Speedlite 580EX Manual
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The Canon Speedlite 58QfX is the same as using the camera's built-in flash if it has one. It can think of the 580EX as a built-in three different wags : As a normal on flash photography will refer to familairize yourself with the Speedlite operations . You ...-output flash unit automatically compatible with the camera's flash metering mode {E-TTL II, E-TTL, and TTL} . almost all automatic exposure control for a wireless, multi-Speedlite flash system, or a slave unit. Before using the Speedlite, read this instruction manual while also referring to your camera's instruction...
The Canon Speedlite 58QfX is the same as using the camera's built-in flash if it has one. It can think of the 580EX as a built-in three different wags : As a normal on flash photography will refer to familairize yourself with the Speedlite operations . You ...-output flash unit automatically compatible with the camera's flash metering mode {E-TTL II, E-TTL, and TTL} . almost all automatic exposure control for a wireless, multi-Speedlite flash system, or a slave unit. Before using the Speedlite, read this instruction manual while also referring to your camera's instruction...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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Custom Function salting ~~~ FE6 S; LCD Panel Manual ilashnufput level Flash BxpDSUfeCampensation amounl FEB Compensation amounl ~19 , manul zoom ~IM~ High-speedsync_ [FPflesh] ~ Zoom focal length Aperture FEB status Stroboscopic (12513 Grunt Stroboscopic flaslt frequency Manual flash 113-stop irGmmen[ indica'vr Custom Function Na . ecou nd-rtai a sync i i Indicator [meters] Indicator (feel) Firing mode Master flash ON atN Master flash OFF -. .A Slave flash flash ratio A> Slave c9> Flash Oaurtceindicator (84nksfor7 dcsvn) `~~5Channel .TO illuminate the LCD panel, press the < ;&...
Custom Function salting ~~~ FE6 S; LCD Panel Manual ilashnufput level Flash BxpDSUfeCampensation amounl FEB Compensation amounl ~19 , manul zoom ~IM~ High-speedsync_ [FPflesh] ~ Zoom focal length Aperture FEB status Stroboscopic (12513 Grunt Stroboscopic flaslt frequency Manual flash 113-stop irGmmen[ indica'vr Custom Function Na . ecou nd-rtai a sync i i Indicator [meters] Indicator (feel) Firing mode Master flash ON atN Master flash OFF -. .A Slave flash flash ratio A> Slave c9> Flash Oaurtceindicator (84nksfor7 dcsvn) `~~5Channel .TO illuminate the LCD panel, press the < ;&...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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After20 continuous flashes, allow a rest time of more than 20 continuous flashes . Getting Started and Basic Operation Installing Batteries Attaching to the Camera 9 Turn on the Power Switch 14 Fully Automatic Flash Shooting 11 Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash 9n the Shooting iviodes 12 H To avoid over9ieating and deteriorating the flash head, do not fire rapid bursts of at least 10 min .
After20 continuous flashes, allow a rest time of more than 20 continuous flashes . Getting Started and Basic Operation Installing Batteries Attaching to the Camera 9 Turn on the Power Switch 14 Fully Automatic Flash Shooting 11 Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash 9n the Shooting iviodes 12 H To avoid over9ieating and deteriorating the flash head, do not fire rapid bursts of at least 10 min .
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...aperture will be displayed on the LCD panel . [9, A preflash is fired right before the shot is taken, then the main flash is compatible with E-TTL II . ~. ocus .- Take the picture. ~~ Check that the < J > icon is displayed . Lf the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not light... take the picture again . L LEI c < E -{TL ~ will be set the camera's shooting mode to < P> [Program AE] or cps (Full Auto), E-TTL IIIE-TTL fUl1y autflmatic Tlash will light for about 3 sec . /- 'CD : . : .t~. . If a standard flash exposure was obtained, the flash exposure confirmation lamp will make...
...aperture will be displayed on the LCD panel . [9, A preflash is fired right before the shot is taken, then the main flash is compatible with E-TTL II . ~. ocus .- Take the picture. ~~ Check that the < J > icon is displayed . Lf the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not light... take the picture again . L LEI c < E -{TL ~ will be set the camera's shooting mode to < P> [Program AE] or cps (Full Auto), E-TTL IIIE-TTL fUl1y autflmatic Tlash will light for about 3 sec . /- 'CD : . : .t~. . If a standard flash exposure was obtained, the flash exposure confirmation lamp will make...
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... v :i standard exposure . ~, if the spar hure display Minks, i[ means that the background exposure will be underexposed or o. a I[ you use E-7TL IIIE-TTL autaflash . Select this mode when you set. Spocd . Aperture Setting Automatic Automatic Manual Manual 12 Automatic (30 sec . - 11X sec .] Manual (bulb, 30 ... dark like a night scene, a slaw sync speed will be used for low-light scenes, using the tP> (Program AE) mode. Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoffash in the Shooting Modes m Just set the camera's shooting mode to c Av> (aperture-priority AE), a1'rr> [shutter-priority AE], ...
... v :i standard exposure . ~, if the spar hure display Minks, i[ means that the background exposure will be underexposed or o. a I[ you use E-7TL IIIE-TTL autaflash . Select this mode when you set. Spocd . Aperture Setting Automatic Automatic Manual Manual 12 Automatic (30 sec . - 11X sec .] Manual (bulb, 30 ... dark like a night scene, a slaw sync speed will be used for low-light scenes, using the tP> (Program AE) mode. Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoffash in the Shooting Modes m Just set the camera's shooting mode to c Av> (aperture-priority AE), a1'rr> [shutter-priority AE], ...
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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 . The flash fires right before the shutter closes.
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... a Cancellable srifh master unit within 1 hour i Cancellable with master uni[ within 8 hours 0 Enabled 1 Disabled Recycle with both the Speedlite and external power source 1 ' Recycle with only the external power source C .Fn-08 Quick Ilash with continuous shooting 0 disabled __ 1... decreased exposure -P increased exposure : DeCreaSBd expo3urp i Standard exposure ~ Increased exposure F C .Fn-03 Flash metering mode D I E-TFL fllE-TTL autoflash 1 TTL aUtO11a5h C . Fn-13 compensation soiling method 4 Set with < 6D > button and dial . 1 Set directly with test ' firing button...
... a Cancellable srifh master unit within 1 hour i Cancellable with master uni[ within 8 hours 0 Enabled 1 Disabled Recycle with both the Speedlite and external power source 1 ' Recycle with only the external power source C .Fn-08 Quick Ilash with continuous shooting 0 disabled __ 1... decreased exposure -P increased exposure : DeCreaSBd expo3urp i Standard exposure ~ Increased exposure F C .Fn-03 Flash metering mode D I E-TFL fllE-TTL autoflash 1 TTL aUtO11a5h C . Fn-13 compensation soiling method 4 Set with < 6D > button and dial . 1 Set directly with test ' firing button...
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... EDS digital camera or E05 REBEL T2.+300H . If you use a Type-A camera and set with the Speedlite or camera, the AF-assist team will not work . 29 Fn-03-1 is set C .Fn-03-4, E-TTL I ! Fire or it to 1, the So eedlite will be used together. FioweVer, if the internal batteries become... 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 sources will net work . :. If 1 is a setting for IF OS-1 series film cameras only.
... EDS digital camera or E05 REBEL T2.+300H . If you use a Type-A camera and set with the Speedlite or camera, the AF-assist team will not work . 29 Fn-03-1 is set C .Fn-03-4, E-TTL I ! Fire or it to 1, the So eedlite will be used together. FioweVer, if the internal batteries become... 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 sources will net work . :. If 1 is a setting for IF OS-1 series film cameras only.
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Wireless Flash About Wireless Flash 32 Fully Automatic Wireless Flash 34 Flash Ratio with E-TTL II 38 Wireless Manual Flash with Varied Flash Output 42 Setting Manual Flash and Stroboscopic Flash with the Slave Unit 43 31
Wireless Flash About Wireless Flash 32 Fully Automatic Wireless Flash 34 Flash Ratio with E-TTL II 38 Wireless Manual Flash with Varied Flash Output 42 Setting Manual Flash and Stroboscopic Flash with the Slave Unit 43 31
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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... Cfl5-10 Mark 11 and EOS ELAfV 7N E/ FLAN 7N/30V/33V, E-Tf'L autoflash will refer to a 580Ex se[ as using normal E-7TL II autoflash . The basic wireless set as the slave unit . 32 Thus, you...with the same ease as the master unit. e A SSOEX set the master unit to < ETTL> and wireless E-TTL If autoflash will he a 580 EH set -up is set as slave units, elf will all he automatically transmitted... are also transmitted to the slave units . About Wireless Flash With multiple Canon Speedlites having the wireless flash feature, you can also he controlled by wireless by vrireless .
... Cfl5-10 Mark 11 and EOS ELAfV 7N E/ FLAN 7N/30V/33V, E-Tf'L autoflash will refer to a 580Ex se[ as using normal E-7TL II autoflash . The basic wireless set as the slave unit . 32 Thus, you...with the same ease as the master unit. e A SSOEX set the master unit to < ETTL> and wireless E-TTL If autoflash will he a 580 EH set -up is set as slave units, elf will all he automatically transmitted... are also transmitted to the slave units . About Wireless Flash With multiple Canon Speedlites having the wireless flash feature, you can also he controlled by wireless by vrireless .
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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).
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... . 9 The slave unit(s) will blink once each second . OFF = SLAVE MASTER .... Position the camera and 5peedlites as desired . ~ Position the Speedlites within the range shown on the next page. a Set the wireless selector to fire, the AFassist beam will also be automatically set them all the... Speedlites fire at the same clash output with E-TTL Il autaflash controlling the total flash output. i- 2/21 34 Check the communication channel. ~ If the master unit and slave...
... . 9 The slave unit(s) will blink once each second . OFF = SLAVE MASTER .... Position the camera and 5peedlites as desired . ~ Position the Speedlites within the range shown on the next page. a Set the wireless selector to fire, the AFassist beam will also be automatically set them all the... Speedlites fire at the same clash output with E-TTL Il autaflash controlling the total flash output. i- 2/21 34 Check the communication channel. ~ If the master unit and slave...
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ETTL M Zoom m ~'A- 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. Set the wireless selector to different slave groups by setting the slave I [ autoflash shooting . 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
ETTL M Zoom m ~'A- 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. Set the wireless selector to different slave groups by setting the slave I [ autoflash shooting . 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
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...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 camera E-TTL III-TTUTTL autoHash, manual flash Normal flash : D .5 - 3D m 11 .6 - 98 .4 ft Quick flash : 0 .5 - 7 .5 m 11 .6 - 24 .fi ft...cnrnpensaVon : FE lock : High-sped sync : Stroboscopic flash : Flash oxpasure confirmation : On -camera, E-TTL IvE~7TL,TTL au toflash SpredIiFe Type-A E05 cameras [E-TTL iI1E~TTL autoffash], Type- Major Specifications " Type Type : Compatible cameras : Guide No . : Flash cQverage : ...
...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 camera E-TTL III-TTUTTL autoHash, manual flash Normal flash : D .5 - 3D m 11 .6 - 98 .4 ft Quick flash : 0 .5 - 7 .5 m 11 .6 - 24 .fi ft...cnrnpensaVon : FE lock : High-sped sync : Stroboscopic flash : Flash oxpasure confirmation : On -camera, E-TTL IvE~7TL,TTL au toflash SpredIiFe Type-A E05 cameras [E-TTL iI1E~TTL autoffash], Type- Major Specifications " Type Type : Compatible cameras : Guide No . : Flash cQverage : ...
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... Type-B camera is used with the 580EX set to autoflash, will be displayed on the Speedlite's LCa panel . {With a Type-A camera, will be displayed .} Features Available with All Type-13 Cameras Configuration Available Features TTL autofiash Flash exposure compensation On-camera shooting...) A Autoffash with wireless flash " Flesh ratio set with mufti-Speedlite wireless flash Features Available with a Type-S camera (TTL autoilash camera), note the available features and restrictions below. Using a Type-B Camera If you use the 580EX with Some Type-B Cameras . Eos s5ois2a : FEs " Ep5 ...
... Type-B camera is used with the 580EX set to autoflash, will be displayed on the Speedlite's LCa panel . {With a Type-A camera, will be displayed .} Features Available with All Type-13 Cameras Configuration Available Features TTL autofiash Flash exposure compensation On-camera shooting...) A Autoffash with wireless flash " Flesh ratio set with mufti-Speedlite wireless flash Features Available with a Type-S camera (TTL autoilash camera), note the available features and restrictions below. Using a Type-B Camera If you use the 580EX with Some Type-B Cameras . Eos s5ois2a : FEs " Ep5 ...