09-27-2016 11:44 AM - edited 09-27-2016 12:07 PM
Hello,
We have a problem with the Canon 600 ex RT. The flash will go off at maximum power on 1/128 and 1/1.
We have tried serveral options but we can't solve it.
camera
5D mii
5D mii
6D
lens
16-35 2..8 + 4.0
We've got this problem with other flashes too. Doe you know what is the problem? Is it a regular problem?
Thank you in advance
ZIEN24
09-27-2016 12:01 PM
Which camera?
09-27-2016 12:03 PM
Does the flash only output full power at 1/28 (odd number, shouldn't it be 1/32?) and no other (like 1/128 or 1/64)? If it produces nothing but full power for all settings, you have a big problem - a failure in circuitry that needs repair. This problem, while not prevalent, has been known to happen.
09-27-2016 12:04 PM
Certainly not a problem at 1/1. How are you triggering? Are you using any non-Canon equipment?
09-27-2016 12:08 PM
just camera and flash. Keeps giving full power
09-27-2016 12:14 PM
Which Camera?
Is it on camera or controlled remotely via optical or wireless? Have you tried to reset the settings? Are you in manual mode?
09-27-2016 12:20 PM
camera is in the message
trough the viewer no live view
did reset it manuel mode
09-27-2016 12:31 PM - edited 09-27-2016 12:31 PM
Is the flash on the camera?
If the flash is in manual mode, and you cannot set the power, the flash is broken. If you are in a hurry call Canon, otherwise, buy Syl Arena's Speediliter's handbook.
09-27-2016 12:27 PM
@Zienphotography wrote:Hello,
We have a problem with the Canon 600 ex RT. The flash will go off at maximum power on 1/128 and 1/1.
We have tried serveral options but we can't solve it.
camera
5D mii
5D mii
6D
lens
16-35 2..8 + 4.0
We've got this problem with other flashes too. Doe you know what is the problem? Is it a regular problem?
Thank you in advance
ZIEN24
Those are E-TTL cameras. So unless you are going to set the flash power manually, the flash must be set to E-TTL as well. If you set it to TTL instead, it will always flash at full power.
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