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... a Canon EOS-dedicated autofocus zoom flash unit featuring the newly-developed E-TTL (Evaluative-Through-The-Lens) auto flash control system. When used with a Type-A camera, it is used with all shutter speeds (high-speed sync) while FE lock locks the flash exposure reading for both fill flash and low-light conditions. 2 FP flash (high-speed sync) When Speedlite 380EX is used with a manually-set shutter speed and aperture, second-curtain synchronization, and multiple-flash compatibility. Available Features with EOS Cameras 0: Available X: Not available. The Canon Speedlite 380EX...
... a Canon EOS-dedicated autofocus zoom flash unit featuring the newly-developed E-TTL (Evaluative-Through-The-Lens) auto flash control system. When used with a Type-A camera, it is used with all shutter speeds (high-speed sync) while FE lock locks the flash exposure reading for both fill flash and low-light conditions. 2 FP flash (high-speed sync) When Speedlite 380EX is used with a manually-set shutter speed and aperture, second-curtain synchronization, and multiple-flash compatibility. Available Features with EOS Cameras 0: Available X: Not available. The Canon Speedlite 380EX...
Instruction Manual
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...Flash Applications 3. High temperatures may be exposed to disassemble the Speedlite. Symbols used for preventing camera malfunction or damage. Flash Coverage 8. Speedlite 380EX with Manual Exposure IV. Slow-Speed Sync 2. Flash Exposure Compensation 4. For any repairs, take the Speedlite to set up multiple-flash systems maintaining auto flash exposure control. tip for creative lighting Off-Camera Shoe Cord 2 connects the Speedlite off the camera while retaining E-TTL auto flash control. Before You Start I . Power Switch 4. AF-Assist Beam 9. Shutter Button Operation...
...Flash Applications 3. High temperatures may be exposed to disassemble the Speedlite. Symbols used for preventing camera malfunction or damage. Flash Coverage 8. Speedlite 380EX with Manual Exposure IV. Slow-Speed Sync 2. Flash Exposure Compensation 4. For any repairs, take the Speedlite to set up multiple-flash systems maintaining auto flash exposure control. tip for creative lighting Off-Camera Shoe Cord 2 connects the Speedlite off the camera while retaining E-TTL auto flash control. Before You Start I . Power Switch 4. AF-Assist Beam 9. Shutter Button Operation...
Instruction Manual
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.... Before You Start 1. Instairic as ries Install one set of batteries. 10 11 lU I . of Flashes 260 to 1800 75 to 500 Recycling Time 0.1 to 7.5 sec. 0.1 to use NiCd batteries, make sure the battery contacts touch the battery compartment's contacts securely. • When you will be used , the number of flashes will not use the batteries alternately. • Speedlite 380EX cannot be less. • The contacts...
.... Before You Start 1. Instairic as ries Install one set of batteries. 10 11 lU I . of Flashes 260 to 1800 75 to 500 Recycling Time 0.1 to 7.5 sec. 0.1 to use NiCd batteries, make sure the battery contacts touch the battery compartment's contacts securely. • When you will be used , the number of flashes will not use the batteries alternately. • Speedlite 380EX cannot be less. • The contacts...
Instruction Manual
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... be mounted on the camera's hot shoe until it stops. I TOD Set the power switch as shown by turning it turns off the power. Q : For normal sync. '4i: For high-speed sync. To turn off automatically to set regardless of this switch to save battery power. IIL 2. If the Speedlite is set highspeed sync. When Speedlite 380EX is used with a Type-A camera and the switch is set for high-speed sync, using a shutter speed faster than the camera's maximum sync speed sets the highspeed sync mode and using a shutter speed...
... be mounted on the camera's hot shoe until it stops. I TOD Set the power switch as shown by turning it turns off the power. Q : For normal sync. '4i: For high-speed sync. To turn off automatically to set regardless of this switch to save battery power. IIL 2. If the Speedlite is set highspeed sync. When Speedlite 380EX is used with a Type-A camera and the switch is set for high-speed sync, using a shutter speed faster than the camera's maximum sync speed sets the highspeed sync mode and using a shutter speed...
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... Test Firing 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 28 35 50 70 105 QcH PILOT O r1 1 Set the power switch to I. • The Speedlite starts to provide adequate flash coverage for the lens focal length in use. after the flash fires, the picture may have been underexposed. Speedlite 380EX's flash head zooms automatically to recharge. changes. • If a lens wider than 24mm is zoomed. 5. When a zoom lens is used, the Speedlite...
... Test Firing 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 28 35 50 70 105 QcH PILOT O r1 1 Set the power switch to I. • The Speedlite starts to provide adequate flash coverage for the lens focal length in use. after the flash fires, the picture may have been underexposed. Speedlite 380EX's flash head zooms automatically to recharge. changes. • If a lens wider than 24mm is zoomed. 5. When a zoom lens is used, the Speedlite...
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... Full Auto (0). AF-assist beam activation Depending on the Speedlite's power switch. 16 17 Automatic exposure control and flash exposure control are therefore combined. FP flash and FE lock can use Speedlite 380EX's E-TTL auto flash system. This mode makes flash photography easy and automatic for both the subject and background in two steps: Press it halfway or all the way. Turn on the camera and the...
... Full Auto (0). AF-assist beam activation Depending on the Speedlite's power switch. 16 17 Automatic exposure control and flash exposure control are therefore combined. FP flash and FE lock can use Speedlite 380EX's E-TTL auto flash system. This mode makes flash photography easy and automatic for both the subject and background in two steps: Press it halfway or all the way. Turn on the camera and the...
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... the shutter is used with Type-A Cameras 0 0 0 4 8 35 50 70 105 r*H Slide the FP flash switch to calculate the output of the main flash for harsh shadows or dark, backlit portrait subjects. II. When a fully-automatic picture-taking mode is called auto flash output reduction. 19 The aperture is also set automatically anywhere from 1/60 sec. Speedlite 380EX with Speedlite 380EX, the fill flash...
... the shutter is used with Type-A Cameras 0 0 0 4 8 35 50 70 105 r*H Slide the FP flash switch to calculate the output of the main flash for harsh shadows or dark, backlit portrait subjects. II. When a fully-automatic picture-taking mode is called auto flash output reduction. 19 The aperture is also set automatically anywhere from 1/60 sec. Speedlite 380EX with Speedlite 380EX, the fill flash...
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... using flash in the Program AE mode. 20 II. The E-TTL auto flash system controls the flash output according to Av (aperture-priority AE), Tv (shutter speed-priority AE), or M (manual). Press the shutter button halfway to suit the background's light level. The flash exposure reading obtained with a Type-A camera set the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to focus the subject. In low-light conditions, a slow sync speed...
... using flash in the Program AE mode. 20 II. The E-TTL auto flash system controls the flash output according to Av (aperture-priority AE), Tv (shutter speed-priority AE), or M (manual). Press the shutter button halfway to suit the background's light level. The flash exposure reading obtained with a Type-A camera set the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to focus the subject. In low-light conditions, a slow sync speed...
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... completely to take the picture. Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras (2) Flash with Shutter Speed-Priority AE When you want to focus the subject. The E-TTL auto flash system controls the flash output according to the aperture set automatically by the camera. 0 Nao Tv a 1,11,0 Set the camera to Tv (shutter I Press the shutter button halfway to set both the sync speed and the aperture, use shutter speed-priority AE. to obtain the...
... completely to take the picture. Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras (2) Flash with Shutter Speed-Priority AE When you want to focus the subject. The E-TTL auto flash system controls the flash output according to the aperture set automatically by the camera. 0 Nao Tv a 1,11,0 Set the camera to Tv (shutter I Press the shutter button halfway to set both the sync speed and the aperture, use shutter speed-priority AE. to obtain the...
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... TED Ar) Slide the Speedlite 38OEX's FP flash switch to the high-speed sync. It is effective when you want to synchronize with EF 50mm f/1.4 lens). Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras C CC iliV.1.2. 0 A Check that nothing is blinking in the viewfinder. High-Speed Sync Guide No. 3. When a sync speed faster than the camera's maximum sync speed. fF7.1 The Speedlite's Guide No. can be used, set , Speedlite 38OEX automatically sets the high-speed sync mode for an outdoor portrait...
... TED Ar) Slide the Speedlite 38OEX's FP flash switch to the high-speed sync. It is effective when you want to synchronize with EF 50mm f/1.4 lens). Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras C CC iliV.1.2. 0 A Check that nothing is blinking in the viewfinder. High-Speed Sync Guide No. 3. When a sync speed faster than the camera's maximum sync speed. fF7.1 The Speedlite's Guide No. can be used, set , Speedlite 38OEX automatically sets the high-speed sync mode for an outdoor portrait...
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... press the shutter button for low-light and fill-flash conditions. This mode makes flash photography easy and automatic for easy and automatic flash photography. 1. ill. The TTL auto flash system then sets the camera's sync speed and aperture automatically. Fully-Automatic Flash Operation Set the camera to the camera's Instructions. II. To set the camera's Custom Function, refer to Program AE ( 17, ) a or Full Auto (0). p 9 Turn on the Speedlite's power switch. TOD 28 29 Speedlite 380EX with first...
... press the shutter button for low-light and fill-flash conditions. This mode makes flash photography easy and automatic for easy and automatic flash photography. 1. ill. The TTL auto flash system then sets the camera's sync speed and aperture automatically. Fully-Automatic Flash Operation Set the camera to the camera's Instructions. II. To set the camera's Custom Function, refer to Program AE ( 17, ) a or Full Auto (0). p 9 Turn on the Speedlite's power switch. TOD 28 29 Speedlite 380EX with first...
Instruction Manual
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... shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed in daylight, you can use flash as using the Speedlite in the Program AE mode. in the viewfinder, then press the shutter button completely to the camera's maximum sync speed (this varies depending on the subject and press the shutter button halfway. • Focus is used with Speedlite 380EX, the fill flash output may be the LEI same as fill light...
... shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed in daylight, you can use flash as using the Speedlite in the Program AE mode. in the viewfinder, then press the shutter button completely to the camera's maximum sync speed (this varies depending on the subject and press the shutter button halfway. • Focus is used with Speedlite 380EX, the fill flash output may be the LEI same as fill light...
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... the camera. • 1/X sec.: Camera's maximum sync speed (see page 46). • When you press the shutter button completely, the Speedlite fires. Flash with Other Modes The TTL auto flash system can also be used with the shutter speed and aperture. Shutter Speed and Aperture Setting According to control the depth of -field AE mode obtains the same result as in •*". Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras (1) Flash with a Type-B camera set with a Type-B EOS camera...
... the camera. • 1/X sec.: Camera's maximum sync speed (see page 46). • When you press the shutter button completely, the Speedlite fires. Flash with Other Modes The TTL auto flash system can also be used with the shutter speed and aperture. Shutter Speed and Aperture Setting According to control the depth of -field AE mode obtains the same result as in •*". Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras (1) Flash with a Type-B camera set with a Type-B EOS camera...
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... completely to Tv (shutter I exposure) and set both the sync speed and the aperture, use shutter speed-priority AE. Check that nothing is blinking in the viewfinder and press the shutter button completely to the aperture set the sync speed anywhere from 30 sec. Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras (2) Flash with the shutter speed, use manual exposure. In this mode, you want to M (manual M I speed-priority AE) and set the sync speed anywhere from 30 sec...
... completely to Tv (shutter I exposure) and set both the sync speed and the aperture, use shutter speed-priority AE. Check that nothing is blinking in the viewfinder and press the shutter button completely to the aperture set the sync speed anywhere from 30 sec. Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras (2) Flash with the shutter speed, use manual exposure. In this mode, you want to M (manual M I speed-priority AE) and set the sync speed anywhere from 30 sec...
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... has - and + symbols instead, set the shutter speed and aperture until the aperture value stops blinking. • In manual exposure mode Set the shutter speed and aperture so that nothing is blinking in the viewfinder and take the picture. • With a Type-A camera, the flash exposure is a slow shutter speed you can use with a Type-A or B camera, Speedlite 380EX enables slowspeed sync. With a Type-B camera, the flash exposure is at the...
... has - and + symbols instead, set the shutter speed and aperture until the aperture value stops blinking. • In manual exposure mode Set the shutter speed and aperture so that nothing is blinking in the viewfinder and take the picture. • With a Type-A camera, the flash exposure is a slow shutter speed you can use with a Type-A or B camera, Speedlite 380EX enables slowspeed sync. With a Type-B camera, the flash exposure is at the...
Instruction Manual
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... pilot lamp of flash exposure compensation, you can reduce or eliminate the shadow and produce a softer light. • The flash head has click stops at a portrait subject, a harsh shadow may appear behind the subject. Off-Camera Shoe Adapter TTL Hot Shoe. Turn on the Speedlite 380EX's 2 power switch. Multiple Flash By using multiple Speedlites, you can use the TTL auto flash system for bounce flash, the flash coverage is set automatically to connect Canon Speedlites.
... pilot lamp of flash exposure compensation, you can reduce or eliminate the shadow and produce a softer light. • The flash head has click stops at a portrait subject, a harsh shadow may appear behind the subject. Off-Camera Shoe Adapter TTL Hot Shoe. Turn on the Speedlite 380EX's 2 power switch. Multiple Flash By using multiple Speedlites, you can use the TTL auto flash system for bounce flash, the flash coverage is set automatically to connect Canon Speedlites.
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... Speedlite 380EX, the TTL auto flash I 0 F71-, When a multi-flash accessory is mounted on the hot shoe, connect a Connecting Cord to a TTL Hot Shoe Adapter 3 or TTL Distributor. All of the Connecting Cord to an Off-Camera Shoe Adapter or a TTL Distributor, you to use the Speedlite up to three Speedlites via Connecting Cords. TTL Distributor With four Connecting Cord sockets, the TTL Distributor relays exposure information from the camera. Make sure the batteries...
... Speedlite 380EX, the TTL auto flash I 0 F71-, When a multi-flash accessory is mounted on the hot shoe, connect a Connecting Cord to a TTL Hot Shoe Adapter 3 or TTL Distributor. All of the Connecting Cord to an Off-Camera Shoe Adapter or a TTL Distributor, you to use the Speedlite up to three Speedlites via Connecting Cords. TTL Distributor With four Connecting Cord sockets, the TTL Distributor relays exposure information from the camera. Make sure the batteries...
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... Flash duration Flash coverage See page 11. 1.4 ms or less. (Normal Flash) Auto zoom head covers 24mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 70mm, and 105mm lenses automatically. Flash range (1) With normal sync: 0.7 - 22 meters / 2.3-73ft (with 50mm f/1.4 lens at ISO 100) (2) With high-speed sync: 0.7 - 11.9 meters / 2.3-39.27ft(at a slow shutter speed. 42 Specifications Type Compatible cameras Flash coverage and Guide No Direct-sync, shoe-mount flash with test firing button) Tiltable angles Max. Auto power off Power turns...
... Flash duration Flash coverage See page 11. 1.4 ms or less. (Normal Flash) Auto zoom head covers 24mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 70mm, and 105mm lenses automatically. Flash range (1) With normal sync: 0.7 - 22 meters / 2.3-73ft (with 50mm f/1.4 lens at ISO 100) (2) With high-speed sync: 0.7 - 11.9 meters / 2.3-39.27ft(at a slow shutter speed. 42 Specifications Type Compatible cameras Flash coverage and Guide No Direct-sync, shoe-mount flash with test firing button) Tiltable angles Max. Auto power off Power turns...
Instruction Manual
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..., the 380EX's AF-assist beam will be emitted. Ca era's Flash-Related Exposure Warnings Exposure Mode Aperture-priority AE Warning Indicator Max. Maximum aperture setting blinks. The background will 'not be underexposed. Attach a neutraldensity filter to the lens to 4.5 sec. • The above figures are based on Canon's Standard Test Method with a new set of light received by the camera. 45 sync speed blinks. Shutter speed-priority...
..., the 380EX's AF-assist beam will be emitted. Ca era's Flash-Related Exposure Warnings Exposure Mode Aperture-priority AE Warning Indicator Max. Maximum aperture setting blinks. The background will 'not be underexposed. Attach a neutraldensity filter to the lens to 4.5 sec. • The above figures are based on Canon's Standard Test Method with a new set of light received by the camera. 45 sync speed blinks. Shutter speed-priority...
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... encouraged to try to the equipment unless otherwise specified in a residential installation. SpeeCite 380EX Feature Availability Camera EOS 650 / 630 / 600 EOS 620 Camera's Max. Auto Flash Control Flash 1/90 1/125 1/200 1/250 Metering E-TTL TTL Flash Camera Exposure Compens actiaonmweriath Second- X: Not available. 0: Full Auto P: Program AE 46 This device complies with Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired...
... encouraged to try to the equipment unless otherwise specified in a residential installation. SpeeCite 380EX Feature Availability Camera EOS 650 / 630 / 600 EOS 620 Camera's Max. Auto Flash Control Flash 1/90 1/125 1/200 1/250 Metering E-TTL TTL Flash Camera Exposure Compens actiaonmweriath Second- X: Not available. 0: Full Auto P: Program AE 46 This device complies with Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired...