topic Re: 600 ex II Manual Mode in Speedlite Flashes

600 ex II Manual Mode

emphoto — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 06:03:13 GMT

I recently upgraded from my 580 Ex II's to the new 600 ex-II flashes. My question is when using the flash in Manual Mode, can I fire more than one shot at a time? In Ettl Mode I am able to fire 4 shots before images go black - while the flash recycles.

But in Manual Mode it seems I am only able to fire one shot at a time - so nothing moving that would require high-speed synch like a couple walking down the aisle or during their first dance. I would rather keep it in Manual mode but I can't afford to miss these important shots.

Am I just missing something with the settings?

I appreciate any insight, thanks!

Re: 600 ex II Manual Mode

kvbarkley — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 15:42:19 GMT

Does it depend on the power level?

Re: 600 ex II Manual Mode

emphoto — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 17:32:01 GMT

No, as fully powered it still only flashes once then I have to wait for it to recharge. Where if I switch to ETTL it fires continuously.

Re: 600 ex II Manual Mode

RobertTheFat — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 14:20:42 GMT

Are you relying on the flash's own batteries, or do you have an external battery pack attached? If the former, maybe an external battery pack would help. If the latter, maybe the battery pack is somehow fooling the flash into thinking that it's unready to continue.