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... metering and flash exposure to the focusing point). Speedlite Feature E-TTL auto flash control FP flash FE lock Second-curtain sync Fill flash Slow-speed sync Bounce flash Multiple flash Flash exposure compensation With Type-A Cameras o o o o o O O O* o With Type-B Cameras x* x x x o O O o o** * TTL auto flash control operates instead. ** Set with the camera (see page 46). 2 Canon Speedlite 380EX Features 1 E-TTL auto flash control When Speedlite 380EX is coupled...
... metering and flash exposure to the focusing point). Speedlite Feature E-TTL auto flash control FP flash FE lock Second-curtain sync Fill flash Slow-speed sync Bounce flash Multiple flash Flash exposure compensation With Type-A Cameras o o o o o O O O* o With Type-B Cameras x* x x x o O O o o** * TTL auto flash control operates instead. ** Set with the camera (see page 46). 2 Canon Speedlite 380EX Features 1 E-TTL auto flash control When Speedlite 380EX is coupled...
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... rain or snow, wipe immediately with a dry cloth. 3 When the Speedlite is not to set up multiple-flash systems maintaining auto flash exposure control. Never attempt to a Canon Service Center. 2 Do not get the Speedlite wet. Fully-Automatic Flash Operation Fill Flash 2. Other 1. Multiple Flash Troubleshooting Guide Specifications Speedlite 380EX Feature Availability 6 8 10 12 13 13 14 14 15 16...
... rain or snow, wipe immediately with a dry cloth. 3 When the Speedlite is not to set up multiple-flash systems maintaining auto flash exposure control. Never attempt to a Canon Service Center. 2 Do not get the Speedlite wet. Fully-Automatic Flash Operation Fill Flash 2. Other 1. Multiple Flash Troubleshooting Guide Specifications Speedlite 380EX Feature Availability 6 8 10 12 13 13 14 14 15 16...
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... following this Guide, attach Speedlite 380EX to the camera and turn on the camera and Speedlite. * The asterisked features are available only with Type-A cameras. g 28 31 PO TO ,a • H - Bounce flash (Page38) Quick Start Guide SY 35 50 70 105 ROI 0 II 7 For more details, see the specified pages. Flash coverage check (Page15) Full...
... following this Guide, attach Speedlite 380EX to the camera and turn on the camera and Speedlite. * The asterisked features are available only with Type-A cameras. g 28 31 PO TO ,a • H - Bounce flash (Page38) Quick Start Guide SY 35 50 70 105 ROI 0 II 7 For more details, see the specified pages. Flash coverage check (Page15) Full...
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Nomenclature • Front Flash head • Rear Nomenclature AF-assist beam emitter Locking pin Mounting-foot contacts 8 Battery compartment cover Locking collar Mounting foot E-TTL indicator FP flash switch Pilot lamp/Test firing button 24,:;'.;28 35' 50--- -7(1.9087 • - 8,44 Purr Flash coverage indicators Flash expos confirmation lamp) Power switch 0 :Turns off the power. I :Turns on the power. 9
Nomenclature • Front Flash head • Rear Nomenclature AF-assist beam emitter Locking pin Mounting-foot contacts 8 Battery compartment cover Locking collar Mounting foot E-TTL indicator FP flash switch Pilot lamp/Test firing button 24,:;'.;28 35' 50--- -7(1.9087 • - 8,44 Purr Flash coverage indicators Flash expos confirmation lamp) Power switch 0 :Turns off the power. I :Turns on the power. 9
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Before You Start 1. Use four new batteries of flashes will be used with the ® contacts oriented as shown in the figure. lU I . If you will not use the batteries alternately. • Speedlite 380EX cannot be used , the number of the same type. • To prevent faulty connections, make sure the battery contacts ...NiCd batteries and keep one time. • Although ordinary, non-alkaline batteries (R6) may be less. • The contacts of NiCd batteries are based on Canon's Standard Test Method with a new set warm in the battery compartment. of batteries. 10 11
Before You Start 1. Use four new batteries of flashes will be used with the ® contacts oriented as shown in the figure. lU I . If you will not use the batteries alternately. • Speedlite 380EX cannot be used , the number of the same type. • To prevent faulty connections, make sure the battery contacts ...NiCd batteries and keep one time. • Although ordinary, non-alkaline batteries (R6) may be less. • The contacts of NiCd batteries are based on Canon's Standard Test Method with a new set warm in the battery compartment. of batteries. 10 11
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Q : For normal sync. '4i: For high-speed sync. FP Flash Swr o o o o o 24 28 35 50 70 105 Oi r I TOD Set the power switch as follows: 0 : To turn on these cameras. 3. If the Speedlite is left unused for high-speed sync, using a shutter speed faster than the camera's maximum sync speed sets the ... the mounting foot.) r7_7i Although the hot shoe on the EOS 650, EOS 620, EOS 750, and EOS 850 does not have a locking pin hole, Speedlite 380EX can still be mounted on the power. To turn the locking collar in the opposite direction until it stops. (The locking pin retracts into the...
Q : For normal sync. '4i: For high-speed sync. FP Flash Swr o o o o o 24 28 35 50 70 105 Oi r I TOD Set the power switch as follows: 0 : To turn on these cameras. 3. If the Speedlite is left unused for high-speed sync, using a shutter speed faster than the camera's maximum sync speed sets the ... the mounting foot.) r7_7i Although the hot shoe on the EOS 650, EOS 620, EOS 750, and EOS 850 does not have a locking pin hole, Speedlite 380EX can still be mounted on the power. To turn the locking collar in the opposite direction until it stops. (The locking pin retracts into the...
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... is provided for 24mm to provide adequate flash coverage for 2 sec. If the flash confirmation lamp does not light after the flash fires if the correct flash exposure has been obtained. The corresponding flash coverage indicator on Speedlite 380EX. 'Press the shutter button halfway. The flash coverage indicator corresponding to recharge. 5. Speedlite 380EX's flash head zooms automatically to 105mm focal lengths...
... is provided for 24mm to provide adequate flash coverage for 2 sec. If the flash confirmation lamp does not light after the flash fires if the correct flash exposure has been obtained. The corresponding flash coverage indicator on Speedlite 380EX. 'Press the shutter button halfway. The flash coverage indicator corresponding to recharge. 5. Speedlite 380EX's flash head zooms automatically to 105mm focal lengths...
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...more precise, resulting in a balanced exposure for low-light and fill-flash conditions. (1) Fully-Automatic Flash Operation O O hre cOarrflo. Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras With a Type-A camera, you focus lacks sufficient light or contrast, the Speedlite's AFassist beam is emitted automatically to Program AE ( p ) or ...When it is pressed halfway: 1) Autofocus is linkable only to meter the flash exposure. 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:...
...more precise, resulting in a balanced exposure for low-light and fill-flash conditions. (1) Fully-Automatic Flash Operation O O hre cOarrflo. Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras With a Type-A camera, you focus lacks sufficient light or contrast, the Speedlite's AFassist beam is emitted automatically to Program AE ( p ) or ...When it is pressed halfway: 1) Autofocus is linkable only to meter the flash exposure. 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:...
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...8226; The test preflash is fired to calculate the output of the main flash for harsh shadows or dark, backlit portrait subjects. Speedlite 380EX with the preflash, the Speedlite fires the main flash accordingly to the camera's maximum sync speed (this varies depending on the ...to obtain the correct flash exposure. With fill flash. After obtaining a flash exposure reading with Type-A Cameras 0 0 0 4 8 35 50 70 105 r*H Slide the FP flash switch to balance the exposure between the subject and background. II. Speedlite 380EX with Speedlite 380EX, the fill flash output may be reduced ...
...8226; The test preflash is fired to calculate the output of the main flash for harsh shadows or dark, backlit portrait subjects. Speedlite 380EX with the preflash, the Speedlite fires the main flash accordingly to the camera's maximum sync speed (this varies depending on the ...to obtain the correct flash exposure. With fill flash. After obtaining a flash exposure reading with Type-A Cameras 0 0 0 4 8 35 50 70 105 r*H Slide the FP flash switch to balance the exposure between the subject and background. II. Speedlite 380EX with Speedlite 380EX, the fill flash output may be reduced ...
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... the DEP (Depth-of field or when you want the background correctly exposed, use . Check that the FP flash switch is released. Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras (1) Rash with a Type-A camera set the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to take the picture. O$4 • O... the subject. 2. Change the aperture setting until the sync speed stops blinking and stays on. 21 II When you press the shutter button completely, the Speedlite fires a test preflash immediately before the shutter is set the desired aperture. 0 0 o0 0 0 0 4 28 35 50 70 105 CID Check that...
... the DEP (Depth-of field or when you want the background correctly exposed, use . Check that the FP flash switch is released. Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras (1) Rash with a Type-A camera set the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to take the picture. O$4 • O... the subject. 2. Change the aperture setting until the sync speed stops blinking and stays on. 21 II When you press the shutter button completely, the Speedlite fires a test preflash immediately before the shutter is set the desired aperture. 0 0 o0 0 0 0 4 28 35 50 70 105 CID Check that...
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... camera's maximum sync speed. A Check the information in the viewfinder and press the shutter button completely to take the picture. Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras (2) Flash with Shutter Speed-Priority AE When you want to create a certain effect with Manual Exposure When you want to Tv (shutter ... is set to focus the subject. The camera then sets the aperture automatically to the camera's max. Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras (3) Flash with the shutter speed, use manual exposure. COLD s s.s I =1 If the aperture setting blinks, the background will be overexposed or ...
... camera's maximum sync speed. A Check the information in the viewfinder and press the shutter button completely to take the picture. Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras (2) Flash with Shutter Speed-Priority AE When you want to create a certain effect with Manual Exposure When you want to Tv (shutter ... is set to focus the subject. The camera then sets the aperture automatically to the camera's max. Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras (3) Flash with the shutter speed, use manual exposure. COLD s s.s I =1 If the aperture setting blinks, the background will be overexposed or ...
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...-A Cameras C CC iliV.1.2. 0 A Check that nothing is blinking in the P, Tv, Av, M, and DEP modes. EP Av Ty 000 O, r I Speedlite 380EX with FP flash. with a fast (large-aperture) lens. • If a large aperture is effective when you want to the Tv, Av, or M mode. changes according to...sec. When a sync speed faster than the camera's maximum sync speed. The result is set the camera to use fill flash for auto flash exposure. fF7.1 The Speedlite's Guide No. It can be used in the viewfinder and press the shutter button completely to take the picture. • ...
...-A Cameras C CC iliV.1.2. 0 A Check that nothing is blinking in the P, Tv, Av, M, and DEP modes. EP Av Ty 000 O, r I Speedlite 380EX with FP flash. with a fast (large-aperture) lens. • If a large aperture is effective when you want to the Tv, Av, or M mode. changes according to...sec. When a sync speed faster than the camera's maximum sync speed. The result is set the camera to use fill flash for auto flash exposure. fF7.1 The Speedlite's Guide No. It can be used in the viewfinder and press the shutter button completely to take the picture. • ...
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.... 27 after pressing the FE lock button, you want to obtain the correct flash exposure reading, then press the FE lock button . • Speedlite 380EX fires a preflash to the selected focusing point. tl IL Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras (2) FE Lock When used . 26 II. C04 (AF...picture. 5 Within 16 sec. With Custom Function C08 set to 1. With Custom Function C08 set to 0. Within 16 sec. Speedlite 380EX with a Type-A camera, Speedlite 380EX enables FE (flash exposure) lock. Use FE lock to the center focusing point. In this way, you press the FE lock button, a ...
.... 27 after pressing the FE lock button, you want to obtain the correct flash exposure reading, then press the FE lock button . • Speedlite 380EX fires a preflash to the selected focusing point. tl IL Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras (2) FE Lock When used . 26 II. C04 (AF...picture. 5 Within 16 sec. With Custom Function C08 set to 1. With Custom Function C08 set to 0. Within 16 sec. Speedlite 380EX with a Type-A camera, Speedlite 380EX enables FE (flash exposure) lock. Use FE lock to the center focusing point. In this way, you press the FE lock button, a ...
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... behind the subject. To set the camera to the Tv, Av, or M mode and use Speedlite 380EX's TTL auto flash system and other features such as automatic flash exposure compensation, auto flash control with first-curtain synchronization. 41 • If the camera is used . • To... Custom Function, refer to Program AE ( 17, ) a or Full Auto (0). Taken with manually-set sync speed and aperture, and multiple-flash capability. Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras With a Type-B camera, you can use a slow shutter speed. • Setting bulb for setting second-curtain synchronization, ...
... behind the subject. To set the camera to the Tv, Av, or M mode and use Speedlite 380EX's TTL auto flash system and other features such as automatic flash exposure compensation, auto flash control with first-curtain synchronization. 41 • If the camera is used . • To... Custom Function, refer to Program AE ( 17, ) a or Full Auto (0). Taken with manually-set sync speed and aperture, and multiple-flash capability. Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras With a Type-B camera, you can use a slow shutter speed. • Setting bulb for setting second-curtain synchronization, ...
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...Rebel-series cameras, the sync speed is also set automatically anywhere from 1/60 sec. The aperture is set to Without fill flash. Speedlite 380EX with Speedlite 380EX, the fill flash output may be the LEI same as fill light for harsh shadows or dark, backlit portrait subjects. This is used with ...Type-B Cameras Fill-in Flash Even in daylight, you can use flash as using the Speedlite in the Program AE mode. wi When a fully-...
...Rebel-series cameras, the sync speed is also set automatically anywhere from 1/60 sec. The aperture is set to Without fill flash. Speedlite 380EX with Speedlite 380EX, the fill flash output may be the LEI same as fill light for harsh shadows or dark, backlit portrait subjects. This is used with ...Type-B Cameras Fill-in Flash Even in daylight, you can use flash as using the Speedlite in the Program AE mode. wi When a fully-...
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... set • Manually set with a Type-B EOS camera, the FP flash switch does not function. • Using the 380EX in the depth-of field or when you press the shutter button completely, the Speedlite fires. You set the desired aperture. Check that nothing is used with...be overexposed. Av 3 0 5.6 f • Press the shutter button halfway to take the picture. Flash with Other Modes The TTL auto flash system can also be underexposed. Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras (1) Flash with a Type-B camera set to control the depth of -field AE mode obtains the same result as...
... set • Manually set with a Type-B EOS camera, the FP flash switch does not function. • Using the 380EX in the depth-of field or when you press the shutter button completely, the Speedlite fires. You set the desired aperture. Check that nothing is used with...be overexposed. Av 3 0 5.6 f • Press the shutter button halfway to take the picture. Flash with Other Modes The TTL auto flash system can also be underexposed. Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras (1) Flash with a Type-B camera set to control the depth of -field AE mode obtains the same result as...
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...; Press the shutter button halfway to focus the subject. to the aperture set the desired aperture and sync speed anywhere from 30 sec. Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras (3) Flash with Manual Exposure When you want to create a certain effect with Shutter Speed-Priority AE When you want to take the picture. 34 35...
...; Press the shutter button halfway to focus the subject. to the aperture set the desired aperture and sync speed anywhere from 30 sec. Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras (3) Flash with Manual Exposure When you want to create a certain effect with Shutter Speed-Priority AE When you want to take the picture. 34 35...
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... Focus the subject and compose the shot. 3. Other Applications When used with a slow sync speed. Taken with a Type-A or B camera, Speedlite 380EX enables slowspeed sync. Taken v. ! Check that nothing is blinking in the viewfinder and take the picture. (3) M (Manual exposure) Slow-speed ...that the exposure level indicator is at the center of the exposure level scale in the picture-taking modes below. bounce flash, multiple-flash configurations, and flashexposure compensation. 1. By using slow-speed sync, use slow-speed sync in the viewfinder. When using a...
... Focus the subject and compose the shot. 3. Other Applications When used with a slow sync speed. Taken with a Type-A or B camera, Speedlite 380EX enables slowspeed sync. Taken v. ! Check that nothing is blinking in the viewfinder and take the picture. (3) M (Manual exposure) Slow-speed ...that the exposure level indicator is at the center of the exposure level scale in the picture-taking modes below. bounce flash, multiple-flash configurations, and flashexposure compensation. 1. By using slow-speed sync, use slow-speed sync in the viewfinder. When using a...
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... tilted up, the zoom position is set automatically to 50mm. • When the flash head is tilted for tilting. Taken with the Speedlite 380EX. Turn on the Speedlite 380EX's 2 power switch. Refer to your camera's Instructions booklet to set automatically to connect Canon Speedlites. 2. Flash Exposure Compens7tion If you can reduce or eliminate the shadow and produce a softer...
... tilted up, the zoom position is set automatically to 50mm. • When the flash head is tilted for tilting. Taken with the Speedlite 380EX. Turn on the Speedlite 380EX's 2 power switch. Refer to your camera's Instructions booklet to set automatically to connect Canon Speedlites. 2. Flash Exposure Compens7tion If you can reduce or eliminate the shadow and produce a softer...
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... Connecting Cord 540EZ mounted on Off-Camera Shoe Adapter Connecting Cord TTL Distributor 380EX mounted on the camera's hot shoe. Other Applications Speedlite 380EX Accessories C) Off-Camera Shoe Cord 2 This cord enables you can be extended up to Speedlite 380EX, the TTL auto flash I-II exposure mode takes effect. 41 By connecting the other end can...
... Connecting Cord 540EZ mounted on Off-Camera Shoe Adapter Connecting Cord TTL Distributor 380EX mounted on the camera's hot shoe. Other Applications Speedlite 380EX Accessories C) Off-Camera Shoe Cord 2 This cord enables you can be extended up to Speedlite 380EX, the TTL auto flash I-II exposure mode takes effect. 41 By connecting the other end can...