Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT Electronic Flash

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.

Package Contents: Speedlite 600EX-RT, Soft Case (for flash), Stand, Color Filter Holder, Soft Case (for holder), Color Filter SCF-E1OR1/SCF-E1OR2, Case (for filter), Instruction Book, Warranty Card

Features

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.

Color filter holder for attaching Canon and third-party color gelatin filters.

18 Custom Functions and 7 Personal Functions for creative flexibility.

Full swivel, 180° in either direction.

Specifications Compatible Cameras

Compatible Camera: E-TTL II/E-TTL AutoFlash EOS DSLR

Guide Number: The maximum Guide No. is approximately 196.9 ft./60m at ISO 100 varies from approximately 85.3 ft./26m to 196.9 ft. /60m according to the flash coverage (20 to 200 mm). When the extendable wide panel is pulled out, the flash coverage is 14 mm and the Guide No. is approximately 15/49.2

Number of Flashes: Approx. 100 - 700 flashes (with size-AA/LR6 alkaline batteries)

Recycling Time Normal flash: Approx. 0.1 - 5.5 sec. / Quick flash: Approx. 0.1 - 3.3 sec.

AF Assist Beam: System: Near-infrared light pattern projection method / Linkable AF Points: Supports 1 to 61-Point High Density Reticular AF

Power Source: Four AA-size/LR6 alkaline or rechargeable Ni-MH or Lithium Batteries

External Power Source: Compact Battery Pack CP-E4

Dimensions: Approx. 3.1 (W) x 5.6 (H) x 4.9 (D) in. / 79.7 (W) x 142.9 (H) x 124.5 (D) mm

Weighs: Approx. 15.0 oz / 425 g