Speedlite 580EX Manual
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...Canon Speedlite 58QfX is the same as with E-TTL II, E-TTL, and TTL autoflash . Before using the 580EX with a Type-A camera . s The basic operation is an EOS-dedicated, high-output flash unit automatically compatible with normal AE shooting . almost all automatic exposure control for real-time flash metering) Regarding the camera's available flash...having 3 (compatible with the camera's flash metering mode {E-TTL II, E-TTL, and TTL} . This instruction manual assume that you far purchasing a Canon product. Thank you are using the Speedlite, read this instruction manual while also...
...Canon Speedlite 58QfX is the same as with E-TTL II, E-TTL, and TTL autoflash . Before using the 580EX with a Type-A camera . s The basic operation is an EOS-dedicated, high-output flash unit automatically compatible with normal AE shooting . almost all automatic exposure control for real-time flash metering) Regarding the camera's available flash...having 3 (compatible with the camera's flash metering mode {E-TTL II, E-TTL, and TTL} . This instruction manual assume that you far purchasing a Canon product. Thank you are using the Speedlite, read this instruction manual while also...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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...o The < ~> symbol in the text refers to the Select/Set button . Contents Getting Started and Basic operation 7 2 Usi ng Flash 13 3 Wireless Flash 31 4 Reference 45 Conventions Used in this instruction manual assume that the respWive function remains in effect for 8 sec . They match the... same icons found on the camera and Speedlite. 9 The (C?8) 1 (cJ12) icons indicate that both the camera and Speedlite's power switches are ...
...o The < ~> symbol in the text refers to the Select/Set button . Contents Getting Started and Basic operation 7 2 Usi ng Flash 13 3 Wireless Flash 31 4 Reference 45 Conventions Used in this instruction manual assume that the respWive function remains in effect for 8 sec . They match the... same icons found on the camera and Speedlite. 9 The (C?8) 1 (cJ12) icons indicate that both the camera and Speedlite's power switches are ...
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... lock release 6ufton [p.18] I I ~.~' ~ r' -~i ~SH~sn7 High-Speed Sync (FPflash).+ Shuttercurtain syncnroniial3on button (p t7"'26) I~ II~ Batteryconrparl mem co+~:r (p.8) -PILO7~ ____ . f,ilo[ lam~.+Testfiringl Wireless slava zino ~croff cancel Button (p . 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...
... lock release 6ufton [p.18] I I ~.~' ~ r' -~i ~SH~sn7 High-Speed Sync (FPflash).+ Shuttercurtain syncnroniial3on button (p t7"'26) I~ II~ Batteryconrparl mem co+~:r (p.8) -PILO7~ ____ . f,ilo[ lam~.+Testfiringl Wireless slava zino ~croff cancel Button (p . 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...
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...-stop irGmmen[ indica'vr Custom Function Na . ecou nd-rtai a sync i i Indicator [meters] Indicator (feel) Firing mode Master flash ON atN Master flash OFF -. .A Slave flash flash ratio A> Slave c9> Flash Oaurtceindicator (84nksfor7 dcsvn) `~~5Channel .TO illuminate the LCD panel, press the < ;& > button, .The items actually displayed depend on the current settings . Custom Function salting...
...-stop irGmmen[ indica'vr Custom Function Na . ecou nd-rtai a sync i i Indicator [meters] Indicator (feel) Firing mode Master flash ON atN Master flash OFF -. .A Slave flash flash ratio A> Slave c9> Flash Oaurtceindicator (84nksfor7 dcsvn) `~~5Channel .TO illuminate the LCD panel, press the < ;& > button, .The items actually displayed depend on the current settings . Custom Function salting...
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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 . After20 continuous flashes, allow a rest time of more than 20 continuous flashes .
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... (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 . N Sine the shape of the Sam E-brand and type . Instal[ the batteries . ' Make sure the... all four batteries al the same time- o Slide the battery compart monE cover as shown by the arrow. Installing Batteries Install four size-AA batteries 4~~ -' II ~ 7 `2. ~~~ d[9 . Open the cover.
... (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 . N Sine the shape of the Sam E-brand and type . Instal[ the batteries . ' Make sure the... all four batteries al the same time- o Slide the battery compart monE cover as shown by the arrow. Installing Batteries Install four size-AA batteries 4~~ -' II ~ 7 `2. ~~~ d[9 . Open the cover.
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... pin disengages . Wireless Selector Settings ~ti'~ :r : ..._ -i OFF JSLAVE MASTER ~' -LOCK 'i The wireless selector is for switching between normal flash shooting and wireless flash shooting. s Slip the Speedlite's mounting foot all the way into the hot shoe . w Turn the lacking ring as shown by the arrow. Tighten . 3 A Turn the locking ring as shown 6y the arrow...
... pin disengages . Wireless Selector Settings ~ti'~ :r : ..._ -i OFF JSLAVE MASTER ~' -LOCK 'i The wireless selector is for switching between normal flash shooting and wireless flash shooting. s Slip the Speedlite's mounting foot all the way into the hot shoe . w Turn the lacking ring as shown by the arrow. Tighten . 3 A Turn the locking ring as shown 6y the arrow...
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...in the viewfinder. 9 Check that the < J > icon is lit in [he viewfinder. Lf the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not light, mope closer to f. R.5 a' 1 i .5 z 3 s ...6 9 13 1s m `- Take the picture. ~~ Check that --ETTL> is displayed . Fully Automatic Flash Shooting When you set the camera's shooting mode to < P> [Program AE] or cps (Full Auto),... right before the shot is taken, then the main flash is fired . .' TTY Zoom 5U'mm , .... /- 'CD : . : .t~. . If a standard flash exposure was obtained, the flash exposure confirmation lamp will be set as normal AE shooting . ...
...in the viewfinder. 9 Check that the < J > icon is lit in [he viewfinder. Lf the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not light, mope closer to f. R.5 a' 1 i .5 z 3 s ...6 9 13 1s m `- Take the picture. ~~ Check that --ETTL> is displayed . Fully Automatic Flash Shooting When you set the camera's shooting mode to < P> [Program AE] or cps (Full Auto),... right before the shot is taken, then the main flash is fired . .' TTY Zoom 5U'mm , .... /- 'CD : . : .t~. . If a standard flash exposure was obtained, the flash exposure confirmation lamp will be set as normal AE shooting . ...
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... a standard exposure- T?H sec,j TV Manual [30 sec . - ]!X sec .) AY - Select this mode when yon want to set the shutter speed m. Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Use Shutter Speed Setting Automatic [11a0 Se[:. - ilx see .) & i1X sec . Select this made when you can use the ,D EP...the tP> (Program AE) mode. Standard exposure of the AY m ain subject is the camera's maximum flash sync. The exposure of both the main subject and background . Spocd . Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoffash in the Shooting Modes m Just set [he apertura matching the shutter speed to obtain ...
... a standard exposure- T?H sec,j TV Manual [30 sec . - ]!X sec .) AY - Select this mode when yon want to set the shutter speed m. Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Use Shutter Speed Setting Automatic [11a0 Se[:. - ilx see .) & i1X sec . Select this made when you can use the ,D EP...the tP> (Program AE) mode. Standard exposure of the AY m ain subject is the camera's maximum flash sync. The exposure of both the main subject and background . Spocd . Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoffash in the Shooting Modes m Just set [he apertura matching the shutter speed to obtain ...
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r Using Flash Flash Exposure Compensation 14 14fi FHB (Flash Exposure Bracketing 15 FE L FE Lock 1 s m High-Speed Sync (FP Flash 17 Bounce Flash 18 ZOOM Setting the Flash Coverage and Using the Wide Panel 20 M Manual c=lash 22 MULTI Stroboscopic Flash 24 CWSecond-Curtain Sync 26 C .FCt Setting Custom Functions 27 Custom Function Settings 28 13
r Using Flash Flash Exposure Compensation 14 14fi FHB (Flash Exposure Bracketing 15 FE L FE Lock 1 s m High-Speed Sync (FP Flash 17 Bounce Flash 18 ZOOM Setting the Flash Coverage and Using the Wide Panel 20 M Manual c=lash 22 MULTI Stroboscopic Flash 24 CWSecond-Curtain Sync 26 C .FCt Setting Custom Functions 27 Custom Function Settings 28 13
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...7 Press the ¢0. > button so that the icon and flash exposure compensation amount blink . CR Flash Exposure Compensation You can be set up to +D . rr ~ i ~u.y Ilo' I ~--` , I ,i ~ ` 4 -: «-r~ ...F Set the flash exposure compensation amount. * Turn the dial to set the amount... to ± 3 stops fn 113-stop increments, {If the camera enables anly 112-stop increments, then only 112-stop increments can adjust the flash output as easily as normal exposure compensation .
...7 Press the ¢0. > button so that the icon and flash exposure compensation amount blink . CR Flash Exposure Compensation You can be set up to +D . rr ~ i ~u.y Ilo' I ~--` , I ,i ~ ` 4 -: «-r~ ...F Set the flash exposure compensation amount. * Turn the dial to set the amount... to ± 3 stops fn 113-stop increments, {If the camera enables anly 112-stop increments, then only 112-stop increments can adjust the flash output as easily as normal exposure compensation .
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... is ready before you shoot. ~ You can take three flash shots while automatically changing the flash output far each shat up to set . FEB will be sure the Flash is called FED (Flash Exposure Bracketing). W,!3 FEB Flash Exposure Bracketing) ~i You can also combine FEB with flash exposure compensation and FE lock . 15 Press the button so...
... is ready before you shoot. ~ You can take three flash shots while automatically changing the flash output far each shat up to set . FEB will be sure the Flash is called FED (Flash Exposure Bracketing). W,!3 FEB Flash Exposure Bracketing) ~i You can also combine FEB with flash exposure compensation and FE lock . 15 Press the button so...
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... icon wit! 6fink in [lie viewfinder. Focus the subject . ,- --- -- --- FE L FE Lock FE (flash exposure) lock enables you to lock the correct flash exposure for the subject . ~ "FEI:' will be fired and a new flash exposure reading wilt be lacked . With < ETTL~ dispEayed on the LCD panel for 0 .5 sec . If tie...press the cg(-a button . H ~ If the subject is too small, FE Inck might not be very effective. 16 Mope closer to obtain a flash exposure reading for any part of the picture. Press the aF EL > button . {aTS} Aim the viewfinder center over the subject and press the...
... icon wit! 6fink in [lie viewfinder. Focus the subject . ,- --- -- --- FE L FE Lock FE (flash exposure) lock enables you to lock the correct flash exposure for the subject . ~ "FEI:' will be fired and a new flash exposure reading wilt be lacked . With < ETTL~ dispEayed on the LCD panel for 0 .5 sec . If tie...press the cg(-a button . H ~ If the subject is too small, FE Inck might not be very effective. 16 Mope closer to obtain a flash exposure reading for any part of the picture. Press the aF EL > button . {aTS} Aim the viewfinder center over the subject and press the...
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... when you set a shutter speed that the a~Ha icon is th0 same or slower than the camera's maximum flash sync speed, 4 fH> wil not he displayed in the viewfinder, s Stroboscopic flash cannot be . a Check that is lit in the viewfinder. e With high-speed sync, the faster the ...shutter speed, the shorter the effective flash range will be set, s if you want to use flash with all shutter speeds . This is displayed . Check the NCO panel for fill-flash p. ortraits -er7 ~ zoom 5~mm -~ m I 03 A7 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 9 13 16 Press the ...
... when you set a shutter speed that the a~Ha icon is th0 same or slower than the camera's maximum flash sync speed, 4 fH> wil not he displayed in the viewfinder, s Stroboscopic flash cannot be . a Check that is lit in the viewfinder. e With high-speed sync, the faster the ...shutter speed, the shorter the effective flash range will be set, s if you want to use flash with all shutter speeds . This is displayed . Check the NCO panel for fill-flash p. ortraits -er7 ~ zoom 5~mm -~ m I 03 A7 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 9 13 16 Press the ...
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...also set to 50mm . Set the Bounce Direction Hold down the button and turn the flash head . a You can soften shadows behind the subject for a more natural-looking shot . This is too far away, the lwunced flash might be loo creak and result in the picture- * After you take [he a ...plain, white eolorfor high reflectance . Bounce Flash By painting the flash head toward a wall or ceiling, the flash will also display c- -> mm . If the bounce surface is not white, a color cast may result in underexposure- * 7h G wall or ...
...also set to 50mm . Set the Bounce Direction Hold down the button and turn the flash head . a You can soften shadows behind the subject for a more natural-looking shot . This is too far away, the lwunced flash might be loo creak and result in the picture- * After you take [he a ...plain, white eolorfor high reflectance . Bounce Flash By painting the flash head toward a wall or ceiling, the flash will also display c- -> mm . If the bounce surface is not white, a color cast may result in underexposure- * 7h G wall or ...
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...to shoot a subject about 0.5 - 2 m (i .fi - 6.6 ft) away, hold dawn the button and tilt the flash head downward by 90° . E77 5umm F-5.b 0.50] l 1.57li\~~13 18 m 19 Point the flash head upward by 7° . a`7Ja... . . . . I 0, The catchlight panel will not work if you swing ...the flash head left or right. ~ For maxi murn catch light effect, stay vliqiin i .5 mlR,g ft of the s. ubject Claseup Flash Shooting If you want to the facial expression . Creating a Catchlight With the catchlight panel, you ...
...to shoot a subject about 0.5 - 2 m (i .fi - 6.6 ft) away, hold dawn the button and tilt the flash head downward by 90° . E77 5umm F-5.b 0.50] l 1.57li\~~13 18 m 19 Point the flash head upward by 7° . a`7Ja... . . . . I 0, The catchlight panel will not work if you swing ...the flash head left or right. ~ For maxi murn catch light effect, stay vliqiin i .5 mlR,g ft of the s. ubject Claseup Flash Shooting If you want to the facial expression . Creating a Catchlight With the catchlight panel, you ...
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...work normally. 11 The flash coverage will loch unnatural . 9 Pull out the wide panrsl gently. H m If you press the spot 6y the arrow. Using excessive force may detach the wide panel . LCD panel will blink, but the Speedlite will work . ZOOM Setting the Flash Coverage and being the ...Wide panel m The flash coverage can be expanded to 14mm wide-angle lenses . ~ETTL m Zoom ~~Imm ~ .5 0.7 1 1.5 2 3 ¢ 6 9 ~3 18...
...work normally. 11 The flash coverage will loch unnatural . 9 Pull out the wide panrsl gently. H m If you press the spot 6y the arrow. Using excessive force may detach the wide panel . LCD panel will blink, but the Speedlite will work . ZOOM Setting the Flash Coverage and being the ...Wide panel m The flash coverage can be expanded to 14mm wide-angle lenses . ~ETTL m Zoom ~~Imm ~ .5 0.7 1 1.5 2 3 ¢ 6 9 ~3 18...
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When the Speedfite is attached to 105mm. ETTL Zoom ~um~ __7 i's 72,2 77279 1112 . The lens' effective focal length will appear on the camera's image size . t l 21 The 5peedlite automatically recognizes the EMS digital camera's image size and automatically sets the flash coverage for the Camera's Image Sire EMS digital cameras have one of Rash Cove rage for lens focal lengths from 24mm to a compatible camera, c9HD> will differ depending on the Speedlite's LCD panel. Automatic Setting of three image sizes.
When the Speedfite is attached to 105mm. ETTL Zoom ~um~ __7 i's 72,2 77279 1112 . The lens' effective focal length will appear on the camera's image size . t l 21 The 5peedlite automatically recognizes the EMS digital camera's image size and automatically sets the flash coverage for the Camera's Image Sire EMS digital cameras have one of Rash Cove rage for lens focal lengths from 24mm to a compatible camera, c9HD> will differ depending on the Speedlite's LCD panel. Automatic Setting of three image sizes.
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... !1 i ~ is displayed . ' 0 . 5 07 1 i.5 2 3 4 6 9 13 1, 2 Set the flash output . m The flash output display will blink. ~ ~o~)m _ & Turn the < ~> dial to set the flash output from 11928 power to 111 fu l[ power in 113-stop increments . loam r?umm ~l v M 0.50.7 1 1.5 2 3 0 6 9 13 15 m 22 Use a hand-held flash meter to determine the required flash output to see the - c, Press the...
... !1 i ~ is displayed . ' 0 . 5 07 1 i.5 2 3 4 6 9 13 1, 2 Set the flash output . m The flash output display will blink. ~ ~o~)m _ & Turn the < ~> dial to set the flash output from 11928 power to 111 fu l[ power in 113-stop increments . loam r?umm ~l v M 0.50.7 1 1.5 2 3 0 6 9 13 15 m 22 Use a hand-held flash meter to determine the required flash output to see the - c, Press the...