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  • Page 1 ST-RT TTL 2.4Ghz Wireless Transmitter for Canon RT...

  • Page 2: Conventions Used In This Manual

    • This product was designed for Canon EOS cameras and flashes manufactured after 2012 incorporating the Canon RT wireless radio system. • The Orlit ST-RT is compatible with the Canon RT wire- less radio system. Introduction The Orlit ST-RT Wireless RT Transmitter is designed espe-...
  • Page 3 Using the Transmitter with a Camera Using with an EOS digital camera (Type-A camera) You can perform wireless auto flash shooting easily. Using with an EOS film camera When using with an EOS film camera compatible with E-TTL II and E-TTL auto flash systems (Type-A camera), you can perform auto flash shooting.
  • Page 4 Nomenclature Radio Transmission LCD Panel Confirmation Lamp Function Button 2 Function Button 3 Function Button 1 Function Button 4 Linked Shooting Button Flash Mode Button Mini USB port for Charge Lamp / firmware updates Test Flash Button Select Dial Power Switch Select/Set Button Flash Exposure Mounting Foot Lock Lever...

  • Page 5: Lcd Panel

    Nomenclature LCD panel Radio transmission wireless shooting E-TTL II/ E-TTL Autoflash Master FEB sequence Flash exposure compensation amount High-speed sync Beep E- TT L I I/E- TT L autoflash : Radio transmission wireless shooting : Flash exposure compensation Channels 1-15 / Auto Flash ratio RATI O Firing group...

  • Page 6: Linked Shooting

    Stroboscopic flash Flash frequency Multi (Stroboscopic) flash Number of flashes Group firing Group flash Flash mode Firing group Linked shooting Linked shooting...

  • Page 7: Installing The Batteries

    Installing the Batteries 1. Install two AA/LR6 batteries, AA/LR6 rechargeable Ni-MH or lithium batteries can also be used. 2. Make sure the + and - battery contacts are correctly oriented as shown in the battery compartment. 3. Using AA/LR6 batteries other than the alkaline type may cause improper battery contact due to shape of the battery contacts.

  • Page 8: Turning On The Power

    Turning on the Power Set the power switch to < ON > The LCD panel illuminates. The charge lamp lights when the wireless shooting (slave) is ready. During wireless shooting, press the button to fire a test flash. Auto Power Off To save battery power, the power will turn off automat- ically after a time of idle use.To turn on the transmitter again, press the cameras shutter buttonhalfway, or press...

  • Page 9: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting

    Wireless Flash Shooting The Orlit ST-RT makes it easy to shoot using advanced wireless multiple flash lighting. Any flash, speedlight or monolight compatible with the Canon RT radio system can be controlled with this transmitter, the same way as normal E-TTL II / E-TTL autoflash exposure.

  • Page 10: Wireless Settings

    To perform wireless shooting, set the transmitter (master unit) and flash (slave unit) with the following procedure. Master Unit Setting Check that the LCD display on the ST-RT indicates “MASTER” Slave Unit Setting The receiver slaved radio flash will be controlled as in one of the selected groups as set on the slaved flash.
  • Page 11 Use the following procedure to set the master units transmission channel and wireless radio ID. Set the same channel and ID for both the master unit and slave unit. For the slave unit settings, see the flash’s instruction manual. 1. Display < MENU 3 > Press function button 4 to display <...

  • Page 12: About The Lamp

    About the < LINK > Lamp The color of the < LINK > lamp changes depending on the transmission status of the master unit and the slave unit Color Status Description Action Green Transmission OK Not Connected Check the channel and ID Master Unit + Slave Units = 16 Too Many Units units or less...
  • Page 13 5. Set the flash mode to < ETTL >. Press the < MODE > button on the master unit and set the flash mode to < ETTL >. The slave unit is set automat- ically to < ETTL > during shooting via the control from the master unit.

  • Page 14: Using Fully Automatic Wireless Flash

    Using Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Flash exposure compensation and other settings set on the transmitter (master unit) will also be automatically set in the flash (slave unit). You do not need to operate the slave unit. Flash Exposure Compensation In the same way as normal exposure compensation, you can set exposure compensation for flash.

  • Page 15: High Speed Sync (Hss)

    FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing) FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing) enables 3 differenlt exposed shots to be taken consecutively according to a user defined automatic exposure settings. The range is up to 3 stops under or over in 1/3 stop increments. 1. Display < MENU 1 >. Press function button 4 to display <...
  • Page 16 1. Display < Menu 1 > Press function button 4 to display < MENU 1 > 2. Choose high speed synchronization function. Press function button 2 “SYNC”, the high speed-sync icon is displayed. NOTE: 1. When using the transmitter with EOS cameras compatible with E-TTL and released up to 2011, high-speed sync is not possible with radio transmission wireless flash shooting.
  • Page 17 Multiple Master ST-RT Transmitters You can use two or more master units (master units + slave units = maximum of 16 units). By preparing multiple cameras with master units attached, you can shoot by changing cameras while keeping the same lighting (slave units).
  • Page 18 “set” button to confirm. Slave Group Control You can add up to 15 slaved units in Groups to achieve mas- terful lighting with precise control from the ST-RT transmitter. NOTE: To fire the three firing groups A, B and C at the same time, set <...
  • Page 19 Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting with Manual Flash Output This describes wireless (multiple flash) shooting using manual flash. You can shoot with a different flash output setting for each slave unit (firing group).Set all parameters on the master unit. 1. Set the flash mode to <M > 2.
  • Page 20 Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting with Manual Flash Output MULTI: Stroboscopic Flash (cont.) 1. Set the flash mode to < MULTI > 2. Set the firing groups and the flash output. Set the number of firing groups and the flash output for each group by referring to Manual mode guide on the preceeding page.
  • Page 21 TIPS: 1. Stroboscopic flash is most effective when combining a highly reflective subject with a dark background. 2. Using a tripod and remotes which is recommended. 3. Stroboscopic flash shooting is not possible with 1/1 power or 1/2 power flash. 4.
  • Page 22 When the number of flashes is displayed as”--” (bar display), the maximum number of flashes is as shown in the tables. 1 to 199Hz Flash Output 1/16 1/32 1/64 1/128 Number of Flashes 250 to 500Hz Flash Output 1/16 1/32 1/64 1/128 Number of...
  • Page 23 1. Set the flash mode to < GR > Press the < MODE > button on the master unit and set the flash mode to < GR >. 2. Set the firing group on the slave units. Set a firing group (A/B/C/D/E) for all the slave units.
  • Page 24 This is convenient when you want to shoot a subject from multiple angles at the same time. To shoot with linked shooting, attach a flash that supports radio transmission wireless shooting or the Orlit ST-RT Transmitter to the camera. Note that when using a camera with an N3 type remote control terminal that was released up to 2011 as the “slave...
  • Page 25 2. Set the channel and ID. Set the channel by pressing function button 2 < CH >, and set the ID by pressing function button 3 < ID >. For details on the setting procedure, please look at the sections on setting Channel and ID.
  • Page 26 5. When performing linked shooting in the Live View state, set [ Silent LV shoot.] on the master camera menu to [ Disabled ]. If [ Mode 1 ] or [ Mode 2 is set, the slave unit cameras will not be released. 6.
  • Page 27 C.Fn: Setting Custom and Personal Functions You can customize the transmitter features to suit your shooting preferences with Custom Functions and Person- al Functions. C.Fn Custom Functions 1. Continuous press < C.Fn > function keys to enter custom menu. 2. Select an item to set. Turn “SEL” to select an item (number) to set.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide If a problem occurs with the transmitter, first refer to thisTroubleshooting Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact Orlit Customer Service. The slave unit does not fire 1. Check that the slave unit supports radio transmission wireless flash shooting.
  • Page 29 4. When using auto flash shooting with three firing groups A, B and C, do not fire with firing group C pointed toward the main subject. 5. When shooting with a different flash mode setting for each firing group, do not fire with multiple firing groups set to <...
  • Page 30 You can always contact us at BRANDS@ADORAMA.COM for personal technical support. Our web site contains a wide range of Support and FAQ pages with valuable technical assistance. ORLIT is a registered trademark of ADORAMA CAMERA. © 2017 Adorama Camera, Corp. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 31 Orlit’s option, to repair or replace the hard- ware, provided that the hardware is returned to the point of pur- chase or such other place as Orlit may direct with a copy of the sales receipt or dated itemized receipt. Orlit may, at its option,...
  • Page 32 ORRRSTRT For assistance, you can always email Brands@Adorama.com...

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