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Canon 600EX-RT - User Manual

Canon 600EX-RT
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Table of Contents

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Do you have a question about the Canon 600EX-RT and is the answer not in the manual?

Summary

Introduction

Using the Speedlite with a Camera

Explains how to attach and use the Speedlite with different camera types.

Nomenclature

LCD panel

Details the icons and indicators displayed on the Speedlite's LCD screen.

Accessories provided

Lists and illustrates the accessories included with the Speedlite.

Conventions Used in this Manual

Icons in this Manual

Explains the meaning of various icons used throughout the manual.

Basic Assumptions

Outlines the prerequisites and assumptions for following the manual's instructions.

Getting Started and Basic Operations

Cautions for firing continuous flashes

Provides warnings and guidelines to prevent overheating and damage from continuous flash use.

Installing the Batteries

Step-by-step guide on how to install AA/LR6 batteries into the Speedlite unit.

Attaching and Detaching the Flash

Instructions on securely attaching and safely detaching the Speedlite from a camera.

Turning on the Power

Details on powering on the Speedlite and checking its readiness status.

About Quick Flash

Explains the Quick Flash function for faster recycling time during shooting.

About Auto Power Off

Describes the automatic power-off feature to conserve battery life.

Fully Automatic Flash Shooting

Guide to performing basic automatic flash shooting using E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash modes.

Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash in the Shooting Modes

Explains how to use E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash with different camera shooting modes.

About Auto Zoom Adjustment to Image Sensor Size

How the flash automatically adjusts coverage based on the camera's sensor size.

About Color Temperature Information Transmission

How the flash transmits color temperature data to the camera for white balance.

About AF-Assist Beam

Explains the function and effective range of the built-in AF-assist beam.

Advanced Flash Shooting

Flash Exposure Compensation

How to adjust flash output to compensate for exposure, similar to camera exposure compensation.

FEB

Explains Flash Exposure Bracketing (FEB) for taking multiple shots with varying flash outputs.

FEL: FE Lock

Describes Flash Exposure Lock (FE Lock) to maintain a correct flash exposure setting.

High-speed Sync

Enables flash synchronization with all shutter speeds, useful for fill-flash portraits.

Second-curtain Sync

Captures motion blur naturally by firing the flash at the end of the exposure.

Bounce

Techniques for bouncing flash off surfaces to soften light and shadows.

Zoom: Flash Coverage Setting

How to adjust flash coverage to match lens focal length for optimal lighting.

M: Manual Flash

Setting manual flash output levels for precise control over flash exposure.

MULTI: Stroboscopic Flash

Creating stroboscopic effects by firing the flash multiple times within a single exposure.

Ext.A;Ext.M: Flash External Metering

Using the Speedlite's built-in metering sensor for auto or manual flash exposure.

Modeling Flash

Firing a continuous light to preview shadow effects and lighting balance before shooting.

Clearing Speedlite Settings

How to reset Speedlite shooting and wireless settings to their default configurations.

Color Filter

Using supplied or commercial color filters to adjust flash color temperature.

Setting Flash Functions with Camera Operations

Flash Control from Camera’s Menu Screen

How to set flash functions and custom functions directly from the camera's menu.

Wireless Flash Shooting: Radio Transmission

Radio Transmission Wireless Flash Shooting

Basic setup and operation for wireless flash shooting using radio transmission.

Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting

Control of multiple slave units in groups for advanced lighting setups.

Shooting with a Different Flash Mode set for Each Group

Setting diverse flash modes (E-TTL, Manual, etc.) for individual groups.

About Restrictions on Functions Depending on the Camera Used

Notes on camera compatibility and limitations for radio transmission shooting.

Wireless Settings

Configuration of channels, IDs, and unit roles for radio wireless communication.

Master Flash Firing ON;OFF

Option to have the master unit fire along with slave units during wireless shooting.

About the Memory Function

Saving and loading wireless configurations for quick recall.

ETTL: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting

Step-by-step guide for automatic wireless flash shooting using master and slave units.

Wireless Flash Shooting: Optical Transmission

Optical Transmission Wireless Flash Shooting

Basic setup and operation for wireless flash shooting using optical transmission.

Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting

Control of multiple slave units in groups for optical transmission lighting.

Wireless Settings

Configuration of channels and unit roles for optical wireless communication.

Master Flash Firing ON;OFF

Control of master unit firing in optical wireless setups.

About the Memory Function

Saving and loading wireless configurations for optical transmission.

ETTL: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting

Step-by-step guide for automatic optical wireless flash shooting.

Customizing the Speedlite

C.Fn;P.Fn: Setting Custom and Personal Functions

How to personalize Speedlite behavior using Custom and Personal Functions.

Custom Function List

Detailed list and explanation of available Custom Functions (C.Fn).

Personal Function List

Detailed list and explanation of Personal Functions (P.Fn).

Clearing All the Custom;Personal Functions

Procedure to reset all customized settings back to factory defaults.

Reference

600 EX-RT;600 EX System

Overview of system components, including wireless shooting configurations and accessories.

Flash Firing Restriction due to Temperature Increase

Information on temperature-related warnings and performance restrictions.

Troubleshooting Guide

Solutions for common issues, covering normal shooting and wireless problems.

Specifications

Technical data, including guide numbers, flash coverage, and operating ranges.

Using with a Type-B Camera

Explains compatible functions when using the Speedlite with older EOS film cameras.

Summary

Introduction

Using the Speedlite with a Camera

Explains how to attach and use the Speedlite with different camera types.

Nomenclature

LCD panel

Details the icons and indicators displayed on the Speedlite's LCD screen.

Accessories provided

Lists and illustrates the accessories included with the Speedlite.

Conventions Used in this Manual

Icons in this Manual

Explains the meaning of various icons used throughout the manual.

Basic Assumptions

Outlines the prerequisites and assumptions for following the manual's instructions.

Getting Started and Basic Operations

Cautions for firing continuous flashes

Provides warnings and guidelines to prevent overheating and damage from continuous flash use.

Installing the Batteries

Step-by-step guide on how to install AA/LR6 batteries into the Speedlite unit.

Attaching and Detaching the Flash

Instructions on securely attaching and safely detaching the Speedlite from a camera.

Turning on the Power

Details on powering on the Speedlite and checking its readiness status.

About Quick Flash

Explains the Quick Flash function for faster recycling time during shooting.

About Auto Power Off

Describes the automatic power-off feature to conserve battery life.

Fully Automatic Flash Shooting

Guide to performing basic automatic flash shooting using E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash modes.

Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash in the Shooting Modes

Explains how to use E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash with different camera shooting modes.

About Auto Zoom Adjustment to Image Sensor Size

How the flash automatically adjusts coverage based on the camera's sensor size.

About Color Temperature Information Transmission

How the flash transmits color temperature data to the camera for white balance.

About AF-Assist Beam

Explains the function and effective range of the built-in AF-assist beam.

Advanced Flash Shooting

Flash Exposure Compensation

How to adjust flash output to compensate for exposure, similar to camera exposure compensation.

FEB

Explains Flash Exposure Bracketing (FEB) for taking multiple shots with varying flash outputs.

FEL: FE Lock

Describes Flash Exposure Lock (FE Lock) to maintain a correct flash exposure setting.

High-speed Sync

Enables flash synchronization with all shutter speeds, useful for fill-flash portraits.

Second-curtain Sync

Captures motion blur naturally by firing the flash at the end of the exposure.

Bounce

Techniques for bouncing flash off surfaces to soften light and shadows.

Zoom: Flash Coverage Setting

How to adjust flash coverage to match lens focal length for optimal lighting.

M: Manual Flash

Setting manual flash output levels for precise control over flash exposure.

MULTI: Stroboscopic Flash

Creating stroboscopic effects by firing the flash multiple times within a single exposure.

Ext.A;Ext.M: Flash External Metering

Using the Speedlite's built-in metering sensor for auto or manual flash exposure.

Modeling Flash

Firing a continuous light to preview shadow effects and lighting balance before shooting.

Clearing Speedlite Settings

How to reset Speedlite shooting and wireless settings to their default configurations.

Color Filter

Using supplied or commercial color filters to adjust flash color temperature.

Setting Flash Functions with Camera Operations

Flash Control from Camera’s Menu Screen

How to set flash functions and custom functions directly from the camera's menu.

Wireless Flash Shooting: Radio Transmission

Radio Transmission Wireless Flash Shooting

Basic setup and operation for wireless flash shooting using radio transmission.

Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting

Control of multiple slave units in groups for advanced lighting setups.

Shooting with a Different Flash Mode set for Each Group

Setting diverse flash modes (E-TTL, Manual, etc.) for individual groups.

About Restrictions on Functions Depending on the Camera Used

Notes on camera compatibility and limitations for radio transmission shooting.

Wireless Settings

Configuration of channels, IDs, and unit roles for radio wireless communication.

Master Flash Firing ON;OFF

Option to have the master unit fire along with slave units during wireless shooting.

About the Memory Function

Saving and loading wireless configurations for quick recall.

ETTL: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting

Step-by-step guide for automatic wireless flash shooting using master and slave units.

Wireless Flash Shooting: Optical Transmission

Optical Transmission Wireless Flash Shooting

Basic setup and operation for wireless flash shooting using optical transmission.

Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting

Control of multiple slave units in groups for optical transmission lighting.

Wireless Settings

Configuration of channels and unit roles for optical wireless communication.

Master Flash Firing ON;OFF

Control of master unit firing in optical wireless setups.

About the Memory Function

Saving and loading wireless configurations for optical transmission.

ETTL: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting

Step-by-step guide for automatic optical wireless flash shooting.

Customizing the Speedlite

C.Fn;P.Fn: Setting Custom and Personal Functions

How to personalize Speedlite behavior using Custom and Personal Functions.

Custom Function List

Detailed list and explanation of available Custom Functions (C.Fn).

Personal Function List

Detailed list and explanation of Personal Functions (P.Fn).

Clearing All the Custom;Personal Functions

Procedure to reset all customized settings back to factory defaults.

Reference

600 EX-RT;600 EX System

Overview of system components, including wireless shooting configurations and accessories.

Flash Firing Restriction due to Temperature Increase

Information on temperature-related warnings and performance restrictions.

Troubleshooting Guide

Solutions for common issues, covering normal shooting and wireless problems.

Specifications

Technical data, including guide numbers, flash coverage, and operating ranges.

Using with a Type-B Camera

Explains compatible functions when using the Speedlite with older EOS film cameras.

Canon 600EX-RT Specifications

General IconGeneral
Zoom Range20-200mm
Wireless Radio TransmissionYes
High-Speed SyncYes
Power Source4 x AA batteries
Wireless CommunicationRadio and optical
Guide Number60 (m, ISO 100 at 200mm)
Flash ModesManual, Multi
Recycle Time0.1 - 5.5 Seconds
Coverage14mm with wide panel
Weight425g (without batteries)
Compatible CamerasCanon EOS
Color Temperature5600K
Flash Duration1.8 ms or less

Videos

How To Setup Canon 600EX-RT For Wireless Flash

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