Speedlite 600EX II-RT
SKU: 1177C002
The Speedlite 600EX II-RT delivers impressive power, responsive performance and advanced, wireless communication for those who demand the very best in flash photography. Featuring improved continuous performance up to 2.0x* faster than its predecessor, the Speedlite 600EX II-RT performs at a phenomenal speed, and reliably at that - new Quick Flash settings and a flash-readiness indicator help ensure priority shutter operation, even when the flash isn't fully recharged. It's also built for fast, convenient use virtually anywhere for any situation, with improved combination button and dial controls, a refined dust- and water-resistant body and new accessories tailor-made for enhanced lighting effects. For speedy and comprehensive flash photography on the go, the Speedlite 600EX II-RT delivers portable, professional performance with ease.
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Zoom flash head covers a wide range of 20-200mm; maximum guide number is 197 ft./60m at ISO 100.
Equipped for flash photography in a wide variety of situations, the Speedlite 600EX II-RT has a guide number of 197 ft. (60m) at ISO 100 to help achieve the lighting you desire. It offers 20mm to 200mm coverage, and when the extendable wide panel is pulled out, flash coverage moves as wide as 14mm. Plus, to maximize power and minimize energy consumption, the Speedlite 600EX II-RT can be directed to zoom in accordance with the camera’s image sensor size (full-frame and APS-C).
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Improved performance of continuous flash by approx. 1.1 to 1.5x* for fast firing (up to 2.0x* if used with optional Compact Battery Pack CP-E4N).
The Speedlite 600EX II-RT offers significant improvements in continuous flash performance. Engineered with a combination of highly heat-resistant material, a revised optical design for suppressing gain in the panel's temperature, plus a redesigned interior structure, the Speedlite 600EX II-RT sees speed gains of 1.1 to 1.5x* self-powered, and 1.5 to 2.0x* when used with the optional Compact Battery Pack CP-E4N. An improved flash control algorithm and a redesigned Quick Flash function help to minimize unfired flashes for more reliable, continuous operation.
Wireless flash shooting support is available for both radio and optical transmission, offering users greater functional range when using a flash.
For comprehensive lighting setup on the go, the Speedlite 600EX II-RT offers a number of options for both wireless flash and multi-camera operation. When used with a compatible flash, or flash driver mounted on camera, the Speedlite 600EX II-RT can serve as a receiver unit in an optical setup, at distances of up to 49.2 ft./15m when indoors and 32.8 ft./10m when outdoors. In addition to optical wireless flash, the Speedlite 600EX II-RT is capable of radio transmitted wireless flash where the flash units need not be in visual proximity to one another and transmission distance is extended up to 98.4 ft./30m.
- Speedlite 600EX II-RT
- Soft Case
- Stand
- Bounce Adapter SBA-E3
- Color Filter SCF-E3OR1 (Light Orange)
- Color Filter SCF-E3OR2 (Dark Orange)
- Instruction Book
- Warranty Card
Compatible Cameras
Type-A EOS cameras (E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash)
Type-B EOS cameras (TTL autoflash)
Guide Number
The Guide No. is approximately 49.2 ft./15m at ISO 100.
The maximum Guide No. is approximately 196.9 ft./60m at ISO 100 and 200mm flash coverage.
When the extendable wide panel is pulled out, the flash coverage is 14mm.
Number of Flashes
Approx. 100-700 flashes.
* Nominal min. time when using 1900mm Ah type AA/HR6 Ni-MH batteries.
* Based on Canon Testing Standards.
Recycling Time
Normal flash: 0.1-5.5 sec. Quick flash: 0.1-3.3 sec.
* Nominal min. time when using 1900mm Ah type AA/HR6 Ni-MH batteries.
* Based on Canon Testing Standards.
Flash Range
Effective flash range with EF 50mm f/1.4 lens at ISO 100
- Normal Flash:
Approx. 1.6-91.2 ft./0.5-27.8m - Quick Flash (at Guide No. 68.2 ft./20.8m):
Approx. 1.6-48.6 ft./0.5-14.8m - High-speed Sync (at 1/250 sec. shutter speed):
Approx. 1.6-48.2 ft./0.5-14.7m
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