Instruction Manual
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... with an EOS film camera • When using the Speedlite, read this instruction manual while also referring to your camera's instruction manual to familiarize yourself with the Speedlite operations. Thank you can use the Speedlite for easy autoflash shooting just like a camera's built-in flash. The Canon Speedlite 320EX is also equipped with E-TTL II and E-TTL autoflash systems...
... with an EOS film camera • When using the Speedlite, read this instruction manual while also referring to your camera's instruction manual to familiarize yourself with the Speedlite operations. Thank you can use the Speedlite for easy autoflash shooting just like a camera's built-in flash. The Canon Speedlite 320EX is also equipped with E-TTL II and E-TTL autoflash systems...
Instruction Manual
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... Shooting Using the LED Light 23 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 ...40 Troubleshooting Guide 41 Specifications ...43...
... Shooting Using the LED Light 23 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 ...40 Troubleshooting Guide 41 Specifications ...43...
Instruction Manual
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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
Instruction Manual
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... 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. Adjust the shutter speed until the ... mode to set automatically. The camera will be underexposed or overexposed. 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. s: Shutter Priority AE Select this mode when you want to (Shutter priority AE), (Aperture priority AE), or...
... 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. Adjust the shutter speed until the ... mode to set automatically. The camera will be underexposed or overexposed. 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. s: Shutter Priority AE Select this mode when you want to (Shutter priority AE), (Aperture priority AE), or...
Instruction Manual
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... the background is obtained with the shutter speed and aperture combination you set. 14 Standard exposure of both the shutter speed and aperture manually. f: Aperture Priority AE Select this mode if you want to set both the main subject and background. If the shutter speed display... blinks, it means that the background exposure will be used to obtain a standard exposure. If the background is obtained with the flash. a: Manual Exposure Select this mode when you want to set the shutter speed matching the aperture to obtain a standard exposure of the main subject...
... the background is obtained with the shutter speed and aperture combination you set. 14 Standard exposure of both the shutter speed and aperture manually. f: Aperture Priority AE Select this mode if you want to set both the main subject and background. If the shutter speed display... blinks, it means that the background exposure will be used to obtain a standard exposure. If the background is obtained with the flash. a: Manual Exposure Select this mode when you want to set the shutter speed matching the aperture to obtain a standard exposure of the main subject...
Instruction Manual
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... when the flash fires. Aperture Value Automatic Automatic Manual Manual Function for compatible models. 15 Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Used Full Auto, s f a Shutter Speed Set automatically (1/X sec. - 1/60 sec.) Set manually (1/X sec. - 30 sec.) Set automatically (1/X sec. - 30 sec.) Set manually (1/X sec....as using (Program AE). See the Specifications in 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...
... when the flash fires. Aperture Value Automatic Automatic Manual Manual Function for compatible models. 15 Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Used Full Auto, s f a Shutter Speed Set automatically (1/X sec. - 1/60 sec.) Set manually (1/X sec. - 30 sec.) Set automatically (1/X sec. - 30 sec.) Set manually (1/X sec....as using (Program AE). See the Specifications in 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...
Instruction Manual
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...Flash Coverage The flash head can be extended or retracted manually to its normal position. Flash head position Normal position Extended position Guide number 24/79 (ISO 100 in m/ft.) Guide number 32/105 (ISO 100 in m/ft.) Flash Head Position and Lens Focal Length Flash... flash head while referring to the table below (the flash head position in relationship to the lens focal length). When the lamp blinks, retract the flash head... length of 50mm or longer, extend the flash head for greater flash output and longer flash range. When the flash head is blinking, the periphery of the picture...
...Flash Coverage The flash head can be extended or retracted manually to its normal position. Flash head position Normal position Extended position Guide number 24/79 (ISO 100 in m/ft.) Guide number 32/105 (ISO 100 in m/ft.) Flash Head Position and Lens Focal Length Flash... flash head while referring to the table below (the flash head position in relationship to the lens focal length). When the lamp blinks, retract the flash head... length of 50mm or longer, extend the flash head for greater flash output and longer flash range. When the flash head is blinking, the periphery of the picture...
Instruction Manual
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...-light conditions while taking pictures using the viewfinder, pressing the shutter button halfway fires the flash continuously to [Quick mode] during Live View shooting or movie shooting. The Speedlite does not fire when the LED light is set to assist autofocus. AF-assist Beam ...Using Continuous Flashes When autofocus cannot achieve focus on the subject in low-light conditions, the AF-assist beam activates automatically. The effective range is approximately 4 m / 13.1 ft. (With f/1.8 lens at ISO 3200) Manual light button Manual light Auto light LED light switch Manual light Set the...
...-light conditions while taking pictures using the viewfinder, pressing the shutter button halfway fires the flash continuously to [Quick mode] during Live View shooting or movie shooting. The Speedlite does not fire when the LED light is set to assist autofocus. AF-assist Beam ...Using Continuous Flashes When autofocus cannot achieve focus on the subject in low-light conditions, the AF-assist beam activates automatically. The effective range is approximately 4 m / 13.1 ft. (With f/1.8 lens at ISO 3200) Manual light button Manual light Auto light LED light switch Manual light Set the...
Instruction Manual
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3 Flash Function Settings by Camera Operations 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 25
3 Flash Function Settings by Camera Operations 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 25
Instruction Manual
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Setting the camera's shooting mode to obtain a correct flash exposure. Set the flash output and press . 30 Use a hand-held flash meter to determine the required flash output to or is recommended. 1 Select [Flash mode]. Manual FlashN You can set the flash output from 1/64 power to 1/1 full power in 1/3stop increments. Select [Flash mode] and press . 2 Select [Manual flash]. Select [Manual flash] and press . 3 Set [1flash output]. Select [1flash output] and press .
Setting the camera's shooting mode to obtain a correct flash exposure. Set the flash output and press . 30 Use a hand-held flash meter to determine the required flash output to or is recommended. 1 Select [Flash mode]. Manual FlashN You can set the flash output from 1/64 power to 1/1 full power in 1/3stop increments. Select [Flash mode] and press . 2 Select [Manual flash]. Select [Manual flash] and press . 3 Set [1flash output]. Select [1flash output] and press .
Instruction Manual
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... subject is recommended. In the viewfinder, the entire spot metering circle at the subject's position. Set [Flash mode] to an EOS-1D series camera, you can also set the flash exposure level manually. 1 Set the camera and Speedlite settings. X On the right side of the viewfinder, the exposure level indicator will fire a preflash and...
... subject is recommended. In the viewfinder, the entire spot metering circle at the subject's position. Set [Flash mode] to an EOS-1D series camera, you can also set the flash exposure level manually. 1 Set the camera and Speedlite settings. X On the right side of the viewfinder, the exposure level indicator will fire a preflash and...
Instruction Manual
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... match the shooting purpose of the 320EX to . 3 Set the transmission channel. Wireless Flash ShootingN To perform wireless flash shooting, the camera or the Speedlite attached to the same transmission channel as a slave flash when controlled from a master unit. Refer to the instruction manual of the camera or Speedlite. 2 Set the 320EX as the master unit. Set the...
... match the shooting purpose of the 320EX to . 3 Set the transmission channel. Wireless Flash ShootingN To perform wireless flash shooting, the camera or the Speedlite attached to the same transmission channel as a slave flash when controlled from a master unit. Refer to the instruction manual of the camera or Speedlite. 2 Set the 320EX as the master unit. Set the...
Instruction Manual
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... you need not operate the slave unit(s). Using Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Flash exposure compensation and other settings set with normal flash shooting. • Flash exposure compensation • FE lock • Manual flash With FE lock, if even one Speedlite in slave group A. 36 Wireless flash shooting with the following settings can be done in the same way...
... you need not operate the slave unit(s). Using Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Flash exposure compensation and other settings set with normal flash shooting. • Flash exposure compensation • FE lock • Manual flash With FE lock, if even one Speedlite in slave group A. 36 Wireless flash shooting with the following settings can be done in the same way...
Instruction Manual
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... changing easily the position of the 320EX. Using the 320EX for Remote Control Shooting During Wireless Flash Shooting The 320EX can be used for wireless flash shooting Press the remote release button on the 320EX and position the 320EX within two seconds. 1 Set the... camera to (Remote control shooting). For the setting method, see the explanations about the drive mode or remote control shooting in the camera's instruction manual...
... changing easily the position of the 320EX. Using the 320EX for Remote Control Shooting During Wireless Flash Shooting The 320EX can be used for wireless flash shooting Press the remote release button on the 320EX and position the 320EX within two seconds. 1 Set the... camera to (Remote control shooting). For the setting method, see the explanations about the drive mode or remote control shooting in the camera's instruction manual...
Instruction Manual
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...Speedlite Compatible cameras: Type-A EOS cameras (E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash) Guide No.: 32/105 (at ISO 100 Functions supported by camera operations: Flash exposure compensation (±3 stops in meters/feet) Flash coverage: EF lens: 24mm/50mm equivalent angle of view EF-S lens: 15mm/32mm equivalent angle of view *Manual switching of flash... length, ISO 100 in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments), manual flash, 1st/2nd curtain sync, High-speed sync, FE lock, modeling flash • AF-assist Beam • Intermittent flash-type AF-assist beam Compatible AF method: AF during ...
...Speedlite Compatible cameras: Type-A EOS cameras (E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash) Guide No.: 32/105 (at ISO 100 Functions supported by camera operations: Flash exposure compensation (±3 stops in meters/feet) Flash coverage: EF lens: 24mm/50mm equivalent angle of view EF-S lens: 15mm/32mm equivalent angle of view *Manual switching of flash... length, ISO 100 in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments), manual flash, 1st/2nd curtain sync, High-speed sync, FE lock, modeling flash • AF-assist Beam • Intermittent flash-type AF-assist beam Compatible AF method: AF during ...
Instruction Manual
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Manual Flash Guide No. (ISO 100, in meters/feet) Flash Output 1/1 Flash Coverage 24mm (flash head in 24 / normal position) 78.7 50mm (flash head in 32 / extended position) 105 1/2 17 / 55.8 22.6 / 74.1 1/4 1/8 12 / 8.5 / 39.4 27.9 16 / 11.3 / 52.5 37.1 1/16 6 / 19.7 8 / 26.2 1/32 4.2 / 13.8 5.7 / 18.7 1/64 3 / 9.8 4 / 13.1 45
Manual Flash Guide No. (ISO 100, in meters/feet) Flash Output 1/1 Flash Coverage 24mm (flash head in 24 / normal position) 78.7 50mm (flash head in 32 / extended position) 105 1/2 17 / 55.8 22.6 / 74.1 1/4 1/8 12 / 8.5 / 39.4 27.9 16 / 11.3 / 52.5 37.1 1/16 6 / 19.7 8 / 26.2 1/32 4.2 / 13.8 5.7 / 18.7 1/64 3 / 9.8 4 / 13.1 45