How to Setup the Canon 600 EX-RT II Flashes for Wedding Photography (Katelyn James)

[@lucy23794]

i don't have the canon flash but i knew i could do these with my yongnuo flashes, i just didn't know how. always use the transmitters for the longest time. Thank you for the tutorial. This makes it easier for me for my events

[@yayinay]

Love the way your explain everything and show so clean in the images. Thank you so much 🙏🏻 ❤

[@JonMarins]

Sooooooo helpful! Thank you! I’ve been struggling with those flashes for agesZ

[@amandagullotti5356]

Thank you, thank you!!! This was so helpful!!!!💓💓💓💓🥰

[@KatelynJames]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AmyHartStudios]

GREAT! Love this! and so refreshing to see it from a Woman. Thank you.

[@KatelynJames]

You are so welcome!

[@enasabbas2944]

you are the best Katelyn! Thank you so much for your efforts.

[@KatelynJames]

You're so welcome!

[@MannyScoot]

I use strobes usually 4-6 and slave flash everything..... I hide the strobes behind plants and anywhere they fit and I put diffuser umbrellas on all of them and jack them up sometimes as high as 12-15 feet all pointing straight up ..... when I shoot light is bouncing everywhere and the people seem to not care, or better said they get used to the blast of light.....

[@kristieschram7741]

You are wonderful at explaining things simply, I am having the same problem as another person here that the slaves time out after 45 minutes only way I can get them reconnected is to turn everything off and back on which is a huge hassle and disruptive. I made sure that and the custom setting that the sleep mode were off as well as on my camera. I would love a remedy for this I have a lot invested. Thanks so much.

[@kristieschram7741]

Typo, slaves turn off after 4 to 5 minutes

[@sofiacnm]

You’re awesome thanks :) just wanted to say- it would be great if photographers came together to tell cannon that they shouldn’t use “master” and “slave”. It would be a better customer experience if the hierarchy was maybe master and sub or anything else! Lol

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@emeliaj.4933]

First…I love your videos but this “master” and “slave” labels are hard to hear.

[@phoebe1491]

So, so happy you have made this video. Thank you! Thousands of photographers need to see this - including me. Making me at ease for my wedding tomorrow as I dabble for the first time on my own with OCF 🙈

[@KatelynJames]

Glad it was helpful!

[@HilaryWardhaugh]

Oh yay! This was just what I needed! You're a legend! Thanks Katelyn!

[@KatelynJames]

Too sweet!! Thanks for watching!

[@odevera81]

Outstanding tutorial, thanks for sharing, quick question, what other affordable sppedlite that compatible with my Canon eos r7? Thanks in advance for your help🙏

[@caitlincastellini9589]

Hi KJ, I followed all of the instructions in this video (which were great), but now my master slave is "stuck" on the screen that's showing groups A, B, and C (the settings for each slave flash). How do I get back to the screen that shows me the settings for the master flash? I have always used ETTL for master flash previously.

[@MatthieuPesesse]

Excellent !

[@KatelynJames]

Glad you like it!

[@arshadrahman790]

Can I use this flash for my nikon D5300?

[@KatelynJames]

No it is only for canon

[@ashleycoby661]

Would you recommend these or just one for sparklers when they exit?

[@KatelynJames]

I normally have one on camera and one firing that Michael has behind them as they are coming towards me.

[@ashleycoby661]

@@KatelynJames That is fabulous! I ordered the flash and loved it. Your videos have helped me so much, and presets have took me to the next level! Youre an inspiration!

[@fiwhyte9301]

Thank you so much Katelyn! This tutorial has made my life so much easier for today's wedding and I'm feeling very confident now! Thank you! Fi

[@hannahdehart7035]

So this works on your r6 right? I looked and it doesn’t have it listed as a compatible camera!

[@KatelynJames]

Yes we use them with the R6

[@guilbaus]

Glad I found you - I agree, I just love natural light but I do need flash at a night-time wedding (which I don't do often). Thanks for the instruction.

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching Suze!

[@Simon-SBL]

I love the EX-RT system, so much better than the optical, but the Canon setup is a bit of a faff.

[@randomrazr]

how does this compare to the canon EL-1? have u had a chance to try it?

[@KatelynJames]

I have not tried it!

[@vitopadilla6588]

great info thanks im new to the channel you got me in when you bought the r6!!! im making that move soon cant wait

[@KatelynJames]

Welcome aboard!

[@kinsersprint11]

Do you need a flash transmitter and flash receiver ? I have two 600 and one 100 ?

[@unclebuck5957]

I am using a canon 470ex-Ai works great on the R6 great when I use a flash

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for sharing!

[@normanwalker-worth3039]

Hi Katelyn, great video, but I could not keep up, wow you can talk fast 😂😂😂 ...will have to at this several times to keep up with you 😉😉😉 ...great video 🤟🤟🤟

[@KatelynJames]

Sorry about that! Thanks for watching!

[@물범-u8u]

You are my good english teacher! I can understand your english!

[@KatelynJames]

thanks!

[@waynosfotos]

Love off camera lighting unfortunately they can be big and bulky, so more to carry and setup. But the results are worth it. Thanks for the tutorial

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@maryickert]

Where you went to hit the Menu button on my flash that button says "Sync" How do I get to a menu? Thank you for doing a flash video. :-)

[@KatelynJames]

Do you have the same exact flash? Canon 600 EXRT II

[@maryickert]

@@KatelynJames Yes, same model. I kept playing and figured it out though. I hadn't turned on the wireless feature yet. As soon as I did the Menu buttons showed up. Thanks again for these videos! 🙂

[@AKking27]

Have these been discontinued? 430 better option ?

[@kevinlane7555]

I usually just click the 'Wedding' button

[@ketchupguns]

I love how these units just randomly decide to drop the perfectly functioning radio signal, for no apparent reason, in the middle of a shoot. Then you have to restart each flash...and hope it lasts for the next couple of shots. Anyone else?

[@MonaShieldPayne]

I so need help with the R6 and strobes. Canon doesn’t even know what to do. When I put my strob on to use as a trigger or a fill, it reduces the exposure simulation a lot in the viewfinder and it doesn’t always allow me to see enough due to the automation. Do you disable ESimulation? I like to use fill while shooting events and this is such a problem through the viewfinder. Even when i disable it, it still darkens in the viewfinder. How have you adapted from using your mark iv???? Please help lol

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@Mhpics50]

Your a life saver worker 2 hours and I just needed to add the id LOL

[@buckskinboy]

Great explanation on how to set up your speedlights. Now: how do you set up your camera. Like aperture, manual or Program or....... What settings do you use on your camera? Thanks.

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@kevinjosuemenendezgiron6039]

Hi, I do need your help to set up my promaster as slave. Perhaps, it is a no so common brand but I would like to know how to manage it.

[@KatelynJames]

I only know how to use the Canon flahses.

[@sheradiaz9389]

Can any flash be linked? Funds are an issue so what brand can I buy that is more affordable? How would I find a flash that is sufficient lighting wise and affordable?

[@KatelynJames]

I am not sure I have only ever used the Canon Flashes

[@elaztecapecador]

so you don't need an st-e3-rt if you have multiple flashes?

[@KatelynJames]

I do not, my flash on camera is my transmitter.

[@coloneltruth2620]

@@KatelynJames @Jose Garay or you do, if you use both of your flashes off camera. Thank you

[@AmyHartStudios]

THANK YOU! I watched a handful of videos and didn't get it. When you explained the Chanel setting it made sense. Thanks!

[@KatelynJames]

Glad it helped!

[@NatyMidnight]

Have you done a first time set up video yet on these flashes?

[@KatelynJames]

I have not, great idea!

[@arwinalcaraz5390]

What if you are using two camera body? Can one camera have the master trigger and then the other camera have the master flash or both camera with trigger?

[@KatelynJames]

Yes!

[@Dr.5trange]

This was so helpful Thank you!

[@elizabethrogers1117]

Are all of the flashes the same group (all on A) or is each one separate ( A,B, and C)?

[@KatelynJames]

Separate

[@adebrophy1942]

Wonderful video. I use these flashes for work too but was curious to see your setup but wanted to say you explained it really beautifully. I can’t stress enough how great the Canon RT system is compared to the mess of third party triggers I used to use. The biggest problem is something you mentioned in passing - as it’s so easy you can pretty much forget all the set up malarkey and just get on with shoot after shoot. Then if you nudge a button and mess up your settings you can suddenly find you’ve ended up in a backwater of the menu you’ve not visited before and it takes a bit of thought to work out what’s what. Not a big issue as the menu is relatively (by flash standards) intuitive, but its more a sign of how the plug and play simplicity can mean you don’t have to get that familiar learning the awkward parts of the system!

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@royaltykidstv]

How do I check the battery life?

[@laurasilvay19]

I feel so silly. . .I used to have my flashes set up perfectly and now it is all screwy. when I push my "link" button I don't get that same menu. Any Suggestions? I can't get mine to link. I am SO thankful this is video is made.

[@KatelynJames]

Do you have the Canon 600 EXRT II?

[@erinworthington3176]

I tested mine out while watching and it was a big help! Question: Do you keep both the head flash and 2nd one both on ETTL settings for receptions all the time? I couldn't tell from your video if had that setting on for each flash. I did see below that you keep it on 24 mm to get as much width as possible. Thank you!

[@KatelynJames]

I keep everything on manual.

[@waynosfotos]

I just got two canon flashes and seems to work well on ETTL . The only thing I can't work out is for fill, i.e. sunny day but the subject is in the shadow. I then put on my ND32 on the lens (so to use a fast aperture in bright sunlight without going into high speed snyc) and then turn the master flash off. I then expose for the background or sky. I then turn the flash back on with ETTL on both flashes. This works well as a fill but i am sure there must be a easier why to do it 🤔. If you don't turn the flash off you can't manually expose the camera.

[@heatherflorance1402]

Hey Katelyn! Let me start by saying THANK YOU SO MUCH for all of your wonderful education! You are such a good teacher and you explain things so concisely and clearly for us right brained creatives who need a little help with all the technical stuff! Thanks to your videos I have been using the two light setup and it's been working great, except for last night. My two flashes will be linked, working fine, and then randomly my off-camera flash will stop firing. If I turn off both the master and the slave they will reset for a few minutes but then inevitably the slave stops firing again. I know it's not a battery issue, I was using fully charged eneloop batteries. It happened last night during first dances and I was so frustrated. Me and my husband believe that it may have been a problem of frequency interference with the DJ's set-up. Have you ever had this happen before? If so, do you know of a solution? We have switched channels now and we're hoping this won't happen again, but any other solutions you can offer would be fantastic!

[@kristieschram7741]

I’m having the same problems. The speed lights time out after about four or five minutes . And they do not reconnect by the test button. Only way I can get them to reconnect to turn everything off and then back on which defeats the purpose of having them. I hope there is a solution a check my settings, and turn off all of the sleep mode on the camera and swell as the speed of light and transmitter

[@saeedabadian2519]

This tutorial was so very much helpful and simple to follow! In matter of minutes I solved my multi-flash radio set up using your guide and now I can make the best of the investment I had made in my canon Radio enabled Flashes. Many thanks!

[@KatelynJames]

Glad it helped!

[@KatelynJames]

Glad it helped!

[@travelerflash]

how do you find the version two in comparison to the version one? is it worth the upgrade????

[@KatelynJames]

I have really loved version 2 mainly because of faster recycling time and extra reliable connections to one another!

[@adebrophy1942]

I have three of the v1 models and noticed from this video that the mark 2 seems to have more clear and self-explanatory menus (for example, the menu for the different linking options seemed more straightforward on the newer ones). Everything in this video applies perfectly to the mark ones so buying a handful of used ones is an option if you’re a bit put off by the high price of the canon flashes. One thought, I don’t do weddings but have done headshots using the v1 600 RTs (when studio lights isn;t practical) and I have had some issues when taking lots of shots and working very fast when the recycle time catches me out and things don’t fire. No big deal for portraits to lose the odd frame but for a wedding I can see why that extra peace of mind might be essential!

[@pocketsoundpictures]

Great video! My 600 EXII-RT speedlites keep dropping their link to each other constantly. Same channel, Same ID. Any idea how to fix this? I can't trust during a wedding. HELP, please!

[@KatelynJames]

Not 100% sure... we have had the issue at weddings and if the band has wireless mics it can through them off. I would say practice at home too is what I did to get confident with them.

[@heatherflorance1402]

I just had this happen for the first time at a wedding last night. I believe it was wireless interference from the DJ. Did you find a solution?

[@Perfeccionista89]

Hi, I'm new to your channel. How do I connect it to the Camera? I have a Canon 6D mark II. I can't seem to find anyone connecting them. I want to use it under an umbrella and shown NOT being told that I can use it. Can you help with that please?

[@angelisone]

1st Canon 600EX-RT or 600EX II-RT (actual model) on camera (set as Master TTL radio) 2nd Canon 600EX-RT or 600EX II-RT as Slave TTL radio with same CH & GR) Your choices: 1. One transmitter & one flash 2. Two flashes 3. Both have to support ETTL II

[@KatelynJames]

What angelisone said!

[@angelisone]

@@KatelynJames I think this person is still lost. If she or he reply with an email address, maybe we can help.

[@143bucks]

What power is the master flash putting out and how is that adjusted if needed? What if you want the master to be on a lower power than the slaves? You explain well how to adjust the power of each slave and even how to shut the flash of the master off... Thank you for that.

[@mummyza]

Hi there! Is there a way that you can set the master as a ETTL and the slaves as manual? Great videos by the way!

[@KatelynJames]

Yes, I think so but I prefer everything in manual.

[@alesiaallen3392]

Hey Katelyn! This was super helpful to make sure I had everything set up correctly. My only issue I'm still having is while at a wedding, the recycle time is still like 5 seconds. How do I get around that cause during the send off, I need it to flash one after the other.

[@Jeanettedi]

Eneloopbatteries

[@angelisone]

You need to buy ATG/Nissin/Quantum Turbo battery & ATG cables for your top end flash. Too many beginners think to use Envelope but they are wrong.

[@kristieschram7741]

@@Jeanettedi are useless batteries, and have the same problem

[@jacobelbogen5501]

Can I buy a transmitter to be able to use only 1 flash? Or I have to buy another flash to use it off camera?

[@KatelynJames]

You could get a transmitter to fire an off camera flash!

[@jacobelbogen5501]

@@KatelynJames what would you recommend? I only found a transmitter by Godox.

[@waynosfotos]

@@jacobelbogen5501 the canon one so they talk to each other properly.

[@juliendoes2044]

Skip to 5:28 for the start of the video

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@brookepavel9783]

OMG this video could not have come at a better time! I just bought two brand new canon 600 ex-rt ll! However, the past two weddings they have randomly NOT been firing! I use them with 2 5d mark ivs and have been having an issue on both cameras with both flashes. And I carry brand new batteries with me, and went 3 new sets within 15 minutes and had the same issue. I did notice one time when I went to switch the batteries they did feel warm to the touch. Have you ever had any issue like this before? Do you know how to trouble shoot this? It's so frustrating especially with having brand new equipment. Kind of hoping maybe I just need to adjust me settings somehow?

[@KatelynJames]

Hmm We have had issues in the past of interference with bands wireless equipment. Sometimes changing the channel you are using will help.

[@heatherflorance1402]

Hi Brooke! I had the exact same issue for the first time last night! Did you try changing the channel like Katelyn suggested? Did that work? I was so frustrated, it happened during first dances!!! Any solution you have found that you could share would be amazing!

[@chrisserino9757]

Hi and thank you for the video! do these steps work with the 580exii as well? Thanks!

[@KatelynJames]

I am not familiar with that flash. I wish I could be more help!

[@chrisserino9757]

@@KatelynJames no worries! Thank you for replying. I’m binge watching all your videos!!! Awesome content. I’m a wedding videographer but gearing up to possibly second shoot for photographers as well!

[@waynosfotos]

If it does not have the RT in the name you can't connect by radio. You can use optical but. Unfortunately it doesn't work in bright sun light. Also point the red flashing sensor at the master flash to ensure a trigger. To get to this setting press the link button till you see a lightning bolt in the top right hand corner. It will then trigger your other flash optically. Remember it must be line of sight for it to work.

[@queenchelser]

Question for you, KJ: So when you use flash in a room with tungsten light, do you use orange gels on your flashes to match the light in the room? I'm thinking of when one might be shooting in a barn with orangey wood walls and ceiling, if the orange gels would help.

[@KatelynJames]

I adjust my kelvin white balance!

[@queenchelser]

@@KatelynJames But what do you do in a setting where you have to shoot with mixed lighting and it's not in your control to turn off lights? How do you set your Kelvin if you are using flash and you are in a venue with tungsten lights on at the reception?

[@PKTalentlibrary]

o wow very nice sharing...👌👍

[@KatelynJames]

glad you enjoyed it!!

[@josemedina5450]

I wish Canon and all camera manufacturers would drop the “master” and “slave” terminology. It makes me cringe hearing it throughout the video.

[@reginabowe5132]

Same, Jose.

[@meganseitz1003]

Oh my gosh I thought the same thing!

[@KatelynJames]

I believe there was talk of it recently. I haven’t heard the outcome.

[@travelerflash]

@@KatelynJames they issued a statement saying that they are

[@waynosfotos]

These are very common terminologies in engineering. Not only cameras. I don't think it will change anytime soon. It just means one will follow the other. No relationship to human social constructs.

[@neonpopcornstudios6901]

Thunder bolt button lol

[@KatelynJames]

haha Thanks for watching!

[@ruitorre]

Flashes are very useful in a wedding but I do my best not to use them.

[@KatelynJames]

I try not to use them during the ceremony too!!

[@livestreamireland7745]

Great video and love your work.

[@KatelynJames]

Thank you very much!

[@MrRenoman2011]

Great video thanks

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks ron!

[@chalisburn]

Wow…Eye opening. Thanks for posting!

[@KatelynJames]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@reginabowe5132]

Question-I have my two slave flashes set up as A and B. Then I just turn off my master when I don’t want it. However, what if I want to control the output of my master (on manual) as well as the other two. Is my Master supposed to be A and the other 2 B and C? Hope that’s not too confusing! Thanks for the video!

[@mandyhart9063]

As far as I know the master is always "a" and then you set the other two as "b" and "c" then you can turn the firing of the master off if not needed.

[@reginabowe5132]

Mandy Hart thank you, Mandy!

[@KatelynJames]

Yes, I believe Mandy is right.

[@reginabowe5132]

Katelyn James she is! It worked beautifully!!! Thank you!!!

[@nirvanaelements]

You can also save your settings to memory, just incase! Also it's good to turn off sleep mode. Great video and flashes. I use the transmitter, it's also awesome!

[@KatelynJames]

Great points!!

[@stacysavage4187]

How do you set the settings to memory? I cannot for the life of me figure it out!😂

[@nirvanaelements]

@@stacysavage4187 Press the Menu 1 button 3 times and then you will see "Memory" press that and you can save and load a setting 😁😁👍👍

[@mt-nv4jd]

Great tutorial.

[@KatelynJames]

Thank you!

[@Epsilom]

Why everybody talk about Godox AD200 currently ? Strange that other brands make cheaper and more powerful flash...

[@KatelynJames]

We just love Canon

[@dredayproworkers4977]

Very well said and displayed I highly appreciate you taking time to teach this

[@vickymatulich1924]

Why do you set them up for 24mm?

[@KatelynJames]

To have as much width as possible.

[@vickymatulich1924]

@@KatelynJames , never thought of thought, thank you!

[@adamlis1937]

How to set the master lamp power in radio triggering mode? I can set the power of the lamps A, B, C ... and where can I set the power of the master lamp in this mode?

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@michellecreech2317]

I so needed that thank you so much!!

[@KatelynJames]

Glad it was helpful!

[@shamhussain]

Does this work with the EOS R?

[@KatelynJames]

I don't know why it wouldn't!

[@waynosfotos]

Yes, but you MUST turn off silent shutter.

[@gutenbird]

What is the range? Is there any advantage of using a trigger versus just using an RT Speedlite as a trigger?

[@angelisone]

Both have about the same ranges. The transmitter will be lighter vs the speedlite on camera. But with the speedlite you have the very useful ATG's AF assist beam.

[@patrickdubois7692]

thank you :)

[@arianwhite4543]

Excellent work!

[@pixelart4043]

How fast 😅 ,good information

[@KatelynJames]

I try!! Thanks for watching!

[@dannessasarmiento7133]

Hello!!! I am looking for a flash for my eos r6 and i want to get this one because of you. Lol. I am not a wedding/professional photographer so i want to know if i can use this for a daily basis or for fun? 😂☺️ if not what do you recommend for me?😁

[@KatelynJames]

If it is within your budget I would get these!

[@dannessasarmiento7133]

@@KatelynJames thank you very much!!

[@JK-jl1bf]

Thank you

[@KatelynJames]

Youre welcome!

[@kelliekent2980]

Can you use just one of those flashes by itself? I just bought 1 of that same flash.

[@KatelynJames]

Yes! On camera!

[@kelliekent2980]

@@KatelynJames Awesome! Do you have a video that explains how to use just 1 of those flash? or know of a video that explains how? I tried using it at a wedding last month and couldn't get it to flash :(

[@Jude2408]

Too fast

[@KatelynJames]

You can slow it down

[@nataliefranke5913]

Woohoo! Love it Katelyn!

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks friend!!

[@Stealt707]

Katlyn, instead of saying master flash you can say transmitter or receiver flash ! Much better than copying canon terminology from decades ago?

[@KatelynJames]

Thanks!

[@caitlincastellini9589]

The menu options IN the flash literally say "master" and "slave". Probably what she was referring to. Don't get too offended.

[@Stealt707]

@@caitlincastellini9589 Sorry but its non of your business

[@bentleybloodworth4282]

Thanks for the video. This you might know maybe, possibly. I have R6 and two speedlites 430 EXII and want to know if I put 600 EX-RT II on the R6, optically will the 430 EXII be fully controlled by the 600 EX-RT II manually or in ETTL?

[@jysonjackson]

Great video! How do I set up the transmitter and flashes to keep up in burst/high drive mode. When I’m trying to shoot 12 frames per second with my r5, the off camera flash is not keeping up (causing me to miss a lot of shots). Is there anyway I can fix this? Thanks for the help.

[@KatelynJames]

Small flashes like this aren't powerful enough to keep up with 12FPS shooting. The batteries just can't cycle fast enough to keep up with that much output. If you need to shoot that quickly with flash you may want to look into some studio strobes!

[@jysonjackson]

@@KatelynJames Thank you! do you know what their speed capability is (3 FPS, 6FPS, etc)? I looked in the manual and didn’t see anything referencing it. Thanks again for your response.

[@joalva63]

Natural light photographer. Well...

[@KatelynJames]

thanks for watching!

[@chink21]

Dam lol it seemed a great video, but I’m from the uk and you speak far to fast for me to follow 😩

[@KatelynJames]

Sorry about that!! I think you can slow it down!