Shanny SN-E3-RT

Shanny SN-E3-RT | RT enabled wireless radio controller for Canon

Shanny SN-E3-RT is a dedicated transmitter for the Canon 600EX-RT, Canon 430EX III-RT and Shanny SN600C-RT radio enabled speedlite flashes. The SN-E3-RT is the first radio trigger product available from the flash and radio trigger manufacturer Shanny, and so far after a number of tests it appears to be working extremely well.

The unit is of solid build with a reassuring rigidity, which is comforting, especially if you tend to throw equipment around a bit. The buttons are firm and harder to press accidentally, when the unit is mounted on top of a camera. The Shanny’s build closely resembles that of the Canon and Yongnuo alternatives. It weighs about 10 grams more than the Canon, at about 157 grams, including batteries.

Shanny SN-E3-RT has few advantages over genuine Canon ST-E3-RT speedlite transmitter. What really sets the Shanny SN-E3-RT Transmitter apart from the original Canon ST-E3-RT version (other than the much lower price tag) is a larger and full color TFT high resolution LCD screen. This larger screen then allows the option of having all 5 remote flash groups conveniently displayed on the screen at once, instead of just the 3 groups the original Canon ST-E3-RT will display. Shanny has also simplified the group navigation and adjustments, making the group interface even more obvious and intuitive.

Another unique feature of the SN-E3-RT is the inclusion of a Canon Optic Wireless Master function, as well as the 2.4GHz RT radio communication (these can not be used at the same time of course). And below the Optic Wireless sensor can be seen a small LED AF assist light, which is an important feature the original Canon ST-E3-RT transmitter unfortunately lacks.

The SN-E3-RT Wireless Speedlite Transmitter for Canon from Shanny is a 15 channel, 5 group wireless triggering device with a 100m range. The transmitter offers E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash, manual flash, stroboscopic flash. Convenience features include flash exposure lock, AF beam focus assist, modeling strobe and custom functions.

Gr group mode is a really great option and main advantage of the Canon RT radio system over the previous Canon flash interface. The Gr mode allows 5 individual groups to be used instead of just 3, as well as allowing E-TTL and Manual groups to be mixed. Groups can also be turned ON and OFF individually as needed.

And Shanny have enhanced the Gr mode further by allowing the option of all 5 groups to be displayed on the LCD screen at once. Navigation and adjustment of the groups have also been simplified. One unfortunate limitation still here though is that Gr mode is not available when using pre 2012 Cameras (including the 5D II and 7D etc). This is the same with the original Canon ST-E3-RT and 600EX-RT as master unit. While though the Yongnuo YN-E3-RT does actually provide Gr mode with pre 2012 cameras.

When it comes to the transmission range, the SN-E3-RT appear to be consistently matching the original Canon ST-E3-RT for maximum range. We have found that the range is generally very similar with the original YN622C transceivers which is great.

Shanny SN-E3-RT FEATURES

• High-resolution TFT color screen – The SN-E3-RT’s large TFT Color LCD Screen looks very impressive, particularly with the multiple colors.
• Font and background color options
• Brightness adjustment – 20% – 100%
• 2.4GHz two-way Canon RT compatible radio communication
• Directly compatible with original Canon ST-E3-RT / 600EX-RT wireless signals
• Canon Optic Wireless Master Function (range up to 20 meters)
• 5 Groups ( A/B/C/D/E)
• Up to 15 off-camera flashes supported
• Mix TTL and Remote Manual Groups
• Sync mode (1st curtain, 2nd curtain sync, Hi-speed sync)
• Max Sync. Speed: 1/8000s
• Trigger Interface: Hot shoe
• Individual 1/3rd stop Manual Power and FEC adjustments
• Remote Flash Zoom in 3 groups, and Auto Zoom
• 1st curtain sync, 2nd Curtain Sync, HSS
• USB port for Firmware Updates. Check the manufacturer firmware downloads page for the latest firmware version.
• AF Assist Light to help camera focus in low light situations
• Dedicated Buttons for Fast Adjustments
• 15 Physical Channels and 1 Auto channel
• 10000 device IDs can be set (ID0000~ID9999)
• Improved Stability and Transmission Speed
• Flash Value Lock function (FVL)
• Modeling Flash & Red-Eye Reduction flash
• Settings Saved Automatically
• Up To 100M Range

Shanny SN-E3-RT SPECIFICATIONS

Shanny SN-E3-RT COMPATIBLE WITH:

Compatible Cameras:

All Canon DSLR Cameras with E-TTL II / E-TTL autoflash: Canon 5D Mark II, 5D Mark III, 5Ds, 5DsR, 1Dx, 1Ds Mark III, 1D Mark IV, 1D Mark III, 7D mark II, 6D, 70D, 7D, 60D, 50D, 40D, 450D, 500D, 550D, 600D, 650D, 700D, 750D, 760D, 1000D, 1100D, 1200D, 5D, 10D, 20D, 30D, 300D, 350D, 1D, 1D Mark II and any other newer Canon DSLR camera

Compatible flashes:

Canon RT Radio Compatibility :

CANON : ST-ES-RT, 600EX-RT
SHANNY : SN-E3-RT, SN600C-RT
Yongnuo YN600EX-RT and YN600EX-RT II are partially supported

Canon Optic Wireless Compatibility :

CANON : EX flashes with Canon Optic Wireless compatibility
SHANNY : SN600SC, SN600C (manual only)

Shanny SN-E3-RT – Package includes:

• 1x Shanny SN-E3-RT transmitter
• 1x Protection case
• 1x Manual in English and Chinese
• 1x Original Shanny Box