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The following icons for the camera's picture-taking modes 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 turned on the main switch before proceeding. • The... Type-A camera, read pages 9 to 16 and 31 to turn on . For the name of the button or dial, see "Nomenclature" on the camera and Speedlite. If you have a Type-B camera, read pages 9 to 30 and 39 to 53. Be sure to 53. • The operation procedures in this Booklet ...
The following icons for the camera's picture-taking modes 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 turned on the main switch before proceeding. • The... Type-A camera, read pages 9 to 16 and 31 to turn on . For the name of the button or dial, see "Nomenclature" on the camera and Speedlite. If you have a Type-B camera, read pages 9 to 30 and 39 to 53. Be sure to 53. • The operation procedures in this Booklet ...
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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
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... sec. Use a clean cloth to wipe the battery contacts before installing the batteries. • Although ordinary, non-alkaline batteries may be used, the ...contacts. • An external power pack cannot be used with new batteries. 3 Battery Cautions • Use four new batteries of the same type. • ... all four batteries at one set warm in a pocket, etc., and use the batteries alternately. • To prevent a faulty connection, make sure ... can also be used. • The shape of batteries and keep one time. • Remove the batteries when the 420EX will not be used for an extended...
... sec. Use a clean cloth to wipe the battery contacts before installing the batteries. • Although ordinary, non-alkaline batteries may be used, the ...contacts. • An external power pack cannot be used with new batteries. 3 Battery Cautions • Use four new batteries of the same type. • ... all four batteries at one set warm in a pocket, etc., and use the batteries alternately. • To prevent a faulty connection, make sure ... can also be used. • The shape of batteries and keep one time. • Remove the batteries when the 420EX will not be used for an extended...
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OFF _I • SLAVE For Wireless Flash Operation • Set the wireless selector to SLAVE to use the 420EX as a normal, oncamera Speedlite. M • Even if the wireless selector is accidentally set to , the 420EX will still operate as a wireless slave unit. • The flash coverage is set to use the 420EX as an on-camera Speedlite for normal flash photography. 13 Wireless Selector The wireless selector has the following settings. OFF I__ SLAVE For Normal Flash Operation • Set the wireless selector to OFF to 24mm automatically.
OFF _I • SLAVE For Wireless Flash Operation • Set the wireless selector to SLAVE to use the 420EX as a normal, oncamera Speedlite. M • Even if the wireless selector is accidentally set to , the 420EX will still operate as a wireless slave unit. • The flash coverage is set to use the 420EX as an on-camera Speedlite for normal flash photography. 13 Wireless Selector The wireless selector has the following settings. OFF I__ SLAVE For Normal Flash Operation • Set the wireless selector to OFF to 24mm automatically.
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... 90 sec. of this switch's setting. 14 Sets the high-speed sync mode. •U When the 420EX is set to turn off the power. CCOFF -I I ii- Sets the normal sync mode. And using a shutter speed slower than the fastest sync speed sets the normal sync mode. • When a Type... effect regardless of non-use, the SE (Save Energy) mode takes effect automatically to < 1-1>, setting a shutter speed faster than the camera's fastest sync speed sets the high-speed sync mode. Main Switch The main switch has the following settings. ON Turns off the 420EX and save battery power....
... 90 sec. of this switch's setting. 14 Sets the high-speed sync mode. •U When the 420EX is set to turn off the power. CCOFF -I I ii- Sets the normal sync mode. And using a shutter speed slower than the fastest sync speed sets the normal sync mode. • When a Type... effect regardless of non-use, the SE (Save Energy) mode takes effect automatically to < 1-1>, setting a shutter speed faster than the camera's fastest sync speed sets the high-speed sync mode. Main Switch The main switch has the following settings. ON Turns off the 420EX and save battery power....
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When a zoom lens 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 to 23ft. The AFassist beam can autofocus. Flash Coverage The 420EX's flash head zooms automatically to ... provided for the AF-assist beam to 24mm. If a lens focal length shorter than 24mm is used , the picture's periphery will look dark. 3 • When the flash coverage changes, the Speedlite's Guide No. Flash coverage is set automatically to be emitted are explained on page 51. 16...
When a zoom lens 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 to 23ft. The AFassist beam can autofocus. Flash Coverage The 420EX's flash head zooms automatically to ... provided for the AF-assist beam to 24mm. If a lens focal length shorter than 24mm is used , the picture's periphery will look dark. 3 • When the flash coverage changes, the Speedlite's Guide No. Flash coverage is set automatically to be emitted are explained on page 51. 16...
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... EOS 30/ELAN 7E instruction booklet. Easy Flash Photography (For Type-A Cameras) • This section uses the EOS 30/ELAN 7E as normal autoexposure (AE). 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...
... EOS 30/ELAN 7E instruction booklet. Easy Flash Photography (For Type-A Cameras) • This section uses the EOS 30/ELAN 7E as normal autoexposure (AE). 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...
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... easy as normal AE photography without flash. to the camera's fastest sync (varies depending on the LCD panel. • The sync speed is used to Focus the subject. • The shutter speed and aperture settings are displayed in the viewfinder and on the camera). The subject brightness metered ... 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 suit the lighting situation, whether it is fired. Flash in the viewfinder, then take the picture. • Immediately before the picture is ...
... easy as normal AE photography without flash. to the camera's fastest sync (varies depending on the LCD panel. • The sync speed is used to Focus the subject. • The shutter speed and aperture settings are displayed in the viewfinder and on the camera). The subject brightness metered ... 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 suit the lighting situation, whether it is fired. Flash in the viewfinder, then take the picture. • Immediately before the picture is ...
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... as fill light to soften harsh shadows or illuminate a dark, backlit subject. GROUP CH. A B C 1=3 ( 1 2 3 4 Check that the is used for about 3 sec. G1 • The preflash is fired to obtain a meter reading of the subject. • The main flash is lit, then move closer ...
... as fill light to soften harsh shadows or illuminate a dark, backlit subject. GROUP CH. A B C 1=3 ( 1 2 3 4 Check that the is used for about 3 sec. G1 • The preflash is fired to obtain a meter reading of the subject. • The main flash is lit, then move closer ...
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...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 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 camera's shutter button halfway. 3 If flash is used to obtain subject brightness information to determine the optimum output of the main flash. ...
...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 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 camera's shutter button halfway. 3 If flash is used to obtain subject brightness information to determine the optimum output of the main flash. ...
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.... A tripod is lit in Other Picture-Taking Modes Av : E-TTL Autoflash and Aperture-Priority AE When you want both the subject and background exposed correctly, use aperture-priority AE. The E-TTL autoflash exposure is set automatically. If the camera's fastest sync speed blinks, the background will be overexposed. You set the...
.... A tripod is lit in Other Picture-Taking Modes Av : E-TTL Autoflash and Aperture-Priority AE When you want both the subject and background exposed correctly, use aperture-priority AE. The E-TTL autoflash exposure is set automatically. If the camera's fastest sync speed blinks, the background will be overexposed. You set the...
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...3) Check that the flash is ready, then take the picture. 22 The image has been removed due to copyright restrictions Flash with flash, you use a tripod to the mode. 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...
...3) Check that the flash is ready, then take the picture. 22 The image has been removed due to copyright restrictions Flash with flash, you use a tripod to the mode. 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...
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... LLD -2O1 O,v. Set the desired shutter speed. • Turn the camera's electronic dial to the camera's fastest sync speed. In this mode, you want to use the shutter speed to create a certain effect, set the shutter speed anywhere from 30 sec. to set aperture.
... LLD -2O1 O,v. Set the desired shutter speed. • Turn the camera's electronic dial to the camera's fastest sync speed. In this mode, you want to use the shutter speed to create a certain effect, set the shutter speed anywhere from 30 sec. 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. Flash in the viewfinder, then take the picture. 24 cs'\' \il Mh I I Set the camera's Command Dial to . • Set the high-speed...
... 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. Flash in the viewfinder, then take the picture. 24 cs'\' \il Mh I I Set the camera's Command Dial to . • Set the high-speed...
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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 . When high-speed sync is set , the icon lights in the viewfinder. • High-speed sync can synchronize with shutter speeds faster than the camera's fastest sync speed.
High-Speed Sync (FP Flash) When the flash mode is set to high-speed sync (FP flash), the flash can be used in the . When high-speed sync is set , the icon lights in the viewfinder. • High-speed sync can synchronize with shutter speeds faster than the camera's fastest sync speed.
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...) .8 - 2O1 .1.2. • Take the picture. • Focus the subject, check that the icon is set automatically in the viewfinder, then take the picture. 51 • Using high-speed sync changes the Guide No. If necessary, a faster sync speed will be set , the sync speed will be limited to < • >. The faster...
...) .8 - 2O1 .1.2. • Take the picture. • Focus the subject, check that the icon is set automatically in the viewfinder, then take the picture. 51 • Using high-speed sync changes the Guide No. If necessary, a faster sync speed will be set , the sync speed will be limited to < • >. The faster...
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..., check that the icon is lit in underexposure), the icon will blink. With FE lock. The image has been removed due to the subject or use a larger aperture and try FE lock again. With C.Fn-8-1. FE Lock * _SO 5.6 4 Recompose and take the picture. FE lock is applied at 1/32 output. •...
..., check that the icon is lit in underexposure), the icon will blink. With FE lock. The image has been removed due to the subject or use a larger aperture and try FE lock again. With C.Fn-8-1. FE Lock * _SO 5.6 4 Recompose and take the picture. FE lock is applied at 1/32 output. •...
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With 2nd-curtain synchronization, the flash is combined with the camera. • or is fired when the shutter curtains fully open. rric L Set the Custom Function for 2ndcurtain synchronization. • With the EOS 30/ELAN 7E, set the camera's Custom Function, refer to copyright restrictions Taken with 1st-curtain synchronization. When this is fired right before the shutter curtains close. Normally, 1st-curtain synchronization is set so that the This looks more natural. • To set C.Fn-6-1. Taken with 2nd-curtain synchronization. The image has been removed due to ...
With 2nd-curtain synchronization, the flash is combined with the camera. • or is fired when the shutter curtains fully open. rric L Set the Custom Function for 2ndcurtain synchronization. • With the EOS 30/ELAN 7E, set the camera's Custom Function, refer to copyright restrictions Taken with 1st-curtain synchronization. When this is fired right before the shutter curtains close. Normally, 1st-curtain synchronization is set so that the This looks more natural. • To set C.Fn-6-1. Taken with 2nd-curtain synchronization. The image has been removed due to ...
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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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... might look unnatural compared to soften harsh shadows or illuminate a dark, backlit subject. Flash in Full Auto Mode Fill Flash Even in daylight, you can use flash as fill light to the background's brightness. This is reduced automatically to copyright restrictions With fill flash. The image was removed due to copyright...
... might look unnatural compared to soften harsh shadows or illuminate a dark, backlit subject. Flash in Full Auto Mode Fill Flash Even in daylight, you can use flash as fill light to the background's brightness. This is reduced automatically to copyright restrictions With fill flash. The image was removed due to copyright...