Canon Speedlite 600EX II RT Flash Tutorial | FAQ

[@johanssonstudio]

Never mind. This took me back to the same video I started at. I just purchased a FlashPoint eVOLVE 200 which does exactly what I want it to when I want it to!

[@AMScrubb]

THANK...YOU!!! I have been searching online for a while for the differences between the 600EX RT and the 600EX RTII Thank you, thank you. Now I know that there is no need for me to buy a 600RTII over the 600EXRT for my use cases. :)

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Thank you! Glad that we helped!

[@yuhzeetsite]

I wish you guys would open on the weekend, being that majority of people also work regular 9-5 jobs we don’t have the time to visit your store during the weekdays. Please look into opening on the weekend, even if it’s only once per month.

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Thank you, Kevin, for the feedback, we will consider this very soon as we have plans for this.

[@ypsisteve]

At 4:10 you state the reverse of what the Optical and the Radio icons are. The Lightning bolts are optical, not radio. Radio is the lollipop with the wireless signals on either side.

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Thanks for the clarification.

[@ypsisteve]

You are most welcome, thank you for the helpful video.

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Please can you explain to me how can i change ETTL (M) ZOOM TO (A) ZOOM on Speedlite 600EXII-RT. Every time When i turn on the flash i see ETTL M Zoom 14mm.it is always Highlight M and does not change. keep trying but it is not working.I press the Zm/c Fn BUTTON but i see on screen written wide panel.Thank you.

[@paulelunico]

Thank you. I didnt know how to set up my flash to slave mode. It was very easy after watching this video.

[@Cjcool03]

Thank you very much! it really help me so much ..I got a new Canon Speedlite 600EX II RT Flash today ..

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Enjoy it!

[@lafotoediruiz5938]

VERY EASY TO UNDERSTAND TUTORIAL , THANK YOU .

[@JamesShiang]

The best tutorial I've found.

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Glad it helped!

[@GLDII]

Thank you very much! You answered several questions I had such as does this flash work with other canon camera models!

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Great to hear that Gary!!!

[@JosephFAllen-kx5dj]

Just purchased 2 video helped out very well thanks!

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Enjoy them Joseph!

[@TheRealBizWiz]

*This good stuff, very good stuff.* _Thank you so much for the great content. I just discovered your channel._ _Liked & Subscribed!_

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Thank you BizWiz!

[@chandikadealwis2479]

Thanks great explanation, greetings from Sri Lanka

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Thank you Chandika, greetings!

[@lzepeda53]

Very Good Tutorial! Suggestion? YONGNUO YN600EX-RT II against Canon 600EX II RT could you tell which is better? Or if they can function the same way?

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

We are not familiar with Yongnuo products, however, we can highly recommend the Canon 600EX II RT.

[@ypsisteve]

Yongnou flashes work as well as expected but the battery door will break. It isn't a matter of IF it will break, it will break. So keep a stash of rubber bands in your bag to hold the door closes or buy some extra doors because when the door fails, the batteries will come flying out and hit the ground.

[@lzepeda53]

Thanks so much for answer my question.

[@clived3566]

Absolute nonsense! As a Professional photographer, I have had 4 of the YONGNUO YN600EX-RT II units which work alongside my 4 Canon Speedlites perfectly, without any breakages at all !!!

[@clived3566]

Absolute nonsense! As a Professional photographer, I have had 4 of the YONGNUO YN600EX-RT II units which work alongside my 4 Canon Speedlites perfectly, without any breakages at all !!! REPLY

[@TheMe1960]

Thanks for the video. I have a third party trigger to use my flash off-camera. I'd like to be able to use two off-camera speed lites. The other is the Canon 580 series. Do I need a second receiver in order to fire the second flash simultaneously?

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi Ken, you need one receiver per flash in order to fire them at the same time.

[@TheMe1960]

@@DigitalGojaUSA Thanks!

[@AdolfoUsierPhotographer]

You've got a new subscriber👏🏻

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Thank you Adolfo!

[@AgNO3Shooter]

The Canon 600EXII-RT has a built-in radio transciever. An external third party transmitter is redundant.

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hello, Bruce Smith. While the flash has a built-in transceiver you still need to purchase either an additional Canon flash or wireless transmitter like the ST-E3 RT for remote shooting. This would cost you at least $250; whereas, if you go with the Altura Photo wireless transmitter set, you can affordably trigger your flash for under $30. Thanks for watching!

[@paulramirez8848]

In your FAQ video, you mention an Alturo photo external battery pack.for a Acnon 7D mark ii, it holds 8 rechargeble batteries, I can't find it in your store nor on Ebay what am I missing?

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi Paul, unfortunately, we are not selling it anymore.

[@FrostyTheBeerMan]

Hi there, if I purchase the Canon 60D Mark ii, can I fire this flash remotely without buying a transmitter like the ST-ES-RT ? just wondering if Canon has implemented something new so that we don't need to purchase a transmitter. Thank you. At the moment, I'm using a 60D with 2 580 EXII flashes, and use the pop up flash to fire both of these flashes wirelessly, so moving to a camera with no flash is something I must keep in mind. Thanks for any info

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

It has an Integrated Speedlite Transmitter so you can trigger the flashes remotely.

[@FrostyTheBeerMan]

Hi there, I guess my question wasn't great, but I did find the answer with Canon. There are NO cameras, even the most expensive at the moment that have integrated electronics capable of what I was asking about. You must use some sort of transmitter with any Canon camera that has no on-board flash. I was really asking if I could do what I wanted *without* the need for this transmitter.

[@angelisone]

For the moment no camera has built-in wireless radio transmitter. Just like no full touch screen like today phones. Remember they want you to buy more toys from them.

[@christiannwodoh7733]

Am using Canon 600 Ex rt but am thinking that by now canon as company supposed to with lithium barriers

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hello, Christian NWODOH. That would be a great idea. There is rumor about a new version coming out. It's possible that this could be one of the updated features. Let's see. Thanks for watching!

[@isiliocoelho3351]

Well explained. Helped me a lot. Thank you.

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi, Isilio Coelho. You're welcome! Glad it helped you out.

[@eddiegremlin]

As I still have a 580EXII in my flash collection, is there a 3rd party receiver I can use to fire it wirelessly with E-TTL along with my 600's

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi Edward, there are some from third-party sellers that have TTL compatible trigger sets, but we are not completely familiar with them, you should check Amazon for them.

[@rachelnoelphotog]

Hello thanks for the video, I am so confused how to get my 600EXII RT flash working remotely with my canon 5d mk3 this is the third video and it still wont work. I am pressing the button c.fn to get the linked shot menu but it doesn't come up and I can't find this menu anywhere. When I press the c.fn button it only allows me to manipulate the zoom and nothing else, how else can I find this menu please. Stuck at 5.25 mins on the video and this is the third video I have tried to solve this :(

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi Rachel, it could be a problem with the flash unit. We suggest that you contact Canon directly so they can assist you with these kinds of issues.

[@valpo2u-pe]

Rachel just keep your finger pressing on the button till the new menu comes up, I hope this help.

[@TopgunB]

Maybe you like me have the 600EX without the RT (radio Transmission) I didn't need that function.

[@arijitdas7329]

Can the 600 ex be used as a master with two or may be with multiple 470 ex ai as slaves and off camera?

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hello, arijit das. Yes, you can! The 600 EX-RT II features both an optical and radio wireless transmission system. It's optical wireless transmitter will be able to control the 470 EX AI flash. Thanks for watching!

[@arijitdas7329]

I have the canon remote transmitter st-e3-rt on a 5D MK 4 body, but I am unable to use the transmitter with the pair of 470 ex-ai as slaves. Can you please guide me how to set up the 470 ex-AI flashes optically with the st-e3-rt transmitter?

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hello, Arijit Das. Unfortunately, the ST-E3-RT is not compatible with the 470 EX-Ai Flash. You would need to use Canon's ST-E2 transmitter.

[@arijitdas7329]

@@DigitalGojaUSA if I want to buy it from digital goja then how do I pay? How much should I tender and to which account?

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

@airjit das You can purchase the Canon Speedlite 600 EX II RT on our Amazon Storefront here: amzn.to/2ntlGJO | #CommissionsEarned.

[@nickalexander7990]

Excellent! Thank you.

[@kylecarrillo2663]

Hi when I shoot with mine it only flashes like once and then it comes on again like 2 minutes later... do u know how I can have the flash go off every time I take a picture? I use a canon 80d with it

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Verify that the hot shoes are clean, that your batteries are ok and that your camera recognizes the flash unit.

[@stephanleihitu9456]

Great Video thanks from the netherlands

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Thank you Stephan!

[@payamarzani9957]

when i try to sync the flash with my 5D mark VI in camera menu when i click on flash function settings it says this: "this menu cannot be displayed. incompatible flash or flash's power is turned off" i do'nt know what to do!?

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi, please make sure that the external flash is enabled in the camera.

[@jasonharrold6686]

at 4:28 when you say 15 cameras can fire at the same time... what do you mean?

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

With that option this flash unit can act as master flash for up to 15 other flashes that are mounted on other cameras.

[@pjd5567]

Excellent video, thanks

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Thanks Paul!

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Please can you explain to me how can i change ETTL (M) ZOOM TO (A) ZOOM on Speedlite 600EXII-RT.Thanks.

[@66ElCamino357]

Thanks for the tutorial....

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Our pleasure!

[@sottheaphoeurng9044]

Hi sir what does RT stand for ? Thanks

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi Sotthea. Most likely it stands for "Radio Trigger" or "Radio Transmitter".

[@johanssonstudio]

HELP! I always use my Canon 600EXII-RT in manual mode but when I try to go into 'wireless slave' mode the flash turns to ETTL mode and I can not get it to go into any other mode. When I push the mode button only ETTL shows up. I have my ID set to 1234 and I have tried every Channel and every Group with no success. What do I do to use my flash wireless in manual mode?

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi, with which camera you are using it?

[@johanssonstudio]

Digital Goja Canon 7d

[@johanssonstudio]

Digital Goja I use it with the Canon 7d but does it matter since I’m using it wireless off camera?

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi Karen, please use these settings - Built-in flash func. setting Menu Flash mode = Manual Flash output = 1/1, 1/8, etc. (remember to lock in your setting with the Set button) At the Speedlite Wireless mode = Optical + Slave (don't worry that it says ETTL, this seems a bug by Canon) Fire a test shot with camera's Pop-up flash deployed Speedlite will now reflect Manual + Camera's flash output setting

[@johanssonstudio]

Not sure what you mean by "pop up flash deployed speedlite". I'm using Pocket Wizards to fire the flash. But I'll give this a try.

[@JW39]

Mine don't flash continuously when set to ETTL. it sometimes fire after 3 clicks. damn

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi, we would suggest a factory reset on the flash unit to verify that it is not a problem with the settings.

[@JW39]

even when i shoot it on Manual. when the power is set to 1/1 it doesn't continue firing, but it's working well when set to 1/16 and higher.

[@JW39]

thanks for the feedback btw.

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Maybe it could be a problem with the batteries then, please try changing them.

[@angelisone]

Did you really think 4AA batteries can have the power to recycle that quickly? Even with the very best strobes that cost well over $4,000.00 can't handle 4fps on high Ftop in TTL or 1/1 manual. Did you try using the ATG Elite Gold/Quantum Turbo or Altura Battery Pack with the flash? Still you will get faster recycle than just 4AA. The drawbacks with many of Canon, Nikon and Sony flashes when using with one of those power packs would be overheating & killing your flashes. But this is needed when you are doing events and weddings.

[@da5idnz]

WHat about just the T3? WIll it work with that?

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

It is compatible with the T3 also.

[@SpookyMingo]

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[@ginajenkin7560]

does the flash tell you your battery power

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hey Gina. The flash will only tell you that the battery is low. It won't display a percentage.

[@leereidphotography]

Will this flash work on my canon 80D?

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Yes it will!

[@leereidphotography]

Digital Goja Ty

[@crismi144]

hello will this work on canon m50?

[@damiangorny7740]

I also wish to know

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hello, Damian_Videography. Yes, It is compatible with the Canon EOS M50. Thanks, for watching! Take care.

[@damiangorny7740]

@@DigitalGojaUSA What about a Lumix GH5 with 50mm lens and microphone on it?

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

@Damian_Videography The Canon Speedlite isn't compatible with the Lumix series cameras using any of the automated features. You may be able to use the flash in full manual, but at that point it's best to buy either a dedicated flash for your Lumix, or a universal flash. Thanks for watching!

[@lyndsyvasquez8221]

Is this comparable with the Canon 5D Mark ii?

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Yes it is!

[@angelisone]

Drawbacks on Canon 600EX II-RT and 600EX-RT that even Canon's staff DID NOT know. And can not do like ATG's ATG Gold.. < They both CAN NOT do wireless radio Ext. A and wireless radio Ext.M, which many pros love to do. < Remote Release (REL) will not work in optical transmission wireless shooting. < Overheating, shutdown & Fresnel lens meltdowns. < Radio ETTL II is only to 30 meters. < REL Linked Shot will not work on many Canon bodies with 600EX II-RT. Last, the Canon ST-E3-RT Speedlite Transmitter has NO ATG AF assist beam. And the range is less than 30 meters and Canon wants $300.00.

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@Ajp155]

is it compatible with 1dx mark 2

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi, yes they are compatible.

[@bedevere007]

Nice

[@anthonybreda6428]

How. To operate canon speedlite 600 ex ii

[@K_arts9590]

Hola pregunto ayudarme🙏🏻 por favo

[@cleofec.7585]

Estaria bueno en español

[@ElmerShox]

thanks for this very helpful video.

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Glad it was helpful!

[@25Weeman]

Will this flash work with a 6d Mark II

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi Steve, yes it will!