Product Description
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The Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT is engineered to provide a new
level of performance and reliability for professional flash
photography with today's most advanced DSLRs. With wireless
two-way radio communication, the Speedlite 600 EX-RT allows
photographers to expand their creativity using wireless
speedlites with the reliability of radio triggering. The
Speedlite 600EX-RT offers an expanded zoom range and a higher
guide number, plus a number of improvements over its predecessor
in both operation and feel. It features a new dot-matrix LCD
panel for display of all pertinent shooting information, backlit
controls plus an internal sound generator. Reliability is ensured
with improved hot shoe contacts, improved flash head durability
and the most comprehensive dust and water sealing system ever on
a Canon Speedlite flash. A new color filter holder helps maintain
accurate color in a variety of ambient light conditions.
From the Manufacturer
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Speedlite 600EX-RT
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Canon's new Speedlite 600EX-RT is engineered to provide a new
level of performance and reliability for professional flash
photography with today's most advanced DSLRs. With wireless
two-way radio communication, the Speedlite 600 EX-RT allows
photographers to expand their creativity using wireless
speedlites with the reliability of radio triggering. The
Speedlite 600EX-RT offers an expanded zoom range and a higher
guide number, plus a number of improvements over its predecessor
in both operation and feel. It features a new dot-matrix LCD
panel for display of all pertinent shooting information, backlit
controls plus an internal sound generator. Reliability is ensured
with improved hot shoe contacts, improved flash head durability
and the most comprehensive dust and water sealing system ever on
a Canon Speedlite flash. A new color filter holder helps maintain
accurate color in a variety of ambient light conditions.
New wireless multiple flash system using radio wave communication
for enhanced control of up to five groups of flashes.
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The Speedlite 600EX-RT represents the next generation in wireless
flash systems. In addition to traditional optical wireless
transmission, the Speedlite 600EX-RT facilitates radio
controlled, two-way wireless transmission up to 98.4 feet, among
up to 5 groups with a total of 15 individual Speedlites.
Communicating on 2.4 GHz frequencies, the Speedlite 600EX-RT does
not have the same directional limitations of traditional wireless
optical transmitters. Where other wireless signals can be
interrupted by physical obstacles, radio controlled systems
excel. 15 transmission channels are available, selectable
manually or automatically, and radio transmission IDs can be set
to prevent misfiring in the event of signal interference on the
same channel.
Zoom flash head covers wide range of 20–200mm; maximum Guide
Number (197 ft./60m at ISO 100).
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For effective flash photography in more situations than
previously possible with a Speedlite flash, the Speedlite
600EX-RT has an improved guide number of 197ft. (60m) at ISO 100.
It offers 20mm to 200mm coverage, and when the extendable wide
panel is pulled out, flash coverage moves as wide at 14mm. Plus,
to maximize power and minimize energy consumption, the Speedlite
600EX-RT can be directed to zoom in accordance with the cameras
image sensor size (full-frame, APS-H and APS-C).
Redesigned contact construction, improved flash head durability,
and exceptional dust and weather resistance for reliable
operation.
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The Speedlite 600EX-RT is the most rugged, durable and reliable
Speedlite in the Canon arsenal with construction on par with
high-end Canon DSLRs. The flash head is more rugged and durable
than its predecessor and a redesigned hot shoe contact ensures
seamless communication. Dust and water resistance has been
improved significantly as well: all moving parts and areas
surrounding the flashes display and buttons are sealed for
uninterrupted performance in harsh conditions. A new dust and
water resistant adapter for the ing foot creates a dust and
water resistant seal between camera and flash.
AF Assist Beam compatible with Canon's new 61-Point High Density
Reticular AF.
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Working in conjunction with EOS SLR's, the Speedlite 600EX-RT
automatically provides illumination using its built-in AF assist
beam. This means more accurate AF, faster, even in dark or low
contrast situations, with all lenses 28mm or longer. Compatible
with the AF frame of all EOS cameras, the Speedlite 600EX-RT even
works perfectly with the 61-Point High Density Reticular AF found
in the EOS-1D X and the EOS 5D Mark III.
Dot matrix LCD panel and backlit button provide easy visibility.
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A significant upgrade over previous flashes, the Speedlite
600EX-RT features an all-new dot matrix LCD panel (172 x 104
dots). This new LCD displays Flash status, wireless configuration
and all flash settings with more detailed information in
comparison to previous systems. With its new screen combined with
backlit operation buttons, the Spee
dlite 600EX-RT is as easy to operate in the dark as in daylight.
Color filter holder for attaching Canon and third-party color
gelatin filters.
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To ensure consistent color in both the foreground and background
of an image, the Speedlite 600EX-RT features a new color filter
holder. By placing a color filter over the front of the flash
head, the color temperature of the flash can be made to match
that of the ambient light. Color information and light output
decrease can be transmitted from the Speedlite 600EX-RT to the
camera for proper white balance and exposure.
18 Custom Functions and 7 Personal Functions for creative
flexibility.
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To accommodate any number of shooting styles, the Speedlite
600EX-RT has 18 custom functions for the ultimate in flexibility.
Options include Flash exposure bracketing controls, modeling
flash, test firing controls, AF assist control, power and energy
saving features, beep and much, much more. Personal functions,
like LCD panel illumination color and Master/Slave configurations
are also easily set on the Speedlite 600EX-RT.
Full swivel, 180°in either direction.
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The Speedlite 600EX-RT's flash head is designed for easy bounce
flash, in any direction. The head can be angled 90° up, 7° down
and can rotate 180° left and right. A bounce lock with release
button helps things stay in place. Additionally, when the flash
head is positioned front and up 90°, the Speedlite 600EX-RT
features a catch light panel to create catch light in the eyes of
the subject for a more expressive look.
- New wireless multiple flash system using radio wave communication for enhanced control of up to five groups of flashes.
- Zoom flash head covers wide range of 20–200mm; maximum Guide Number (197 ft/60m at ISO 100).
- Redesigned contact construction, improved flash head durability, and exceptional dust and weather resistance for reliable operation.
- AF Assist Beam compatible with Canon’s new 61-Point High Density Reticular AF, dot matrix LCD panel and backlit button provide easy visibility.
- 18 Custom Functions for creative flexibility, full swivel, 180 degrees in either direction, color filter holder for attaching Canon and third-party color gelatin filters.