Instruction Manual
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...the camera and Speedlite. after the relevant button is released. • Reference page numbers 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 (power) switch on the camera and 420EX has been ... parentheses as follows: (-)page ■ ) 3 The following icons for the camera's picture-taking modes are indicated in the text indicate the camera and 420EX's buttons and dials and their settings. If you have a Type-A camera, read pages 9 to 16 and 31 to 53. If you have a ...
...the camera and Speedlite. after the relevant button is released. • Reference page numbers 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 (power) switch on the camera and 420EX has been ... parentheses as follows: (-)page ■ ) 3 The following icons for the camera's picture-taking modes are indicated in the text indicate the camera and 420EX's buttons and dials and their settings. If you have a Type-A camera, read pages 9 to 16 and 31 to 53. If you have a ...
Instruction Manual
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... 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 the camera. • 1/x sec.: Camera's fastest sync speed. (-)page ...main flash. • The background exposure is set according to the shutter speed and aperture combination. • While the 420EX's main switch is on, the E-TTL indicator lights automatically when you press the shutter button completely, a preflash is ...
... 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 the camera. • 1/x sec.: Camera's fastest sync speed. (-)page ...main flash. • The background exposure is set according to the shutter speed and aperture combination. • While the 420EX's main switch is on, the E-TTL indicator lights automatically when you press the shutter button completely, a preflash is ...
Instruction Manual
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... an EOS camera mounted with flash, you use a tripod to prevent camera shake. Flash in the picture. For automatic slow-speed sync, set the aperture manually toward the maximum opening. 2) Set the shutter speed as slow as possible while preventing camera shake. 3) Check that the flash is ready, then take the...
... an EOS camera mounted with flash, you use a tripod to prevent camera shake. Flash in the picture. For automatic slow-speed sync, set the aperture manually toward the maximum opening. 2) Set the shutter speed as slow as possible while preventing camera shake. 3) Check that the flash is ready, then take the...
Instruction Manual
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...; Set shutter speed anywhere from 30 sec. 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. Take the picture. • Focus the subject, check that the • icon is determined by the shutter speed...
...; Set shutter speed anywhere from 30 sec. 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. Take the picture. • Focus the subject, check that the • icon is determined by the shutter speed...
Instruction Manual
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... the center focusing point. • If the subject is applied at 1/32 output. • FE lock may not be effective for FE Lock Automatic Center Manual With C.Fn-8-0. 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 center focusing point. • If the subject is applied at 1/32 output. • FE lock may not be effective for FE Lock Automatic Center Manual With C.Fn-8-0. The image has been removed due to the subject or use a larger aperture and try FE lock again. Also, if you focus with...
Instruction Manual
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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 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).
Instruction Manual
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...based on the aperture set. • The background exposure is set to (aperturepriority AE), (shutter speed-priority AE), or (manual). Flash in Other Picture-Taking Modes You can also use TTL autoflash with the camera set according to the shutter speed and... 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 shutter button completely, the flash is fired and...
...based on the aperture set. • The background exposure is set to (aperturepriority AE), (shutter speed-priority AE), or (manual). Flash in Other Picture-Taking Modes You can also use TTL autoflash with the camera set according to the shutter speed and... 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 shutter button completely, the flash is fired and...
Instruction Manual
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...-speed sync, set the camera to the mode. For automatic slow-speed sync, set the camera to the mode (-) page 38) and set the aperture manually toward the maximum opening. 2) Set the shutter speed as slow as possible while preventing camera shake. 3) Check that the flash is ready, then take the...
...-speed sync, set the camera to the mode. For automatic slow-speed sync, set the camera to the mode (-) page 38) and set the aperture manually toward the maximum opening. 2) Set the shutter speed as slow as possible while preventing camera shake. 3) Check that the flash is ready, then take the...
Instruction Manual
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... to the aperture you want to set . The background exposure is lit in Other Picture-Taking Modes M: TTL Autoflash and Manual Exposure When you set both the shutter speed and aperture, use manual exposure. to . 30 1 : f • Set the desired aperture and shutter speed. • Turn the camera's electronic dial. • Set...
... to the aperture you want to set . The background exposure is lit in Other Picture-Taking Modes M: TTL Autoflash and Manual Exposure When you set both the shutter speed and aperture, use manual exposure. to . 30 1 : f • Set the desired aperture and shutter speed. • Turn the camera's electronic dial. • Set...
Instruction Manual
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...: A, B, C... 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 Take the picture. 0 • If the master unit's flash mode is not possible with two (A and B) or three slave groups (A, B, and C). ... • With a Type-B camera, wireless flash photography is set the same channel No. CH. 1 2 3 4 GROUP A BC Multi-Speedlite System Set the channel No. • Press the button and set to (manual flash) or (stroboscopic flash), the slave unit(s) will not fire. Be sure to set the master unit's flash mode...
...: A, B, C... 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 Take the picture. 0 • If the master unit's flash mode is not possible with two (A and B) or three slave groups (A, B, and C). ... • With a Type-B camera, wireless flash photography is set the same channel No. CH. 1 2 3 4 GROUP A BC Multi-Speedlite System Set the channel No. • Press the button and set to (manual flash) or (stroboscopic flash), the slave unit(s) will not fire. Be sure to set the master unit's flash mode...