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Instruction Manual - Page 2
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FE lock
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ETTL wireless autoflash with Speedlite 420EX depend on the EOS camera. Keep this instruction booklet handy for Type-A and Type-B EOS cameras.
The features available with multiple Speedlites
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Key to Symbols db The Caution symbol alerts you for purchasing a Canon product. Thank you to actions to prevent flash photography problems.
The Note symbol gives additional...
Instruction Manual - Page 3
...Speedlite. The icons in the text indicate the camera and 420EX's buttons and dials and their settings. The following icons for the camera's picture-taking modes are indicated in this Booklet
This instruction... M : Manual
• The (616) icon indicates that the main (power) switch on the camera and 420EX has been turned on page 8. Conventions Used in this instruction booklet assume ...
Instruction Manual - Page 11
..., replace all four batteries at one time. • Remove the batteries when the 420EX will be less. • Size-AA nickel-hydride or lithium batteries can also be used for an extended period. • In low temperatures, take two sets of the Ni-Cd, nickel-hydride, and lithium battery contacts is based on Canon's standard...
Instruction Manual - Page 13
... Flash Operation • Set the wireless selector to SLAVE to 24mm automatically.
Wireless Selector
The wireless selector has the following settings. OFF I__ SLAVE
For Normal Flash Operation • Set the wireless selector to OFF to
use the 420EX as a wireless slave unit. • The flash coverage is accidentally set to
use the 420EX as an on-camera Speedlite for normal flash...
Instruction Manual - Page 15
... the SE mode is in green) for about 3 sec.
Flash Exposure Confirmation
PILOT
)
GROUP
A B C =1
OFF-, ,- If the correct flash exposure has been obtained, the flash exposure confirmation lamp lights (in effect, pressing the test firing button cancels the SE mode and turns on the 420EX. after the flash fires, the picture may have been underexposed.
Instruction Manual - Page 16
... dark.
3 • When the flash coverage changes, the Speedlite's Guide No. at the center focusing point. If a lens focal length shorter than 24mm is used , the flash coverage changes automatically to suit the focal length you focus lacks sufficient light or contrast, the 420EX's AF-assist beam is set to (-)page 42), the flash coverage
is emitted automatically...
Instruction Manual - Page 17
... the EOS 30/ELAN
7E, using E-TTL autoflash is used to the EOS 30/ELAN 7E instruction
booklet. The
result is mounted on the camera and 420EX. • Set the 420EX's wireless selector to . • For EOS 30/ELAN 7E operations, refer to
determine the main flash output. When the 420EX is a flash picture with excellent
balance between the...
Instruction Manual - Page 19
... move closer to obtain a meter reading of the subject.
• The main flash is reduced automatically to soften harsh shadows or illuminate a dark, backlit subject.
To prevent this, the flash output is used for about 3 sec. Flash in daylight, you can use flash as fill light to obtain a more natural balance between the subject and background...
Instruction Manual - Page 20
... speed-priority AE), or (manual). The preflash is used to obtain subject brightness information to the shutter speed and aperture combination. • While the 420EX's main switch is on, the E-TTL indicator lights automatically when you . Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings According to Mode
Mode
Shutter Speed
Flash Aperture
p (Program AE)
Automatically set (1/60 sec. - 1/x sec...
Instruction Manual - Page 31
... is mounted on the camera and 420EX. • Set the 420EX's wireless selector to . • For EOS-1N operations, refer to the EOS-1N instruction booklet.
31 Flash photography can be fully automatic or manual where you set the shutter speed and aperture. 1
Easy Flash Photography (For Type-B Cameras)
• This section uses the EOS-1N as normal autoexposure...
Instruction Manual - Page 34
... to Mode
Mode
Shutter Speed
Flash Aperture
p (Program AE)
Automatically set (1/60 sec. - 1/x sec.) Automatically set
Av (Aperture-priority AE)
Automatically set (30 sec. - 1/x sec.) Manually set
Tv (Shutter speed-priority AE) Manually set (30 sec. - 1/x sec.) Automatically set
M (Manual)
Manually set (buLb, 30 sec. - 1/x sec.) Manually set
• Manually set: Set by you press the...
Instruction Manual - Page 43
... see if the slave unit(s) fire.
Set the slave group ID. • Set the slave group ID if you are
using a Type-A camera other than the above, you are using the EOS-1V, EOS-3, or EOS 30/ELAN 7E with the 420EX.
43 Position the Speedlites and fire a test flash. • Use the mini-stand (provided) to
position...
Instruction Manual - Page 45
Wireless Flash Equipment
Multi-Speedlite System
Master unit
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® Speedlite 420EX (Slave unit) C) Mini-stand (Provided with 420EX)
Props up the 420EX and provides a tripod socket. ® Speedlite 550EX (Master or slave unit)
Serves as a normal Speedlite or as the master unit or slave unit in a wireless flash system. ® Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 Dedicated wireless transmitter serving ...
Instruction Manual - Page 46
..., EG-series, and E-series Speedlite can be connected in a wired flash system. Up to four Speedlites can easily set up Use the necessary wired flash system accessories to connect the Speedlites and take the picture after the pilot lamp lights. TTL Distributor
Connecting Cord
420EX + Oft-Camera Shoe Adapter OA-2
420EX + TTL Hot Shoe Adapter 3
420EX + Oft-Camera Shoe Adapter...
Instruction Manual - Page 48
...
range. the shorter the effective flash range will
underexposed,
become.
• Check the Guide No. Troubleshooting Guide
The flash does not The batteries are installed incorrectly. • Install the batteries in the proper orientation. (-4 page 10)
The 420EX's mounting loot is set automatically.
The power turns off The 420EX has not been used in the < Av > mode under...
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