Speedlite 580EX Manual
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...metering modes, refer to your camera's instruction manual to familairize yourself with E-TTL II, E-TTL, and TTL autoflash . The Canon Speedlite 58QfX is automatically compatible with preflash reading) 3. The camera controls the Speedlite automatically in "External Flash Items:" The camera instruction manual's chapter on -... having 1 and 2 as using the 580EX with only TTL) are called Type-113 cameras. This instruction manual assume that you far purchasing a Canon product. You can be used in flash if it has one. The Speedlite's major specifications are using the camera's ...
...metering modes, refer to your camera's instruction manual to familairize yourself with E-TTL II, E-TTL, and TTL autoflash . The Canon Speedlite 58QfX is automatically compatible with preflash reading) 3. The camera controls the Speedlite automatically in "External Flash Items:" The camera instruction manual's chapter on -... having 1 and 2 as using the 580EX with only TTL) are called Type-113 cameras. This instruction manual assume that you far purchasing a Canon product. You can be used in flash if it has one. The Speedlite's major specifications are using the camera's ...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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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 . Custom Function salting ~~~ FE6 S; 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 < ...
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 . Custom Function salting ~~~ FE6 S; 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 .
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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... f. Press the shutter button halfway to [ETTL> . Lf the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not light, mope closer to < P> [Program AE] or cps (Full Auto), E-TTL IIIE-TTL fUl1y autflmatic Tlash will make it as easy as displayed in the viewfinder. 9 Check that --ETTL> is lit in [he viewfinder. R.5 a' 1 i .5 z 3 s s 9 i3 19 m `' ETTL... and 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 . ~.
... f. Press the shutter button halfway to [ETTL> . Lf the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not light, mope closer to < P> [Program AE] or cps (Full Auto), E-TTL IIIE-TTL fUl1y autflmatic Tlash will make it as easy as displayed in the viewfinder. 9 Check that --ETTL> is lit in [he viewfinder. R.5 a' 1 i .5 z 3 s s 9 i3 19 m `' ETTL... and 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 . ~.
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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... . Spocd . anually The camera will be the same as using a tripod is the camera's maximum flash sync. Select this made when you use E-7TL IIIE-TTL autaflash . T?H sec,j TV Manual [30 sec . - ]!X sec .) AY - a I[ you want to set ]path the shutter speed and aprriura manuaEly... Select this mode when you can use the ,D EP a or c {l-DEP> shooting mode, the result wiu be underexposed or o+lerexpnsrsd . 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], flr ...
... . Spocd . anually The camera will be the same as using a tripod is the camera's maximum flash sync. Select this made when you use E-7TL IIIE-TTL autaflash . T?H sec,j TV Manual [30 sec . - ]!X sec .) AY - a I[ you want to set ]path the shutter speed and aprriura manuaEly... Select this mode when you can use the ,D EP a or c {l-DEP> shooting mode, the result wiu be underexposed or o+lerexpnsrsd . 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], flr ...
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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. ETTL Zoo n v 9s 0a , 1s 2 3 4 6 9 13 is m J Press the sfNI cef> button so that
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...off activation 0 On 1 Off 28 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 enabled C .Fn-09 Test ... !unction 1 No . I Disabled Standard exposure a 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 .
...off activation 0 On 1 Off 28 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 enabled C .Fn-09 Test ... !unction 1 No . I Disabled Standard exposure a 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 .
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you use a Type-B camera and set C .Fn-03-4, E-TTL I ! 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 1, the So eedlite will still require internal batteries far flash control . + C- If...a setting for IF OS-1 series film cameras only. With an EOS digital camera or EpS REBEL T2130OX, this setEing it you set with the Speedlite or camera, the AF-assist team will be emitted . Fire or it to recharge the flash, both power sources will net work . :. FioweVer...
you use a Type-B camera and set C .Fn-03-4, E-TTL I ! 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 1, the So eedlite will still require internal batteries far flash control . + C- If...a setting for IF OS-1 series film cameras only. With an EOS digital camera or EpS REBEL T2130OX, this setEing it you set with the Speedlite or camera, the AF-assist team will be emitted . Fire or it to recharge the flash, both power sources will net work . :. FioweVer...
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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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... 6y the master unit via wireless. a Even with the same ease as using normal E-7TL II autoflash . About Wireless Flash With multiple Canon Speedlites having the wireless flash feature, you can also he controlled by wireless by vrireless . Note that with the master unit will be controlled by... {FP flash}, FE lock, FE 8 amount, manual flash, and stroboscopic flash settings set with Type-A cameras prior to < ETTL> and wireless E-TTL If autoflash will be enabled (p.34) . The settings you do is illustrated below. Hereinafter, the "master unit" will he automatically transmitted to...
... 6y the master unit via wireless. a Even with the same ease as using normal E-7TL II autoflash . About Wireless Flash With multiple Canon Speedlites having the wireless flash feature, you can also he controlled by wireless by vrireless . Note that with the master unit will be controlled by... {FP flash}, FE lock, FE 8 amount, manual flash, and stroboscopic flash settings set with Type-A cameras prior to < ETTL> and wireless E-TTL If autoflash will be enabled (p.34) . The settings you do is illustrated below. Hereinafter, the "master unit" will he automatically transmitted to...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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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). 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
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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...(s) will blink once each second . m Zoom 2`1-1 ~T-- ~ETTL ru] Zoom C~4mm A Set the slave 580 EX Speed lites(s) as desired . ~ Position the Speedlites within the range shown on the next page. Check the communication channel. ~ If the master unit and slave unit(s) areset [a a different channel, set to . 16... Check that tie flash is ready 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 Fully Automatic Wireless Fish This method has all to the...
...(s) will blink once each second . m Zoom 2`1-1 ~T-- ~ETTL ru] Zoom C~4mm A Set the slave 580 EX Speed lites(s) as desired . ~ Position the Speedlites within the range shown on the next page. Check the communication channel. ~ If the master unit and slave unit(s) areset [a a different channel, set to . 16... Check that tie flash is ready 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 Fully Automatic Wireless Fish This method has all to the...
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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. 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- 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. 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- Set the wireless selector to different slave groups by setting the slave I [ autoflash shooting .
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... mm (14 mm with size-AA alkaline batteries] Recycling time) Flash-ready indicator : Normal flash : 0 .1 to 6 sec . 1 Red pilot lamp lights Quick flash : 0 .1 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 {min .} 0 .5 ~ 21 m 1 1 .6 - 68 .9 it (max .) Nigh-speed ... Control Type : Flash range (with 50mm f11 .4, ISO 100]' Flash exposure 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...
... mm (14 mm with size-AA alkaline batteries] Recycling time) Flash-ready indicator : Normal flash : 0 .1 to 6 sec . 1 Red pilot lamp lights Quick flash : 0 .1 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 {min .} 0 .5 ~ 21 m 1 1 .6 - 68 .9 it (max .) Nigh-speed ... Control Type : Flash range (with 50mm f11 .4, ISO 100]' Flash exposure 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...
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...curtain sync, wireless flash " Eb5 700: FEB in modes except 53 When a 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 ... Features not Available with Any Type-B Cameras " E-TTL III-TTL autoflash " FE lock * High-speed sync (FP flash) 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...
...curtain sync, wireless flash " Eb5 700: FEB in modes except 53 When a 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 ... Features not Available with Any Type-B Cameras " E-TTL III-TTL autoflash " FE lock * High-speed sync (FP flash) 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...