Canon 600EX-RT - 3 Best Functions For Event Photography

Quick review on the best three functions of the Canon 600EX-RT Flash:
1) Wireless Radio Transmission
2) High Speed Sync Flash
3) Zoom Flash

[@ezrabrathwaite9148]

Thanks everyone for your comments. I wanted to make a correction to my original video. My apologies, the EX430 Mark II and Mark III both have zoom flash. I had figured that out several months ago after the video, but forgot to update the video. Hopefully, this post will resolve any confusion.

[@JonTheChron]

So does the EX580 and EX580 II, they both have zoom flash.

[@Lionheart_He-Man]

JonTheChron Thanks Jon

[@rumtreibbaer]

Even my 430 from 2005 had zoom! Do not post what you don't know! Gave a 👎 for that!

[@Dokus360]

@@JonTheChron so does the old EX550

[@sjmphotonyc]

Just bought this flash about an hour ago. Great great advice. Thanks brother.

[@archibald609]

Ezra quick question did you bounce all three flash off the celling during your event? thanks

[@bishwasbhattarai4188]

Do I need seperate transmitter or do they work collectively as a master and slave without seperate transmitter to connect 3 of them as one . Please anyone help me out to clear it out. Thanks you .

[@REVIEW_JUJUR]

i can buy two YN600EX-RT and a Yongnuo E3-RT transmitter for just $285. Can some1 tell me why i should spend a fortune to buy Canon's...

[@MarkJeanmougin]

I've got the Canon 600EX-Rt and some of the YN600EX-RT's and a YN600EX-RT II. They all work well together. For my (non-professional) uses, the Yongnuo's are great!

[@glenndavies4152]

Nice but I have to mention that the high speed syn was not created for high speed events indoors. The average electronic flash lasts about 1/1000 of a second and can freeze most everything. The high speed function It allows you to use the flash outdoors in daylight especially for fill. I use this feature always for portraits and groups at weddings. I can use wide apertures where I was unable to before this feature without diffusion :)

[@ezrabrathwaite9148]

Thanks for that Glenn, always learning new things about flash technology and it's history

[@Dokus360]

@Glenn, I’m curious about how to use HSS for for portraits and groups also with wide apertures. How do you do it? I once was faced with the challenge of a massive group 40+ to shoot fortunately the sun god was on my side and I managed to pull it off ‘nearly’ flashes.

[@kevinwandring4086]

Save yourself some money and go with the Godox system. The TT685 is an amazing flash and from my experience works just like the 600 but it only cost $120 and still offer TTL. Get an X1T-C controller for $80 and control them all from your camera as well. I love Canon but for my flash, Godox rules!

[@Stealt707]

oops you let out this secret! once people figure out canon are done with selling 600ex rt flashes. Godox rules and is just as good if not better at the price offering.

[@ge48421]

Another advantage of Godox is that remote triggered flashes work perfectly even when triggered from a different brand of camera. You can for example trigger a flash built for Olympus or Nikon using a controller built for Canon, even with high speed sync.

[@mrclean28h]

Excellent as i am looking at flashes withuot buying a pocket wizzard set up

[@SergeLetunovskiy]

I like your strap, I have the same one on my Canon 1Dx mark ii (just bought it a few days ago), it is super useful with those little buttons for quick disconnect! Awesome setup! :)

[@Essistudio]

I'm afraid the idea that 600ex rt is the only Canon flash with ZOOM capability is wrong, even the old 430ex one has it, so is the new 430ex iii rt which of course has zoom functionality. Zooming is not a new technology at all, my old Nikon SB23 flash from film era used to zoom too...

[@ezrabrathwaite9148]

Thanks for clarification, always learning

[@Essistudio]

Cheers my friend, great video though, it's great to see how speedlites are now able to connect wirelessly which opens the doors to unlimited creative photographs. One thing I wish the Canon wireless system could do (over all it already can) is the possibility of zooming the slave speedlites which is not possible now, it'd be a huge plus to what Canon wireless system already is...

[@ezrabrathwaite9148]

+Essi Studio That's a pretty great idea Essi. Maybe with time, Canon or Nikon can design slave flash zoom

[@ARCHDEACONMUSIC]

Cool video with good information. Would have been better if you zoomed into the actual menu settings of the 600EX-RT...

[@hardyboi1593]

sir quick question ,, few days back when i click the test button all i got was one pop of flash ,, and now im getting like flickering stuff like yours .. idk what happened or someone changed it .. is it normal ? if no how to get back to the old one ( like if i click the test button all i got was one pop of flash ) please help .. anyone ??

[@profuse007]

Does your 430 or 600 in slave mode have dropped connection?

[@angelisone]

A new kid is on the block that from ATG's. Better than Canon OEM. * ATG wireless radio ETTL II range to 1,000 feet. * ATG wireless radio ETTL II 600ws * ATG transmitter is much better than Canon * ATG talks to Canon 600EX-RT Nevertheless, you really don't want to shoot too much HSS or have a dome over the flash. - Overheat occurs - Shutdown occurs - Fresnel meltdown occurs - AA will be very hot (warp AA housing) - 24mm shooting should be limited Ezra Brathwaite, that 600EX-RT, 1D X and 11-24 zoom lenses are heavy to hold for extended time like my ATG Hasselblad H6D- 100cr. Do you have or dreaming on a 5Dsr? This will cut down on some weight,

[@TheSandornagy]

Hi Ezra, Does 600EX-RT (or version II) trigger other RT (slave) flashes with HSS?

[@rafafit1904]

Nice 11-24mm Lens!!! Great video!

[@360Link]

are you sure that 430ex iii doesn't have zoom flash? on specs it writes it has... and on some reviews for older 430 ex ii i also heard it has automatic zoom flash... thank you for your video

[@ezrabrathwaite9148]

Thanks for the update Ivan. My experience showed me that a user cannot manually adjust a zoom flash function. That is probably not the same as the 430EX III having automatic, but not adjustable flash. I mostly use the 600EX-RT. You are probably right, it probably does have automatic flash, but you cannot adjust it.

[@jonathanbrady2013]

The 430EX III RT does have user-controllable zoom flash. My older model 430EX II has it as well. I wouldn't be surprised to know that many Canon flashes have it. To adjust it on my 430EX II, all I have to do is press the "zoom" button and then press the + or - button to adjust it. The 430 EX II will only zoom from 24-105mm though. Not sure about the range of the 430EX III RT. Could be the same or longer. If one needs wider than 24, they can always drop down the plastic diffuser that's docked inside the head of the flash.

[@richardpcrowe]

I like the 420ex and 430ex which has a single switch for HSS. No referring to menus or hitting extra buttons...

[@miguelzamora2011]

"that's then terminology they use, I didn't come up with that."

[@dseyna]

Very nice job!

[@angelisone]

Ezra Brathwaite, able to get Ext. A in radio mode with your 600EX-RT?

[@5598JC]

Hi Ezra where can I buy the camera straps connectors you have on your camera

[@mgjgermain4733]

Very helpful! Thank you.

[@HeavenlySkiChick]

Seriously one of the BEST videos I've seen explaining linking these flashes. Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

[@jerryplews1023]

Great video,however just couldn't see the flash control screen to figure what setting you were in ie ettl or manual

[@leecy7762]

Things for showing how to do high sync I have been trying to work that our for ages.

[@alainriffon6876]

Hi Ezra. Recently purchased a used 600EX-RT on eBay. Don't know much about flashes. Seems not as powerful as my old Metz 54 AF-1C at first test. Anyway I can be sure it works well ? What is the best way (test setup) to see it working at full power ? Thanks for your advice.

[@Lionheart_He-Man]

Alain Riffon there is a way to increase the flash exposure on the flash and through your DSLR Canon camera. That's the easiest way to increase the flash power if you find is not as powerful as you thought.

[@shavindraperera2934]

Hi, can 600ex-rt communicate with other third party flash which does not have radio transmission? (Eg YN 565ex)

[@ezrabrathwaite9148]

I do not believe that is possible. Only Canon RT flashes works with the same brand and with other manufacturers

[@monikanely9051]

Very informative. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you very much.

[@MingHaoLi]

Thanks for this video! Can I see your album of the Sweet 16 please?

[@angelisone]

Ezra Brathwaite, you can save the weight by having 430EX II-RT on camera instead of 600EX-RT. My staff and I are able to control of the flash zoom by tethered or wirelessly from a tablet or a computer. You don't need the 600EX series, any supported Canon ETTL II will work, to zoom. Flash zoom can be adjusted on camera's flash menu. Over 6 months, you haven't answer my question.

[@EverythingCameFromNothing]

Yes, you can!!

[@angelisone]

@@EverythingCameFromNothing You tried Remote Camera Shutter Trigger with these flashes?

[@EverythingCameFromNothing]

@@angelisone Yes

[@hadishwelde3557]

thanks guy

[@TCK12310]

430ex-rtiii does have zoom

[@jonathanbrady2013]

heck... my 430 EX II has zoom flash

[@silverdoggg]

I think the 430 needs to be in pistol position to use the flash zoom, that's one of those things I've never actually THOUGHT about I just use it

[@TCK12310]

no flash have auto zoom in bounce but manual zoom in pistol and bounce ( 580,580ii, 430, 430ii, 600). I know that because thats how I use it often

[@caroflor6474]

Hello Ezra , I wanted to thank you for sharing this information about the Canon 600 EX-RT. I actually own 1 and Im planing in ordering two more for a wedding event. Would you be able to show me how to set them up as slaves? thanks again!!!!!!

[@Lionheart_He-Man]

Caro Flor Hi Carol, thanks for the comment. I switched from Canon to Leica in the past year, so I no longer have the 600EX-RT Flash. I'm sure they have other more updated videos on the subject matter

[@caroflor6474]

Ezra Brathwaite Thanks I will look for more videos.

[@garystephenarias3327]

SWEET =)

[@rthyrsthdrfhfrdh]

Superb Explanation . Keep it going... Thank you so much.

[@ezrabrathwaite9148]

Rajesh Rengarajan Thanks Rajesh!

[@leecy7762]

Thanks for the quick response.

[@danmahony8000]

Ezra is it necessary to buy the transmitter to set up additional flashes in a group or could you basically use one of the 600's as your transmitter to talk to your other flashes for 360- degree flash? Cheers

[@ezrabrathwaite9148]

Hi Dan, you can get a 600EX-RT and use that flash as a radio 'master' flash and have it talk to additional 600s or 430 III. The other flashes have to have RT or radio transmission. I believe there is a limit up to 5 flashes with the 600 as the master and up to 15 flashes with the Speedlite Transmitter.

[@mcunhabr]

Ezra Brathwaite I may be wrong, but I think it is limited to 5 groups and not to 5 flashes.

[@Lionheart_He-Man]

Marcelo Cunha Thanks Marcelo, you are correct, my mistake

[@LoganDavidson]

2:25 - High Speed Sync

[@CherryWongPhoto]

Great tips and clear explanation!

[@uptownphotography]

Nice video... Philip

[@ejicon3099]

Great video, great tips, nicely presented. I really enjoyed it. Thanks. The Canon 580ex ii had the zoom function. I don't remember if the 580ex i.

[@ezrabrathwaite9148]

Thanks Ej

[@Dokus360]

The older 580ex i and 550ex also have the zoom too. It’s what caused me to break the bank years ago to acquire one (550ex for £500😬🤭). Got the 600ex rt and 600ex rt ii the radio trigger system is amazing, problem now is I’m stuck with a bunch of wizards in my pocket. By-the-way one cool trick many owners probably don’t know the 600ex rt has is ........ remotely trigger your camera.

[@rolandtv8]

Nice Video..Can I use it on my canon 60D?..thanks

[@ezrabrathwaite9148]

Roland Lapinig Yeah, the Speedlite Flashes work on the 60D for sure!

[@rolandtv8]

Thank you...God bless

[@ezrabrathwaite9148]

Roland Lapinig you're very welcome Roland

[@MikeMusto]

Do you think the 430's can keep up with the 600's? I was reading about some over-heating issues with the 430's.

[@ezrabrathwaite9148]

I believe the EX430 III can keep up with EX600-RT's, I never heard or experienced any overheating issues with the 430. I do know that the 600 will juice your rechargeable batteries much more faster than the 430s because of the power output that the 600s produce

[@MikeMusto]

Appreciate the quick response! I've been tossing around the idea of getting a couple 430's over another 600 for wedding reception photography. What do you think? I imagine your recent event you mentioned in the video would have a similar lighting setup.

[@ezrabrathwaite9148]

+Mike Musto I think that is a wise idea Mike to have a couple of 430 as back up flashes instead of buying more bigger and more expensive 600s for wedding events if you already have a 600 as your primary flash. I hope that helps!

[@MikeMusto]

Perfect! I know you can use the 600 as a trigger only (on camera doesn't go off, but slaves fire.) Can you do this with the 400's as well?

[@ezrabrathwaite9148]

+Mike Musto I believe so Mike with 430 III, I know you do that with the Speedlite Transmitter, but you might want double check with your local photography store or even better, contact Canon Support, they are true experts with this tech. [e-mail]

[@basilbcf]

Good stuff!

[@LM3TV]

great video!

[@ezrabrathwaite9148]

Thanks!

[@leecy7762]

Hey, are you using the canon 1dx mk11?

[@Lionheart_He-Man]

Lee Cy That was the 1DX Mark I