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The Canon Speedlite 320EX is also equipped with E-TTL II and E-TTL autoflash systems, you for movie shooting. It is a multi-feature flash unit for easy autoflash shooting just like a camera's built-in flash. • This flash unit cannot be used as an on-camera flash that support E-TTL II and E-TTL...at a distance from the camera. Read this instruction manual and your camera's instruction manual. Compatible camera types For convenience, in flash. Thank you can use the Speedlite for Canon EOS cameras. Before using with an EOS film camera with an LED light for purchasing...
The Canon Speedlite 320EX is also equipped with E-TTL II and E-TTL autoflash systems, you for movie shooting. It is a multi-feature flash unit for easy autoflash shooting just like a camera's built-in flash. • This flash unit cannot be used as an on-camera flash that support E-TTL II and E-TTL...at a distance from the camera. Read this instruction manual and your camera's instruction manual. Compatible camera types For convenience, in flash. Thank you can use the Speedlite for Canon EOS cameras. Before using with an EOS film camera with an LED light for purchasing...
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... Installing the Batteries 8 Attaching and Detaching the Flash 9 Turning on the Power Switch 10 Fully Automatic Flash Shooting 11 Flash Shooting in Each Camera Mode 13 2 Using Flash 17 AFE Lock ...18 Switching the Flash Coverage 19 Bounce Flash ...21 AF-assist Beam...22 Movie Shooting Using... 3 Flash Function Settings by Camera Operations 25 Flash Control from Camera Menu Screen 26 yFlash Exposure Compensation 27 High-speed Sync 28 Second-curtain Sync 29 Manual Flash...30 Setting Custom Functions 32 4 Wireless Flash Shooting 33 Wireless Flash Shooting 34 Reference 40 320EX System ...
... Installing the Batteries 8 Attaching and Detaching the Flash 9 Turning on the Power Switch 10 Fully Automatic Flash Shooting 11 Flash Shooting in Each Camera Mode 13 2 Using Flash 17 AFE Lock ...18 Switching the Flash Coverage 19 Bounce Flash ...21 AF-assist Beam...22 Movie Shooting Using... 3 Flash Function Settings by Camera Operations 25 Flash Control from Camera Menu Screen 26 yFlash Exposure Compensation 27 High-speed Sync 28 Second-curtain Sync 29 Manual Flash...30 Setting Custom Functions 32 4 Wireless Flash Shooting 33 Wireless Flash Shooting 34 Reference 40 320EX System ...
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Nomenclature Flash head (p.19) LED light (p.23) Wireless sensor (p.35) Mounting foot (p.9) Locking pin (p.9) Mini stand pocket Remote control transmitter (p.39) Contacts Shoe Case 320EX mini stand (p.35) 4
Nomenclature Flash head (p.19) LED light (p.23) Wireless sensor (p.35) Mounting foot (p.9) Locking pin (p.9) Mini stand pocket Remote control transmitter (p.39) Contacts Shoe Case 320EX mini stand (p.35) 4
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Bounce angle index (p.21) Firing group selection switch (p.34/36) Flash-ready lamp (p.10) Flash head extended lamp (p.19) Power switch/ Slave function switch (p.10/34/39) : Turns on power : For wireless flash shooting : Turns off power Mounting foot's lock lever (p.9) Wireless communication channel selection switch (p.34) Remote release button (p.38/39) Manual LED light button (p.23) Battery compartment cover (p.8) LED light switch (p.22/23) Lock-release button (p.9) 5
Bounce angle index (p.21) Firing group selection switch (p.34/36) Flash-ready lamp (p.10) Flash head extended lamp (p.19) Power switch/ Slave function switch (p.10/34/39) : Turns on power : For wireless flash shooting : Turns off power Mounting foot's lock lever (p.9) Wireless communication channel selection switch (p.34) Remote release button (p.38/39) Manual LED light button (p.23) Battery compartment cover (p.8) LED light switch (p.22/23) Lock-release button (p.9) 5
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If this occurs, allow a rest time of about 8 to normal. 7 and the flash will then return to 20 sec. If you fire more flashes in short intervals, the inner overheating prevention function may be activated and make the recycling time about 15 min. 1 Getting ... Power Switch 10 Fully Automatic Flash Shooting 11 Flash Shooting in Each Camera Mode 13 Cautions for firing continuous flashes To avoid overheating and degrading the flash head, do not fire more than 20 continuous flashes and then fire more than 20 flashes continuously. After 20 continuous flashes, allow a rest time of...
If this occurs, allow a rest time of about 8 to normal. 7 and the flash will then return to 20 sec. If you fire more flashes in short intervals, the inner overheating prevention function may be activated and make the recycling time about 15 min. 1 Getting ... Power Switch 10 Fully Automatic Flash Shooting 11 Flash Shooting in Each Camera Mode 13 Cautions for firing continuous flashes To avoid overheating and degrading the flash head, do not fire more than 20 continuous flashes and then fire more than 20 flashes continuously. After 20 continuous flashes, allow a rest time of...
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... the arrow and open it. 2 Install the batteries. Recycling Time and Flash Count Recycling Time (Approx.) Flash Count (Approx.) 0.1 - 2.3 sec. 180 - 1000 Based on new AA/LR6 alkaline batteries and Canon's testing standards. Slide the battery compartment cover as shown in the battery compartment.... 3 Close the cover. battery contacts are correctly oriented as shown by the arrow. If you change the batteries after firing many flashes continuously, be ...
... the arrow and open it. 2 Install the batteries. Recycling Time and Flash Count Recycling Time (Approx.) Flash Count (Approx.) 0.1 - 2.3 sec. 180 - 1000 Based on new AA/LR6 alkaline batteries and Canon's testing standards. Slide the battery compartment cover as shown in the battery compartment.... 3 Close the cover. battery contacts are correctly oriented as shown by the arrow. If you change the batteries after firing many flashes continuously, be ...
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While pressing the lock-release button, slide the lock lever to the right. X When the lock lever clicks in place, it will protrude slightly from the hot shoe.) 2 Secure the Speedlite. Insert the Speedlite's mounting foot into the camera's hot shoe all the way. (The mounting foot will be sure to turn off the Speedlite. 9 On the mounting foot, slide the lock lever to the left and detach the Speedlite. Before attaching or detaching the Speedlite, be locked. 3 Detach the Speedlite. Attaching and Detaching the Flash 1 Attach the Speedlite.
While pressing the lock-release button, slide the lock lever to the right. X When the lock lever clicks in place, it will protrude slightly from the hot shoe.) 2 Secure the Speedlite. Insert the Speedlite's mounting foot into the camera's hot shoe all the way. (The mounting foot will be sure to turn off the Speedlite. 9 On the mounting foot, slide the lock lever to the left and detach the Speedlite. Before attaching or detaching the Speedlite, be locked. 3 Detach the Speedlite. Attaching and Detaching the Flash 1 Attach the Speedlite.
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.... 2 Check that time; About Quick Flash The flash-ready lamp blinks when Quick Flash is ready even before the flash is ready to fire (fully charged). This is useful for taking pictures of the flash's full charge. To turn off can use . Turning on the Speedlite again, press the camera's shutter button ...halfway. You can also be disabled (p.32). 10 About Auto Power Off To save battery power, the power will turn on the Power Switch 1 Set the power switch to the flash. Auto power off automatically after...
.... 2 Check that time; About Quick Flash The flash-ready lamp blinks when Quick Flash is ready even before the flash is ready to fire (fully charged). This is useful for taking pictures of the flash's full charge. To turn off can use . Turning on the Speedlite again, press the camera's shutter button ...halfway. You can also be disabled (p.32). 10 About Auto Power Off To save battery power, the power will turn on the Power Switch 1 Set the power switch to the flash. Auto power off automatically after...
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... light (p.22) is not required on EOS film cameras or EOS digital cameras without the [Flash control] or [External Speedlite control] menu functions because the flash mode cannot be changed on . Select [External flash func. Cameras without external flash function settings This operation is turned on these camera models. setting] and set the camera's shooting...
... light (p.22) is not required on EOS film cameras or EOS digital cameras without the [Flash control] or [External Speedlite control] menu functions because the flash mode cannot be changed on . Select [External flash func. Cameras without external flash function settings This operation is turned on these camera models. setting] and set the camera's shooting...
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Check that is lit in the viewfinder. X When you press the shutter button completely, the flash will fire and the picture will be taken. If the light from the flash did not reach the subject, move closer to focus. Taking the Picture 1 Focus the subject. After taking the picture, check the image on the LCD monitor of the camera. You can also increase the ISO speed when using a digital camera. 12 X The shutter speed and aperture will be set as displayed in the viewfinder. 2 Take the picture. Press the shutter button halfway to the subject and take the picture again.
Check that is lit in the viewfinder. X When you press the shutter button completely, the flash will fire and the picture will be taken. If the light from the flash did not reach the subject, move closer to focus. Taking the Picture 1 Focus the subject. After taking the picture, check the image on the LCD monitor of the camera. You can also increase the ISO speed when using a digital camera. 12 X The shutter speed and aperture will be set as displayed in the viewfinder. 2 Take the picture. Press the shutter button halfway to the subject and take the picture again.
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...priority AE), or (Manual exposure) and you want to set automatically. Adjust the shutter speed until the aperture display stops blinking. 13 Flash Shooting in Each Camera Mode With the flash mode set to E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash, just set the aperture matching the shutter speed to obtain a standard exposure. s: Shutter ...Priority AE Select this mode when you can use E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash. On EOS digital cameras without the [Flash control] menu function or EOS film cameras, E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash is set the shutter speed manually.
...priority AE), or (Manual exposure) and you want to set automatically. Adjust the shutter speed until the aperture display stops blinking. 13 Flash Shooting in Each Camera Mode With the flash mode set to E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash, just set the aperture matching the shutter speed to obtain a standard exposure. s: Shutter ...Priority AE Select this mode when you can use E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash. On EOS digital cameras without the [Flash control] menu function or EOS film cameras, E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash is set the shutter speed manually.
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The camera will be underexposed or overexposed. Standard exposure of the main subject is obtained with the flash, while a standard exposure of the background is obtained with the flash. The exposure of the background is obtained with the shutter speed and aperture combination you set. 14 a: Manual Exposure Select this mode when you...
The camera will be underexposed or overexposed. Standard exposure of the main subject is obtained with the flash, while a standard exposure of the background is obtained with the flash. The exposure of the background is obtained with the shutter speed and aperture combination you set. 14 a: Manual Exposure Select this mode when you...
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When you set the camera white balance to the EOS digital camera when the flash fires. Aperture Value Automatic Automatic Manual Manual Function for compatible models. 15 Z: Depth-of-field AE, Y: Auto Depth-of-field AE The... the camera's instruction manual for Transmitting the Color Temperature Information This function optimizes the white balance during flash shooting by transmitting the color temperature information to or , the function is the camera's maximum flash sync speed. Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Used Full Auto, s f a Shutter Speed Set automatically (1/X sec. - 1/60...
When you set the camera white balance to the EOS digital camera when the flash fires. Aperture Value Automatic Automatic Manual Manual Function for compatible models. 15 Z: Depth-of-field AE, Y: Auto Depth-of-field AE The... the camera's instruction manual for Transmitting the Color Temperature Information This function optimizes the white balance during flash shooting by transmitting the color temperature information to or , the function is the camera's maximum flash sync speed. Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Used Full Auto, s f a Shutter Speed Set automatically (1/X sec. - 1/60...
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2 Using Flash AFE Lock 18 Switching the Flash Coverage 19 Bounce Flash 21 AF-assist Beam 22 Movie Shooting Using the LED Light 23 17
2 Using Flash AFE Lock 18 Switching the Flash Coverage 19 Bounce Flash 21 AF-assist Beam 22 Movie Shooting Using the LED Light 23 17
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... 1 Focus the subject. 2 Press the button. (8) Aim the center of the scene. AFE LockN FE (flash exposure) lock locks the correct flash exposure setting for approx. 0.5 sec. With the flash mode set to E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash, press the camera's button to the subject and perform FE lock again...of the viewfinder over the subject and press the button. X "FEL" will be locked. 3 Take the picture. X The Speedlite fires a preflash, and the required flash output is too far away and underexposure may result, the icon will be displayed in memory. Compose the picture and press the ...
... 1 Focus the subject. 2 Press the button. (8) Aim the center of the scene. AFE LockN FE (flash exposure) lock locks the correct flash exposure setting for approx. 0.5 sec. With the flash mode set to E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash, press the camera's button to the subject and perform FE lock again...of the viewfinder over the subject and press the button. X "FEL" will be locked. 3 Take the picture. X The Speedlite fires a preflash, and the required flash output is too far away and underexposure may result, the icon will be displayed in memory. Compose the picture and press the ...
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...in relationship to its normal position. When the flash head is blinking, the periphery of 50mm or longer, extend the flash head for greater flash output and longer flash range. If you take a picture while the lamp is extended, the lamp on the Speedlite lights or blinks. When the lamp blinks, ...retract the flash head to the lens focal length). As the focal...
...in relationship to its normal position. When the flash head is blinking, the periphery of 50mm or longer, extend the flash head for greater flash output and longer flash range. If you take a picture while the lamp is extended, the lamp on the Speedlite lights or blinks. When the lamp blinks, ...retract the flash head to the lens focal length). As the focal...
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....3 / 6.9 - 112.5 4.8 - 77.6 / 15.7 - 254.6 3 - 48.5 / 9.8 - 159.1 Extended Position 18mm 55mm - 1 - 5.7 / 3.3 - 18.7 - 1 - 8.1 / 3.3 - 26.6 - 1 - 11.4 / 3.3 - 37.4 - 1 - 16.2 / 3.3 - 53.1 - 1 - 22.9 / 3.3 - 75.1 - 1.4 - 32.3 / 4.6 - 106 - 2 - 45.7 / 6.6 - 149.9 - 2.8 - 64.6 / 9.2 - 211.9 20 Flash Shooting Range Guidelines When using EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS [approx.
....3 / 6.9 - 112.5 4.8 - 77.6 / 15.7 - 254.6 3 - 48.5 / 9.8 - 159.1 Extended Position 18mm 55mm - 1 - 5.7 / 3.3 - 18.7 - 1 - 8.1 / 3.3 - 26.6 - 1 - 11.4 / 3.3 - 37.4 - 1 - 16.2 / 3.3 - 53.1 - 1 - 22.9 / 3.3 - 75.1 - 1.4 - 32.3 / 4.6 - 106 - 2 - 45.7 / 6.6 - 149.9 - 2.8 - 64.6 / 9.2 - 211.9 20 Flash Shooting Range Guidelines When using EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS [approx.
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... as shown. Change the Bounce Direction You can also increase the ISO speed when using a digital camera. If the bounce surface is called bounce flash. The wall or ceiling should be too weak and result in the extended position. This is not white, a color cast may result in the ...the picture appears dark, use a larger aperture opening (smaller f/number) and try again. This can soften shadows behind the subject for high reflectance. Bounce flash is too far away, the bounced flash might be plain white for a more natural-looking shot. If the wall or ceiling is normally done with the...
... as shown. Change the Bounce Direction You can also increase the ISO speed when using a digital camera. If the bounce surface is called bounce flash. The wall or ceiling should be too weak and result in the extended position. This is not white, a color cast may result in the ...the picture appears dark, use a larger aperture opening (smaller f/number) and try again. This can soften shadows behind the subject for high reflectance. Bounce flash is too far away, the bounced flash might be plain white for a more natural-looking shot. If the wall or ceiling is normally done with the...
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...light turns off after about 60 minutes of the camera may need to be used with an EOS digital camera with an external Speedlite control function. The flash also fires continuously under the same conditions when AF mode is set to [Quick mode] during Live View shooting or movie shooting... turns on . 22 Depending on the camera model, the firmware of idle use. The Speedlite does not fire when the LED light is approximately 4 m / 13.1 ft. AF-assist Beam Using Continuous Flashes When autofocus cannot achieve focus on the subject in low-light conditions while taking pictures using ...
...light turns off after about 60 minutes of the camera may need to be used with an EOS digital camera with an external Speedlite control function. The flash also fires continuously under the same conditions when AF mode is set to [Quick mode] during Live View shooting or movie shooting... turns on . 22 Depending on the camera model, the firmware of idle use. The Speedlite does not fire when the LED light is approximately 4 m / 13.1 ft. AF-assist Beam Using Continuous Flashes When autofocus cannot achieve focus on the subject in low-light conditions while taking pictures using ...
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... conditions. To save battery power of the Speedlite, set the power switch to or set , the LED light turns on during movie shooting may not turn on, replace the flash batteries. 24 When the batteries' remaining power...1 m / 3.3 ft. If the LED light does not turn on even if the flash-ready lamp is low, the LED light may blink. With cameras that has an automatic LED light up function, if... the flash batteries' remaining power is set the LED light switch to the person can impair the person's ...
... conditions. To save battery power of the Speedlite, set the power switch to or set , the LED light turns on during movie shooting may not turn on, replace the flash batteries. 24 When the batteries' remaining power...1 m / 3.3 ft. If the LED light does not turn on even if the flash-ready lamp is low, the LED light may blink. With cameras that has an automatic LED light up function, if... the flash batteries' remaining power is set the LED light switch to the person can impair the person's ...