Instruction manual
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... external flash unit, it works automatically and seamlessly like the camera's built-in the respective flash metering mode: P I . Thank you are called Type-A cameras (compatible with the camera's flash control system, the Speedlite controls the flash automatically in flash. For Type-B cameras, see page 37. Before using the Speedlite with preflash reading) 3. s The basic operation is a multi-feature flash unit for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon Speedlite 430EX II is the same as part...
... external flash unit, it works automatically and seamlessly like the camera's built-in the respective flash metering mode: P I . Thank you are called Type-A cameras (compatible with the camera's flash control system, the Speedlite controls the flash automatically in flash. For Type-B cameras, see page 37. Before using the Speedlite with preflash reading) 3. s The basic operation is a multi-feature flash unit for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon Speedlite 430EX II is the same as part...
Instruction manual
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... text refers to indicate the respective buttons, dials, and b( I (616) icons indicate that both the camera and Speedlite's power switches are indicated by (p.**). button. r Reference page numbers are ON. Contents 1 Getting Started and Basic Operation 2 Using Flash 13 1 3 Wireless Flash 2.5 B Reference 32 Y Conventions Used in this instruction manual assume that the respective function remains in effect for 4 sec., 6 sec., or 16 sec. C a Icons...
... text refers to indicate the respective buttons, dials, and b( I (616) icons indicate that both the camera and Speedlite's power switches are indicated by (p.**). button. r Reference page numbers are ON. Contents 1 Getting Started and Basic Operation 2 Using Flash 13 1 3 Wireless Flash 2.5 B Reference 32 Y Conventions Used in this instruction manual assume that the respective function remains in effect for 4 sec., 6 sec., or 16 sec. C a Icons...
Instruction manual
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.... When replacing the batteries, replace all four at one time. Install the batteries. @ Make sure the + and - Use a new set of four batteries of the battery contacts. r Size-AA Ni-MH or lithium batteries can also be hot. Y a Close the battery compartment cover and slide it . If you change the batteries after firing many flashes continuously, be @ .aware that the batteries might be used a Slide the battery compartment cover...
.... When replacing the batteries, replace all four at one time. Install the batteries. @ Make sure the + and - Use a new set of four batteries of the battery contacts. r Size-AA Ni-MH or lithium batteries can also be hot. Y a Close the battery compartment cover and slide it . If you change the batteries after firing many flashes continuously, be @ .aware that the batteries might be used a Slide the battery compartment cover...
Instruction manual
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focus. Y a The shutter speed and aperture will be displayed. F Check that the < f > icon is compatible with E-TTL II 0 If the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not light, move closer to < P >(Program AE) or (Full Auto), E-TTL IIIE-TTL fully automatic flash will be set the camera's shooting mode to the subject and take the picture again. Use the built-in wide panel (p.18). With a digital camera, you...
focus. Y a The shutter speed and aperture will be displayed. F Check that the < f > icon is compatible with E-TTL II 0 If the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not light, move closer to < P >(Program AE) or (Full Auto), E-TTL IIIE-TTL fully automatic flash will be set the camera's shooting mode to the subject and take the picture again. Use the built-in wide panel (p.18). With a digital camera, you...
Instruction manual
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... mode when you use E-TTL IIIE-TTL autoflash. Set automatically (IIX sec. 1/60 sec.) Aperture Setting Autornat~c Set automatically (IIX sec. - 30 sec.) Automatic Manual Set manually (IIX sec. - 30 sec., Bulb) Manual e 1IX sec. The camera will then automatically set the aperture manually. If the background is recommended. * If the shutter speed display blinks, it means that the background exposure will be underexposed or overexposed. Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Used Shutter Speed Setting...
... mode when you use E-TTL IIIE-TTL autoflash. Set automatically (IIX sec. 1/60 sec.) Aperture Setting Autornat~c Set automatically (IIX sec. - 30 sec.) Automatic Manual Set manually (IIX sec. - 30 sec., Bulb) Manual e 1IX sec. The camera will then automatically set the aperture manually. If the background is recommended. * If the shutter speed display blinks, it means that the background exposure will be underexposed or overexposed. Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Used Shutter Speed Setting...
Instruction manual
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Setting Custom Functions 21 Auto Zoom for Image Sensor Size 23 About Color Temperature Information Transmission.... 23 About the AF-Assist Beam 23 Speedlite Control with the Camera's Menu Screen ( J r 24 Using FYlash Flash Exposure Compensation 14 FE L: FE Lock 15 P High-speed Sync 16 DSecond-Curtain Sync 16 Bounce Flash 17 O ZOOM: Setting the Flash Coverage (*) and Using the Wide Panel 18 M: Manual Flash 19 C C.Fn.
Setting Custom Functions 21 Auto Zoom for Image Sensor Size 23 About Color Temperature Information Transmission.... 23 About the AF-Assist Beam 23 Speedlite Control with the Camera's Menu Screen ( J r 24 Using FYlash Flash Exposure Compensation 14 FE L: FE Lock 15 P High-speed Sync 16 DSecond-Curtain Sync 16 Bounce Flash 17 O ZOOM: Setting the Flash Coverage (*) and Using the Wide Panel 18 M: Manual Flash 19 C C.Fn.
Instruction manual
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... or slower than the camera's maximum flash sync speed, will not be displayed in the camera's "buLb"mode. The con will disappear. The flash fires right before the shutter closes, the main flash is displayed. @ e Second-curtain sync works well in the viewfinder. * With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the shorter the effective flash range will be . High-Speed Sync With high-speed sync (FP flash), the flash can create a light trail following the...
... or slower than the camera's maximum flash sync speed, will not be displayed in the camera's "buLb"mode. The con will disappear. The flash fires right before the shutter closes, the main flash is displayed. @ e Second-curtain sync works well in the viewfinder. * With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the shorter the effective flash range will be . High-Speed Sync With high-speed sync (FP flash), the flash can create a light trail following the...
Instruction manual
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... soften shadows behind the subject for high reflectance. Bounce Flash By pointing the flash head toward a wall or ceiling, the flash will also display . With a digital camera, you take the shot, if the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not light, use a larger aperture opening and try again. This can also increase the I S 0 speed. 17 If the flash coverage is too far away...
... soften shadows behind the subject for high reflectance. Bounce Flash By pointing the flash head toward a wall or ceiling, the flash will also display . With a digital camera, you take the shot, if the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not light, use a larger aperture opening and try again. This can also increase the I S 0 speed. 17 If the flash coverage is too far away...
Instruction manual
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... will be compatible with the wide panel in wide panel, the flash coverage will be set automatically. "r Press the button to the camera's 0 .instruction manual. e The button will not be illuminated by both the bounce flash and direct flash, it covers the lens focal length so that the picture will look unnatural. a CO s The flash coverage will not work. Using excessive force...
... will be compatible with the wide panel in wide panel, the flash coverage will be set automatically. "r Press the button to the camera's 0 .instruction manual. e The button will not be illuminated by both the bounce flash and direct flash, it covers the lens focal length so that the picture will look unnatural. a CO s The flash coverage will not work. Using excessive force...
Instruction manual
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... the button to set the flash output from 1/64 power to 111 full power In 113- stop Increments Use a hand-held flash meter to determine the requlred flash output to obtaln a correct flash exposure Settlng the camera's shoot~ngmode to or is decreased or increased. (\ Examo, le,) F~auresfor decreased flash o u t ~ ui t 1 1 ... 111 -0.3 Ill-0.7 112 -0.3 112 -0.7 I 1 1 1 1 I 1 ... 'I' 112 + 0 7 112 +0.3 ' I The manual flash output value...
... the button to set the flash output from 1/64 power to 111 full power In 113- stop Increments Use a hand-held flash meter to determine the requlred flash output to obtaln a correct flash exposure Settlng the camera's shoot~ngmode to or is decreased or increased. (\ Examo, le,) F~auresfor decreased flash o u t ~ ui t 1 1 ... 111 -0.3 Ill-0.7 112 -0.3 112 -0.7 I 1 1 1 1 I 1 ... 'I' 112 + 0 7 112 +0.3 ' I The manual flash output value...
Instruction manual
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Select the Custom Function No. e Press the button to shoot. jwC3 O button to set the Custom Funct~on and press the button, the camera will be ready to select the Custom Function number. b After you set the desired number, then press the > button. or more so that *Qd* is displayed. 2- i Eng Lkgm-f )*j /- Setting Custom Functions 1- Qb 4 Press the utton for 2 sec.
Select the Custom Function No. e Press the button to shoot. jwC3 O button to set the Custom Funct~on and press the button, the camera will be ready to select the Custom Function number. b After you set the desired number, then press the > button. or more so that *Qd* is displayed. 2- i Eng Lkgm-f )*j /- Setting Custom Functions 1- Qb 4 Press the utton for 2 sec.
Instruction manual
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... built-in your camera's instruction manual. assist beam is transmitted to the EOS DIGITAL camera. The 430EX Il's AF-assist beam is shown below. The Speedlite automatically recognizes the EOS DIGITAL camera's sensor size and automatically sets the flash coverage for Image Sensor Size EOS DIGITAL cameras have one of almost all EOS cameras. The AF- The effective range is compatible with your camera, see the Specifications in AF-assist beam will differ...
... built-in your camera's instruction manual. assist beam is transmitted to the EOS DIGITAL camera. The 430EX Il's AF-assist beam is shown below. The Speedlite automatically recognizes the EOS DIGITAL camera's sensor size and automatically sets the flash coverage for Image Sensor Size EOS DIGITAL cameras have one of almost all EOS cameras. The AF- The effective range is compatible with your camera, see the Specifications in AF-assist beam will differ...
Instruction manual
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Wireless FYlash 580EX II. P Wireless Flash 26 Setting Manual Flash with the Slave Unit 31 O Reference C 430EX II System 32 Troubleshooting Guide 33 Specifications 35 Using a Type-B Camera 37
Wireless FYlash 580EX II. P Wireless Flash 26 Setting Manual Flash with the Slave Unit 31 O Reference C 430EX II System 32 Troubleshooting Guide 33 Specifications 35 Using a Type-B Camera 37
Instruction manual
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... the master unit and slave unit(s) are controlled by wireless. 1 Set the master unit. 0 Attach the master unit Speedlite to the slave units which are set to a different channel, set it as necessary. For details on wireless flash photography and operating the master unit, see the master unit's instruction manual. Wireless Flash With multiple Canon Speedlites having the wireless flash feature, you need not operate the slave unit(s) at all to the same channel (p.29). Therefore, you can create various lighting effects with the master unit...
... the master unit and slave unit(s) are controlled by wireless. 1 Set the master unit. 0 Attach the master unit Speedlite to the slave units which are set to a different channel, set it as necessary. For details on wireless flash photography and operating the master unit, see the master unit's instruction manual. Wireless Flash With multiple Canon Speedlites having the wireless flash feature, you need not operate the slave unit(s) at all to the same channel (p.29). Therefore, you can create various lighting effects with the master unit...
Instruction manual
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... wlth normal flash shootlng O Sample wireless flash setup Cr r h Indoors I -sec l n t e ~ a l s d -- @ Check the flash operation. @ @ Press the master unlt's test firlng button Y b The slave unlt w~lfllre If the flash does not flre, adjust the slave unlt's angle toward the master u n ~atnd 9 Pdlstance from the master unit Set the camera and shoot. Set the master unit's flash mode For shoot~ng,will also be set automatically for the slave unit(s). 7 w w v r Check that the flash is ready...
... wlth normal flash shootlng O Sample wireless flash setup Cr r h Indoors I -sec l n t e ~ a l s d -- @ Check the flash operation. @ @ Press the master unlt's test firlng button Y b The slave unlt w~lfllre If the flash does not flre, adjust the slave unlt's angle toward the master u n ~atnd 9 Pdlstance from the master unit Set the camera and shoot. Set the master unit's flash mode For shoot~ng,will also be set automatically for the slave unit(s). 7 w w v r Check that the flash is ready...
Instruction manual
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e The Speedlite's zoom setting will be set as a slave unit and remains in auto power off mode for more leeway in the same way via wireless. Therefore, the flash coverage must cover the slave unit's position. r Afier positioning the slave unit(s), be sure to fire a test flash O with the master unit. It is more than 8 hours, it on. r Use the bounce feature to swing the slave unit's flash body so that Y the master unit transmits wireless signals...
e The Speedlite's zoom setting will be set as a slave unit and remains in auto power off mode for more leeway in the same way via wireless. Therefore, the flash coverage must cover the slave unit's position. r Afier positioning the slave unit(s), be sure to fire a test flash O with the master unit. It is more than 8 hours, it on. r Use the bounce feature to swing the slave unit's flash body so that Y the master unit transmits wireless signals...
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Using Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Flash exposure compensation and other settings set with normal flash shooting. ms'--smm press lhceZooM'r> so that e m > blinks. Flash exposure compensation High-speed sync (FP flash) FEB Manual flash rn FE lock Stroboscopic flash @ .With FE lock, if even one Speedlite will result in underexposure, the icon will blink in the slave units. mzoom 2' Press the button to the subject. (I With a wireless flash system, the master unit's settings will also be...
Using Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Flash exposure compensation and other settings set with normal flash shooting. ms'--smm press lhceZooM'r> so that e m > blinks. Flash exposure compensation High-speed sync (FP flash) FEB Manual flash rn FE lock Stroboscopic flash @ .With FE lock, if even one Speedlite will result in underexposure, the icon will blink in the slave units. mzoom 2' Press the button to the subject. (I With a wireless flash system, the master unit's settings will also be...
Instruction manual
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...: Y (1) When you want to < A >for wireless or manual flash. Set the manual flash output. (p.19) About Slave Group Control -- - 1 Slave group A For example, ~fyou have the slave ID set the flash output with the slave units individually for wireless or manual flash, as with studio flash units. (2) When you use Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 for three slave un~tsa, ll three I slave un~tswill be set manually with the Slave Unit Manual flash can be controlled as ~fthey...
...: Y (1) When you want to < A >for wireless or manual flash. Set the manual flash output. (p.19) About Slave Group Control -- - 1 Slave group A For example, ~fyou have the slave ID set the flash output with the slave units individually for wireless or manual flash, as with studio flash units. (2) When you use Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 for three slave un~tsa, ll three I slave un~tswill be set manually with the Slave Unit Manual flash can be controlled as ~fthey...
Instruction manual
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...) Auto zoom does not work. P b Place the slave unit within the master unit's transmission range. (p.26) h Point the slave unit(s)'s sensor toward the master unit. (p.26) O The power turns off took effect. Attach the Speedlite's mounting foot securely to the same channel as the master unit. (p.29) a, The slave unit(s) i s not positioned properly. If the flash recycling time takes 30 sec. b Set it to the camera. (p.9) Troubleshooting Guide If there is a problem, refer to this Troubleshooting Guide The Speedlite...
...) Auto zoom does not work. P b Place the slave unit within the master unit's transmission range. (p.26) h Point the slave unit(s)'s sensor toward the master unit. (p.26) O The power turns off took effect. Attach the Speedlite's mounting foot securely to the same channel as the master unit. (p.29) a, The slave unit(s) i s not positioned properly. If the flash recycling time takes 30 sec. b Set it to the camera. (p.9) Troubleshooting Guide If there is a problem, refer to this Troubleshooting Guide The Speedlite...
Instruction manual
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... AF-assist beam blinks Fired with wide panel) A u t o zoom (Flash coverage set automat~callyto match the .lens focal length and Image sensor size) Manual zoom Flash head swing (bounce flash) Color temperature information transmission: Flash color temperature information transmitted to camera when flash is fired Exposure Control Exposure control system: E-TTL IIIE-TTLTTTL autoflash, manual flash Y Effective flash range: 0.7 - 24.3 m 12.3 - 79.7 ft. (Wlth EFSOmm fl1.4 lens * High-speed sync...
... AF-assist beam blinks Fired with wide panel) A u t o zoom (Flash coverage set automat~callyto match the .lens focal length and Image sensor size) Manual zoom Flash head swing (bounce flash) Color temperature information transmission: Flash color temperature information transmitted to camera when flash is fired Exposure Control Exposure control system: E-TTL IIIE-TTLTTTL autoflash, manual flash Y Effective flash range: 0.7 - 24.3 m 12.3 - 79.7 ft. (Wlth EFSOmm fl1.4 lens * High-speed sync...
