Slave flash always on ETTL?

[thinslicing]

Is slave flash always on ETTL? Can I set it to manual mode?
Ex. How to set using Canon EL-1 or 600 EX II?
Thanks!

 

[Octarine]

Is slave flash always on ETTL?

No.

Can I set it to manual mode?

Yes.

Ex. How to set using Canon EL-1 or 600 EX II?

Use the Mode button to change to M (= Manual). There should be a booklet in the box.
Alternatively, just download the pdf manual from Canon, e.g. Canon US: https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/...ls/cameras/flashes/speedlite-el-1?tab=manuals

 

[thinslicing]

Use the Mode button to change to M (= Manual). There should be a booklet in the box.
Alternatively, just download the pdf manual from Canon, e.g. Canon US: https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/...ls/cameras/flashes/speedlite-el-1?tab=manuals

First I set it as slave/receiver mode (not the main flash). Then when I try to change the mode, Manual is disabled, only ETTL is available.

 

[Octarine]

For EL-1, Page 191 of the manual should have you seem to be looking for:
'Manual Flash / Multiple Flash set in the Receiver Unit' as part of the chapter 'Optical Transmission Wireless Settings'
For other models please download the respective manual and check for the section of optical wireless usage.

 

[thinslicing]

For EL-1, Page 191 of the manual should have you seem to be looking for:
'Manual Flash / Multiple Flash set in the Receiver Unit' as part of the chapter 'Optical Transmission Wireless Settings'
For other models please download the respective manual and check for the section of optical wireless usage.

This is great help! Thanks a lot! I’ve been setting to ‘Receiver’, which do not allow manual. The ‘Individual receiver’ setting allows manual setting.

 

[StewartYoung]

Thank you! I didn't think I would find the answer to my question so quickly. Thanks again.