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Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT Essential Wedding

User Manual for Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT Essential Wedding and Event Kit

• Product category: On Camera Flashes Canon
• Brand: Canon
• Description and content of package
• Technical information and basic settings
• Frequently asked questions – FAQ
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Product description

• Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT
  Complete with built-in radio transmission wireless functionality, the Speedlite 600EX II-RT sits at the top of Canon's on-camera E-TTL / E-TTL II compatible flash lineup with a powerful guide number of 197' at ISO 100 and 200mm. This revision improves continuous flash performance by 1.1-1.5x, or up to 2.0x with optional battery pack, simplifies the menu system for faster operation, and includes a specially designed bounce adapter, a hard color filter, and an updated soft case. The two-way 2.4 GHz radio system provides added reliability and a range up to 98.4' among up to 5 groups with a total of 15 individual Speedlites. This system also does not need direct line-of-site like traditional optical-based transmission and will work through obstacles.
  
  For added coverage and functionality, the flash's zoom head can reach from 20-200mm, with the option for wide 14mm coverage when the built-in diffusion panel is used. Also, the unit can tilt from -7 to +90° and rotate 180° either left or right for complete bounce capabilities. On the back of the 600EX II-RT is a backlit dot-matrix LCD panel that displays the status and allows users to easily access and change settings. Additionally, the flash is durable with a redesigned contact construction and improved dust and water resistant sealing.
  
  Other capabilities of the 600EX II-RT include a stroboscopic mode as well as high-speed, first and second curtain sync settings for more control over your image's final look. The flash is powered by 4 AA batteries and has a port for an optional external power pack. The rated recycle time is 0.1-5.5 seconds, but can be sped up to 0.1-3.3 seconds in Quick Flash mode. It comes with a bounce adapter, a hard CTO filter set, a mini stand, and an updated soft case that holds the flash and accessories.
  • AF assist beam works with up to 61-point High Density Reticular AF system
  • There are 15 custom functions and 6 personal functions for maximum customization
  • Optical transmission is available in addition to radio transmission
  • Quick Flash settings speeds up recycle time and flash duration
  • Manual power settings from 1/1 to 1/128 power in 1/3-stop increments
  • Flash color temperature information is automatically transmitted to the camera
  • Automatic power off function
  • Flash exposure compensation from -3 to +3 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
  • PC sync port and remote release terminal for off-camera triggering
  • Flash duration of 1.8 ms or less, or 2.3 ms or less in Quick Flash mode
  • Stroboscopic setting from 1-500 Hz, or 1-199 Hz during optical transmission wireless shooting
  • Wireless flash ratio control from 1:8 to 1:1 to 8:1 in ½-stop increments
  • Compatible with ST-E3 Speedlite Transmitter
  • Approximately 100-700 flashes with AA alkaline batteries
  • Locking metal foot
  • Bracket mounting hole
  • Built-in retractable bounce card
  UPC: 013803270891
• Watson 8-Bay Rapid Charger for AA / AAA NiMH or NiCd Rechargeable Batteries
  The Watson 8-Bay Rapid Charger for AA / AAA NiMH or NiCd Rechargeable Batteries charges up to 8 AA or AAA size nickel-metal hydride or nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries. Charging time ranges from 3.6-4.6 hr for AA batteries, and 1.6-2 hr for AAA's. Eight individual LCD indicators give the charging status for each battery. Patented technology permits the charging of different sizes and types of battery simultaneously--charge a AA with a AAA, or an NiMH with an NiCd.
  
  The charger's intelligent microprocessor doles out the full charge to each battery while preventing overcharging, thanks to Delta Voltage Protection. The Safety Timer with Automatic Timer Shut-Off senses when batteries are fully charged and ceases charging. Automatic Charge Current Selection automatically chooses the optimal current for the batteries you're charging. Reverse Polarity Protection and Alkaline and Bad Battery Protection safeguard the charger and your batteries against damage when batteries are installed improperly. There's also a discharge function, allowing you to refresh the batteries prior to charging.
  
  The charger features an icon that shifts up and down during discharging, and stops shifting when discharge is complete. This icon also displays battery capacity while charging. The full-battery icon lights up when the batteries are fully charged. A flashing full-battery icon indicates an abnormality, such as the presence of a bad or alkaline battery, and at this point the charger will cease its operation. The charger is powered by an included external AC adapter with switching 100-240V power for worldwide use, or by the 12-24V DC cord which can plug into your car's cigarette lighter for charging on-the-go.
  • Charges up to 8 AA or AAA size nickel-metal hydride or nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries.
  • Charging time ranges from 3.6-4.6 hr for AA batteries, and 1.6-2 hr for AAA's.
  • Eight individual LCD indicators give the charging status for each battery.
  • Patented technology permits the charging of different sizes and types of battery simultaneously--charge a AA with a AAA, or an NiMH with an NiCd.
  • Intelligent microprocessor doles out the full charge to each battery while preventing overcharging, thanks to Delta Voltage Protection. The Safety Timer with Automatic Timer Shut-Off senses when batteries are fully charged and ceases charging.
  • Automatic Charge Current Selection automatically chooses the optimal current for the batteries you're charging.
  • Reverse Polarity Protection and Alkaline and Bad Battery Protection safeguard the charger and your batteries against damage when batteries are installed improperly.
  • There's also a discharge function, allowing you to refresh the batteries prior to charging.
  • Has an icon that shifts up and down during discharging, and stops shifting when discharge is complete. This icon also displays battery capacity while charging. The full-battery icon lights up when the batteries are fully charged. A flashing full-battery icon indicates an abnormality, such as the presence of a bad or alkaline battery, and at this point the charger will cease its operation.
  • Powered by an included external AC adapter with switching 100-240V power for worldwide use, or by the 12-24V DC cord which can plug into your car's cigarette lighter for charging on-the-go.
  UPC: 847628532922
• 2 x Watson MX AA NiMH Batteries (8-Pack, 1.2V, 2550mAh)
  Power various electronics, including photo equipment, flashlights, gaming devices, and more, with this 8-pack of 1.2V MX AA NiMH Batteries from Watson. The Japanese-made cells come pre-charged and ready for use with a capacity of 2550mAh, making them ideal for use in high-drain devices. Thanks to their very low self-discharge rate, they are capable of retaining up to 85% of their capacity after 1 year in storage. The batteries can be recharged up to 500 times before their usable capacity starts to diminish. Additionally, they are durable enough to function in temperatures as low as -4°F. UPC: 847628596856
• Bolt CBP-C1 Compact Battery Pack for Select Canon & Bolt VX Series Flashes
  The CBP-C1 Compact Battery Pack from Bolt will boost the number of flashes and the recycle time of your compatible Canon, Bolt VX-series, Godox TT685 series, Nissin, Yongnuo YN685 series flash. The CBP-C1 can operate on four or eight AA batteries--alkaline, lithium, or nickel-hydride (NiMH). Lights on the pack indicate Standby, Recycle, or Low Power mode. A thermal protection switch prevents overheating. The CBP-C1 can provide up to 595 flashes per charge, and recycle times as fast as 1.24 seconds. The pack, which weighs just 7 oz without the batteries, can also be attached to the bottom of your camera using the tripod socket.
  • Option to use four or eight AA batteries at a time
  • Built-in thermal protection switch to automatically prevent overheating.
  • Recycles as fast as 1.24 seconds (with four AA alkaline batteries in flash unit and eight NiMH batteries in Compact Battery Pack).
  • Up to 595 flashes per charge at full power (with four AA alkaline batteries in flash unit and eight NiMH batteries in Compact Battery Pack).
  Compatible Flashes
  • • Canon: Speedlite 600EX-RT, 600EX II-RT, 580EX, 580EX II, 550EX, 540EZ, 430EZ, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX
    • Bolt: VX-710N, VX-710C, VX-760N, VX-760C
    • Godox: TT685 (all camera versions)
    • Nissin: Di700 for Canon, Di866 for Canon, Di866 Mark II for Canon, MG8000 for Canon
    • Yongnuo: YN685 (all camera versions)
  UPC: 847628030589
• Vello Fabric Softbox for Portable Flash (Medium)
  The Fabric Softbox for Portable Flash (Medium) from Vello is designed to improve the quality of the light from your shoe-mounted flash unit. It has a soft white fabric interior lining that diminishes the harsh effects that often result from using a shoe-mounted flash unit, delivering diffused light and soft shadows. It has windows which allow for extra fill light. Touch-tab fasteners are included for mounting the unit to your flash.
  • Window openings for fill light
  • Softens and diffuses flash light, producing soft, even illumination
  • Reduces harsh shadows and hot spots
  • Folds flat for easy storage
  UPC: 847628029002
• Vello Cinch Strap for Portable Flashes
  Vello's Cinch Strap for Portable Flashes makes it easy to quickly attach accessories to your portable flash. It simply wraps around the head of your portable flash, eliminating the need for messy self-adhesive loops. Compatible with most on-camera shoe mounted flashes. It easily allows attachment of such Vello products as:
  • FD-200 Light Bouncer
  • FD-210 / Light Bouncer Plus
  • FD-300 Universal Softbox Small
  • FD-310 Universal Softbox Medium
  • FD-320 Universal Softbox Large
  • FD-400 5" Snoot/Reflector
  • FD-410 8" Snoot/Reflector
  • FD-500 Fabric Softbox
  • FD-600 Honeycomb Grip 1/8"
  • FD-610 Honeycomb Grip 1/4"
  • FD-700 Light Shapers
  UPC: 847628029040
• 4 x Watson Case for 4 AA or AAA Batteries (Black)
  This plastic Watson Battery Storage Case holds up to 4 AA or AAA batteries in dedicated slots. It has a compact form factor for easy storage in your pocket or a small compartment in your gear bag. The case has a snap closure and features an attachment point for connecting a second identical case, which could in turn be connected to another to create a chain, giving you an easy expansion option for storing more batteries. UPC: 847628006782

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• SBA-E3 Bounce Adapter for 600EX II-RT
• SCF-E3 Color Filter for 600EX II-RT
• Mini Stand
• Speedlite Case
• Limited 1-Year Warranty

• Watson - 8-Bay Rapid Charger for AA / AAA NiMH or NiCd Rechargeable Batteries zafcqubu

• 2 x Watson - MX AA NiMH Batteries (8-Pack, 1.2V, 2550mAh)

• Bolt - CBP-C1 Compact Battery Pack for Select Canon & Bolt VX Series Flashes

• Vello - Fabric Softbox for Portable Flash (Medium)

• Vello - Cinch Strap for Portable Flashes

• 4 x Watson - Case for 4 AA or AAA Batteries (Black)

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Technical parameters

• Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT

  Mount	Shoe
  Guide No.	197' / 60.05 m ISO 100 at 200 mm Position
  Exposure Control	E-TTL / E-TTL II, Manual
  Angle of Coverage	94° - 12° Wide-Angle Adapter: 114°
  Vari-Power	1/1 to 1/128
  Bounce Head	-7 to +90°
  Swivel Head	360°
  Coverage	14 - 200 mm (Full Frame)
  Distance Range	1.64 to 98.43' (0.5 to 30 m) at f/1.4
  Zoom Head	Full Frame: 20 - 200 mm
  Off-Camera Terminal	PC, Proprietary
  Recycle Time	Approximately 0.1 to 5.5 Seconds
  Flash Duration	0.0018 to 0.0023 sec @ Full Power
  Flash-Ready Indicator	Yes
  Compensation	-3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/2 and 1/3 EV steps)
  Wireless Operation	Method: RF Distance: Up to 98.43' / 30 m Method: Optical Pulse Distance: Up to 49.21' / 15 m
  Wireless Communication Channels	4 Channels
  Wireless Groups	5 Groups
  Power Source	4 x AA Alkaline, Lithium, Rechargeable NiMH Batteries
  Dimensions (W x H x D)	3.1 x 5.6 x 4.9" / 80.0 x 143.0 x 125.0 mm
  Weight	15.00 oz / 425.25 g without batteries

  Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	6.6 x 5.9 x 4.6"

• Watson 8-Bay Rapid Charger for AA / AAA NiMH or NiCd Rechargeable Batteries

  AC Input Power	100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
  Charging Bays	8 x AA, AAA
  Supported Battery Chemistry	Ni-Cd, Ni-MH
  Charging Voltage	1.5 VDC
  Charging Amperage	250 to 500 mA
  DC Input Power	12 VDC at 1300 mA
  Charger Dimensions	7.8 x 3.1 x 1.2" / 198.00 x 79.00 x 31.00 mm
  Charger Weight	4.2 oz / 120 g

  Certifications	ETL, RoHS, as per Manufacturer

  Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	7.9 x 6.0 x 3.4"

• 2 x Watson MX AA NiMH Batteries (8-Pack, 1.2V, 2550mAh)

  Battery Type	8 x AA
  Battery Chemistry	NiMH
  Battery Voltage	1.2 V
  Capacity (mAh)	2550 mAh

  Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	5.984 x 2.756 x 0.551"

• Bolt CBP-C1 Compact Battery Pack for Select Canon & Bolt VX Series Flashes

  Operating Temperature	-4-104°F (-20-40°C)
  Operating Humidity	85% or less
  Dimensions	6.7 x 2.8 x 1.0" (17 x 7.25 x 2.5 cm)
  Weight	7 oz (200 g)

  Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	7.9 x 6.0 x 2.6"

• Vello Fabric Softbox for Portable Flash (Medium)

  Modifier Type	Softbox
  Attachment Method	Hook & Loop
  Dimensions	H: 6.0 x W: 8.0" / H: 15.2 x W: 20.3 cm

  Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	8.2 x 6.3 x 0.7"

• Vello Cinch Strap for Portable Flashes

  Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	4.7 x 3.0 x 0.8"

• 4 x Watson Case for 4 AA or AAA Batteries (Black)

  Battery Type	4 x AA, AAA
  Material	Plastic
  Closure Type	Snap Fastener
  Dimensions (W x H x D)	2.5 x 2.0 x 0.5" / 6.3 x 5.1 x 1.3 cm
  Weight	0.4 oz / 11 g

  Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	2.0 x 2.0 x 1.0"

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