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... is a multi-feature flash unit for Canon EOS cameras. Compatible camera types For convenience, in the camera's instruction manual, cameras that attaches to your camera's instruction manual to as part of the camera or as A-type cameras. 2 Using the Speedlite with a Camera Using with an EOS ...with an EOS film camera • When using the Speedlite, read this instruction manual while also referring to the hot shoe of a wireless flash system used with an EOS film camera with the Speedlite operations. The Canon Speedlite 320EX is also equipped with E-TTL II and E-TTL autoflash ...
... is a multi-feature flash unit for Canon EOS cameras. Compatible camera types For convenience, in the camera's instruction manual, cameras that attaches to your camera's instruction manual to as part of the camera or as A-type cameras. 2 Using the Speedlite with a Camera Using with an EOS ...with an EOS film camera • When using the Speedlite, read this instruction manual while also referring to the hot shoe of a wireless flash system used with an EOS film camera with the Speedlite operations. The Canon Speedlite 320EX is also equipped with E-TTL II and E-TTL autoflash ...
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... Function Settings by Camera Operations 25 Flash Control from Camera Menu Screen 26 yFlash Exposure Compensation 27 High-speed Sync 28 Second-curtain Sync 29 Manual Flash...30 Setting Custom Functions 32 4 Wireless Flash Shooting 33 Wireless Flash Shooting 34 Reference 40...
... Function Settings by Camera Operations 25 Flash Control from Camera Menu Screen 26 yFlash Exposure Compensation 27 High-speed Sync 28 Second-curtain Sync 29 Manual Flash...30 Setting Custom Functions 32 4 Wireless Flash Shooting 33 Wireless Flash Shooting 34 Reference 40...
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Bounce angle index (p.21) Firing group selection switch (p.34/36) Flash-ready lamp (p.10) Flash head extended lamp (p.19) Power switch/ Slave function switch (p.10/34/39) : Turns on power : For wireless flash shooting : Turns off power Mounting foot's lock lever (p.9) Wireless communication channel selection switch (p.34) Remote release button (p.38/39) Manual LED light button (p.23) Battery compartment cover (p.8) LED light switch (p.22/23) Lock-release button (p.9) 5
Bounce angle index (p.21) Firing group selection switch (p.34/36) Flash-ready lamp (p.10) Flash head extended lamp (p.19) Power switch/ Slave function switch (p.10/34/39) : Turns on power : For wireless flash shooting : Turns off power Mounting foot's lock lever (p.9) Wireless communication channel selection switch (p.34) Remote release button (p.38/39) Manual LED light button (p.23) Battery compartment cover (p.8) LED light switch (p.22/23) Lock-release button (p.9) 5
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Conventions Used in this Manual Icons in this instruction manual assume that both the camera and Speedlite's power switches are based on the upper right of the page, it indicates that the function is available only in the Creative Zone modes of .... : Warning to indicate the respective buttons, dials, and settings match the same icons found on the camera and Speedlite. after you let go of AA/LR6 alkaline batteries and Canon's testing standards. 6 Icons used in this Manual 8: Indicates that the menu and Custom Functions of the camera and the Custom Functions of the...
Conventions Used in this Manual Icons in this instruction manual assume that both the camera and Speedlite's power switches are based on the upper right of the page, it indicates that the function is available only in the Creative Zone modes of .... : Warning to indicate the respective buttons, dials, and settings match the same icons found on the camera and Speedlite. after you let go of AA/LR6 alkaline batteries and Canon's testing standards. 6 Icons used in this Manual 8: Indicates that the menu and Custom Functions of the camera and the Custom Functions of the...
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... or overexposed. s: Shutter Priority AE Select this mode when you want to set the camera's shooting mode to (Shutter priority AE), (Aperture priority AE), or (Manual exposure) and you can use E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash. Flash Shooting in Each Camera Mode With the flash mode set to E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash...
... or overexposed. s: Shutter Priority AE Select this mode when you want to set the camera's shooting mode to (Shutter priority AE), (Aperture priority AE), or (Manual exposure) and you can use E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash. Flash Shooting in Each Camera Mode With the flash mode set to E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash...
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...with the shutter speed and aperture combination you set. 14 f: Aperture Priority AE Select this mode if you want to set the aperture manually. a: Manual Exposure Select this mode when you want to obtain a standard exposure of the background is obtained with the flash, while a standard ...exposure of both the shutter speed and aperture manually. Adjust the aperture until the shutter speed display stops blinking. The camera will be used to set both the main subject and background...
...with the shutter speed and aperture combination you set. 14 f: Aperture Priority AE Select this mode if you want to set the aperture manually. a: Manual Exposure Select this mode when you want to obtain a standard exposure of the background is obtained with the flash, while a standard ...exposure of both the shutter speed and aperture manually. Adjust the aperture until the shutter speed display stops blinking. The camera will be used to set both the main subject and background...
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... AE The result will be the same as using (Program AE). is enabled automatically. See the Specifications in the camera's instruction manual for Transmitting the Color Temperature Information This function optimizes the white balance during flash shooting by transmitting the color temperature information to or ... fires. Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Used Full Auto, s f a Shutter Speed Set automatically (1/X sec. - 1/60 sec.) Set manually (1/X sec. - 30 sec.) Set automatically (1/X sec. - 30 sec.) Set manually (1/X sec. - 30 sec., Bulb) 1/X sec. Aperture Value Automatic Automatic...
... AE The result will be the same as using (Program AE). is enabled automatically. See the Specifications in the camera's instruction manual for Transmitting the Color Temperature Information This function optimizes the white balance during flash shooting by transmitting the color temperature information to or ... fires. Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Used Full Auto, s f a Shutter Speed Set automatically (1/X sec. - 1/60 sec.) Set manually (1/X sec. - 30 sec.) Set automatically (1/X sec. - 30 sec.) Set manually (1/X sec. - 30 sec., Bulb) 1/X sec. Aperture Value Automatic Automatic...
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... EF lens with a focal length of the picture may appear dark. 19 If you take a picture while the lamp is extended, the lamp on the Speedlite lights or blinks. When the lamp blinks, retract the flash head to the lens focal length). Switching the Flash Coverage The flash head can be... extended or retracted manually to match the lens focal length. When the flash head is blinking, the periphery of 50mm or longer, extend the flash head for greater flash...
... EF lens with a focal length of the picture may appear dark. 19 If you take a picture while the lamp is extended, the lamp on the Speedlite lights or blinks. When the lamp blinks, retract the flash head to the lens focal length). Switching the Flash Coverage The flash head can be... extended or retracted manually to match the lens focal length. When the flash head is blinking, the periphery of 50mm or longer, extend the flash head for greater flash...
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... approximately 4 m / 13.1 ft. (With f/1.8 lens at ISO 3200) Manual light button Manual light Auto light LED light switch Manual light Set the LED light switch to be used with an EOS digital camera with an external Speedlite control function. The LED light will turn off after about 60 minutes of...cannot achieve focus on . 22 The effective range is turned on the subject in low-light conditions, the AF-assist beam activates automatically. The Speedlite does not fire when the LED light is approximately 4 m / 13.1 ft. The flash also fires continuously under the same conditions when ...
... approximately 4 m / 13.1 ft. (With f/1.8 lens at ISO 3200) Manual light button Manual light Auto light LED light switch Manual light Set the LED light switch to be used with an EOS digital camera with an external Speedlite control function. The LED light will turn off after about 60 minutes of...cannot achieve focus on . 22 The effective range is turned on the subject in low-light conditions, the AF-assist beam activates automatically. The Speedlite does not fire when the LED light is approximately 4 m / 13.1 ft. The flash also fires continuously under the same conditions when ...
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Manual light button Manual light Auto light LED light switch Turning on . The LED light can be used up function, set the LED light switch to approximately 3.5 hours with ... that has an automatic LED light up to . To turn off the LED light, press the button until the LED light turns on the Light Manually Set the LED light switch to and press the button until the LED light turns off. 23 When the shutter button is for use a camera...
Manual light button Manual light Auto light LED light switch Turning on . The LED light can be used up function, set the LED light switch to approximately 3.5 hours with ... that has an automatic LED light up to . To turn off the LED light, press the button until the LED light turns on the Light Manually Set the LED light switch to and press the button until the LED light turns off. 23 When the shutter button is for use a camera...
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3 Flash Function Settings by Camera Operations Flash Control from Camera Menu Screen 26 yFlash Exposure Compensation 27 High-speed Sync 28 Second-curtain Sync 29 Manual Flash 30 Setting Custom Functions 32 25
3 Flash Function Settings by Camera Operations Flash Control from Camera Menu Screen 26 yFlash Exposure Compensation 27 High-speed Sync 28 Second-curtain Sync 29 Manual Flash 30 Setting Custom Functions 32 25
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Use a hand-held flash meter to determine the required flash output to or is recommended. 1 Select [Flash mode]. Setting the camera's shooting mode to obtain a correct flash exposure. Select [Manual flash] and press . 3 Set [1flash output]. Set the flash output and press . 30 Select [Flash mode] and press . 2 Select [Manual flash]. Select [1flash output] and press . Manual FlashN You can set the flash output from 1/64 power to 1/1 full power in 1/3stop increments.
Use a hand-held flash meter to determine the required flash output to or is recommended. 1 Select [Flash mode]. Setting the camera's shooting mode to obtain a correct flash exposure. Select [Manual flash] and press . 3 Set [1flash output]. Set the flash output and press . 30 Select [Flash mode] and press . 2 Select [Manual flash]. Select [1flash output] and press . Manual FlashN You can set the flash output from 1/64 power to 1/1 full power in 1/3stop increments.
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...level aligns with the standard exposure index. 6 Take the picture. Focus manually. 3 Set up an 18% gray card. Metered Manual Flash Exposures When the Speedlite is recommended. Setting the camera's shooting mode to or is attached to [Manual flash] for the subject is retained in memory. In the viewfinder, the... take the picture. 31 Set [Flash mode] to an EOS-1D series camera, you can also set the flash exposure level manually. 1 Set the camera and Speedlite settings. X On the right side of the viewfinder, the exposure level indicator will fire a preflash and the required flash output ...
...level aligns with the standard exposure index. 6 Take the picture. Focus manually. 3 Set up an 18% gray card. Metered Manual Flash Exposures When the Speedlite is recommended. Setting the camera's shooting mode to or is attached to [Manual flash] for the subject is retained in memory. In the viewfinder, the... take the picture. 31 Set [Flash mode] to an EOS-1D series camera, you can also set the flash exposure level manually. 1 Set the camera and Speedlite settings. X On the right side of the viewfinder, the exposure level indicator will fire a preflash and the required flash output ...
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... Flash ShootingN To perform wireless flash shooting, the camera or the Speedlite attached to . 3 Set the transmission channel. Refer to the instruction manual of the camera or Speedlite. 2 Set the 320EX as the master unit. Set the transmission channel on the master unit. The 320EX fires as the master unit. 4 Set [Firing group]. Set the...
... Flash ShootingN To perform wireless flash shooting, the camera or the Speedlite attached to . 3 Set the transmission channel. Refer to the instruction manual of the camera or Speedlite. 2 Set the 320EX as the master unit. Set the transmission channel on the master unit. The 320EX fires as the master unit. 4 Set [Firing group]. Set the...
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... Automatic Wireless Flash Flash exposure compensation and other settings set with normal flash shooting. • Flash exposure compensation • FE lock • Manual flash With FE lock, if even one Speedlite in slave group A. 36 Slave Group Control Slave group A Group = A Group = A Group = A For example, if you need...slave unit closer to for three slave units, all three slave units will be done in the same way as if they were one Speedlite results in underexposure, the icon will also be automatically set to the subject. Thus, you have the slave ID set in the viewfinder...
... Automatic Wireless Flash Flash exposure compensation and other settings set with normal flash shooting. • Flash exposure compensation • FE lock • Manual flash With FE lock, if even one Speedlite in slave group A. 36 Slave Group Control Slave group A Group = A Group = A Group = A For example, if you need...slave unit closer to for three slave units, all three slave units will be done in the same way as if they were one Speedlite results in underexposure, the icon will also be automatically set to the subject. Thus, you have the slave ID set in the viewfinder...
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... RC-6. For the setting method, see the explanations about the drive mode or remote control shooting in the camera's instruction manual. Shade the eyepiece of the 320EX. Using the 320EX for Remote Control Shooting During Wireless Flash Shooting The 320EX can be used for wireless flash shooting Press the remote release button on the...
... RC-6. For the setting method, see the explanations about the drive mode or remote control shooting in the camera's instruction manual. Shade the eyepiece of the 320EX. Using the 320EX for Remote Control Shooting During Wireless Flash Shooting The 320EX can be used for wireless flash shooting Press the remote release button on the...
Instruction Manual
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... flash is fired • Exposure Control Exposure control system: E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash, manual flash Effective flash range: Normal flash: 0.7 - 22.9 m / 2.3 - 75.1 ft. Quick flash: 0.7 - 13.1 m / 2.3 - 43 ft. Specifications • Type Type: On-camera, E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash Speedlite Compatible cameras: Type-A EOS cameras (E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash) Guide No.: 32/105...
... flash is fired • Exposure Control Exposure control system: E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash, manual flash Effective flash range: Normal flash: 0.7 - 22.9 m / 2.3 - 75.1 ft. Quick flash: 0.7 - 13.1 m / 2.3 - 43 ft. Specifications • Type Type: On-camera, E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash Speedlite Compatible cameras: Type-A EOS cameras (E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash) Guide No.: 32/105...
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Manual Flash Guide No. (ISO 100, in meters/feet) Flash Output 1/1 Flash Coverage 24mm (flash head in 24 / normal position) 78.7 50mm (flash head in 32 / extended position) 105 1/2 17 / 55.8 22.6 / 74.1 1/4 1/8 12 / 8.5 / 39.4 27.9 16 / 11.3 / 52.5 37.1 1/16 6 / 19.7 8 / 26.2 1/32 4.2 / 13.8 5.7 / 18.7 1/64 3 / 9.8 4 / 13.1 45
Manual Flash Guide No. (ISO 100, in meters/feet) Flash Output 1/1 Flash Coverage 24mm (flash head in 24 / normal position) 78.7 50mm (flash head in 32 / extended position) 105 1/2 17 / 55.8 22.6 / 74.1 1/4 1/8 12 / 8.5 / 39.4 27.9 16 / 11.3 / 52.5 37.1 1/16 6 / 19.7 8 / 26.2 1/32 4.2 / 13.8 5.7 / 18.7 1/64 3 / 9.8 4 / 13.1 45