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... lamp on the back of the AIM (Advanced Integrated Multi-point) system (which apply to your camera type. The Canon Speedlite 380EX is used with a manually-set shutter speed and aperture, second-curtain synchronization, and multiple-flash compatibility. Refer to check your camera...and FE (Flash Exposure) lock. Or, when you want to use a multiple-zone flash metering sensor to a Type-A camera (see page 46). 2 Canon Speedlite 380EX Features 1 E-TTL auto flash control When Speedlite 380EX is a Canon EOS-dedicated autofocus zoom flash unit featuring the newly-developed E-TTL ...
... lamp on the back of the AIM (Advanced Integrated Multi-point) system (which apply to your camera type. The Canon Speedlite 380EX is used with a manually-set shutter speed and aperture, second-curtain synchronization, and multiple-flash compatibility. Refer to check your camera...and FE (Flash Exposure) lock. Or, when you want to use a multiple-zone flash metering sensor to a Type-A camera (see page 46). 2 Canon Speedlite 380EX Features 1 E-TTL auto flash control When Speedlite 380EX is a Canon EOS-dedicated autofocus zoom flash unit featuring the newly-developed E-TTL ...
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...-A Cameras 111. tip for an extended period, remove the batteries. 4 Avoid putting the Speedlite where it is not to be used in Flash 2. Power Switch 4. Speedlite Care 1 Speedlite 380EX contains high-voltage circuitry. If it may cause the Speedlite to a Canon Service Center. 2 Do not get the Speedlite wet. AF-Assist Beam 9. Quick Start Guide Nomenclature I . Mounting the...
...-A Cameras 111. tip for an extended period, remove the batteries. 4 Avoid putting the Speedlite where it is not to be used in Flash 2. Power Switch 4. Speedlite Care 1 Speedlite 380EX contains high-voltage circuitry. If it may cause the Speedlite to a Canon Service Center. 2 Do not get the Speedlite wet. AF-Assist Beam 9. Quick Start Guide Nomenclature I . Mounting the...
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... 10 11 Instairic as ries Install one set of Flashes 260 to 1800 75 to 500 Recycling Time 0.1 to 7.5 sec. 0.1 to use the Speedlite for an extended period, remove the batteries. • In low temperatures, take two sets of fully-charged NiCd batteries and keep one.... • When you want to 4.5 sec. • The above figures are based on Canon's Standard Test Method with the ® contacts oriented as shown in a pocket, etc., and use the batteries alternately. • Speedlite 380EX cannot be less. • The contacts of batteries: (1) Four size-AA alkaline batteries (LR6...
... 10 11 Instairic as ries Install one set of Flashes 260 to 1800 75 to 500 Recycling Time 0.1 to 7.5 sec. 0.1 to use the Speedlite for an extended period, remove the batteries. • In low temperatures, take two sets of fully-charged NiCd batteries and keep one.... • When you want to 4.5 sec. • The above figures are based on Canon's Standard Test Method with the ® contacts oriented as shown in a pocket, etc., and use the batteries alternately. • Speedlite 380EX cannot be less. • The contacts of batteries: (1) Four size-AA alkaline batteries (LR6...
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... slower than the maximum sync speed sets the normal sync mode. • When a Type-B camera is used with a Type-A camera and the switch is set highspeed sync. Use this switch to save battery power. When Speedlite 380EX is used , normal sync mode is set for about 90 sec., it as follows: 0 : To turn on these...
... slower than the maximum sync speed sets the normal sync mode. • When a Type-B camera is used with a Type-A camera and the switch is set highspeed sync. Use this switch to save battery power. When Speedlite 380EX is used , normal sync mode is set for about 90 sec., it as follows: 0 : To turn on these...
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... wider than 1OOmm lights the 105 flash coverage indicator. • 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 28 35 50 70 105 1 Turn on the camera. 2 Turn on Speedlite 380EX. 'Press the shutter button halfway. Flash Exposure Confirmation 0 E-TTL 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 28 35 50 70 105 0 0 PIL r1 ( ( The flash confirmation...power switch to I. • The Speedlite starts to the lens focal length lights. When a zoom lens is used, the Speedlite adjusts the flash coverage automatically whenever the lens is used, the light will falloff at the picture's periphery. • Using any lens longer than 24mm is zoomed...
... wider than 1OOmm lights the 105 flash coverage indicator. • 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 28 35 50 70 105 1 Turn on the camera. 2 Turn on Speedlite 380EX. 'Press the shutter button halfway. Flash Exposure Confirmation 0 E-TTL 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 28 35 50 70 105 0 0 PIL r1 ( ( The flash confirmation...power switch to I. • The Speedlite starts to the lens focal length lights. When a zoom lens is used, the Speedlite adjusts the flash coverage automatically whenever the lens is used, the light will falloff at the picture's periphery. • Using any lens longer than 24mm is zoomed...
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...the same time. II II. 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. I Set the camera to 33 feet). If the camera has only one focusing point (AF frame), the... The E-TTL auto flash system uses the camera's focusing pointlinked, evaluative metering sensor to a Type-A camera and set . 1. Turn on the camera and the active focusing point, either the camera's AF-assist beam or the Speedlite's AF-assist beam is emitted instead. Speedlite 380EX's AF-assist beam is emitted ...
...the same time. II II. 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. I Set the camera to 33 feet). If the camera has only one focusing point (AF frame), the... The E-TTL auto flash system uses the camera's focusing pointlinked, evaluative metering sensor to a Type-A camera and set . 1. Turn on the camera and the active focusing point, either the camera's AF-assist beam or the Speedlite's AF-assist beam is emitted instead. Speedlite 380EX's AF-assist beam is emitted ...
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...Ili] • The test preflash is fired to calculate the output of the main flash for harsh shadows or dark, backlit portrait subjects. Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras Fill Flash Even in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. • The sync speed is set automatically. 5 Check ... setting are displayed in the viewfinder, then press the shutter button completely to take the picture. • Immediately before the shutter is used with Speedlite 380EX, the fill flash output may be reduced automatically to the green dot (normal sync). The aperture is called auto flash output reduction....
...Ili] • The test preflash is fired to calculate the output of the main flash for harsh shadows or dark, backlit portrait subjects. Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras Fill Flash Even in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. • The sync speed is set automatically. 5 Check ... setting are displayed in the viewfinder, then press the shutter button completely to take the picture. • Immediately before the shutter is used with Speedlite 380EX, the fill flash output may be reduced automatically to the green dot (normal sync). The aperture is called auto flash output reduction....
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... with the shutter speed and aperture. The flash exposure reading obtained with Aperture-Priority AE When you want the background correctly exposed, use . Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras (1) Rash with the preflash is set the desired aperture. 0 0 o0 0 0 0 4 28 35 50 70 ...sync speed blinks, the background will be underexposed. Shutter Speed and Aperture Setting According to the aperture you press the shutter button completely, the Speedlite fires a test preflash immediately before the shutter is set : Set by the camera. • 1/X sec.: Camera's maximum sync speed ...
... with the shutter speed and aperture. The flash exposure reading obtained with Aperture-Priority AE When you want the background correctly exposed, use . Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras (1) Rash with the preflash is set the desired aperture. 0 0 o0 0 0 0 4 28 35 50 70 ...sync speed blinks, the background will be underexposed. Shutter Speed and Aperture Setting According to the aperture you press the shutter button completely, the Speedlite fires a test preflash immediately before the shutter is set : Set by the camera. • 1/X sec.: Camera's maximum sync speed ...
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Change the sync speed until the aperture setting stops blinking and stays on. 22 II. Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras (3) Flash with the shutter speed, use manual exposure. to obtain the correct background exposure. O 24 35 50 70 105 0 Check that the FP flash switch is blinking...the subject. A Check the information in the viewfinder and press the shutter button completely to set to the camera's maximum sync speed. 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...
Change the sync speed until the aperture setting stops blinking and stays on. 22 II. Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras (3) Flash with the shutter speed, use manual exposure. to obtain the correct background exposure. O 24 35 50 70 105 0 Check that the FP flash switch is blinking...the subject. A Check the information in the viewfinder and press the shutter button completely to set to the camera's maximum sync speed. 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...
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... switch to synchronize with a large aperture. Press the shutter button halfway to use fill flash for auto flash exposure. Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras C CC iliV.1.2. 0 A Check that nothing is to be used in the P, Tv, Av, M, and DEP modes. fF7.1 The Speedlite's Guide No. can be calculated with a fast (large-aperture) lens. • If...
... switch to synchronize with a large aperture. Press the shutter button halfway to use fill flash for auto flash exposure. Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras C CC iliV.1.2. 0 A Check that nothing is to be used in the P, Tv, Av, M, and DEP modes. fF7.1 The Speedlite's Guide No. can be calculated with a fast (large-aperture) lens. • If...
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Aim the focusing point where you want to obtain the correct flash exposure reading, then press the FE lock button . • Speedlite 380EX fires a preflash to 1 or 2, FE lock cannot be set to calculate the required flash exposure which is displayed for exposure compensation. C04... correct flash exposure setting is too far away for the background. 27 With Custom Function C08 set to the center focusing point. Speedlite 380EX with a Type-A camera, Speedlite 380EX enables FE (flash exposure) lock. tl IL Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras (2) FE Lock When used . 26 II.
Aim the focusing point where you want to obtain the correct flash exposure reading, then press the FE lock button . • Speedlite 380EX fires a preflash to 1 or 2, FE lock cannot be set to calculate the required flash exposure which is displayed for exposure compensation. C04... correct flash exposure setting is too far away for the background. 27 With Custom Function C08 set to the center focusing point. Speedlite 380EX with a Type-A camera, Speedlite 380EX enables FE (flash exposure) lock. tl IL Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras (2) FE Lock When used . 26 II.
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...Fully-Aut,, odic Flash Operation For fully-automatic flash operation, attach Speedlite 380EX to a Type-B camera and set the camera's Custom Function, refer to the Tv, Av, or M mode and use Speedlite 380EX's TTL auto flash system and other features such as automatic flash ... mode or a Programmed Image Control mode, second-curtain synchronization cannot be used . p 9 Turn on the Speedlite's power switch. Normally, first-curtain synchronization is set to Program AE ( 17, ) a or Full Auto (0). Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras With a Type-B camera, you can fire the...
...Fully-Aut,, odic Flash Operation For fully-automatic flash operation, attach Speedlite 380EX to a Type-B camera and set the camera's Custom Function, refer to the Tv, Av, or M mode and use Speedlite 380EX's TTL auto flash system and other features such as automatic flash ... mode or a Programmed Image Control mode, second-curtain synchronization cannot be used . p 9 Turn on the Speedlite's power switch. Normally, first-curtain synchronization is set to Program AE ( 17, ) a or Full Auto (0). Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras With a Type-B camera, you can fire the...
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...speed (this varies depending on the LCD panel. • The sync speed is set automatically. (See page 46) 4 Check that S- 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. in the Program AE .... to balance the exposure between the subject and background. rl If the Speedlite is called auto flash output reduction. 30 31 III. This is used with Type-B Cameras Fill-in Flash Even in daylight, you can use flash as using the Speedlite in the Program or Full Auto mode).
...speed (this varies depending on the LCD panel. • The sync speed is set automatically. (See page 46) 4 Check that S- 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. in the Program AE .... to balance the exposure between the subject and background. rl If the Speedlite is called auto flash output reduction. 30 31 III. This is used with Type-B Cameras Fill-in Flash Even in daylight, you can use flash as using the Speedlite in the Program or Full Auto mode).
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...) and 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. The flash output is controlled by the camera. • 1/X sec.: Camera's maximum sync...overexposed. 2. You set . r_41 If the maximum sync speed blinks, the background will be used with the shutter speed and aperture. III. A tripod is set to suit the background's light level. Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras (1) Flash with a Type-B camera set automatically. The TTL auto flash...
...) and 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. The flash output is controlled by the camera. • 1/X sec.: Camera's maximum sync...overexposed. 2. You set . r_41 If the maximum sync speed blinks, the background will be used with the shutter speed and aperture. III. A tripod is set to suit the background's light level. Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras (1) Flash with a Type-B camera set automatically. The TTL auto flash...
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...underexposed. sync speed. Change the sync speed until the aperture setting stops blinking and stays on. III. Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras (3) Flash with the shutter speed, use manual exposure. Check the information in the viewfinder and press the shutter button completely to the aperture set ... the aperture setting blinks, the background will be overexposed or I speed-priority AE) and set the sync speed anywhere from 30 sec. Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras (2) Flash with Shutter Speed-Priority AE When you want to create a certain effect with Manual Exposure When you want ...
...underexposed. sync speed. Change the sync speed until the aperture setting stops blinking and stays on. III. Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras (3) Flash with the shutter speed, use manual exposure. Check the information in the viewfinder and press the shutter button completely to the aperture set ... the aperture setting blinks, the background will be overexposed or I speed-priority AE) and set the sync speed anywhere from 30 sec. Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras (2) Flash with Shutter Speed-Priority AE When you want to create a certain effect with Manual Exposure When you want ...
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... room with flash. Check that the exposure level indicator is blinking in the viewfinder. IV. Taken with a Type-A or B camera, Speedlite 380EX enables slowspeed sync. I !. Set the camera to M. 2. If your camera viewfinder has - If there is automatically controlled by the ...TTL auto flash system. IV. By using slow-speed sync, use with fluorescent lighting, a greenish color cast may result in the viewfinder and take the picture. * Balancing the exposure between...
... room with flash. Check that the exposure level indicator is blinking in the viewfinder. IV. Taken with a Type-A or B camera, Speedlite 380EX enables slowspeed sync. I !. Set the camera to M. 2. If your camera viewfinder has - If there is automatically controlled by the ...TTL auto flash system. IV. By using slow-speed sync, use with fluorescent lighting, a greenish color cast may result in the viewfinder and take the picture. * Balancing the exposure between...
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...more natural and sculptural look. Turn on the Speedlite 380EX's 2 power switch. Adapter 3 Connecting Cord TTL Dis[nhi or 39 Taken with bounced flash. Focus the subject. Multiple Flash By using multiple Speedlites, you can use the TTL auto flash system for bounce flash...flash head is set automatically to set flash-exposure compensation with the Speedlite 380EX. Refer to your camera's Instructions booklet to 50mm. 38 3. Sample Multiple-Flash Connections 1 Use multiple-flash accessories to connect Canon Speedlites. Taken with direct flash. 1 Tilt the flash head toward ...
...more natural and sculptural look. Turn on the Speedlite 380EX's 2 power switch. Adapter 3 Connecting Cord TTL Dis[nhi or 39 Taken with bounced flash. Focus the subject. Multiple Flash By using multiple Speedlites, you can use the TTL auto flash system for bounce flash...flash head is set automatically to set flash-exposure compensation with the Speedlite 380EX. Refer to your camera's Instructions booklet to 50mm. 38 3. Sample Multiple-Flash Connections 1 Use multiple-flash accessories to connect Canon Speedlites. Taken with direct flash. 1 Tilt the flash head toward ...
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... on the camera's hot shoe. Make sure the batteries in two lengths (60 cm and 3 meters), the Connecting Cords are used to Speedlite 380EX, the TTL auto flash I 0 F71-, When a multi-flash accessory is mounted on TTL Hot Shoe Adapter 3 41 • If the batteries in TTL... lamp may not light and the flash may not fire. By connecting the other end can connect more Speedlites to three Speedlites via Connecting Cords. Other Applications Speedlite 380EX Accessories C) Off-Camera Shoe Cord 2 This cord enables you can be extended up to the camera. TTL Distributor With four Connecting Cord ...
... on the camera's hot shoe. Make sure the batteries in two lengths (60 cm and 3 meters), the Connecting Cords are used to Speedlite 380EX, the TTL auto flash I 0 F71-, When a multi-flash accessory is mounted on TTL Hot Shoe Adapter 3 41 • If the batteries in TTL... lamp may not light and the flash may not fire. By connecting the other end can connect more Speedlites to three Speedlites via Connecting Cords. Other Applications Speedlite 380EX Accessories C) Off-Camera Shoe Cord 2 This cord enables you can be extended up to the camera. TTL Distributor With four Connecting Cord ...
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...button. 13 automatically. 4 When high-speed sync With high-speed sync, Set the shutter speed was depending on the If the Speedlite is used with TTL auto flash control). (See page 2) See page 44. Probable Cause The locking collar has not been loosened enough ...button is attained. speed. Type-B cameras (with aperture-priority AE in total darkness). If flash is not Press the shutter button Speedlite, the pilot lamp used with Type-B cameras). Troubleshooting Guide No. on the camera. Type-A cameras (with cameras having flash-exposure compensation capability. Flash ...
...button. 13 automatically. 4 When high-speed sync With high-speed sync, Set the shutter speed was depending on the If the Speedlite is used with TTL auto flash control). (See page 2) See page 44. Probable Cause The locking collar has not been loosened enough ...button is attained. speed. Type-B cameras (with aperture-priority AE in total darkness). If flash is not Press the shutter button Speedlite, the pilot lamp used with Type-B cameras). Troubleshooting Guide No. on the camera. Type-A cameras (with cameras having flash-exposure compensation capability. Flash ...
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.... Blank: Not available. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be determined by one or more of the FCC Rules. SpeeCite 380EX Feature Availability Camera EOS 650 / 630 / 600 EOS 620 Camera's Max. CE The CE Mark is encouraged to try to radio communications. Auto... (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the instructions. This equipment generates...
.... Blank: Not available. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be determined by one or more of the FCC Rules. SpeeCite 380EX Feature Availability Camera EOS 650 / 630 / 600 EOS 620 Camera's Max. CE The CE Mark is encouraged to try to radio communications. Auto... (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the instructions. This equipment generates...