Speedlite 580EX Manual
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... a wireless, multi-Speedlite flash system, or a slave unit. The Speedlite's major specifications are listed in three different wags : As a normal on flash photography will refer to familairize yourself with the Speedlite operations . Thank you are using the 580EX with a Type-A camera . Read this instruction manual and your camera's instruction manual . When the 58DEX is an EOS-dedicated, high-output flash unit automatically compatible with the camera's flash metering mode {E-TTL II, E-TTL, and TTL} . The Canon Speedlite 58QfX is attached to the camera's instruction manual...
... a wireless, multi-Speedlite flash system, or a slave unit. The Speedlite's major specifications are listed in three different wags : As a normal on flash photography will refer to familairize yourself with the Speedlite operations . Thank you are using the 580EX with a Type-A camera . Read this instruction manual and your camera's instruction manual . When the 58DEX is an EOS-dedicated, high-output flash unit automatically compatible with the camera's flash metering mode {E-TTL II, E-TTL, and TTL} . The Canon Speedlite 58QfX is attached to the camera's instruction manual...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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... indicate that both the camera and Speedlite's power switches are ON . IV ' The Note symbol gives supplemental information . 3 The operation procedures in this Manual o The < ~> symbol in the text refers to the Select/Set button . Contents Getting Started and Basic operation 7 2 Usi ng Flash 13 3 Wireless Flash 31 4 Reference 45 Conventions Used in this instruction manual assume that the respWive function remains in effect...
... indicate that both the camera and Speedlite's power switches are ON . IV ' The Note symbol gives supplemental information . 3 The operation procedures in this Manual o The < ~> symbol in the text refers to the Select/Set button . Contents Getting Started and Basic operation 7 2 Usi ng Flash 13 3 Wireless Flash 31 4 Reference 45 Conventions Used in this instruction manual assume that the respWive function remains in effect...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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... using a tripod is the camera's maximum flash sync. verexposed Adjust the aperture until [he aperture display stops blinking . Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Use Shutter Speed Setting Automatic [11a0 Se[:. - Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoffash in the Shooting Modes m Just set the shutter speed m. Adjust the shutter speed until the shutter speed display slops blinking . Select this mode when yon want to set the camera's shooting mode to c Av> (aperture-priority AE), a1'rr> [shutter-priority AE], flr (manual...
... using a tripod is the camera's maximum flash sync. verexposed Adjust the aperture until [he aperture display stops blinking . Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Use Shutter Speed Setting Automatic [11a0 Se[:. - Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoffash in the Shooting Modes m Just set the shutter speed m. Adjust the shutter speed until the shutter speed display slops blinking . Select this mode when yon want to set the camera's shooting mode to c Av> (aperture-priority AE), a1'rr> [shutter-priority AE], flr (manual...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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r Using Flash Flash Exposure Compensation 14 14fi FHB (Flash Exposure Bracketing 15 FE L FE Lock 1 s m High-Speed Sync (FP Flash 17 Bounce Flash 18 ZOOM Setting the Flash Coverage and Using the Wide Panel 20 M Manual c=lash 22 MULTI Stroboscopic Flash 24 CWSecond-Curtain Sync 26 C .FCt Setting Custom Functions 27 Custom Function Settings 28 13
r Using Flash Flash Exposure Compensation 14 14fi FHB (Flash Exposure Bracketing 15 FE L FE Lock 1 s m High-Speed Sync (FP Flash 17 Bounce Flash 18 ZOOM Setting the Flash Coverage and Using the Wide Panel 20 M Manual c=lash 22 MULTI Stroboscopic Flash 24 CWSecond-Curtain Sync 26 C .FCt Setting Custom Functions 27 Custom Function Settings 28 13
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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... when you set , s if you want to use flash with all shutter speeds . ortraits -er7 ~ zoom 5~mm -~ m I 03 A7 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 9 13 16 Press the C~HICC1i a Button so that is th0 same or slower than the camera's maximum flash sync speed, 4 fH> wil not he displayed in the viewfinder. e With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the shorter the effective flash range will be set a shutter speed that is...
... when you set , s if you want to use flash with all shutter speeds . ortraits -er7 ~ zoom 5~mm -~ m I 03 A7 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 9 13 16 Press the C~HICC1i a Button so that is th0 same or slower than the camera's maximum flash sync speed, 4 fH> wil not he displayed in the viewfinder. e With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the shorter the effective flash range will be set a shutter speed that is...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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... be set automatically or manually. LCD panel will blink, but the Speedlite will work . Since the subjec[will6e illuminated by loth the bounce flash and direct flash, it will work . The zoom feature will loch unnatural . 9 Pull out the wide panrsl gently. The flash coverage can tae set to match the lens focal length from 24mm to change the flash coverage . ZOOM Setting the Flash Coverage...
... be set automatically or manually. LCD panel will blink, but the Speedlite will work . Since the subjec[will6e illuminated by loth the bounce flash and direct flash, it will work . The zoom feature will loch unnatural . 9 Pull out the wide panrsl gently. The flash coverage can tae set to match the lens focal length from 24mm to change the flash coverage . ZOOM Setting the Flash Coverage...
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ETTL Zoom ~um~ __7 i's 72,2 77279 1112 . The 5peedlite automatically recognizes the EMS digital camera's image size and automatically sets the flash coverage for the Camera's Image Sire EMS digital cameras have one of three image sizes. t l 21 When the Speedfite is attached to 105mm. The lens' effective focal length will appear on the camera's image size . Automatic Setting of Rash Cove rage for lens focal lengths from 24mm to a compatible camera, c9HD> will differ depending on the Speedlite's LCD panel.
ETTL Zoom ~um~ __7 i's 72,2 77279 1112 . The 5peedlite automatically recognizes the EMS digital camera's image size and automatically sets the flash coverage for the Camera's Image Sire EMS digital cameras have one of three image sizes. t l 21 When the Speedfite is attached to 105mm. The lens' effective focal length will appear on the camera's image size . Automatic Setting of Rash Cove rage for lens focal lengths from 24mm to a compatible camera, c9HD> will differ depending on the Speedlite's LCD panel.
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... blink. ~ ~o~)m _ & Turn the < ~> dial to set the flash output from 11928 power to 111 fu l[ power in 113-stop increments . M Manual Flash You can set the flash output, then press the c(~> b. c, Press the ~`~a button . utton M a Press the shutter button halfway to obtain a correct flash exposure . loam r?umm ~l v M 0.50.7 1 1.5 2 3 0 6 9 13 15 m 22 Use a hand-held flash meter to determine the required flash output to see the - zoom...
... blink. ~ ~o~)m _ & Turn the < ~> dial to set the flash output from 11928 power to 111 fu l[ power in 113-stop increments . M Manual Flash You can set the flash output, then press the c(~> b. c, Press the ~`~a button . utton M a Press the shutter button halfway to obtain a correct flash exposure . loam r?umm ~l v M 0.50.7 1 1.5 2 3 0 6 9 13 15 m 22 Use a hand-held flash meter to determine the required flash output to see the - zoom...
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The flash fires right before the shutter closes. ETTL Zoo n v 9s 0a , 1s 2 3 4 6 9 13 is m J Press the sfNI cef> button so that M/Second-Curtain Sync With a slow shutter speed, you can create a light trail following the subject .
The flash fires right before the shutter closes. ETTL Zoo n v 9s 0a , 1s 2 3 4 6 9 13 is m J Press the sfNI cef> button so that M/Second-Curtain Sync With a slow shutter speed, you can create a light trail following the subject .
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... Setting Setting Description C 1 Automatic cancellation of flash coverage to match camera's image size 0 Enabled 1 disabled C.Frt-12 AF~assrst beam OFF 0 disabled 1 ~ Enabled Flash exposure C. Fn-Od Slave units auto power off time C .Fn~05 Cancellation ofslaveunit's auto power off C .Fn-0& Modeling Flash Flash recycling method C .Fn-07 when exlernal power source is used a Auto passer off after 60 min . 1 Auto power off activation 0 On 1 Off 28 a Cancellable srifh master unit...
... Setting Setting Description C 1 Automatic cancellation of flash coverage to match camera's image size 0 Enabled 1 disabled C.Frt-12 AF~assrst beam OFF 0 disabled 1 ~ Enabled Flash exposure C. Fn-Od Slave units auto power off time C .Fn~05 Cancellation ofslaveunit's auto power off C .Fn-0& Modeling Flash Flash recycling method C .Fn-07 when exlernal power source is used a Auto passer off after 60 min . 1 Auto power off activation 0 On 1 Off 28 a Cancellable srifh master unit...
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... an EOS digital camera or EpS REBEL T2130OX, this setEing it to 1, the So eedlite will net work . :. you use a Type-A camera and set C.Fn-Q3-1, wireless auto7lasn will be spared . C.Fn-06 : Convenient when you want to check the depth of field . (p-41) C.Fn-07 : If bash the external power source and the Speedlite's internal batteries are used to recharge the flash, both power...
... an EOS digital camera or EpS REBEL T2130OX, this setEing it to 1, the So eedlite will net work . :. you use a Type-A camera and set C.Fn-Q3-1, wireless auto7lasn will be spared . C.Fn-06 : Convenient when you want to check the depth of field . (p-41) C.Fn-07 : If bash the external power source and the Speedlite's internal batteries are used to recharge the flash, both power...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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..., high-speed sync {FP flash}, FE lock, FE 8 amount, manual flash, and stroboscopic flash settings set the master unit to < ETTL> and wireless E-TTL If autoflash will be enabled (p.34) . and a wirelessly-Cnnirofled "slave unit" will he a 580 EH set as slave units, elf will be used instead . e A SSOEX set as the master unit. Thus, you input with the 580E?C master unit) attached to the camera are also transmitted to the Cfl5-10 Mark 11 and EOS...
..., high-speed sync {FP flash}, FE lock, FE 8 amount, manual flash, and stroboscopic flash settings set the master unit to < ETTL> and wireless E-TTL If autoflash will be enabled (p.34) . and a wirelessly-Cnnirofled "slave unit" will he a 580 EH set as slave units, elf will be used instead . e A SSOEX set as the master unit. Thus, you input with the 580E?C master unit) attached to the camera are also transmitted to the Cfl5-10 Mark 11 and EOS...
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Wireless flash with two slave groups [p.38] 1sm (49-21 t.) Outdoors Sm [26.2ft.] 12m (39 .4ft .) Wireless flash with three slave groups (p.40) Indoors outdoors C 15m [49 .2ft.] ' lOm (32 .8f1.) yS I 8m (26 .2f1 .) 12m [39 .4ft .] 33 Multi-5peed[ite, Wireless Lighting Configurations You can crate t%yo or three slave groups and set the flash ratio fn r E-TTL II autafiiash shooting (p.38 - 42).
Wireless flash with two slave groups [p.38] 1sm (49-21 t.) Outdoors Sm [26.2ft.] 12m (39 .4ft .) Wireless flash with three slave groups (p.40) Indoors outdoors C 15m [49 .2ft.] ' lOm (32 .8f1.) yS I 8m (26 .2f1 .) 12m [39 .4ft .] 33 Multi-5peed[ite, Wireless Lighting Configurations You can crate t%yo or three slave groups and set the flash ratio fn r E-TTL II autafiiash shooting (p.38 - 42).
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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... ma8t(:r unit's zoom setting . If you disable the master units flash firing, it can disable the master unit from firing during actual exposure so that the master unit transmits v+ireless signals to [die slave unit(s) with :he master units room setting, be sure to test the wireless oppraiion before shouting . Master Unit's Flash ON/OFF You can 6e turned on again t~v; u IFthe slave unit enters auto power off. Wov:EVer, npte that only the slave unit(s) will...
... ma8t(:r unit's zoom setting . If you disable the master units flash firing, it can disable the master unit from firing during actual exposure so that the master unit transmits v+ireless signals to [die slave unit(s) with :he master units room setting, be sure to test the wireless oppraiion before shouting . Master Unit's Flash ON/OFF You can 6e turned on again t~v; u IFthe slave unit enters auto power off. Wov:EVer, npte that only the slave unit(s) will...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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... the master unit will blink in the slave units. Thus, you can be set to select the channel number, then press the Wireless flash with the following settings can change the channel No . IETTL DZoom 2'irnm ~Ii1C,n z.F 1 1 3 '1~- , 7 Press the ¢ZOOMI'x, > button so that blinks . " Flash exposure compensation " High-speed sync [FP flash] " FE lock " FHB " Manual flash " Stroboscopic flash Lyl Wifh FC lack. i ~Q loom 21 Set the channel No . ~ Turn...
... the master unit will blink in the slave units. Thus, you can be set to select the channel number, then press the Wireless flash with the following settings can change the channel No . IETTL DZoom 2'irnm ~Ii1C,n z.F 1 1 3 '1~- , 7 Press the ¢ZOOMI'x, > button so that blinks . " Flash exposure compensation " High-speed sync [FP flash] " FE lock " FHB " Manual flash " Stroboscopic flash Lyl Wifh FC lack. i ~Q loom 21 Set the channel No . ~ Turn...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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Flash Ratio with-E-TTL 11 With one master unit and one or two slave units off-carnera, you can 6e assigned to ¢SLAVE> . (p .34) Press the Set the wireless selector to different slave groups by setting the slave I [ autoflash shooting . The example below has two slave units and the master unit disabled from firing . 15m (49 .2ft.) Indoors A ~ R'Ti0" m (32 .8ft~ 4 12m (39 .4tt .) Dutdnors Sm {2621t .} 80" Set the Slave Unit Multiple slave units can adjust the flash ratio far E-TTL I b. ETTL M Zoom m ~'A-
Flash Ratio with-E-TTL 11 With one master unit and one or two slave units off-carnera, you can 6e assigned to ¢SLAVE> . (p .34) Press the Set the wireless selector to different slave groups by setting the slave I [ autoflash shooting . The example below has two slave units and the master unit disabled from firing . 15m (49 .2ft.) Indoors A ~ R'Ti0" m (32 .8ft~ 4 12m (39 .4tt .) Dutdnors Sm {2621t .} 80" Set the Slave Unit Multiple slave units can adjust the flash ratio far E-TTL I b. ETTL M Zoom m ~'A-
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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... to set the save units ID to eliminate shadows. a The flash ratio range of the subject, and slave group C to illuminate the background to < A>, , Or < C>, 0 Far slave cC>, also set the flash exposure compensation-as necessary. 40 wiwi 1 :4 + ~rrrrr ~ 1 :8 {5 .6 :1} (2-8'1) [1-4 :5] (1 :1 .4) (t :2 .8) {1 :5 .6} Wireless flash with Three Slave Groups 15m (49 .2ft.) indoors ( H ~ iCm {32.831.] , ~ 8 )i2m (3s .ats .) Outdoors ----$C, JSm (2f .2it .) / You can use slave...
... to set the save units ID to eliminate shadows. a The flash ratio range of the subject, and slave group C to illuminate the background to < A>, , Or < C>, 0 Far slave cC>, also set the flash exposure compensation-as necessary. 40 wiwi 1 :4 + ~rrrrr ~ 1 :8 {5 .6 :1} (2-8'1) [1-4 :5] (1 :1 .4) (t :2 .8) {1 :5 .6} Wireless flash with Three Slave Groups 15m (49 .2ft.) indoors ( H ~ iCm {32.831.] , ~ 8 )i2m (3s .ats .) Outdoors ----$C, JSm (2f .2it .) / You can use slave...
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... Speed lite and camera are exhausted . o~ Set it to the tamers . Attach the Speedlite's mounting foot securely to < SLAVE> . Loosen the locking ring all the way before detaching the Speedlite . (p.9) The Speedliie does not fire, ~~ The batteries are installed in the wrong orientation. ~ Install the batteries in the correct orientation . (p.8) The Speedliie's infernal batteries are dirty. 1 Clean the contacts . (p.9) The slave unit does not fire . 0 The slave's wireless...
... Speed lite and camera are exhausted . o~ Set it to the tamers . Attach the Speedlite's mounting foot securely to < SLAVE> . Loosen the locking ring all the way before detaching the Speedlite . (p.9) The Speedliie does not fire, ~~ The batteries are installed in the wrong orientation. ~ Install the batteries in the correct orientation . (p.8) The Speedliie's infernal batteries are dirty. 1 Clean the contacts . (p.9) The slave unit does not fire . 0 The slave's wireless...
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... - Wireless Flash Transmission method : Channels Wireless options: Optical pulse 4 OFF Master, and Slave 50 length and image size] " Manual zoom " Flash head swing (bounce Flash) Normal flash : 1 .2 ms or shorterQuick flash : 2 .3 ms or shorter Flash color )omperature information Transmitted to 3 sec . Major Specifications " Type Type : Compatible cameras : Guide No . : Flash cQverage : Flash duration : Cola: temperature info rmativn transmission : " Exposure Control ExpGsure Control Type : Flash range (with size-AA alkaline batteries] Recycling time) Flash...
... - Wireless Flash Transmission method : Channels Wireless options: Optical pulse 4 OFF Master, and Slave 50 length and image size] " Manual zoom " Flash head swing (bounce Flash) Normal flash : 1 .2 ms or shorterQuick flash : 2 .3 ms or shorter Flash color )omperature information Transmitted to 3 sec . Major Specifications " Type Type : Compatible cameras : Guide No . : Flash cQverage : Flash duration : Cola: temperature info rmativn transmission : " Exposure Control ExpGsure Control Type : Flash range (with size-AA alkaline batteries] Recycling time) Flash...