Introduction - Canon 600EXII-RT Instruction Manual

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.
Before Starting to Shoot, Be Sure to Read the Following
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the "Safety
Precautions" (pages 8-9). Also, read this manual carefully to ensure that
you use the camera correctly.
Read This Instruction Manual while also Referring to Your
Camera's Instruction Manual
Before using the product, read this Instruction Manual and your
camera's Instruction Manual to familiarize yourself with their operations.
Be sure to store this manual safely, too, so that you can refer to it again
when necessary.
Using the Speedlite with a Camera
Using with an EOS DIGITAL camera (Type-A camera)
You can use the Speedlite for easy flash photography using
autoflash control in the same way as a camera's built-in flash.
Using with an EOS film camera
An EOS camera with E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash metering
system (Type-A camera)
You can use the Speedlite for easy flash photography using
autoflash control in the same way as a camera's built-in flash.
An EOS camera with TTL autoflash metering system (Type-B
camera)
See page 138.
* This Instruction Manual assumes that the Speedlite is used with a
Type-A camera.
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