicator display on the LCD panel. 0: m (Meters (m)) 1: ft (Feet (ft)) When the effective flash distance exceeds 18 m/60 ft., the right end of the effective flash range on the LCD panel changes to . C.Fn-01: # (Auto power off) When the Speedlite is not operated for approx. 90 seconds, the power turns off automatically to save energy. You can disable this function.
C: Setting Custom Functions C.Fn-03: ( (FEB auto cancel) You can set whether or not to cancel FEB automatically after shooting three shots with FEB. 0: ON (Enabled) 1: OFF (Disabled) C.Fn-04: ) (FEB sequence) You can change the FEB shooting sequence. 0: Standard exposure, –: Decreased exposure (darker) and +: Increased exposure (brighter). 0: 0 9 – 9 + 1: – 9 0 9 + C.Fn-05: * (Flash metering mode) You can change the automatic flash metering mode for flash photography. 0: E-TTL II/E-TTL 1: TTL 2: Ext.
C: Setting Custom Functions C.Fn-08: - (AF-Assist beam firing) 0: 1: ON (Enabled) OFF (Disabled) This disables the emission of the AF-assist beam from the Speedlite. C.Fn-10: / (Slave auto power off timer) When set as a radio transmission/optical transmission wireless slave unit, the time until auto power off takes effect can be changed. Note that when the slave unit’s auto power off takes effect, is displayed on the LCD panel. Set this function on each slave unit.
C: Setting Custom Functions C.Fn-12: 3 (Flash recycle with external power) 0: 1 (External & internal power) Charges using both internal and external power sources. 2 (External power only) Internal power source is needed to control the Speedlite. By using external power source for charging firing of the Speedlite, you can minimize the depletion of the internal power source. 1: C.
C: Setting Custom Functions C.Fn-21: ; (Light distribution) You can change the flash light distribution (flash coverage) of the Speedlite in relation to the shooting angle of view when the flash coverage is set to (automatic). 0: j (Standard) The optimum flash coverage for the shooting angle of view is set automatically. 1: k (Guide number priority) Although the periphery of the picture is slightly darker than the 0 setting, this is effective when you want to give priority to the flash output.
>: Setting Personal Functions P.Fn-01: @ (LCD panel display contrast) You can adjust the contrast of the LCD panel in 5 levels. P.Fn-02: A (LCD panel illumination color: Normal shooting) You can set the color of the LCD panel illumination for normal shooting (oncamera flash photography). 0: GREEN (Green) 1: ORANGE (Orange) P.
>: Setting Personal Functions P.Fn-05: + (Quick flash) You can set whether or not to fire the flash (fire the quick flash) when the flash-ready lamp is lit in green (before the flash is fully charged) to shorten the charge waiting time. 0: ON (Enabled) 1: OFF (Disabled) When P.Fn-06-1 and P.Fn-05-0 are set, quick flash is fired during continuous shooting (p.84). Note, however, that when Quick flash is fired during continuous shooting, underexposure tends to occur since the flash output decreases. P.
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7 Reference This chapter provides a system map and troubleshooting guide, describes the use of the Speedlite with Type-B cameras, etc.
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600EX II-RT System ' Device equipped with radio transmission wireless master function 600EX-RT, 430EX III-RT, ST-E3-RT ( Speedlite equipped with radio transmission wireless slave function 600EX-RT, 430EX III-RT ) Device equipped with optical transmission wireless master function 600EX-RT, 600EX, 580EX II, 580EX, 550EX, 90EX, MT-24EX, MR14EX II, MR-14EX, ST-E2, and EOS DIGITAL cameras with optical transmission wireless master function by built-in flash * Speedlite equipped with optical transmission wirel
f Flash Firing Restriction due to Temperature Increase When continuous flash, stroboscopic flash, or modeling flash is repeatedly fired in short intervals, the temperature of the flash head, batteries, and the area near the battery compartment may increase. When you perform firing repeatedly, the firing interval increases in steps within the range of up to approx. 4 sec. to avoid degrading or damaging the flash head due to overheating.
f Flash Firing Restriction due to Temperature Increase Number of Continuous Flashes and Rest Time The following table shows the number of continuous flashes until the warning (level 1) is displayed, and the necessary rest time (guideline) until normal flash photography can be performed.
f Flash Firing Restriction due to Temperature Increase Do not open or close the battery compartment cover while flash firing is being restricted. Doing so is very dangerous since the flash firing restriction is canceled. Even when level 1 warning is not displayed, the firing interval will be extended as the flash head begins to heat up. If level 2 warning is displayed, allow a rest time for at least 40 min. Even if you stop flash firing after level 1 warning is displayed, level 2 warning may be displayed.
Troubleshooting Guide If a problem occurs with the flash, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center. Normal Shooting The power does not turn on. Make sure the batteries are installed in the correct orientation (p.18). Make sure the battery compartment cover is closed (p.18). Replace the batteries with new ones. The Speedlite does not fire.
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Troubleshooting Guide Pictures are underexposed or overexposed. If the main subject looks very dark or very bright, set flash exposure compensation (p.28). If there is a highly reflective object in the picture, use FE lock (p.30). With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the lower the guide number becomes. Move closer to the subject (p.31). The bottom of the picture looks dark. Move at least 0.5 m/1.6 ft. away from the subject. When shooting within 1 m/3.3 ft.
Troubleshooting Guide The flash coverage is not set automatically. Set the flash coverage to (automatic) (p.38). Insert the mounting foot into the camera’s hot shoe all the way, slide the lock lever to the right, and secure the Speedlite to the camera (p.20). The flash coverage cannot be set manually. Remove the bounce adapter (p.36). Retract the wide panel (p.39). Functions cannot be set. Set the camera’s shooting mode to (Creative Zone mode).
Troubleshooting Guide Radio Transmission Wireless Flash Photography The slave unit does not fire or unexpectedly fires at full output. Set the master to <'M> and the slave to <'x> (p.63). Set the transmission channels and wireless radio IDs of the master unit and slave unit to the same numbers (p.63-65). Make sure the slave unit is within the transmission range of the master unit (p.58). Run the transmission channel scan and set the channel with the best reception signal (p.65).
Troubleshooting Guide Cannot remote release from a slave unit. Remote release is not possible from a slave unit with cameras released up to 2011 or with EOS REBEL T6/1300D or EOS REBEL T5/1200D. The LCD panel illumination turns on and off. The master unit’s LCD panel illuminates or turns off according to the charge status of the slave units (firing groups). See “LCD Panel Illumination” on page 71. Linked shooting Standard exposure is not obtained. / Uneven exposure occurs.
Troubleshooting Guide Optical Transmission Wireless Flash Photography The slave unit does not fire or unexpectedly fires at full output. Set the master unit to <:M> and set the slave unit to <:x> (p.92). Set the transmission channels of the master unit and slave unit to the same numbers (p.93). Make sure the slave unit is within the transmission range of the master unit (p.90). Point the wireless sensor of the slave unit toward the master unit (p.90).
Specifications Type Type: Compatible cameras: E-TTL II/E-TTL/TTL autoflash Shoe-mount Speedlite Type-A EOS cameras (E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash) Type-B EOS cameras (TTL autoflash) Flash Head (Light-emitting unit) Guide No.: Approx.
Specifications Flash exposure compensation: FEB: FE lock: High-speed sync: Manual flash: Stroboscopic flash: Modeling flash: Flash Recharge Firing interval (Recharge time): Flash-ready lamp: AF-assist Beam Method: Compatible AF system: Effective distance: 134 ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (can be combined with flash exposure compensation) Possible with the camera’s Multi-function button or FE lock/AE lock buttons Possible * During radio transmission
Specifications Radio Transmission Wireless Master/Slave Function Frequency: 2405 MHz - 2475 MHz Modulation system: Primary modulation: OQPSK, Secondary modulation: DS-SS Wireless settings: Master/slave Transmission channel: Auto, Ch. 1 - 15 Wireless radio ID: 0000 - 9999 Slave unit control: Up to 5 groups (A, B, C, D, E), up to 15 units Slave unit setting: Firing group A, B, C, D, E Transmission distance: Approx. 30 m / 98.4 ft.
Specifications Charge confirmation: Flash-ready lamp lights up (master unit/slave unit), beep (when C.Fn-20-1 is set on master unit/slave unit), and the AF-assist beam emitter blinks (slave unit) when fully charged Customization Features Custom Functions: 15 types Personal Functions: 6 types Power Source Speedlite power source: Four AA/LR6 alkaline batteries * AA/HR6 Ni-MH batteries can be used Number of flashes: Approx. 100 - 700 times * When using AA/LR6 alkaline batteries Radio transmission Approx.
Specifications Guide Number (ISO 100, in approx. meters/feet) Normal Flash (Full Output)/Quick Flash Flash Coverage (mm) 14 20 24 28 35 50 Normal Flash (Full Output) 15 / 49.2 26 / 85.3 27 / 88.6 28 / 91.9 34 / 111.6 39 / 128.0 Quick Flash Equivalent to approx. 1/2 - 1/6 of full output Flash Coverage (mm) 70 80 105 135 200 Normal Flash (Full Output) 46 / 150.9 49 / 160.8 54 / 177.2 57 / 187.0 60 / 196.9 Quick Flash Equivalent to approx.
Using with a Type-B Camera This section describes the available and unavailable functions when using the Speedlite 600EX II-RT with a Type-B camera (EOS film camera supporting A-TTL/TTL autoflash). When the Speedlite is attached to a Type-B camera, is displayed on the flash LCD panel.
Radio Transmission Wireless Function 9 Countries and Regions Permitting Radio Transmission Wireless Function Use Use of radio transmission wireless function is restricted in some countries and regions, and illegal use may be punishable under national or local regulations. To avoid violating radio transmission wireless function regulations, visit the Canon Web site to check where use is allowed.
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Index Numerics 12- or 2-sec. timer.............................4 18% gray reflector...........................41 A Accessories.....................................16 AF-assist beam ...............26, 115, 117 Auto external flash metering ...........45 Auto power off.................22, 113, 115 Auto zoom adjustment to image sensor size......................................26 Av (Aperture-priority AE).................25 B Batteries..........................................18 Beep...........................
Index Flash ratio Three groups (A:B C) .........75, 103 Two groups (A:B)................73, 101 Flash-ready lamp ........21, 69, 97, 119 Flash sync speed......................54, 61 Flash synchronization speed in Av mode...............................................54 Fully automatic flash photography ..24 Function settings.............................51 G Gr (group firing) ..............................79 Group control ..........................76, 104 Guide number ...............................
Index Q Quick flash ........................18, 21, 119 R Radio transmission wireless flash photography ....................................57 Fully automatic, one slave unit ...68 Fully automatic, three groups (A:B C)........................................75 Fully automatic, two groups (A:B) ...........................................73 Group firing.................................79 Manual flash ...............................77 Recharging......................................21 Remote release.........
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