Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT: The Menu System

Control of the Speedlite 600EX revolves around its new, intuitive dot-matrix LCD panel. Syl walks you through the process of controlling the 600EX-RT in this episode.

[@AFunkyCut]

Is that Luis C.K.'s brother?

[@TopgunB]

Excellent video, great talker, clear concise and makes the whole thing so simple. Don't need to look at the manual if you watch this!

[@kennethgnielsen]

I'm getting a lot out of this. What good is a Speedlite if you don't know how to operate it. The manual gives points and features, but this video is clear instruction and insight to those features and how to use them... Thanks Canon and thanks Syl for the great presentation.

[@oobloofl]

Nice and informative. However, it would be nice to have a transcript of your talk so I can easily go back to some of the more complex things you said.

[@grahamhgraham]

Try rewinding.

[@joefagan9335]

Choose, below the video, More.. Transcript

[@angelisone]

CanonUSA, still no answer from you.. How to set the flash into wireless 2.4GHz in "Ext.M"?

[@CanonUSA]

Hi there! When set to Ext.M, wireless shooting is not possible. We hope this information helps!

[@richardpcrowe]

Since when I am in HSS mode and my shutter speed becomes 1/250 second or slower, the flash will automatically change to standard sync and if my shutter speed becomes faster than 1/250 second the sync switches automatically to HSS, QUESTION: why did they just not set up the camera/flash at HSS which will work in both circumstances: faster than 1/250 second = HSS and 1/250 second or slower = standard sync

[@kamfilming]

Hi Thanks for your experience to share it. I bought a canon 5d mark iv but I don’t know which speedlite it’s compatible for my camera please? Thanks for your help

[@joefagan9335]

All of them

[@randallmccrea283]

Thank you, very informative, well put together, just an all-around great presentation! very helpful.

[@andrewtelesca400]

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[@natserog]

great video...i just want the simple easy tutorial on the Canon Speedlight 600ex-rt and shooting family photos inside a home at night.

[@nwOKst]

I have the 600EXII-RT. I also have an external battery pack to try and get more flash life. Is there anything I need to set on my flash once I connect my battery pack to it so that the flash uses the battery pack as its power source?

[@CanonUSA]

Hi! If you're using Compact Battery Pack CP-E4N, it will come with its own instructions on how to install it in your Speedlite 600EX II-RT along with any other steps you might need to take. Hope this helps!

[@SchonaKesslerBlogger]

thank you so much! Just bought my second 600ex rt and now I know so much more how to use it and not get frustrated.

[@stefanklein1863]

You should make a video about using flash with EOS R cameras, because there are some differences compared to DSLR cameras with flash.

[@CanonUSA]

Hi Stefan: Our friendly camera agents are happy to answer any questions you have on using Speedlites with EOS R-series cameras. You can reach them at at 1-800-652-2666 Monday-Friday: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm ET, Saturday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm ET, excluding holidays. We hope this information helps.

[@Twobarpsi]

Excellent video!

[@DavidAnderson-pk6qd]

Brialliant tutorial, thank you. You start with the basics and build your audience through the functions of the flash. Easy to follow, based on real-life photography scenarios, supported with actual photos. 5 starts out of 5.

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Please how can i change ETTL (M) ZOOM TO (A) ZOOMon Speedlite 600EXII-RT.Thanks.

[@CanonUSA]

Hi there! Press the button to highlight the flash coverage value, then turn the dial to select the setting. We hope this helps!

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Canon USA First THANK YOU for reply.I been watching many videos,i can't figure it out.Every time When i press the button Function 1 (Zm/C.Fn) one time, display WIDE PANEL.Every time When i turn on the flash i see ETTL M Zoom 14mm.it is always Highlight M and does not change I just buy the flash month ago.(600EXII-RT).My Camera canon 80D. and keep try but it is not work.Thank you.

[@forsterl.stewart414]

@@dinosspiliopoulos9109 the wide panel is pulled out. It must be all the way in otherwise the camera thinks it is engaged.

[@karlwesneski7593]

Studio strobes high speed sync now ; ]]]

[@SevenSpringsStudios]

Excellent tutorial very clear and easy to follow 👍👍

[@lindadetmayerphotography930]

Extremely helpful and a good teacher. Easy to understand.

[@joyalmasih859]

Super video - learnt loads ! thank you !

[@angelisone]

Canon & Canon Guru Flash Photographers, here is a question to you all. How to do setup for wireless 2.4GHz radio in Ext.M in Master and Slave?

[@angelisone]

Canon USA, In radio mode, it will not allow to get into "Ext.M". This will not work on ST-E3-RT, 600EX-RT & 600EX II-RT, why? 800-OK-CANON, called and they were lost, but one said it CAN'T Be Done.

[@angelisone]

CanonUSA, with pressing the Linked Shooting Button (p#6 of ST-E3-RT) I was able to get into ETTL, M, MULTI, Gr under Radio transmission wireless shooting (p#8 of ST-E3-RT). And on page 11 of 600EX II-RT, press the "Wireless" (Z, above MODE) will not allow to go into wireless 2.4GHz radio transmission in "Ext.M". My staff and I have no problem getting in ETTL, M, MULTI And Gr for radio. Your help would be greatly be appreciated for the solutions.

[@grahamhgraham]

Excellent. Just bought the II version of this so timing of this is perfect and a delight to watch and learn.

[@mahajanphoto]

what is the use of sync point on this 600ex 2 flash

[@CanonUSA]

Hi Amit. There are a number of aspects of sync covered in this video. If you are asking about a “sync port” (what the manual calls the PC Terminal) on the Speedlite 600EX II RT, it can allow you to trigger the speedlite when it is off the camera but connected by a commercially available sync cord. See page 46 of the speedlite manual at the link here: canon.us/3zBV6zp. If you have some other questions on sync, our camera agents would be happy to help you. They can be reached at 1-800-652-2666 Monday-Friday: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm ET, Saturday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm ET, excluding holidays. We hope this helps!

[@johngastaldo6419]

Good tutorial, but one has to ask the question, why is the menu hard to read, especially for those of us who use reading glasses? the icon for high speed for example, it's tiny.

[@angelisone]

You are correct.

[@angelisone]

ATG said best to use the camera's flash menu to set flash sync.

[@krishnarokde9064]

Nice Sir

[@JuanLopezmusica]

I read a review about 600EX-RT and mention that it doesn't work very well ETTL mode. Can somebody tel me if that is true? I am debating if I should buy or not!

[@joefagan9335]

Buy it!!!! ETTL is awesome - and if you don’t like default you can still modify the flash +/- exposure in 1/3rds