Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2
Mfr Catalog # C58-5651 / 2478A002
Mfr Catalog Europe # C58-5651001 / 2478A004
$179.95
Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 <--|--> EOS
Requires:
Speedlite 550EX or 420EX
Battery: 2CR5
Wireless controller for the E-TTL wireless autoflash system. It can control
up to two slave groups in one of four channels.
The flash ratio
between the two groups can also be controlled. The wireless transmitter range is
about 15-20 m/49-66 ft. indoors and 8-10 m/33 ft. outdoors at a vertical angle
of ±30 Degrees. Under low-light or low-contrast conditions it emits an AF-assist
beam linked to the EOS-3's 45 focusing points.
Features:
Type: 550EX-dedicated, clip-on Speedlite transmitter with direct contacts.
Compatible Cameras: Type A EOS cameras (E- TTL, autoflash); Type B EOS cameras
(Manual flash) .
Channels: 4
Flash Ratio Control: For A:B ratio: 1:8 to 8:1, in half- step increments or 13
steps .
High- Speed Sync (FP flash): Enabled with high-speed sync mode .
Slave Operation Confirmation: With test transmission button. *Slave A fires
followed by slave B at 1/64 output.
Before flash fires during FE lock Adequate flash exposure indicated by the flash
exposure level icon lit in the viewfinder. Insufficient flash exposure indicated
by the flash exposure level icon blinking in the viewfinder.
After flash fires ST-E2's flash confirmation lamp lights in green for 3 sec.
Wireless slave SE mode cancellation: Cancels when the test transmission button
or FE lock botton is pressed to turn on the slave unit.
Wireless Transmission: Infrared pulse.
Transmission Range: Indoors: Approx. 12-15 meters/39.4 - 49.2 ft; Outdoors:
Approx. 8-10/ 26.2-32.8 ft.
Transmission Coverage: ±40Degrees horizontal and
±30Degrees vertical.
Battery Life: Approx. 1,500 transmissions (At room temperature and with a new
set of batteries)
AF-assist Beam: Compatible with EOS-3's 45-point Area AF and 28mm and longer
lens focal lengths
AF-assist Beam Effective Range: Approx. 0,6 to 10 m/2.0 to 16.5 ft along the
periphery (in total darkness).
SE Feature: While the power switch is set to I or HOLD, the transmission turns
off automatically after about 90 sec. of non-use.
Power Source: 2CR2 lithium (6V) battery x 1 .
Dimensions: 62 (W) x 51 (H) x 80 (D) mm/2,4 (W) x 3,1 (D) in .
Weight: 100 g/ 3.5 oz (exluding battery) .
