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E-TTL II or E-TTL). And cameras having 3 (compatible with only with TTL) are called Type-B cameras. * This instruction manual assumes that you are using the ST-E2 with a Type- A camera. If the ST-E2 is used with a Type-B camera, only manual flash shooting and...
Conventions Used in this Manual The operation procedures in this instruction manual assume that both the camera and ST-E2’s power switches are ON. Icons are used in the text to indicate the respective buttons, dials, and settings. They match the same icons found on the camera and ST-E2.
Nomenclature Transmitter AF-assist beam emitter Mounting foot’s Locking pin lock lever Contacts Mounting foot About the AF-Assist Beam Under low-light or low-contrast conditions, the built-in AF-assist beam will be emitted automatically to make it eaasier to autofocus. The ST- E2’s AF-assist beam is compatible with the AF points of almost all EOS cameras.
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Battery compartment cover Flash ratio indicator <y> Flash ratio button <8> <9> Flash ratio adjustment button Flash ratio control lamp Channel indicator ’ E-TTL lamp <w> Channel button <F> High-speed sync (FP flash) button <J> Pilot lamp/ Test transmission button Power switch Flash exposure High-speed sync lamp...
Secure the ST-E2. Slide the mounting foot’s lock lever to the left. The locking pin will then protrude to secure the ST-E2 to the camera. To detach the ST-E2, slide the mounting foot’s lock lever to the right...
When the <J> lamp is on, it is ready for wireless flash control. <7> retains the settings made at the <K> position and the ST-E2 will not respond to any operation except test transmissions. This prevents the current settings from being altered accidentally. After you set the flash settings, setting the power switch to <7>...
As for the setting procedure, refer to the slave Speedlite’s instruction manual. Check the communication channel. If the ST-E2 and slave unit(s) are set to a different channel, set them all to the same channel (p.7). Position the camera and Speedlites as desired.
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Do not place any obstacles between the ST-E2 and slave unit(s). Obstacles can block the transmission of wireless signals. Make sure the ST-E2’s flash ratio control lamp is off. If the flash ratio control lamp is on, the Speedlite may not fire or a standard exposure may not be attained.
Flash Ratio with E-TTL II With two slave units, you can vary the flash ratio and shoot with E-TTL II autoflash. 15m (49.2ft.) 10m (32.8ft.) Indoors 12m (39.4ft.) Outdoors 8m (26.2ft.) 80° Set the Slave Unit To put the two slave units into two slave groups, set a different slave ID for both slave units.
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Set the Master Unit Press the <y> button. The flash ratio control lamp will light. Set the flash ratio. Press <8> or <9> to set the flash ratio within 1:8 to 1:1 or within 1:1 to 8:1. Set the camera and shoot. Set the camera in the same way as with normal flash shooting.
Modeling Flash If the camera has a depth-of-field preview button, press it to fire a 1-sec. burst of flashes. This is the modeling flash. You can check the lighting and shadow effects. Do not fire the modeling flash more than 10 consecutive times. If you fire the modeling flash 10 consecutive times, allow the Speedlite to rest for at least 10 min.
• The electrical contacts of the ST-E2 and camera are dirty. Clean the contacts. (p.4) • The ST-E2 and slave unit are not set to the same channel. Set the ST-E2 and slave unit to the same channel. (p.7, 8) •...
62 x 51 x 80 mm / 2.4 x 2.0 x 3.1 in. • Weight Approx. 100 g / 3.5 oz. (excluding battery) All the specifications above are based on Canon’s testing stand. The camera’s specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the instructions.
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This mark indicates that the product complies with Australia’s EMC regulations.
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