Speedlite 580EX Manual
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... compatible with the camera's flash metering mode {E-TTL II, E-TTL, and TTL} . The Canon Speedlite 58QfX is attached to the camera's instruction manual . Before using the 580EX with E-TTL II, E-TTL, and TTL autoflash . When the 58DEX is an EOS-dedicated, high-output flash unit automatically compatible with a Type-A camera . E-TTL II autoflash (evaluative flash metering with preflash reading...
... compatible with the camera's flash metering mode {E-TTL II, E-TTL, and TTL} . The Canon Speedlite 58QfX is attached to the camera's instruction manual . Before using the 580EX with E-TTL II, E-TTL, and TTL autoflash . When the 58DEX is an EOS-dedicated, high-output flash unit automatically compatible with a Type-A camera . E-TTL II autoflash (evaluative flash metering with preflash reading...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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...Speedlite's power switches are indicated by (p."), This instruction manual uses the following alert symbols: u ' The Caution symbol indicates a warning to indicate the respective buttons, dials, and settings . " Reference page numbers are ON . or 12 sec . IV ' The Note symbol gives supplemental information . 3 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 ...
...Speedlite's power switches are indicated by (p."), This instruction manual uses the following alert symbols: u ' The Caution symbol indicates a warning to indicate the respective buttons, dials, and settings . " Reference page numbers are ON . or 12 sec . IV ' The Note symbol gives supplemental information . 3 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 ...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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... as shown 6y the arrow to loosen it . .x --~ L/~', - ._ , " - -_ -- ~~ -J Attach it to < flFF> . Then slip the Speedlite out of the hot shoe . 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. the mounting foot to the Camera '- -- - ~~ Loosen the locking ring . For normal...
... as shown 6y the arrow to loosen it . .x --~ L/~', - ._ , " - -_ -- ~~ -J Attach it to < flFF> . Then slip the Speedlite out of the hot shoe . 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. the mounting foot to the Camera '- -- - ~~ Loosen the locking ring . For normal...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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... camera enables anly 112-stop increments, then only 112-stop increments can adjust the flash output as easily as normal exposure compensation . rr ~ i ~u.y Ilo' I ~--` , I ,i ~ ` 4 -: «-r~ ...F Set the flash exposure compensation amount. * Turn the dial to +D . " To cancel the flash exposure compensation, set the amount to set .} =- 7 Press the ¢0. > button so that the...
... camera enables anly 112-stop increments, then only 112-stop increments can adjust the flash output as easily as normal exposure compensation . rr ~ i ~u.y Ilo' I ~--` , I ,i ~ ` 4 -: «-r~ ...F Set the flash exposure compensation amount. * Turn the dial to +D . " To cancel the flash exposure compensation, set the amount to set .} =- 7 Press the ¢0. > button so that the...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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... the shown _ . H m If you press the spot 6y the arrow. LCD panel will blink, but the Speedlite will work normally. 11 The flash coverage will not work . o When the flash coverage is accidentally r3efached, the c 700M I 'z, > button will loch unnatural . 9 Pull out the wide panrsl... the EFi5mn f12.8 Fisheye lens. 20 Using excessive force may detach the wide panel . 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 mJ Press the ¢ZOflM 1- .> ...
... the shown _ . H m If you press the spot 6y the arrow. LCD panel will blink, but the Speedlite will work normally. 11 The flash coverage will not work . o When the flash coverage is accidentally r3efached, the c 700M I 'z, > button will loch unnatural . 9 Pull out the wide panrsl... the EFi5mn f12.8 Fisheye lens. 20 Using excessive force may detach the wide panel . 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 mJ Press the ¢ZOflM 1- .> ...
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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. t l 21 ETTL Zoom ~um~ __7 i's 72,2 77279 1112 . The lens' effective focal length will appear on the camera's image size . Automatic Setting of three image sizes. When the Speedfite is attached to 105mm.
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. t l 21 ETTL Zoom ~um~ __7 i's 72,2 77279 1112 . The lens' effective focal length will appear on the camera's image size . Automatic Setting of three image sizes. When the Speedfite is attached to 105mm.
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N so that is displayed . Do it with Custom Functions. Select the Custom Function No . ~~ Turn the dial to suit your preferences. C .Fn Setting Custom Functions You can customize Speedlite features to select "0" or "1", then ' k' %'`Y -F press the Press the ¢=B:IC .Fn7 button for z sec .
N so that is displayed . Do it with Custom Functions. Select the Custom Function No . ~~ Turn the dial to suit your preferences. C .Fn Setting Custom Functions You can customize Speedlite features to select "0" or "1", then ' k' %'`Y -F press the Press the ¢=B:IC .Fn7 button for z sec .
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...a Cancellable srifh master unit within 1 hour i Cancellable with master uni[ within 8 hours 0 Enabled 1 Disabled Recycle with both the Speedlite and external power source 1 ' Recycle with only the external power source C .Fn-08 Quick Ilash with continuous shooting 0 disabled __...fllE-TTL autoflash 1 TTL aUtO11a5h C . Fn-Od Slave units auto power off time C .Fn~05 Cancellation ofslaveunit's auto power off C .Fn-0& Modeling Flash Flash recycling method C .Fn-07 when exlernal power source is used a Auto passer off after 60 min . 1 Auto power off activation 0 On 1 Off ...
...a Cancellable srifh master unit within 1 hour i Cancellable with master uni[ within 8 hours 0 Enabled 1 Disabled Recycle with both the Speedlite and external power source 1 ' Recycle with only the external power source C .Fn-08 Quick Ilash with continuous shooting 0 disabled __...fllE-TTL autoflash 1 TTL aUtO11a5h C . Fn-Od Slave units auto power off time C .Fn~05 Cancellation ofslaveunit's auto power off C .Fn-0& Modeling Flash Flash recycling method C .Fn-07 when exlernal power source is used a Auto passer off after 60 min . 1 Auto power off activation 0 On 1 Off ...
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If 1 is set with the Speedlite or camera, the AF-assist team will not be emitted . With an EOS digital camera or EpS REBEL T2130OX, this setEing it to recharge the flash and the internal batteries will be spared . Fire or it may be disabled . Note that even it you set , only the...-03-4, E-TTL I ! C.Fn-06 : Convenient when you want to check the depth of field . (p-41) C.Fn-07 : If bash the external power source and the Speedlite's internal batteries are used to recharge the flash, both power sources will be used to 1, the So eedlite will still require internal batteries far...
If 1 is set with the Speedlite or camera, the AF-assist team will not be emitted . With an EOS digital camera or EpS REBEL T2130OX, this setEing it to recharge the flash and the internal batteries will be spared . Fire or it may be disabled . Note that even it you set , only the...-03-4, E-TTL I ! C.Fn-06 : Convenient when you want to check the depth of field . (p-41) C.Fn-07 : If bash the external power source and the Speedlite's internal batteries are used to recharge the flash, both power sources will be used to 1, the So eedlite will still require internal batteries far...
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...you do is illustrated below. a Even with the master unit will be used instead . Hereinafter, the "master unit" will refer to a 580Ex se[ as a slave unit can create various lighting effects with the same ease as slave units, elf will he automatically transmitted to < ETTL>...will all he a 580 EH set as the master unit. About Wireless Flash With multiple Canon Speedlites having the wireless flash feature, you can also he controlled by wireless by vrireless . Speedlies positioned as using normal E-7TL II autoflash . Thus, you need not operate the slave units at ail during...
...you do is illustrated below. a Even with the master unit will be used instead . Hereinafter, the "master unit" will refer to a 580Ex se[ as a slave unit can create various lighting effects with the same ease as slave units, elf will he automatically transmitted to < ETTL>...will all he a 580 EH set as the master unit. About Wireless Flash With multiple Canon Speedlites having the wireless flash feature, you can also he controlled by wireless by vrireless . Speedlies positioned as using normal E-7TL II autoflash . Thus, you need not operate the slave units at ail during...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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...Zoom C~4mm A Set the slave 580 EX Speed lites(s) as desired . ~ Position the Speedlites within the range shown on the next page. r When the slave unit is ready . OFF = SLAVE MASTER .... Set the master unit's flash mode to . 9 The slave unit(s) will also be automatically set them all the... Speedlites fire at the same clash output with E-TTL Il autaflash controlling the total flash output. Fully Automatic Wireless Fish This method has all to ...
...Zoom C~4mm A Set the slave 580 EX Speed lites(s) as desired . ~ Position the Speedlites within the range shown on the next page. r When the slave unit is ready . OFF = SLAVE MASTER .... Set the master unit's flash mode to . 9 The slave unit(s) will also be automatically set them all the... Speedlites fire at the same clash output with E-TTL Il autaflash controlling the total flash output. Fully Automatic Wireless Fish This method has all to ...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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... consecutive limes, allow the Speedlita to ¢A> for both wireless and normal flash shooting . You can check the lighting and shadow effects. You can fire the modeling flash for three Speedlites, all three 5peedlites will be overexposed . The modeling flash cannot 6e fired with the Ed5 300iREBEL 2400 and Type-8 cameras (P .2) . Set the master...
... consecutive limes, allow the Speedlita to ¢A> for both wireless and normal flash shooting . You can check the lighting and shadow effects. You can fire the modeling flash for three Speedlites, all three 5peedlites will be overexposed . The modeling flash cannot 6e fired with the Ed5 300iREBEL 2400 and Type-8 cameras (P .2) . Set the master...
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... unit . 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 . I Press the will blink . A- 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...
... unit . 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 . I Press the will blink . A- 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...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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580EX System c2: L7 Speedlite ssoEx (.O/nM-acs amteerra unit) L) 5peedlite Transmitter ST E2 Dedicated transmitter for wireless control of the EOS camera's automatic functions cart be connected to the camera up to be used . If pan also use size-AA lithium batteries40 Speedlite 580E7[ {Slave unit} (5; Speedlite...C142pEX set as slave units . () Compact Battery Pack CP-E3 Compact and lightweight external power source . Speedlite 420E7( (Slave unit) Mini stand {included with 580E}U420EX) 7] Off-Camera Shoe Cord 2 Enables the 580 EX to 60 c m12 ft away. Accommodates eight size-AA alkaline or...
580EX System c2: L7 Speedlite ssoEx (.O/nM-acs amteerra unit) L) 5peedlite Transmitter ST E2 Dedicated transmitter for wireless control of the EOS camera's automatic functions cart be connected to the camera up to be used . If pan also use size-AA lithium batteries40 Speedlite 580E7[ {Slave unit} (5; Speedlite...C142pEX set as slave units . () Compact Battery Pack CP-E3 Compact and lightweight external power source . Speedlite 420E7( (Slave unit) Mini stand {included with 580E}U420EX) 7] Off-Camera Shoe Cord 2 Enables the 580 EX to 60 c m12 ft away. Accommodates eight size-AA alkaline or...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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...Speedli#e does not detach from the camera . If the flash recycling time is not set to the camera . (p.9) The electrical contacts of the Speed lite and camera are exhausted . o~ Set it to the tamers . j. Attach the Speedlite's mounting foot securely to < SLAVE> . Loosen the...does not fire . 0 The slave's wireless selector is 30 sec . Troubleshooting Hare a prahlem? or longer, replace the batteries. [p.8] Install the Speedlite's internal batteries even when you use an external power source. (p,8) A Attach the Speed lite securely to c: The mounting foots locking pin has ...
...Speedli#e does not detach from the camera . If the flash recycling time is not set to the camera . (p.9) The electrical contacts of the Speed lite and camera are exhausted . o~ Set it to the tamers . j. Attach the Speedlite's mounting foot securely to < SLAVE> . Loosen the...does not fire . 0 The slave's wireless selector is 30 sec . Troubleshooting Hare a prahlem? or longer, replace the batteries. [p.8] Install the Speedlite's internal batteries even when you use an external power source. (p,8) A Attach the Speed lite securely to c: The mounting foots locking pin has ...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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...: 0 .6 . 5 m .120 - 18 .4 f[ Four sire-AA alkaline Size-AA Ni-MM or lithium batteries also possible 100 - 700 flashes with size-AA alkaline batteries} 1500 transmissions [Master unit firing disabled, size-AA alkaline batteries] power off after 90 sec . if se[ as slave)... .0 x5 .3x4 .5in 375 g : 13.2 oz (Speedlite only, excluding batteries) a AEI specifications are subject to change without notice . 51 flash count}' Battery life [Aaprex. s Product specifications and external appearance are based on Canon's testing criteria . wlreless,ransmissicns] : Power saviny: External powcsr...
...: 0 .6 . 5 m .120 - 18 .4 f[ Four sire-AA alkaline Size-AA Ni-MM or lithium batteries also possible 100 - 700 flashes with size-AA alkaline batteries} 1500 transmissions [Master unit firing disabled, size-AA alkaline batteries] power off after 90 sec . if se[ as slave)... .0 x5 .3x4 .5in 375 g : 13.2 oz (Speedlite only, excluding batteries) a AEI specifications are subject to change without notice . 51 flash count}' Battery life [Aaprex. s Product specifications and external appearance are based on Canon's testing criteria . wlreless,ransmissicns] : Power saviny: External powcsr...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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... is used with the 580EX set to autoflash, will be displayed on the Speedlite's LCa panel . {With a Type-A camera, will be displayed .} Features Available with All Type-13 Cameras Configuration Available Features TTL autofiash Flash exposure compensation On-camera shooting FEB Manual flash Stroboscopic flash Wireless flash Second-curtain sync Manual flash Strnboscopic flash Features not Available with...
... is used with the 580EX set to autoflash, will be displayed on the Speedlite's LCa panel . {With a Type-A camera, will be displayed .} Features Available with All Type-13 Cameras Configuration Available Features TTL autofiash Flash exposure compensation On-camera shooting FEB Manual flash Stroboscopic flash Wireless flash Second-curtain sync Manual flash Strnboscopic flash Features not Available with...