Camera Flash / Speedlight: Canon 600EX II-RT Speedlite Flash Unit Flashgun REVIEW
Model Name: Canon 600EX II-RT Speedlite Flash Unit Flashgun specifications.
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Release Date
June 2016
Strenght / Power
Guide Number (ISO100, meters)
197' / 60.05 m at ISO 100 (200 mm Position)
Power Level Switching (Vari-power Range)
1/1 to 1/128
Head & Coverage
Bounce (Up-Down) Head Movement
-7 to +90°
Swivel (Rotation) Head movement
360°
Focal Length Coverage
Full-Frame
20 to 200 mm
14 mm (with Wide-Angle Adapter)
Auto Zoom Head
Yes
Flash Related Functions
Flash Durations
1/430 to 1/550 Second at Full Power
Flash Modes(TTL)
Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II, Manual Hi-Speed Sync, Second-Curtain Sync
Flash Exposure Compensation / Correction
-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
Secondary Illumination
None
Wireles Flash
Wireless Operation
Radio (TTL/Manual)
Up to 98.43' / 30 m
Optical Pulse (TTL/Manual)
Up to 49.21' / 15 m
Wireless Groups
5
Wireless Channels
4
Remote Timing Modes
Other Features
Mount
Hot-shoe mount flash
Off Camera Terminal / External Connectors
PC, Proprietary
Included Accessories
Other Functions
Power Source & Recycle Time
Power Source - Batterry
4 x AA (Alkaline, Lithium, NiMH)
External Power
Yes - CP-E4 / CP-E4N
Minimum Recycle Time (Charging time between shooting)
Approx. 3.3 sec¹
Battery Life
Approx. 100-1500 (flashes per set of batteries)
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions
3.1 x 5.6 x 4.9" / 80 x 143 x 125 mm
Weight
15 oz / 425.25 g (without Batteries)
The Canon 600EX II-RT Speedlite Flash Unit Flashgun, launched in June 2016, serves as a versatile and dependable lighting tool for photographers. It features a Guide Number of 197' / 60.05 m at ISO 100 (200 mm Position), ensuring robust illumination. The flash unit features a coverage angle or a focal length of Full-Frame
20 to 200 mm
14 mm (with Wide-Angle Adapter). Its Hot-shoe mount allows for easy attachment to cameras, providing stability during shooting.
A notable feature is its Flash Duration capability of 1/430 to 1/550 Second at Full Power. This wide range enhances adaptability across various lighting conditions, catering to both static scenes and fast-paced action photography.
The Canon 600EX II-RT Speedlite Flash Unit Flashgun is powered by using 4 x AA (Alkaline, Lithium, NiMH), with an estimated battery life of Approx. 100-1500 (flashes per set of batteries), ensuring sustained performance during extended photo sessions.
The Minimum Recycle Time, Approx. 3.3 sec¹, emphasizes efficiency, enabling photographers to capture successive shots seamlessly, especially in dynamic shooting scenarios.
In addition, the Canon 600EX II-RT Speedlite Flash Unit Flashgun is compact and portable, the flash unit measures 3.1 x 5.6 x 4.9" / 80 x 143 x 125 mm and weighs 15 oz / 425.25 g (without Batteries). This review aims to assist you in determining if this flash suits your specific needs.
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There are three ways to trigger off-camera flash units wirelessly: via infrared, radio signals or a hybrid method that involves both infrared and radio. The infrared system works like the TV remote; there need to be a direct line of sight for the signal to reach the destination. The radio signal has no line-of-sight limitations, but comes at a rather high cost. The hybrid system simply takes the infrared signal from the commander, converts it over to radio and then converts it back to infrared on slave units.
