Canon 2478A002 User Manual

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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.

Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 is a wireless transmit ter which can control up to two Speedlite 550EX groups set as slaves. The transmitting range is about 12 to 15 meters

39.4 to 49.2 ft indoors and 8 to 10 meters / 26.2 to

32.8 ft outdoors. With Type A cameras (EOS Elan

IIIIIE, EOS 50/50E, EOS 500NlRebel

IX.

EOS

IX7AX

lowing operations through wireless control:

E-?"rL autoflash

High-speed sync (FP flash) FE lock Flash exposure compensation Manual flash (Flash output set with Speedlite) Multi-flash firing (Set with the Speedlites)

With the EOS-3, the following operations are also

possible: Flash ratio control between two Speedlite

slave

P~OUDS.

AF-askt dea'm to areak.

Lite), the ST-E2 can execute the fol

modeline flash firing. and linkage of

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This Instructions booklet assume that a Type A cam era is used with the ST-E2.

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With Type H cameras (EOS cameras except 'I'ype

A

models), the ST-E2 can be used only for manual flash and multi to 27 in this booklet and the Speedlite

Instructions.

Symbols used in this Instructions booklet:

Warning for preventing camera or ST-E2

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malfunction.

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Supplementary notes for using the ST-E2 with the camera.

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Helpful tip for using the ST-E2 and taking pictures.

Keep this Instructions booklet handy for future

reference.

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This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class limits for radio noise emissions frnrn digital appara tus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled the Industry Canada.

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flash photography. See pages 23

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Digital Apparatus", ICES-003 of

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1.

Nomenclature Readying the ST-E2

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3.

Readying the

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Basic Wireless E-TTL Autoflash Operation

5.

Wireless Multi-Flash E-TTL Autoflash Operation

6.

Applications

7.

Troubleshooting

Specifications

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All

the operation instructions in this booklet assume that the ST

already turned on. Before proceeding, make sure the

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This device complies with Part cause harmful interference, and undesired operation.

Do not make any changes or modifications modifications should be made, you could

This equipment has been tested and found to Rules. These limits arc designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference

However, there is no interference to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Consult the dealer or an experienced radiolIli technician for help.

guarantec that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

to

radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour;~g-ed

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of the

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this device must accept any interference receivcd, including interlilrence that may cause

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

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the equipment unless otherwise specified in the instructions. If such

be

required to

conlply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant

to

radio communications.

Note

ST-E2

and other equipment are on.

stop

operation of the equipment.

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E2 and other relevant equipment are

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This device may not

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to

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Nomenclature

Front

,+I"-assist beam emlttor Channel intl~cat,~r

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lt~k slider trnnsmission button

Rear

Flash ratio

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cuntrol lamp

PILOT > I'ilot. I:im

High-speed synr (FI'

Battery compartment cover

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off

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HOLD rent settings position is controls except the tPet transmission button

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Retains the cur-

u,hilo thr switch

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Readying

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Installing the Battery

Use one lithium 2CR5 battery (sold separately).

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Slide the battery compartment cover as shown by the arrow and remove.

Install the battery in the orien tation shown in the compart ment.

Install the battery compart ment cover to close the battery compartment.

the

ST-E2

About the battery

If

the battery contacts are soiled, improper electrical con tact may result. Before installing the battery, wipe the battery contacts with a clean cloth.

When to replace the battery Replace the battery if it takes

sec. or longer for the red pilot

lamp to light after you set the main switch to

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or

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HOLD

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Attachment to the Camera

Push in the ST-E2's mounting

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foot all the way into the camer a's hot shoe.

Slide the shoe lock slider as shown by the arrow. pin protrudes to lock E2 onto the camera.)

To remove the shoe lock slider direction (the

and

slide off the

(The lock

the

ST-152,

slide the

in

the opposite

lock pin retracts)

ST-EP.

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(3)

The hot shoe on the EOS 650, EOS 620, EOS 750, and EOS 850

will not couple with the lock pin. The ST-E2 can still be attached to these cameras, but it cannot be locked onto the hot shoe.

Turning

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Turn the main switch to

The main switch has the follow

ing three positions:

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were set at the arc frozen. All transmitter con trols exccpt the test trtinsmis- sion button are disabled. This

prevents inadvertant alteration

of

On

the

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Turns of'f'the powcr.

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Turns on the powrr.

HOLD

>

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The settings which

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switch position

transmitter settings.

Power

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When

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transmission is possible, the pilot lamp lights the

5

icon lights in the camera viewfinder.

When the 5 icon lights in the camera viewfinder, it indicates that the ST mit. When Speedlite 550EX rechareed and readv to fire. its

AE-assist beam emiiter blinks.

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E2 is able

If the ST-E2 used for (Save Energy) feature takes effect and turns off the power automatically to save battery power. The ST turns back on when the shutter button or test trans mission button is pressed. With a Type A camera (EOS-

3,

EOS Elan IIIIIE, EOS

50/50E, EOS 500NIRebel

EOS IX. EOS IX7IIX Lite) equipped with E-ITL, the ST-

E2's E-ITL indicator lights.

is

on and not

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sec., the SE

in

red and

to

trans

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