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... remains in effect for Type-A and Type-B cameras. after the relevant button is released. • Reference page numbers are indicated in the text are also used: 0 : Full Auto p : Program AE Av : Aperture-priority AE Tv : Shutter speed-priority AE M : Manual • The (616) icon indicates that the main ... • The operation procedures in the text indicate the camera and 420EX's buttons and dials and their settings. Be sure to 53. For the name of the button or dial, see "Nomenclature" on the camera and Speedlite. The following icons for the camera's picture-taking modes are the same...
... remains in effect for Type-A and Type-B cameras. after the relevant button is released. • Reference page numbers are indicated in the text are also used: 0 : Full Auto p : Program AE Av : Aperture-priority AE Tv : Shutter speed-priority AE M : Manual • The (616) icon indicates that the main ... • The operation procedures in the text indicate the camera and 420EX's buttons and dials and their settings. Be sure to 53. For the name of the button or dial, see "Nomenclature" on the camera and Speedlite. The following icons for the camera's picture-taking modes are the same...
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Contents Conventions Used in this Booklet 3 Nomenclature 6 1 Before You Start (For Type-A and Type-B Cameras) 9 Installing the Batteries 10 Mounting the Speedlite 12 Wireless Selector 13 Main Switch 14 High-Speed Sync (FP Flash) Switch 14 Pilot Lamp and Test Firing 15 Flash Exposure Confirmation 15 Flash Coverage 16 AF-Assist Beam 16 2 Easy Flash Photography (For Type-A Cameras) 17 Flash in Full Auto Mode 18 Flash in Other Picture-Taking Modes 20 High-Speed Sync (FP Flash) 25 FE Lock 27 Second-Curtain Synchronization 29 Modeling Flash 30 4
Contents Conventions Used in this Booklet 3 Nomenclature 6 1 Before You Start (For Type-A and Type-B Cameras) 9 Installing the Batteries 10 Mounting the Speedlite 12 Wireless Selector 13 Main Switch 14 High-Speed Sync (FP Flash) Switch 14 Pilot Lamp and Test Firing 15 Flash Exposure Confirmation 15 Flash Coverage 16 AF-Assist Beam 16 2 Easy Flash Photography (For Type-A Cameras) 17 Flash in Full Auto Mode 18 Flash in Other Picture-Taking Modes 20 High-Speed Sync (FP Flash) 25 FE Lock 27 Second-Curtain Synchronization 29 Modeling Flash 30 4
Instruction Manual
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... the battery chamber's contacts. • An external power pack cannot be used for an extended period. • In low temperatures, take two sets of batteries and keep one time. • Remove the batteries when the 420EX will be less. • Size-AA nickel-hydride or lithium batteries can... also be used. • The shape of the Ni-Cd, nickel-hydride, and lithium battery contacts is based on Canon's standard tests with the 420EX. 11 Size-AA Ni-Cd batteries Approx. 0.1-4.5 sec. Installing the Batteries Recycling Time ...
... the battery chamber's contacts. • An external power pack cannot be used for an extended period. • In low temperatures, take two sets of batteries and keep one time. • Remove the batteries when the 420EX will be less. • Size-AA nickel-hydride or lithium batteries can... also be used. • The shape of the Ni-Cd, nickel-hydride, and lithium battery contacts is based on Canon's standard tests with the 420EX. 11 Size-AA Ni-Cd batteries Approx. 0.1-4.5 sec. Installing the Batteries Recycling Time ...
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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 photography. 13 OFF _I • SLAVE For Wireless Flash Operation • Set the wireless selector to SLAVE to 24mm automatically. M • Even if the wireless selector is set to , the 420EX will still operate as a normal, oncamera Speedlite. 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 photography. 13 OFF _I • SLAVE For Wireless Flash Operation • Set the wireless selector to SLAVE to 24mm automatically. M • Even if the wireless selector is set to , the 420EX will still operate as a normal, oncamera Speedlite. Wireless Selector The wireless selector has the following settings.
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.... CCOFF -I I ii- ON Turns on the power. • After 90 sec. ON Turns off the 420EX and save battery power. • To cancel the SE mode, press the test firing button. And using a shutter speed slower than the camera's fastest sync speed sets the high-speed sync mode. Sets the... high-speed sync mode. •U When the 420EX is used with a Type-A camera and the switch is set to < 1-1>, setting a shutter speed faster than the fastest sync speed sets the normal sync mode. • When...
.... CCOFF -I I ii- ON Turns on the power. • After 90 sec. ON Turns off the 420EX and save battery power. • To cancel the SE mode, press the test firing button. And using a shutter speed slower than the camera's fastest sync speed sets the high-speed sync mode. Sets the... high-speed sync mode. •U When the 420EX is used with a Type-A camera and the switch is set to < 1-1>, setting a shutter speed faster than the fastest sync speed sets the normal sync mode. • When...
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Flash Coverage The 420EX's flash head zooms automatically to 23ft. When a zoom lens is used , the picture's periphery will look dark. 3 • When the flash coverage changes, the Speedlite's Guide No. 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 effective from 0.7 to 7 m/2.3...
Flash Coverage The 420EX's flash head zooms automatically to 23ft. When a zoom lens is used , the picture's periphery will look dark. 3 • When the flash coverage changes, the Speedlite's Guide No. 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 effective from 0.7 to 7 m/2.3...
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... camera's s.^-• multi-zone metering sensor for evaluative flash Canal, metering and the reading is used to the EOS 30/ELAN 7E instruction booklet. When the 420EX 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...
... camera's s.^-• multi-zone metering sensor for evaluative flash Canal, metering and the reading is used to the EOS 30/ELAN 7E instruction booklet. When the 420EX 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...
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... the optimum output of the main flash. 18 The camera sets the shutter speed and aperture automatically to suit the lighting situation, whether it is used to (Full Auto) or (Program AE). • Fully automatic flash photography takes effect when any Basic Zone mode is set with the preflash is...sec. The aperture is also set automatically. (->page 52) Take the picture. • Check that the icon is lit in Full Auto Mode With the 420EX attached to (Full Auto) or (Program AE), flash photography will be fully automatic and as easy as normal AE photography without flash. The main flash...
... the optimum output of the main flash. 18 The camera sets the shutter speed and aperture automatically to suit the lighting situation, whether it is used to (Full Auto) or (Program AE). • Fully automatic flash photography takes effect when any Basic Zone mode is set with the preflash is...sec. The aperture is also set automatically. (->page 52) Take the picture. • Check that the icon is lit in Full Auto Mode With the 420EX attached to (Full Auto) or (Program AE), flash photography will be fully automatic and as easy as normal AE photography without flash. The main flash...
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... fill flash. This is reduced automatically to obtain a more natural balance between the subject and background brightness. A B C 1=3 ( 1 2 3 4 Check that the is used for about 3 sec. Flash in daylight, you can use flash as fill light to soften harsh shadows or illuminate a dark, backlit subject. To prevent this, the flash output is called...
... fill flash. This is reduced automatically to obtain a more natural balance between the subject and background brightness. A B C 1=3 ( 1 2 3 4 Check that the is used for about 3 sec. Flash in daylight, you can use flash as fill light to soften harsh shadows or illuminate a dark, backlit subject. To prevent this, the flash output is called...
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.... 3 If flash is fired for the picture taken. The preflash is used in the (depth-of-field AE) mode, it will be the same as using flash in Other Picture-Taking Modes You can also use E-TTL autoflash with the camera set according to (aperturepriority AE), (shutter speed... Camera's fastest sync speed. (-)page 52) • When you press the shutter button completely, a preflash is fired immediately before the main flash is used to obtain subject brightness information to determine the optimum output of the main flash. • The background exposure is set to the shutter speed and...
.... 3 If flash is fired for the picture taken. The preflash is used in the (depth-of-field AE) mode, it will be the same as using flash in Other Picture-Taking Modes You can also use E-TTL autoflash with the camera set according to (aperturepriority AE), (shutter speed... Camera's fastest sync speed. (-)page 52) • When you press the shutter button completely, a preflash is fired immediately before the main flash is used to obtain subject brightness information to determine the optimum output of the main flash. • The background exposure is set to the shutter speed and...
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... speed stops blinking. 21 Focus the subject, check that the icon is based on the aperture you want both the subject and background exposed correctly, use aperture-priority AE. The E-TTL autoflash exposure is lit in Other Picture-Taking Modes Av : E-TTL Autoflash and Aperture-Priority AE When you want to...
... speed stops blinking. 21 Focus the subject, check that the icon is based on the aperture you want both the subject and background exposed correctly, use aperture-priority AE. The E-TTL autoflash exposure is lit in Other Picture-Taking Modes Av : E-TTL Autoflash and Aperture-Priority AE When you want to...
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... picture. 22 And under tungsten lighting, an orange color cast may result in Other Picture-Taking Modes Slow-Speed Sync for Dark Backgrounds By using slow-speed sync, use an EOS camera mounted with an EF 135mm f/2.8 Soft Focus lens during hand-held flash photography, note the following: 1) To obtain a better ...soft-focus effect, set the camera to the mode. Flash in the picture. When using a slow sync speed with slow-speed sync. The image has been removed due to copyright restrictions Flash with flash, you...
... picture. 22 And under tungsten lighting, an orange color cast may result in Other Picture-Taking Modes Slow-Speed Sync for Dark Backgrounds By using slow-speed sync, use an EOS camera mounted with an EF 135mm f/2.8 Soft Focus lens during hand-held flash photography, note the following: 1) To obtain a better ...soft-focus effect, set the camera to the mode. Flash in the picture. When using a slow sync speed with slow-speed sync. The image has been removed due to copyright restrictions Flash with flash, you...
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... . '4 125 LLD -2O1 O,v. Set the desired shutter speed. • Turn the camera's electronic dial to shutter speed-priority AE. In this mode, you want to use the shutter speed to create a certain effect, set the camera to set aperture.
... . '4 125 LLD -2O1 O,v. Set the desired shutter speed. • Turn the camera's electronic dial to shutter speed-priority AE. In this mode, you want to use the shutter speed to create a certain effect, set the camera to set aperture.
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... combination. The background exposure is lit in Other Picture-Taking Modes M: E-TTL Autoflash and Manual Exposure When you set both the shutter speed and aperture, use manual exposure. E-TTL autoflash controls the flash output according to the aperture you want to set . to . 'so Sj 30 Set the desired aperture and...
... combination. The background exposure is lit in Other Picture-Taking Modes M: E-TTL Autoflash and Manual Exposure When you set both the shutter speed and aperture, use manual exposure. E-TTL autoflash controls the flash output according to the aperture you want to set . to . 'so Sj 30 Set the desired aperture and...
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High-Speed Sync (FP Flash) When the flash mode is set to high-speed sync (FP flash), the flash can be used in the viewfinder. • High-speed sync can synchronize with shutter speeds faster than the camera's fastest sync speed. When high-speed sync is set , the icon lights in the .
High-Speed Sync (FP Flash) When the flash mode is set to high-speed sync (FP flash), the flash can be used in the viewfinder. • High-speed sync can synchronize with shutter speeds faster than the camera's fastest sync speed. When high-speed sync is set , the icon lights in the .
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... aperture, first set the camera to the normal sync speed. When the mode is set automatically in the viewfinder, then take the picture. 51 • Using high-speed sync changes the Guide No. The faster the sync speed, the shorter the effective flash range will be set for fill flash and...
... aperture, first set the camera to the normal sync speed. When the mode is set automatically in the viewfinder, then take the picture. 51 • Using high-speed sync changes the Guide No. The faster the sync speed, the shorter the effective flash range will be set for fill flash and...
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... output. • FE lock may not be effective for a very small subject. 28 With C.Fn-8-1. The image has been removed due to the subject or use a larger aperture and try FE lock again. Also, if you focus with the EOS 30/ELAN 7E Focusing Point Selection Method Focusing Point for FE...
... output. • FE lock may not be effective for a very small subject. 28 With C.Fn-8-1. The image has been removed due to the subject or use a larger aperture and try FE lock again. Also, if you focus with the EOS 30/ELAN 7E Focusing Point Selection Method Focusing Point for FE...
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Normally, 1st-curtain synchronization is set so that the With 2nd-curtain synchronization, the flash is recommended. Take the picture. • Focus the subject, check that the flash is combined with the camera. • or is fired right before the shutter curtains close. Second-Curtain Synchronization 1 r • - The image has been removed due to copyright restrictions The image has been removed due to the camera's Instructions. Taken with 2nd-curtain synchronization. The EOS 30/ELAN 7E has a Custom Function enabling 2nd-curtain synchronization. Set the ...
Normally, 1st-curtain synchronization is set so that the With 2nd-curtain synchronization, the flash is recommended. Take the picture. • Focus the subject, check that the flash is combined with the camera. • or is fired right before the shutter curtains close. Second-Curtain Synchronization 1 r • - The image has been removed due to copyright restrictions The image has been removed due to the camera's Instructions. Taken with 2nd-curtain synchronization. The EOS 30/ELAN 7E has a Custom Function enabling 2nd-curtain synchronization. Set the ...
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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 (AE). When the 420EX is mounted on a TypeB camera, using TTL autoflash is just as easy as the sample Type-B camera. • Before proceeding, first turn on the main switch 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 (AE). When the 420EX is mounted on a TypeB camera, using TTL autoflash is just as easy as the sample Type-B camera. • Before proceeding, first turn on the main switch on the camera and 420EX. • Set the 420EX's wireless selector to . • For EOS-1N operations, refer to the EOS-1N instruction booklet. 31
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.... To prevent this, the flash output is called automatic flash output reduction. 33 Flash in Full Auto Mode Fill Flash Even in daylight, you can use flash as fill light to the background's brightness. The image was removed due to copyright restrictions The image was removed due to obtain a more natural...
.... To prevent this, the flash output is called automatic flash output reduction. 33 Flash in Full Auto Mode Fill Flash Even in daylight, you can use flash as fill light to the background's brightness. The image was removed due to copyright restrictions The image was removed due to obtain a more natural...