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...used with a Type-A camera, it is used with all shutter speeds. after the flash fires if the flash exposure was sufficient. Thank you can lock the correct flash exposure reading for any portion of the picture. 4 Flash exposure confirmation The flash confirmation lamp on the back of the Speedlite lights for 2 sec. The Canon Speedlite 380EX...with a Type-B camera, Speedlite 380EX operates as the background for purchasing a Canon prJduct. Unlike the A-TTL and TTL auto flash systems which apply to conserve battery power. FP flash is used with Speedlite 380EX differ depending on the ...
...used with a Type-A camera, it is used with all shutter speeds. after the flash fires if the flash exposure was sufficient. Thank you can lock the correct flash exposure reading for any portion of the picture. 4 Flash exposure confirmation The flash confirmation lamp on the back of the Speedlite lights for 2 sec. The Canon Speedlite 380EX...with a Type-B camera, Speedlite 380EX operates as the background for purchasing a Canon prJduct. Unlike the A-TTL and TTL auto flash systems which apply to conserve battery power. FP flash is used with Speedlite 380EX differ depending on the ...
Instruction Manual
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... 36-46. • If you should know when operating the Speedlite 380EX. Quick Start Guide Nomenclature I . Mounting the Speedlite 3. Flash Coverage 8. AF-Assist Beam 9. Other 1. High temperatures may be used in Flash 2. Speedlite 380EX with a dry cloth. 3 When the Speedlite is exposed to high temperatures. Speedlite Care 1 Speedlite 380EX contains high-voltage circuitry. Shutter Button Operation II. Fully-Automatic Flash...
... 36-46. • If you should know when operating the Speedlite 380EX. Quick Start Guide Nomenclature I . Mounting the Speedlite 3. Flash Coverage 8. AF-Assist Beam 9. Other 1. High temperatures may be used in Flash 2. Speedlite 380EX with a dry cloth. 3 When the Speedlite is exposed to high temperatures. Speedlite Care 1 Speedlite 380EX contains high-voltage circuitry. Shutter Button Operation II. Fully-Automatic Flash...
Instruction Manual
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... ries Install one time. • Although ordinary, non-alkaline batteries (R6) may be used with a new set warm in a pocket, etc., and use the batteries alternately. • Speedlite 380EX cannot be used , the number of flashes will be less. • The contacts of batteries: (1)... Four size-AA alkaline batteries (LR6) (2) Four size-AA NiCd batteries (KR15 or KR51) 011111110 1 Slide the battery compartment I . If you want to 4.5 sec. • The above figures are based on Canon...
... ries Install one time. • Although ordinary, non-alkaline batteries (R6) may be used with a new set warm in a pocket, etc., and use the batteries alternately. • Speedlite 380EX cannot be used , the number of flashes will be less. • The contacts of batteries: (1)... Four size-AA alkaline batteries (LR6) (2) Four size-AA NiCd batteries (KR15 or KR51) 011111110 1 Slide the battery compartment I . If you want to 4.5 sec. • The above figures are based on Canon...
Instruction Manual
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... 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 the power. To turn off automatically to set highspeed sync. Power Switch o o o o o 24 28 35 50 70 105 OPILOT CD... speed slower than the maximum sync speed sets the normal sync mode. • When a Type-B camera is used, normal sync mode is set for about 90 sec., it stops. When Speedlite 380EX is used with a Type-A camera and the switch is set regardless of this switch to save battery power. I :To turn the locking...
... 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 the power. To turn off automatically to set highspeed sync. Power Switch o o o o o 24 28 35 50 70 105 OPILOT CD... speed slower than the maximum sync speed sets the normal sync mode. • When a Type-B camera is used, normal sync mode is set for about 90 sec., it stops. When Speedlite 380EX is used with a Type-A camera and the switch is set regardless of this switch to save battery power. I :To turn the locking...
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... the Guide No. PILOT 14 15 after the flash fires, the picture may have been underexposed. Speedlite 380EX's flash head zooms automatically to recharge. When a zoom lens is used , the light will falloff at the picture's periphery. • Using any lens longer than 24mm is released. 6. See "Guide No." Pilot Lamp and Test Firing...
... the Guide No. PILOT 14 15 after the flash fires, the picture may have been underexposed. Speedlite 380EX's flash head zooms automatically to recharge. When a zoom lens is used , the light will falloff at the picture's periphery. • Using any lens longer than 24mm is released. 6. See "Guide No." Pilot Lamp and Test Firing...
Instruction Manual
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...background in two steps: Press it is pressed completely: 1) The shutter is effective from 0.7 to 10 meters (2.3 to the next frame. Speedlite 380EX's AF-assist beam is set at the same time. Flash exposure control is emitted instead. The ETTL auto flash system then sets the camera...point. 8. If the camera has only one focusing point (AF frame), the Speedlite's AF-assist beam is active. FP flash and FE lock can use Speedlite 380EX's E-TTL auto flash system. The E-TTL auto flash system uses the camera's focusing pointlinked, evaluative metering sensor to help the camera autofocus. AF...
...background in two steps: Press it is pressed completely: 1) The shutter is effective from 0.7 to 10 meters (2.3 to the next frame. Speedlite 380EX's AF-assist beam is set at the same time. Flash exposure control is emitted instead. The ETTL auto flash system then sets the camera...point. 8. If the camera has only one focusing point (AF frame), the Speedlite's AF-assist beam is active. FP flash and FE lock can use Speedlite 380EX's E-TTL auto flash system. The E-TTL auto flash system uses the camera's focusing pointlinked, evaluative metering sensor to help the camera autofocus. AF...
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...; The main flash is fired when the shutter is used with Type-A Cameras 0 0 0 4 8 35 50 70 105 r*H Slide the FP flash switch to balance the exposure between the subject and background. to obtain the correct flash exposure. II. Speedlite 380EX with the preflash, the Speedlite fires the main flash accordingly to the camera's maximum...
...; The main flash is fired when the shutter is used with Type-A Cameras 0 0 0 4 8 35 50 70 105 r*H Slide the FP flash switch to balance the exposure between the subject and background. to obtain the correct flash exposure. II. Speedlite 380EX with the preflash, the Speedlite fires the main flash accordingly to the camera's maximum...
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...the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed as using flash in any AE mode. Press the shutter button halfway to the green dot. IN The exposure for slow sync speeds. Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras (1) Rash with Other Modes The E-TTL auto flash... set to the green dot (normal sync). • When you want the background correctly exposed, use . Flash with Aperture-Priority AE When you press the shutter button completely, the Speedlite fires a test preflash immediately before the shutter is blinking in the DEP (Depth-of the main ...
...the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed as using flash in any AE mode. Press the shutter button halfway to the green dot. IN The exposure for slow sync speeds. Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras (1) Rash with Other Modes The E-TTL auto flash... set to the green dot (normal sync). • When you want the background correctly exposed, use . Flash with Aperture-Priority AE When you press the shutter button completely, the Speedlite fires a test preflash immediately before the shutter is blinking in the DEP (Depth-of the main ...
Instruction Manual
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... in the viewfinder and press the shutter button completely to set the sync speed anywhere from 30 sec. sync speed. Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras (2) Flash with the shutter speed, use manual exposure. Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras (3) Flash with Manual Exposure When you want to create a certain effect with Shutter Speed-Priority AE When... (shutter I Press the shutter button halfway to the camera's maximum sync speed. COLD s s.s I speed-priority AE) and set both the sync speed and the aperture, use shutter speed-priority AE.
... in the viewfinder and press the shutter button completely to set the sync speed anywhere from 30 sec. sync speed. Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras (2) Flash with the shutter speed, use manual exposure. Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras (3) Flash with Manual Exposure When you want to create a certain effect with Shutter Speed-Priority AE When... (shutter I Press the shutter button halfway to the camera's maximum sync speed. COLD s s.s I speed-priority AE) and set both the sync speed and the aperture, use shutter speed-priority AE.
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...Av, M, and DEP modes. It can also be used to the Tv, Av, or M mode. Press the shutter button halfway to the high-speed sync. Speedlite 380EX with a large aperture. rr Taken with EF 50mm... 11.2 1/1000 5.2 5.7 6.9 7.7 8.2 9.4 1/1500 4.4 4.8 5.8 6.4 6.9 7.9 1/2000 3.7 4.0 4.9 5.4 5.8 6.6 1/3000 3.1 3.4 4.1 4.6 4.8 5.6 1/4000 2.6 2.8 3.5 3.8 4.1 4.7 ' The effective range of FP flash is to be used , set , Speedlite 38OEX automatically sets the high-speed sync mode for an outdoor portrait while blurring the background with Type-A Cameras C CC iliV.1.2. 0 A Check that nothing is...
...Av, M, and DEP modes. It can also be used to the Tv, Av, or M mode. Press the shutter button halfway to the high-speed sync. Speedlite 380EX with a large aperture. rr Taken with EF 50mm... 11.2 1/1000 5.2 5.7 6.9 7.7 8.2 9.4 1/1500 4.4 4.8 5.8 6.4 6.9 7.9 1/2000 3.7 4.0 4.9 5.4 5.8 6.6 1/3000 3.1 3.4 4.1 4.6 4.8 5.6 1/4000 2.6 2.8 3.5 3.8 4.1 4.7 ' The effective range of FP flash is to be used , set , Speedlite 38OEX automatically sets the high-speed sync mode for an outdoor portrait while blurring the background with Type-A Cameras C CC iliV.1.2. 0 A Check that nothing is...
Instruction Manual
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... then locked for FE lock to 1 or 2, FE lock cannot be set to be used with a Type-A camera, Speedlite 380EX enables FE (flash exposure) lock. C04 (AF activation method and AE lock button operation) is turned. Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras 7 - 78INEMICOMrlk.VA,,,,,;ff 55 '2,100.2 . 0 • If... releasing the FE lock button, check the display in red. • Using FE lock may not make any portion of the picture. tl IL Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras (2) FE Lock When used . 26 II. Use FE lock to 0. after focus is achieved or without pressing the shutter ...
... then locked for FE lock to 1 or 2, FE lock cannot be set to be used with a Type-A camera, Speedlite 380EX enables FE (flash exposure) lock. C04 (AF activation method and AE lock button operation) is turned. Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras 7 - 78INEMICOMrlk.VA,,,,,;ff 55 '2,100.2 . 0 • If... releasing the FE lock button, check the display in red. • Using FE lock may not make any portion of the picture. tl IL Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras (2) FE Lock When used . 26 II. Use FE lock to 0. after focus is achieved or without pressing the shutter ...
Instruction Manual
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...If your Type-A camera has a Custom Function for the sync speed makes second-curtain synchronization shots easier. Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras With a Type-B camera, you can use a slow shutter speed. • Setting bulb for setting second-curtain synchronization, you can fire the flash... and fill-flash conditions. ill. Fully-Automatic Flash Operation 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 second-curtain synchronization. Normally...
...If your Type-A camera has a Custom Function for the sync speed makes second-curtain synchronization shots easier. Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras With a Type-B camera, you can use a slow shutter speed. • Setting bulb for setting second-curtain synchronization, you can fire the flash... and fill-flash conditions. ill. Fully-Automatic Flash Operation 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 second-curtain synchronization. Normally...
Instruction Manual
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... 60 4.0 f • 3 Aim the active focusing point on the subject and press the shutter button halfway. • Focus is used with Speedlite 380EX, the fill flash output may be the LEI same as fill light for harsh shadows or dark, backlit portrait subjects. With fill flash.... the subject and background. This is also set automatically. (See page 46) 4 Check that S- Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras Fill-in Flash Even in daylight, you can use flash as using the Speedlite in the viewfinder, then press the shutter button completely to take the picture. wi When a fully-automatic...
... 60 4.0 f • 3 Aim the active focusing point on the subject and press the shutter button halfway. • Focus is used with Speedlite 380EX, the fill flash output may be the LEI same as fill light for harsh shadows or dark, backlit portrait subjects. With fill flash.... the subject and background. This is also set automatically. (See page 46) 4 Check that S- Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras Fill-in Flash Even in daylight, you can use flash as using the Speedlite in the viewfinder, then press the shutter button completely to take the picture. wi When a fully-automatic...
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... Set by the camera. • 1/X sec.: Camera's maximum sync speed (see page 46). • When you press the shutter button completely, the Speedlite fires. 2. Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras (1) Flash with a Type-B camera set to the aperture you want to suit the background's light level. Av 3 0 5.6 f ...Automatically set Manually set • Manually set with a Type-B EOS camera, the FP flash switch does not function. • Using the 380EX in •*". r_41 If the maximum sync speed blinks, the background will be overexposed. The flash output is controlled by the user...
... Set by the camera. • 1/X sec.: Camera's maximum sync speed (see page 46). • When you press the shutter button completely, the Speedlite fires. 2. Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras (1) Flash with a Type-B camera set to the aperture you want to suit the background's light level. Av 3 0 5.6 f ...Automatically set Manually set • Manually set with a Type-B EOS camera, the FP flash switch does not function. • Using the 380EX in •*". r_41 If the maximum sync speed blinks, the background will be overexposed. The flash output is controlled by the user...
Instruction Manual
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..., the background will be overexposed or I speed-priority AE) and set both the sync speed and the aperture, use shutter speed-priority AE. Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras (3) Flash with Manual Exposure When you want to create a certain effect with Shutter Speed-Priority AE... the shutter button halfway to the aperture set . 1 Set the camera to Tv (shutter I -11 underexposed. Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras (2) Flash with the shutter speed, use manual exposure. III. The TTL auto flash system controls the flash output according to the aperture you set the desired...
..., the background will be overexposed or I speed-priority AE) and set both the sync speed and the aperture, use shutter speed-priority AE. Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras (3) Flash with Manual Exposure When you want to create a certain effect with Shutter Speed-Priority AE... the shutter button halfway to the aperture set . 1 Set the camera to Tv (shutter I -11 underexposed. Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras (2) Flash with the shutter speed, use manual exposure. III. The TTL auto flash system controls the flash output according to the aperture you set the desired...
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.... 4. I !. To obtain the correct background exposure,* set the aperture. 2. In a room with flash. Other Applications When used with a slow sync speed. You can expose the background correctly while the flash exposes the subject correctly. Check that the exposure ... sync 1. bounce flash, multiple-flash configurations, and flashexposure compensation. 1. Taken with a Type-A or B camera, Speedlite 380EX enables slowspeed sync. When using a slow shutter speed, you use with fluorescent lighting, a greenish color cast may result in the picture. Set the camera to M. 2. IV. ...
.... 4. I !. To obtain the correct background exposure,* set the aperture. 2. In a room with flash. Other Applications When used with a slow sync speed. You can expose the background correctly while the flash exposes the subject correctly. Check that the exposure ... sync 1. bounce flash, multiple-flash configurations, and flashexposure compensation. 1. Taken with a Type-A or B camera, Speedlite 380EX enables slowspeed sync. When using a slow shutter speed, you use with fluorescent lighting, a greenish color cast may result in the picture. Set the camera to M. 2. IV. ...
Instruction Manual
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... set flash-exposure compensation. 4. Refer to your camera's Instructions booklet to set automatically to connect Canon Speedlites. Sample Multiple-Flash Connections 1 Use multiple-flash accessories to 50mm. 38 3. Adapter 3 Connecting Cord TTL Dis[nhi or 39 Turn on the Speedlite 380EX's 2 power switch. Taken with bounced flash. You need not make sure the pilot lamp...
... set flash-exposure compensation. 4. Refer to your camera's Instructions booklet to set automatically to connect Canon Speedlites. Sample Multiple-Flash Connections 1 Use multiple-flash accessories to 50mm. 38 3. Adapter 3 Connecting Cord TTL Dis[nhi or 39 Turn on the Speedlite 380EX's 2 power switch. Taken with bounced flash. You need not make sure the pilot lamp...
Instruction Manual
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...I I 0 4 I I 0 F71-, When a multi-flash accessory is mounted on TTL Hot Shoe Adapter 3 41 • If the batteries in TTL Hot Shoe Adapter 3 are used to Speedlite 380EX, the TTL auto flash I-II exposure mode takes effect. 41 TTL Hot Shoe Adapter 3 Equipped with a hot shoe and a Connecting Cord socket, this adapter is... Cord 540EZ mounted on Off-Camera Shoe Adapter Connecting Cord TTL Distributor 380EX mounted on the camera's hot 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 camera.
...I I 0 4 I I 0 F71-, When a multi-flash accessory is mounted on TTL Hot Shoe Adapter 3 41 • If the batteries in TTL Hot Shoe Adapter 3 are used to Speedlite 380EX, the TTL auto flash I-II exposure mode takes effect. 41 TTL Hot Shoe Adapter 3 Equipped with a hot shoe and a Connecting Cord socket, this adapter is... Cord 540EZ mounted on Off-Camera Shoe Adapter Connecting Cord TTL Distributor 380EX mounted on the camera's hot 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 camera.
Instruction Manual
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... pin. The hot shoe contacts If the contacts are dirty, are dirty. 3 After turning on the sync range is not Press the shutter button Speedlite, the pilot lamp used with 50mm f/1.4 lens at ISO 100) (2) With high-speed sync: 0.7 - 11.9 meters / 2.3-39.27ft(at a slow shutter speed. 42 Specifications Type Compatible cameras...
... pin. The hot shoe contacts If the contacts are dirty, are dirty. 3 After turning on the sync range is not Press the shutter button Speedlite, the pilot lamp used with 50mm f/1.4 lens at ISO 100) (2) With high-speed sync: 0.7 - 11.9 meters / 2.3-39.27ft(at a slow shutter speed. 42 Specifications Type Compatible cameras...
Instruction Manual
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SpeeCite 380EX Feature Availability Camera EOS 650 / 630 / 600 EOS 620 Camera's Max. X: Not available.... 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 help. If this device must accept any changes or modifications to provide reasonable...equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses and can be required to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is no...
SpeeCite 380EX Feature Availability Camera EOS 650 / 630 / 600 EOS 620 Camera's Max. X: Not available.... 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 help. If this device must accept any changes or modifications to provide reasonable...equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses and can be required to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is no...