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Hahnel Modus 600RT Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 English Wireless Speedlight for Canon Instruction Manual Modus 600RT - English...
  • Page 2 Foreword Thank you for purchasing the Modus 600RT. The Modus 600RT is a Speedlight for Canon EOS series cameras and is compatible with the E-TTL II Auto flash system. Older generation E-TTL/TTL Autoflash system and (Type-B camera) will work also with some features not available.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    • Master unit flash ON/OFF Wide Panel • DCM (Digital channel matching) • C.Fn – Setting Custom Functions • Master - Viper TTL or Modus 600RT • Setting Camera Flash Functions • Slave - Modus 600RT • Protection Functions • Modus 600RT Reset •...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    • Do not drop product or battery in fire or water • Do not expose product or battery to excessive temperature (below 0ºC or above 40ºC) or strong direct sunlight Modus 600RT - English Modus 600RT - English...

  • Page 5: Nomenclature

    • The display will only show the settings currently applied. • The functions displayed above function buttons 1 to 4, such change according to settings’ status. • When a button or dial is operated, the LCD panel illuminated. Modus 600RT - English Modus 600RT - English...

  • Page 6: Lcd Panel In Five Modes

    :Master unit flash ON : Optical control :Master unit flash OFF wireless shooting :Master unit bounce ON 16. Flash mode : ETTL/M/ 20. Firing group MULTI/Gr Group (Group 21. Ratio scale flash radio control) Modus 600RT - English Modus 600RT - English...

  • Page 7: Nomenclature - Viper Ttl Transmitter

    (18) Flash frequency (13) High-speed sync (19) Flash output power (14) Second curtain sync • The Viper transmitter is included in the “Modus 600RT Wireless Kit” & “Modus 600RT Wireless Pro Kit” and sold separately (A) Group A (4) Lock Wheel...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Modus 600RT until the battery level is down to 1 bar again before storage. Battery Lifetime Getting Started The lifetime of a recharable battery is limited. The capacity will drop progressively with use and age of battery pack.

  • Page 9: Attaching To Camera

    Note: Please recharge the battery as soon as possible (within 10 days). Then, the battery can be used or stored as detailed in the “How to store the battery” section. Modus 600RT - English Modus 600RT - English...

  • Page 10: Flash Mode - E-Ttl Autoflash

    TTL functions are available: FEC, FEB, flash exposure FEL, HSS, second curtain sync, modeling flash. These compensation, set the can be controlled with the Modus 600RT or with the amount to “+0”. camera’s menu screen. 3. Press < SET > button again to confirm the setting.

  • Page 11: Fel: Flash Exposure Lock

    This is convenient when you want to use aperture priority for fill-flash portraits. 1. Press Function Button 4 < > so that < > is displayed Modus 600RT - English Modus 600RT - English...

  • Page 12: Flash Mode - Manual Flash

    This helps create multiple lighting effects. During stroboscopic flash, the shutter remains open until the firing stops. Use the formula below to calculate the shutter speed and set it on the camera. Modus 600RT - English Modus 600RT - English...

  • Page 13: Number Of Flashes / Flash Frequency = Shutter Speed

    • Using a tripod and a remote control is recommended. • The “Modus 600RT” attached to the Camera Hot shoe is • A flash output of 1/1 and 1/2 cannot be set for stroboscopic called the “Master” unit. A second “Modus 600RT” which is flash wirelessly controlled is called the “Slave”...

  • Page 14: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting

    1. Press Function Button 4 so that < > MENU2 is displayed on the LCD panel * The flash mode settings are indicated only as an example Wireless shooting using radio transmission has Modus 600RT - English Modus 600RT - English...

  • Page 15: Master - Viper Ttl Or Modus 600Rt

    • Once all devices are DCM matched they will memorieze the unique ID even it power is removed. Therfore you only Initialy the Modus 600RT wireless 2.4GHz is set to a need to DCM your set once general “open channel” and can be used as it is. To •...

  • Page 16: Using Automatic Wireless Flash With Multiple Slave Units

    • In the C.Fn settings you can enable a beeper to sound < > test button when a Modus 600RT is recharged and ready to fire again • The slave speedlight will flash. If it does not Advanced setting with fully automatic...

  • Page 17: Multiple Master Unit

    FEC setting which is usefull to eliminate 3. Setting <RATIO A:B> subject shadows or other effect’s. • Press Function Button 2 < > so that RATIO <RATIO A:B> is displayed Modus 600RT - English Modus 600RT - English...

  • Page 18: M: Wireless Flash Shooting With

    This function is follows each time you for advanced users who are very knowledgeable and experienced in lighting. press the < > RATIO button: ALL(RATIO OFF)→ A/B(RATIO A:B)→ A/B/C(RATIO A:B:C) Modus 600RT - English Modus 600RT - English...
  • Page 19 <ETTL>, <M> and <---( OFF )> • Use Function Button 4 to return to previous menu • Repeat step 3 to set the flash mode of all groups Modus 600RT - English Modus 600RT - English...

  • Page 20: Wireless Flash Photography: Optical

    • Even if the master unit flash firing is disabled, it still fires a preflash to transmit wireless signals Setting the optical Communication Channel 15m(49.2ft) The Modus 600RT has four optical communication Indoors channels. The master and the speedlights must be set to SLAVE the same channel.

  • Page 21: Ettl Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting

    Auto flash shooting with two slave units For more detailed information on this feature see description under 2.4GHz Radio control (Page 32) ETTL shooting flash ration A:B C For more detailed information on this feature see description under 2.4GHz Radio control (Page 33) Modus 600RT - English Modus 600RT - English...

  • Page 22: Viper Ttl Transmitter

    28 High Speed sync < > icon will switch on 2. Set the Modus 600RT to 2.4GHz as Slave Unit - Group • For 2nd Curtain Press and hold the < Group B > A,see page 27 button again - <...

  • Page 23: Other Applications

    If the • The <ZOOM/C.FN> bounce surface is not button will not work. white, a color cast may appear in the picture. Modus 600RT - English Modus 600RT - English...

  • Page 24: C.fn: Setting Custom Functions

    C.Fn are reset to their default • If you fire more than 30 continuous flashes and then options fire more flashes in short intervals, the inner over- temperature protection function may be activated and Modus 600RT - English Modus 600RT - English...

  • Page 25: Technical Data

    The voltage on two outlets of the flash tube is too high. Please send this product to a maintenance center There are some errors occurred during the upgrading process. Please use the correct firmware upgrade method Modus 600RT - English Modus 600RT - English...

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    • →Set the flash mode to ETTL or modify the flash output. Photos have dark corners or only parts of the target subject are illuminated. • The focal length of lens exceeds the flash coverage. Modus 600RT - English Modus 600RT - English...

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