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... unit. Unlike the A-TTL and TTL auto flash systems which links the metering and flash exposure to a Type-A camera (see page 46). 2 Canon Speedlite 380EX Features 1 E-TTL auto flash control When Speedlite 380EX is used with a Type-A camera, E-TTL auto flash control takes over. The E-TTL auto flash system controls the exposure of the picture. 4 Flash...
... unit. Unlike the A-TTL and TTL auto flash systems which links the metering and flash exposure to a Type-A camera (see page 46). 2 Canon Speedlite 380EX Features 1 E-TTL auto flash control When Speedlite 380EX is used with a Type-A camera, E-TTL auto flash control takes over. The E-TTL auto flash system controls the exposure of the picture. 4 Flash...
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... 4 Avoid putting the Speedlite where it is exposed to rain or snow, wipe immediately with a dry cloth. 3 When the Speedlite is not to be exposed to a Canon Service Center. 2 Do not get the Speedlite wet. If it may cause the Speedlite to malfunction. tip for ... Synchronization 1. Flash Exposure Compensation 4. Before You Start I . Shutter Button Operation II. Fully-Automatic Flash Operation Fill-in this Instructions: O:Warning for using the Speedlite 380EX and taking pictures. 4 [ ents • If you have a Type-A camera, read pages 2-28 and 36-46. • If you ...
... 4 Avoid putting the Speedlite where it is exposed to rain or snow, wipe immediately with a dry cloth. 3 When the Speedlite is not to be exposed to a Canon Service Center. 2 Do not get the Speedlite wet. If it may cause the Speedlite to malfunction. tip for ... Synchronization 1. Flash Exposure Compensation 4. Before You Start I . Shutter Button Operation II. Fully-Automatic Flash Operation Fill-in this Instructions: O:Warning for using the Speedlite 380EX and taking pictures. 4 [ ents • If you have a Type-A camera, read pages 2-28 and 36-46. • If you ...
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Before You Start 1. lU I cover as shown by the arrow and flip it up. Use four new batteries of NiCd batteries are based on Canon's Standard Test Method with an external power source. Before You Start Battery Cautions • When replacing batteries, replace all four ...the battery contacts are clean. 0. 0 I . of Flashes 260 to 1800 75 to 500 Recycling Time 0.1 to 7.5 sec. 0.1 to use the batteries alternately. • Speedlite 380EX cannot be less. • The contacts of the same type. • To prevent faulty connections, make sure the battery contacts touch the battery...
Before You Start 1. lU I cover as shown by the arrow and flip it up. Use four new batteries of NiCd batteries are based on Canon's Standard Test Method with an external power source. Before You Start Battery Cautions • When replacing batteries, replace all four ...the battery contacts are clean. 0. 0 I . of Flashes 260 to 1800 75 to 500 Recycling Time 0.1 to 7.5 sec. 0.1 to use the batteries alternately. • Speedlite 380EX cannot be less. • The contacts of the same type. • To prevent faulty connections, make sure the battery contacts touch the battery...
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... to save battery power. 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 slower than the maximum sync speed sets the normal sync mode. • When a Type-B camera... 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 these cameras. 3. Mounting the Speedlite Loosen the locking collar by turning it stops.
... to save battery power. 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 slower than the maximum sync speed sets the normal sync mode. • When a Type-B camera... 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 these cameras. 3. Mounting the Speedlite Loosen the locking collar by turning it stops.
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...8226;- The corresponding flash coverage indicator on page 44 to provide adequate flash coverage for 2 sec. also changes. Speedlite 380EX's flash head zooms automatically to see how the Guide No. The corresponding flash coverage indicator lights. • When the flash ...flash confirmation lamp lights for the lens focal length in use. on the Speedlite lights. 5. When a zoom lens is used , the light will falloff at the picture's periphery. • Using any lens longer than 24mm is used , the Speedlite adjusts the flash coverage automatically whenever the lens is ...
...8226;- The corresponding flash coverage indicator on page 44 to provide adequate flash coverage for 2 sec. also changes. Speedlite 380EX's flash head zooms automatically to see how the Guide No. The corresponding flash coverage indicator lights. • When the flash ...flash confirmation lamp lights for the lens focal length in use. on the Speedlite lights. 5. When a zoom lens is used , the light will falloff at the picture's periphery. • Using any lens longer than 24mm is used , the Speedlite adjusts the flash coverage automatically whenever the lens is ...
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... is emitted. The ETTL auto flash system then sets the camera's sync speed and aperture automatically. FP flash and FE lock can use Speedlite 380EX's E-TTL auto flash system. 8. AF-Assist Beam If where you can also be easily set , the Full Auto mode takes effect... focus the subject. 2) The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) is emitted instead. Speedlite 380EX's AF-assist beam is emitted automatically to 33 feet). The E-TTL auto flash system uses the camera's focusing pointlinked, evaluative metering sensor to the center focusing point. Flash exposure control...
... is emitted. The ETTL auto flash system then sets the camera's sync speed and aperture automatically. FP flash and FE lock can use Speedlite 380EX's E-TTL auto flash system. 8. AF-Assist Beam If where you can also be easily set , the Full Auto mode takes effect... focus the subject. 2) The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) is emitted instead. Speedlite 380EX's AF-assist beam is emitted automatically to 33 feet). The E-TTL auto flash system uses the camera's focusing pointlinked, evaluative metering sensor to the center focusing point. Flash exposure control...
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...setting are displayed in daylight, you can use flash as fill light for a correct flash exposure. • The main flash is fired when the shutter is called auto flash output reduction. 19 Speedlite 380EX with the preflash, the Speedlite fires the main flash accordingly to balance ... fill flash. A Without fill flash. When a fully-automatic picture-taking mode is used to calculate the output of the main flash for harsh shadows or dark, backlit portrait subjects. Speedlite 380EX with Speedlite 380EX, the fill flash output may be reduced automatically to obtain the correct flash exposure....
...setting are displayed in daylight, you can use flash as fill light for a correct flash exposure. • The main flash is fired when the shutter is called auto flash output reduction. 19 Speedlite 380EX with the preflash, the Speedlite fires the main flash accordingly to balance ... fill flash. A Without fill flash. When a fully-automatic picture-taking mode is used to calculate the output of the main flash for harsh shadows or dark, backlit portrait subjects. Speedlite 380EX with Speedlite 380EX, the fill flash output may be reduced automatically to obtain the correct flash exposure....
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...DEP (Depth-of-field AE) mode, it will be used to take the picture. 2. Check that the FP flash switch is used with the shutter speed and aperture. Automatically set to control the depth of the main flash. Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras (1) Rash with the preflash is ...set : Set by the use aperture-priority AE. Change the aperture setting until the sync speed stops blinking and stays on. 21 ...
...DEP (Depth-of-field AE) mode, it will be used to take the picture. 2. Check that the FP flash switch is used with the shutter speed and aperture. Automatically set to control the depth of the main flash. Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras (1) Rash with the preflash is ...set : Set by the use aperture-priority AE. Change the aperture setting until the sync speed stops blinking and stays on. 21 ...
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... that the FP flash switch is set the sync speed anywhere from 30 sec. Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras (3) Flash with Manual Exposure When you set both the sync speed and the aperture, use shutter speed-priority AE. II. O 24 35 50 70 105 0 Check that... Press the shutter button halfway to take the picture. The camera then sets the aperture automatically to focus the subject. Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras (2) Flash with the shutter speed, use manual exposure. to create a certain effect with Shutter Speed-Priority AE When you set. 0 Set the camera to M...
... that the FP flash switch is set the sync speed anywhere from 30 sec. Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras (3) Flash with Manual Exposure When you set both the sync speed and the aperture, use shutter speed-priority AE. II. O 24 35 50 70 105 0 Check that... Press the shutter button halfway to take the picture. The camera then sets the aperture automatically to focus the subject. Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras (2) Flash with the shutter speed, use manual exposure. to create a certain effect with Shutter Speed-Priority AE When you set. 0 Set the camera to M...
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...It is effective when you want to the Tv, Av, or M mode. EP Av Ty 000 O, r I Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras C CC iliV.1.2. 0 A Check that nothing is set, Speedlite 38OEX automatically sets the high-speed sync mode for an outdoor portrait while blurring the background with the following formula: ...completely to take the picture. • When high-speed sync has been set the camera to use fill flash for auto flash exposure. The Guide No. Using Special Features With a Type-A camera, Speedlite 38OEX enables FP flash and FE lock. (1) FP flash FP (focal-plane) flash, or high...
...It is effective when you want to the Tv, Av, or M mode. EP Av Ty 000 O, r I Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras C CC iliV.1.2. 0 A Check that nothing is set, Speedlite 38OEX automatically sets the high-speed sync mode for an outdoor portrait while blurring the background with the following formula: ...completely to take the picture. • When high-speed sync has been set the camera to use fill flash for auto flash exposure. The Guide No. Using Special Features With a Type-A camera, Speedlite 38OEX enables FP flash and FE lock. (1) FP flash FP (focal-plane) flash, or high...
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..., if you want to obtain the correct flash exposure reading, then press the FE lock button . • Speedlite 380EX fires a preflash to the FE lock flashes in the viewfinder, recompose it necessary, then take the picture.. ...check the display in red. • Using FE lock may not make any portion of the picture. With Custom Function C08 set to the center focusing point. Speedlite 380EX with a Type-A camera, Speedlite 380EX enables FE (flash exposure) lock. after ...2, FE lock cannot be set to 1. tl IL Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras (2) FE Lock When used . 26 II.
..., if you want to obtain the correct flash exposure reading, then press the FE lock button . • Speedlite 380EX fires a preflash to the FE lock flashes in the viewfinder, recompose it necessary, then take the picture.. ...check the display in red. • Using FE lock may not make any portion of the picture. With Custom Function C08 set to the center focusing point. Speedlite 380EX with a Type-A camera, Speedlite 380EX enables FE (flash exposure) lock. after ...2, FE lock cannot be set to 1. tl IL Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras (2) FE Lock When used . 26 II.
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...-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 Type-B Cameras With a Type-B camera, you can ...to the camera's Instructions. ill. Fully-Automatic Flash Operation Set the camera to a Type-B camera and set sync speed and aperture, and multiple-flash capability. Speedlite 380EX with second-curtain synchronization. Normally, first-curtain synchronization is fired at the start of the exposure (when the first shutter curtain opens). p 9 Turn on ...
...-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 Type-B Cameras With a Type-B camera, you can ...to the camera's Instructions. ill. Fully-Automatic Flash Operation Set the camera to a Type-B camera and set sync speed and aperture, and multiple-flash capability. Speedlite 380EX with second-curtain synchronization. Normally, first-curtain synchronization is fired at the start of the exposure (when the first shutter curtain opens). p 9 Turn on ...
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...taking mode is used with Type-B Cameras 60 4.0 f • 3 Aim the active focusing point on the cameraln the case of EOS Rebel-series cameras, the sync speed is achieved and the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed in the Program AE mode. Speedlite 380EX with a Programmed ...depending on the subject and press the shutter button halfway. • Focus 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. III. With fill ...
...taking mode is used with Type-B Cameras 60 4.0 f • 3 Aim the active focusing point on the cameraln the case of EOS Rebel-series cameras, the sync speed is achieved and the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed in the Program AE mode. Speedlite 380EX with a Programmed ...depending on the subject and press the shutter button halfway. • Focus 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. III. With fill ...
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... flash output according to the set aperture. ■ The exposure for slow sync speeds. Automatically set the desired aperture. III. Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras (1) Flash with the shutter speed and aperture. the viewfinder and press the shutter button completely to focus the subject...46). • When you want the background correctly exposed, use aperture-priority AE. A tripod is recommended for the background is used 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...
... flash output according to the set aperture. ■ The exposure for slow sync speeds. Automatically set the desired aperture. III. Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras (1) Flash with the shutter speed and aperture. the viewfinder and press the shutter button completely to focus the subject...46). • When you want the background correctly exposed, use aperture-priority AE. A tripod is recommended for the background is used 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...
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...the aperture you set. 1 Set the camera to M (manual M I speed-priority AE) and set both the sync speed and the aperture, use shutter speed-priority AE. to the camera's maximum sync speed. 50 2.8 t • Press the shutter button halfway to the camera's maximum sync...The camera then sets the aperture automatically to set the sync speed anywhere from 30 sec. III. Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras (3) Flash with the shutter speed, use manual exposure. III. Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras (2) Flash with Shutter Speed-Priority AE When you want to obtain the correct ...
...the aperture you set. 1 Set the camera to M (manual M I speed-priority AE) and set both the sync speed and the aperture, use shutter speed-priority AE. to the camera's maximum sync speed. 50 2.8 t • Press the shutter button halfway to the camera's maximum sync...The camera then sets the aperture automatically to set the sync speed anywhere from 30 sec. III. Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras (3) Flash with the shutter speed, use manual exposure. III. Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras (2) Flash with Shutter Speed-Priority AE When you want to obtain the correct ...
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... is blinking in the viewfinder. Focus the subject. 3. If your camera viewfinder has - Taken with a Type-A or B camera, Speedlite 380EX enables slowspeed sync. IV. Focus the subject and compose the shot. 3. Check the information in the picture. Set the camera to Av... Other Applications (2) Tv (Shutter speed-priority AE) Slow-speed sync 1. and + symbols instead, set the aperture. 2. When using a slow shutter speed, you use slow-speed sync in the viewfinder and take the picture. * Balancing the exposure between the subject and background • In shutter ...
... is blinking in the viewfinder. Focus the subject. 3. If your camera viewfinder has - Taken with a Type-A or B camera, Speedlite 380EX enables slowspeed sync. IV. Focus the subject and compose the shot. 3. Check the information in the picture. Set the camera to Av... Other Applications (2) Tv (Shutter speed-priority AE) Slow-speed sync 1. and + symbols instead, set the aperture. 2. When using a slow shutter speed, you use slow-speed sync in the viewfinder and take the picture. * Balancing the exposure between the subject and background • In shutter ...
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... set flash-exposure compensation with multiple-flash accessories, you can use the TTL auto flash system for tilting. Before taking the picture, make any troublesome exposure calculations. Taken with bounced flash. Refer to your camera's Instructions booklet to connect Canon Speedlites. Turn on the Speedlite 380EX's 2 power switch. You need not make sure the pilot...
... set flash-exposure compensation with multiple-flash accessories, you can use the TTL auto flash system for tilting. Before taking the picture, make any troublesome exposure calculations. Taken with bounced flash. Refer to your camera's Instructions booklet to connect Canon Speedlites. Turn on the Speedlite 380EX's 2 power switch. You need not make sure the pilot...
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... the socket. Other Applications Speedlite 380EX Accessories C) Off-Camera Shoe Cord 2 This cord enables you can be connected to three Speedlites via Connecting Cords. O Connecting Cord 60 and Connecting Cord 300 Available in TTL Hot Shoe Adapter 3 are used to the Connecting Cord socket, and mount the... shoe. All of the Connecting Cord to an Off-Camera Shoe Adapter or a TTL Distributor, you to use the Speedlite up to 60 cm/1.98ft away from the TTL Hot Shoe Adapter 3 to up to Speedlite 380EX, the TTL auto flash I 0 F71-, When a multi-flash accessory is mounted on a tripod. T ...
... the socket. Other Applications Speedlite 380EX Accessories C) Off-Camera Shoe Cord 2 This cord enables you can be connected to three Speedlites via Connecting Cords. O Connecting Cord 60 and Connecting Cord 300 Available in TTL Hot Shoe Adapter 3 are used to the Connecting Cord socket, and mount the... shoe. All of the Connecting Cord to an Off-Camera Shoe Adapter or a TTL Distributor, you to use the Speedlite up to 60 cm/1.98ft away from the TTL Hot Shoe Adapter 3 to up to Speedlite 380EX, the TTL auto flash I 0 F71-, When a multi-flash accessory is mounted on a tripod. T ...
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... dirty, are dirty. 3 After turning on the sync range is prone to The Speedlite's wipe them. 12 mounting foot contacts are dirty. changes so that the desired flash camera, the picture was used with E-TTL auto flash control (ETTL test preflash, AF-assist beam, auto zoom ... (with test firing button) Tiltable angles Max. If flash is not Press the shutter button Speedlite, the pilot lamp used for fill flash. (2) Enabled with a A type the Guide No. underexposed. of non-use a clean cloth to occur if the camera is beyond the flash range, underexposure results. 5...
... dirty, are dirty. 3 After turning on the sync range is prone to The Speedlite's wipe them. 12 mounting foot contacts are dirty. changes so that the desired flash camera, the picture was used with E-TTL auto flash control (ETTL test preflash, AF-assist beam, auto zoom ... (with test firing button) Tiltable angles Max. If flash is not Press the shutter button Speedlite, the pilot lamp used for fill flash. (2) Enabled with a A type the Guide No. underexposed. of non-use a clean cloth to occur if the camera is beyond the flash range, underexposure results. 5...
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...the instructions. CE The CE Mark is subject to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Sync Speed 3-Zone Auto. Auto Flash Control Flash 1/90 1/125 1/200 1/250 ...been tested and found to correct the interference by one or more of the Industry Canada. SpeeCite 380EX Feature Availability Camera EOS 650 / 630 / 600 EOS 620 Camera's Max. This equipment generates, uses and can be required to part 15 of the equipment. Curtain Sync Mode for a class B...
...the instructions. CE The CE Mark is subject to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Sync Speed 3-Zone Auto. Auto Flash Control Flash 1/90 1/125 1/200 1/250 ...been tested and found to correct the interference by one or more of the Industry Canada. SpeeCite 380EX Feature Availability Camera EOS 650 / 630 / 600 EOS 620 Camera's Max. This equipment generates, uses and can be required to part 15 of the equipment. Curtain Sync Mode for a class B...