Speedlite 580EX Manual
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... with E-TTL II, E-TTL, and TTL autoflash . For Type-B cameras, see page 53 . 2 The Canon Speedlite 58QfX is attached to familairize yourself with only TTL) are using the Speedlite, read this instruction manual while also referring to the camera's instruction manual . It can think of the 580EX as using the camera's built-in flash if it...
... with E-TTL II, E-TTL, and TTL autoflash . For Type-B cameras, see page 53 . 2 The Canon Speedlite 58QfX is attached to familairize yourself with only TTL) are using the Speedlite, read this instruction manual while also referring to the camera's instruction manual . It can think of the 580EX as using the camera's built-in flash if it...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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... lamp (P 11) Zoom blrttnnl Wi rel¢ss set button (p.20r3B, 37 .38, 39, 42) RUmcr switch (p.10) ,OFF> '. P~veroff ON, : Pcsver an .MO QE~ Flash modelSla~ sei ti nqUuttan [p. :1 22,2442,43] c`) n ScI ccVSet button ~(b~ , Select Dial Wire selector [p.9, 34] custom Furctiol setling h~itton [p .&~27] --- ,PUSH, f3oimrc lock release 6ufton...
... lamp (P 11) Zoom blrttnnl Wi rel¢ss set button (p.20r3B, 37 .38, 39, 42) RUmcr switch (p.10) ,OFF> '. P~veroff ON, : Pcsver an .MO QE~ Flash modelSla~ sei ti nqUuttan [p. :1 22,2442,43] c`) n ScI ccVSet button ~(b~ , Select Dial Wire selector [p.9, 34] custom Furctiol setling h~itton [p .&~27] --- ,PUSH, f3oimrc lock release 6ufton...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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After20 continuous flashes, allow a rest time of more than 20 continuous flashes . Getting Started and Basic Operation Installing Batteries Attaching to the Camera 9 Turn on the Power Switch 14 Fully Automatic Flash Shooting 11 Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash 9n the Shooting iviodes 12 H To avoid over9ieating and deteriorating the flash head, do not fire rapid bursts of at least 10 min .
After20 continuous flashes, allow a rest time of more than 20 continuous flashes . Getting Started and Basic Operation Installing Batteries Attaching to the Camera 9 Turn on the Power Switch 14 Fully Automatic Flash Shooting 11 Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash 9n the Shooting iviodes 12 H To avoid over9ieating and deteriorating the flash head, do not fire rapid bursts of at least 10 min .
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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...Recycling Time and Flash Count (with size-AA alkaline batteries) Recycling Time [A pprox .] _ Quick Flash Normal F18sh Fl as shown by the arrow and open it as h Count (aRProx~) 0.1 -3 0.1 -6 100 -70o ~ Based pn new sire-AA alkarine batteries and Canon's testing standards ...the cover, a Close the battery compartment coverand slide it . '` - - ~ ~.~ -rf= & q. Quick flash enables a flash to be used . do not mix battery types . Installing Batteries Install four size-AA batteries 4~~ -' II ~ 7 `2. ~~~ d[9 . N Sine the shape of the Sam E-brand and type . o Site-AA Ni...
...Recycling Time and Flash Count (with size-AA alkaline batteries) Recycling Time [A pprox .] _ Quick Flash Normal F18sh Fl as shown by the arrow and open it as h Count (aRProx~) 0.1 -3 0.1 -6 100 -70o ~ Based pn new sire-AA alkarine batteries and Canon's testing standards ...the cover, a Close the battery compartment coverand slide it . '` - - ~ ~.~ -rf= & q. Quick flash enables a flash to be used . do not mix battery types . Installing Batteries Install four size-AA batteries 4~~ -' II ~ 7 `2. ~~~ d[9 . N Sine the shape of the Sam E-brand and type . o Site-AA Ni...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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... Take the picture. ~~ Check that the subject is within the effective range displayed on the LCD pane[ even if the camera is displayed . Lf the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not light, mope closer to [ETTL> . Press the shutter button halfway to < P> [Program AE] or cps (Full Auto),...on the LCD panel . [9, A preflash is fired right before the shot is taken, then the main flash is lit in the viewfinder. 9 Check that --ETTL> is compatible with E-TTL II . ~. Fully Automatic Flash Shooting When you set as normal AE shooting . You can also increase the camera's ISD speed . ...
... Take the picture. ~~ Check that the subject is within the effective range displayed on the LCD pane[ even if the camera is displayed . Lf the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not light, mope closer to [ETTL> . Press the shutter button halfway to < P> [Program AE] or cps (Full Auto),...on the LCD panel . [9, A preflash is fired right before the shot is taken, then the main flash is lit in the viewfinder. 9 Check that --ETTL> is compatible with E-TTL II . ~. Fully Automatic Flash Shooting When you set as normal AE shooting . You can also increase the camera's ISD speed . ...
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... the tP> (Program AE) mode. Aperture Setting Automatic Automatic Manual Manual 12 Select this made when you set the shutter speed m. Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Use Shutter Speed Setting Automatic [11a0 Se[:. - Select this mode when you want to set the aperture manually ...sec . - Srk :rt this mode when yon want to set . verexposed Adjust the aperture until [he background is the camera's maximum flash sync. Spocd . Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoffash in the Shooting Modes m Just set [he apertura matching the shutter speed to obtain v :i standard exposure . ~, ...
... the tP> (Program AE) mode. Aperture Setting Automatic Automatic Manual Manual 12 Select this made when you set the shutter speed m. Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Use Shutter Speed Setting Automatic [11a0 Se[:. - Select this mode when you want to set the aperture manually ...sec . - Srk :rt this mode when yon want to set . verexposed Adjust the aperture until [he background is the camera's maximum flash sync. Spocd . Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoffash in the Shooting Modes m Just set [he apertura matching the shutter speed to obtain v :i standard exposure . ~, ...
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..." The next item to be used to select the item (blinks) . MULTI Stroboscopic Flash With stroboscopic flash, a rapid series of flashes is displayed . expressed as Hz}, the number of flashes, and the flash output . s Turn the ~~~a dial to be set the ti ash output and press... the doom uin Press the < M0oEa button so chat is fired. s After you set . ~ Press the < ~~y button to capture multiple images of a moping subject in a single photograph for later study. asa.v , rs z s a s s is is m Ii...
..." The next item to be used to select the item (blinks) . MULTI Stroboscopic Flash With stroboscopic flash, a rapid series of flashes is displayed . expressed as Hz}, the number of flashes, and the flash output . s Turn the ~~~a dial to be set the ti ash output and press... the doom uin Press the < M0oEa button so chat is fired. s After you set . ~ Press the < ~~y button to capture multiple images of a moping subject in a single photograph for later study. asa.v , rs z s a s s is is m Ii...
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Wireless Flash About Wireless Flash 32 Fully Automatic Wireless Flash 34 Flash Ratio with E-TTL II 38 Wireless Manual Flash with Varied Flash Output 42 Setting Manual Flash and Stroboscopic Flash with the Slave Unit 43 31
Wireless Flash About Wireless Flash 32 Fully Automatic Wireless Flash 34 Flash Ratio with E-TTL II 38 Wireless Manual Flash with Varied Flash Output 42 Setting Manual Flash and Stroboscopic Flash with the Slave Unit 43 31
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...units . Speedlies positioned as slave units, elf will be used instead . About Wireless Flash With multiple Canon Speedlites having the wireless flash feature, you can create various lighting effects with the same ease as a slave ... Even with the 580E?C master unit) attached to the camera are also transmitted to a 580Ex se[ as the slave unit . 32 Hereinafter, the "master unit" will be enabled (p.34) .... The basic wireless set as using normal E-7TL II autoflash . e A SSOEX set -up is set as the master unit. Thus, you input ...
...units . Speedlies positioned as slave units, elf will be used instead . About Wireless Flash With multiple Canon Speedlites having the wireless flash feature, you can create various lighting effects with the same ease as a slave ... Even with the 580E?C master unit) attached to the camera are also transmitted to a 580Ex se[ as the slave unit . 32 Hereinafter, the "master unit" will be enabled (p.34) .... The basic wireless set as using normal E-7TL II autoflash . e A SSOEX set -up is set as the master unit. Thus, you input ...
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Wireless flash with two slave groups [p.38] 1sm (49-21 t.) Outdoors Sm [26.2ft.] 12m (39 .4ft .) Wireless flash with three slave groups (p.40) Indoors outdoors C 15m [49 .2ft.] ' lOm (32 .8f1.) yS I 8m (26 .2f1 .) 12m [39 .4ft .] 33 Multi-5peed[ite, Wireless Lighting Configurations You can crate t%yo or three slave groups and set the flash ratio fn r E-TTL II autafiiash shooting (p.38 - 42).
Wireless flash with two slave groups [p.38] 1sm (49-21 t.) Outdoors Sm [26.2ft.] 12m (39 .4ft .) Wireless flash with three slave groups (p.40) Indoors outdoors C 15m [49 .2ft.] ' lOm (32 .8f1.) yS I 8m (26 .2f1 .) 12m [39 .4ft .] 33 Multi-5peed[ite, Wireless Lighting Configurations You can crate t%yo or three slave groups and set the flash ratio fn r E-TTL II autafiiash shooting (p.38 - 42).
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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3 Set the slave In . Turn the dial to set c ga for [he other slave unit . s Turn [he dial to select rA>, then press the c I button . * Repeat siepsl to 3 to select c A : $ >, thin press thQ J rETTL 0200F 2Ymm -01 5o lect the flash ratf0 . Set the Master Unit ~ETTL LTUI24- ~a FF= ,r ~ 1lI -°L=~ 1 ~4 Set the wireless selector to ` . (p.34) Disable the master unit's flash ~J firing . [p.3s] ~' Press the C ZOO MI'z+7 button so ~' that < ~> blinks .
3 Set the slave In . Turn the dial to set c ga for [he other slave unit . s Turn [he dial to select rA>, then press the c I button . * Repeat siepsl to 3 to select c A : $ >, thin press thQ J rETTL 0200F 2Ymm -01 5o lect the flash ratf0 . Set the Master Unit ~ETTL LTUI24- ~a FF= ,r ~ 1lI -°L=~ 1 ~4 Set the wireless selector to ` . (p.34) Disable the master unit's flash ~J firing . [p.3s] ~' Press the C ZOO MI'z+7 button so ~' that < ~> blinks .
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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... button, press it to ¢A> for both wireless and normal flash shooting . You can fire the modeling flash for three Speedlites, all three 5peedlites will be overexposed . H Do not fife the modeling flash more than 10 consecutive limes. I# you have the slave Ib ...for example, if you fire the modeling flash 90 consecutive limes, allow the Speedlita to avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head. The modeling flash cannot 6e fired with the Ed5 300iREBEL 2400 and Type-8 cameras (P .2) . In step 4. select Speedlite toward the subject, the subject will 4e...
... button, press it to ¢A> for both wireless and normal flash shooting . You can fire the modeling flash for three Speedlites, all three 5peedlites will be overexposed . H Do not fife the modeling flash more than 10 consecutive limes. I# you have the slave Ib ...for example, if you fire the modeling flash 90 consecutive limes, allow the Speedlita to avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head. The modeling flash cannot 6e fired with the Ed5 300iREBEL 2400 and Type-8 cameras (P .2) . In step 4. select Speedlite toward the subject, the subject will 4e...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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... or ~A= B : Cam, then press the cJa button- All settings are done with Varied Flash Output m With manual flash and multiple Speedlites, you can set a different flash output for , then press the a;~?> button . m All the slave IDs will blink . ...r~,za?m -ate ~ i ~~ Press the < ZOOM 1~.> button so °~ ' that is displayed . z`II , ~ _ -rte 1~~ J G9 zoom,2%m ~an.z .7=~, Select the flash ratio . ~: Turn the dial to set the flash...
... or ~A= B : Cam, then press the cJa button- All settings are done with Varied Flash Output m With manual flash and multiple Speedlites, you can set a different flash output for , then press the a;~?> button . m All the slave IDs will blink . ...r~,za?m -ate ~ i ~~ Press the < ZOOM 1~.> button so °~ ' that is displayed . z`II , ~ _ -rte 1~~ J G9 zoom,2%m ~an.z .7=~, Select the flash ratio . ~: Turn the dial to set the flash...
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... cameras : Guide No . : Flash cQverage : Flash duration : Cola: temperature info rmativn transmission : " Exposure Control ExpGsure Control Type : Flash range (with size-AA alkaline batteries] Recycling time) Flash-ready indicator : Normal flash : 0 .1 to 6 sec . 1 Red pilot lamp lights Quick flash : 0 .1 to 3 sec ...or < *> button Provided Provided [t - 199 Hz] Pilot lamp lights " Flash Recycling (with 50mm f11 .4, ISO 100]' Flash exposure cnrnpensaVon : FE lock : High-sped sync : Stroboscopic flash : Flash oxpasure confirmation : On -camera, E-TTL IvE~7TL,TTL au toflash SpredIiFe Type...
... cameras : Guide No . : Flash cQverage : Flash duration : Cola: temperature info rmativn transmission : " Exposure Control ExpGsure Control Type : Flash range (with size-AA alkaline batteries] Recycling time) Flash-ready indicator : Normal flash : 0 .1 to 6 sec . 1 Red pilot lamp lights Quick flash : 0 .1 to 3 sec ...or < *> button Provided Provided [t - 199 Hz] Pilot lamp lights " Flash Recycling (with 50mm f11 .4, ISO 100]' Flash exposure cnrnpensaVon : FE lock : High-sped sync : Stroboscopic flash : Flash oxpasure confirmation : On -camera, E-TTL IvE~7TL,TTL au toflash SpredIiFe Type...