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... a slave unit. The Canon Speedlite 58QfX is almost the same as a built-in "External Flash Items:" The camera instruction manual's chapter on -camera flash, the master unit for real-time flash metering) Regarding the camera's available flash metering modes, refer to an EMS camera ; It is an EOS-dedicated, high-output flash unit automatically compatible with E-TTL or E-TTL II). And cameras having 1 and 2 as with only TTL) are listed in , high-output flash. It can think of the 580EX as using the Speedlite...
... a slave unit. The Canon Speedlite 58QfX is almost the same as a built-in "External Flash Items:" The camera instruction manual's chapter on -camera flash, the master unit for real-time flash metering) Regarding the camera's available flash metering modes, refer to an EMS camera ; It is an EOS-dedicated, high-output flash unit automatically compatible with E-TTL or E-TTL II). And cameras having 1 and 2 as with only TTL) are listed in , high-output flash. It can think of the 580EX as using the Speedlite...
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... icons found on the camera and Speedlite. 9 The (C?8) 1 (cJ12) icons indicate that both the camera and Speedlite's power switches are ON . The operation procedures in this Manual o The < ~> symbol in the text refers to prevent shooting problems . Contents Getting Started and Basic operation 7 2 Usi ng Flash 13 3 Wireless Flash 31 4 Reference 45 Conventions Used in this instruction manual assume that the respWive function remains in effect...
... icons found on the camera and Speedlite. 9 The (C?8) 1 (cJ12) icons indicate that both the camera and Speedlite's power switches are ON . The operation procedures in this Manual o The < ~> symbol in the text refers to prevent shooting problems . Contents Getting Started and Basic operation 7 2 Usi ng Flash 13 3 Wireless Flash 31 4 Reference 45 Conventions Used in this instruction manual assume that the respWive function remains in effect...
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... High-Speed Sync (FPflash).+ Shuttercurtain syncnroniial3on button (p t7"'26) I~ II~ Batteryconrparl mem co+~:r (p.8) -PILO7~ ____ . LC bpanel Bounce angle a$:IC Fn : ~ .CD panel illumination..' P~veroff ON, : Pcsver an .MO QE~ Flash ...modelSla~ sei ti nqUuttan [p. :1 22,2442,43] c`) n ScI ccVSet button ~(b~ , Select Dial Wire selector [p.9, 34] i0+35y Fleshexposure confirmation lamp (P 11) Zoom blrttnnl Wi rel¢ss set button (p.20r3B, 37 .38, 39, 42) RUmcr switch (p.10) ,OFF> '. f,ilo[ lam~.+Testfiringl Wireless...
... High-Speed Sync (FPflash).+ Shuttercurtain syncnroniial3on button (p t7"'26) I~ II~ Batteryconrparl mem co+~:r (p.8) -PILO7~ ____ . LC bpanel Bounce angle a$:IC Fn : ~ .CD panel illumination..' P~veroff ON, : Pcsver an .MO QE~ Flash ...modelSla~ sei ti nqUuttan [p. :1 22,2442,43] c`) n ScI ccVSet button ~(b~ , Select Dial Wire selector [p.9, 34] i0+35y Fleshexposure confirmation lamp (P 11) Zoom blrttnnl Wi rel¢ss set button (p.20r3B, 37 .38, 39, 42) RUmcr switch (p.10) ,OFF> '. f,ilo[ lam~.+Testfiringl Wireless...
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... arrow. a To detach the Speedlite, loosen [he locking ring until the looking pin disengages . Then slip the Speedlite out of the hot shoe . the mounting foot to the camera . Wireless Selector Settings ~ti'~ :r : ..._ -i OFF JSLAVE MASTER ~' -LOCK 'i The wireless selector is for switching between normal flash shooting and wireless flash shooting. s Slip the Speedlite's mounting foot all the way into the hot shoe . Tighten . 3 A Turn the locking ring as shown 6y the...
... arrow. a To detach the Speedlite, loosen [he locking ring until the looking pin disengages . Then slip the Speedlite out of the hot shoe . the mounting foot to the camera . Wireless Selector Settings ~ti'~ :r : ..._ -i OFF JSLAVE MASTER ~' -LOCK 'i The wireless selector is for switching between normal flash shooting and wireless flash shooting. s Slip the Speedlite's mounting foot all the way into the hot shoe . Tighten . 3 A Turn the locking ring as shown 6y the...
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Turn on the Power Switch Set the power switch td
Turn on the Power Switch Set the power switch td
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... to set the aperture manually the camera will be used to obtain a standard exposure of tfhe main subject 7s obtained v:i[h the flash. Adjust the shutter speed until the shutter speed display slops blinking . Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoffash in the Shooting Modes m Just set the camera's shooting mode to c Av> (aperture-priority AE), a1'rr> [shutter-priority AE], flr (manual) and you can use the ,D EP a or c {l-DEP> shooting mode, the...
... to set the aperture manually the camera will be used to obtain a standard exposure of tfhe main subject 7s obtained v:i[h the flash. Adjust the shutter speed until the shutter speed display slops blinking . Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoffash in the Shooting Modes m Just set the camera's shooting mode to c Av> (aperture-priority AE), a1'rr> [shutter-priority AE], flr (manual) and you can use the ,D EP a or c {l-DEP> shooting mode, the...
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r Using Flash Flash Exposure Compensation 14 14fi FHB (Flash Exposure Bracketing 15 FE L FE Lock 1 s m High-Speed Sync (FP Flash 17 Bounce Flash 18 ZOOM Setting the Flash Coverage and Using the Wide Panel 20 M Manual c=lash 22 MULTI Stroboscopic Flash 24 CWSecond-Curtain Sync 26 C .FCt Setting Custom Functions 27 Custom Function Settings 28 13
r Using Flash Flash Exposure Compensation 14 14fi FHB (Flash Exposure Bracketing 15 FE L FE Lock 1 s m High-Speed Sync (FP Flash 17 Bounce Flash 18 ZOOM Setting the Flash Coverage and Using the Wide Panel 20 M Manual c=lash 22 MULTI Stroboscopic Flash 24 CWSecond-Curtain Sync 26 C .FCt Setting Custom Functions 27 Custom Function Settings 28 13
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... than the camera's maximum flash sync speed, 4 fH> wil not he displayed in the viewfinder, s Stroboscopic flash cannot be . TO return !a normal flash, press the < SHI fIs > button so that c m : icon turns off . 17 e With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the shorter the effective flash range will be set a shutter speed that is displayed . m High-Seed Sync (FP Flash) With high-speed sync, you set , s if you can use aperture priority...
... than the camera's maximum flash sync speed, 4 fH> wil not he displayed in the viewfinder, s Stroboscopic flash cannot be . TO return !a normal flash, press the < SHI fIs > button so that c m : icon turns off . 17 e With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the shorter the effective flash range will be set a shutter speed that is displayed . m High-Seed Sync (FP Flash) With high-speed sync, you set , s if you can use aperture priority...
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... blink as a %%-or ning. Using excessive force may detach the wide panel . Since the subjec[will6e illuminated by loth the bounce flash and direct flash, it will not work . ZOOM Setting the Flash Coverage and being the Wide panel m The flash coverage can be expanded to 14mm wide-angle lenses . ~ETTL m Zoom ~~Imm ~ .5 0.7 1 1.5 2 3 ¢ 6 9 ~3 18 mJ Press the ¢ZOflM 1- .> button . 0 Turn...
... blink as a %%-or ning. Using excessive force may detach the wide panel . Since the subjec[will6e illuminated by loth the bounce flash and direct flash, it will not work . ZOOM Setting the Flash Coverage and being the Wide panel m The flash coverage can be expanded to 14mm wide-angle lenses . ~ETTL m Zoom ~~Imm ~ .5 0.7 1 1.5 2 3 ¢ 6 9 ~3 18 mJ Press the ¢ZOflM 1- .> button . 0 Turn...
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The lens' effective focal length will appear on the camera's image size . ETTL Zoom ~um~ __7 i's 72,2 77279 1112 . The 5peedlite automatically recognizes the EMS digital camera's image size and automatically sets the flash coverage for the Camera's Image Sire EMS digital cameras have one of three image sizes. When the Speedfite is attached to 105mm. t l 21 Automatic Setting of Rash Cove rage for lens focal lengths from 24mm to a compatible camera, c9HD> will differ depending on the Speedlite's LCD panel.
The lens' effective focal length will appear on the camera's image size . ETTL Zoom ~um~ __7 i's 72,2 77279 1112 . The 5peedlite automatically recognizes the EMS digital camera's image size and automatically sets the flash coverage for the Camera's Image Sire EMS digital cameras have one of three image sizes. When the Speedfite is attached to 105mm. t l 21 Automatic Setting of Rash Cove rage for lens focal lengths from 24mm to a compatible camera, c9HD> will differ depending on the Speedlite's LCD panel.
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M Manual Flash You can set the flash output, then press the c(~> b. effective flash range displayed . zoom 5"m~ Press the ¢MODE> button so that !1 i ~ is displayed . ' 0 . 5 07 1 i.5 2 3 4 6 9 13 1, 2 Set the flash output . utton M a Press the shutter button halfway to obtain a correct flash exposure . loam r?umm ~l v M 0.50.7 1 1.5 2 3 0 6 9 13 15 m 22 m The flash output display will blink. ~ ~o~)m _ & Turn the < ~> dial to set the flash output from 11928 power to 111 fu...
M Manual Flash You can set the flash output, then press the c(~> b. effective flash range displayed . zoom 5"m~ Press the ¢MODE> button so that !1 i ~ is displayed . ' 0 . 5 07 1 i.5 2 3 4 6 9 13 1, 2 Set the flash output . utton M a Press the shutter button halfway to obtain a correct flash exposure . loam r?umm ~l v M 0.50.7 1 1.5 2 3 0 6 9 13 15 m 22 m The flash output display will blink. ~ ~o~)m _ & Turn the < ~> dial to set the flash output from 11928 power to 111 fu...
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M/Second-Curtain Sync With a slow shutter speed, you can create a light trail following the subject . The flash fires right before the shutter closes. ETTL Zoo n v 9s 0a , 1s 2 3 4 6 9 13 is m J Press the sfNI cef> button so that
M/Second-Curtain Sync With a slow shutter speed, you can create a light trail following the subject . The flash fires right before the shutter closes. ETTL Zoo n v 9s 0a , 1s 2 3 4 6 9 13 is m J Press the sfNI cef> button so that
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...-TTL autoflash will net work . :. With an EOS digital camera or EpS REBEL T2130OX, this setEing it you set , only the external power source will be used together. If you use this setting will cause improper flash control-the flash might no! C.Fn-06 : Convenient when you want to check the depth of field . (p-41) C.Fn-07 : If bash the external power source and the Speedlite...
...-TTL autoflash will net work . :. With an EOS digital camera or EpS REBEL T2130OX, this setEing it you set , only the external power source will be used together. If you use this setting will cause improper flash control-the flash might no! C.Fn-06 : Convenient when you want to check the depth of field . (p-41) C.Fn-07 : If bash the external power source and the Speedlite...
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Wireless Flash About Wireless Flash 32 Fully Automatic Wireless Flash 34 Flash Ratio with E-TTL II 38 Wireless Manual Flash with Varied Flash Output 42 Setting Manual Flash and Stroboscopic Flash with the Slave Unit 43 31
Wireless Flash About Wireless Flash 32 Fully Automatic Wireless Flash 34 Flash Ratio with E-TTL II 38 Wireless Manual Flash with Varied Flash Output 42 Setting Manual Flash and Stroboscopic Flash with the Slave Unit 43 31
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... basic wireless set as the master unit. Then elf you need not operate the slave units at ail during the shoot. Basic Wireless Settings & Setup indoors ~1il i5m (49 .28 .) Outdoors ~ ~ 10m [32 .8ft .] J 8m (26.2ft .) 12m (39 .4tt.) P Any clash exposure compensation amount, high-speed sync {FP flash}, FE lock, FE 8 amount, manual flash, and stroboscopic flash settings set with the 580E?C master unit) attached to the camera are also...
... basic wireless set as the master unit. Then elf you need not operate the slave units at ail during the shoot. Basic Wireless Settings & Setup indoors ~1il i5m (49 .28 .) Outdoors ~ ~ 10m [32 .8ft .] J 8m (26.2ft .) 12m (39 .4tt.) P Any clash exposure compensation amount, high-speed sync {FP flash}, FE lock, FE 8 amount, manual flash, and stroboscopic flash settings set with the 580E?C master unit) attached to the camera are also...
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... butEon blink . . u IFthe slave unit enters auto power off. LXl ~ The Speedlife's zoom set[ingwill 6e set automatically to 2hmm . ]t is active. Wov:EVer, npte that only the slave unit(s) will still fire a preffash to test the wireless oppraiion before shouting . pressing the master unit's test firing button . * A test flash candor 5o fired while the camera's operation simer 64 or 66 is possible to [die slave unit(s) with :he master units room setting, be...
... butEon blink . . u IFthe slave unit enters auto power off. LXl ~ The Speedlife's zoom set[ingwill 6e set automatically to 2hmm . ]t is active. Wov:EVer, npte that only the slave unit(s) will still fire a preffash to test the wireless oppraiion before shouting . pressing the master unit's test firing button . * A test flash candor 5o fired while the camera's operation simer 64 or 66 is possible to [die slave unit(s) with :he master units room setting, be...
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... number, then press the IETTL DZoom 2'irnm ~Ii1C,n z.F 1 1 3 '1~- , 7 Press the ¢ZOOMI'x, > button so that blinks . " Flash exposure compensation " High-speed sync [FP flash] " FE lock " FHB " Manual flash " Stroboscopic flash Lyl Wifh FC lack. Bath the master and slave units must be done in the slave units. i ~Q loom 21 Set the channel No . ~ Turn the ~.O> dial to the subject. 5etiing Communication Channel If there is another Canon wireless flash...
... number, then press the IETTL DZoom 2'irnm ~Ii1C,n z.F 1 1 3 '1~- , 7 Press the ¢ZOOMI'x, > button so that blinks . " Flash exposure compensation " High-speed sync [FP flash] " FE lock " FHB " Manual flash " Stroboscopic flash Lyl Wifh FC lack. Bath the master and slave units must be done in the slave units. i ~Q loom 21 Set the channel No . ~ Turn the ~.O> dial to the subject. 5etiing Communication Channel If there is another Canon wireless flash...
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The example below has two slave units and the master unit disabled from firing . 15m (49 .2ft.) Indoors A ~ R'Ti0" m (32 .8ft~ 4 12m (39 .4tt .) Dutdnors Sm {2621t .} 80" Set the Slave Unit Multiple slave units can adjust the flash ratio far E-TTL I b. ETTL M Zoom m ~'A- Flash Ratio with-E-TTL 11 With one master unit and one or two slave units off-carnera, you can 6e assigned to ¢SLAVE> . (p .34) Press the Set the wireless selector to different slave groups by setting the slave I [ autoflash shooting .
The example below has two slave units and the master unit disabled from firing . 15m (49 .2ft.) Indoors A ~ R'Ti0" m (32 .8ft~ 4 12m (39 .4tt .) Dutdnors Sm {2621t .} 80" Set the Slave Unit Multiple slave units can adjust the flash ratio far E-TTL I b. ETTL M Zoom m ~'A- Flash Ratio with-E-TTL 11 With one master unit and one or two slave units off-carnera, you can 6e assigned to ¢SLAVE> . (p .34) Press the Set the wireless selector to different slave groups by setting the slave I [ autoflash shooting .
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j. Attach the Speedlite's mounting foot securely to < SLAVE> . See the table below. c: The mounting foots locking pin has not been retracted . or longer, replace the batteries. [p.8] Install the Speedlite's internal batteries even when you use an external power source. (p,8) A Attach the Speed lite securely to The Speedli#e does not detach from the camera . o~ Set it to the tamers . Troubleshooting Hare a prahlem? If the flash recycling time is not set to the camera . (p.9) The...
j. Attach the Speedlite's mounting foot securely to < SLAVE> . See the table below. c: The mounting foots locking pin has not been retracted . or longer, replace the batteries. [p.8] Install the Speedlite's internal batteries even when you use an external power source. (p,8) A Attach the Speed lite securely to The Speedli#e does not detach from the camera . o~ Set it to the tamers . Troubleshooting Hare a prahlem? If the flash recycling time is not set to the camera . (p.9) The...
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... [t - 199 Hz] Pilot lamp lights " Flash Recycling (with 50mm f11 .4, ISO 100]' Flash exposure cnrnpensaVon : FE lock : High-sped sync : Stroboscopic flash : Flash oxpasure confirmation : On -camera, E-TTL IvE~7TL,TTL au toflash SpredIiFe Type-A E05 cameras [E-TTL iI1E~TTL autoffash], Type- Wireless Flash Transmission method : Channels Wireless options: Optical pulse 4 OFF Master, and Slave 50 i Green pilot lamp Ii g hts - Major Specifications " Type Type : Compatible cameras : Guide No . : Flash cQverage : Flash duration : Cola: temperature info...
... [t - 199 Hz] Pilot lamp lights " Flash Recycling (with 50mm f11 .4, ISO 100]' Flash exposure cnrnpensaVon : FE lock : High-sped sync : Stroboscopic flash : Flash oxpasure confirmation : On -camera, E-TTL IvE~7TL,TTL au toflash SpredIiFe Type-A E05 cameras [E-TTL iI1E~TTL autoffash], Type- Wireless Flash Transmission method : Channels Wireless options: Optical pulse 4 OFF Master, and Slave 50 i Green pilot lamp Ii g hts - Major Specifications " Type Type : Compatible cameras : Guide No . : Flash cQverage : Flash duration : Cola: temperature info...
