Speedlite 580EX Manual
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... autoflash (evaluative flash metering with only TTL) are called Type-113 cameras. This instruction manual assume that you far purchasing a Canon product. It can think of the 580EX as using the camera's built-in flash if it has one. s The basic operation...camera's instruction manual to cameras having 3 (compatible with preflash reading) 3. Before using the Speedlite, read this instruction manual while also referring to the camera's instruction manual . TTL autoflash (off-the-film metering for a wireless, multi-Speedlite flash system, or a slave unit. The Canon Speedlite 58QfX is ...
... autoflash (evaluative flash metering with only TTL) are called Type-113 cameras. This instruction manual assume that you far purchasing a Canon product. It can think of the 580EX as using the camera's built-in flash if it has one. s The basic operation...camera's instruction manual to cameras having 3 (compatible with preflash reading) 3. Before using the Speedlite, read this instruction manual while also referring to the camera's instruction manual . TTL autoflash (off-the-film metering for a wireless, multi-Speedlite flash system, or a slave unit. The Canon Speedlite 58QfX is ...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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...3 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 for 8 sec . The operation procedures in the text to the Select/Set button . ... ON . or 12 sec . They match the same icons found on the camera and Speedlite. 9 The (C?8) 1 (cJ12) icons indicate that both the camera and Speedlite's power switches are indicated by (p."), This instruction manual uses the following alert symbols: u ' The Caution symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting...
...3 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 for 8 sec . The operation procedures in the text to the Select/Set button . ... ON . or 12 sec . They match the same icons found on the camera and Speedlite. 9 The (C?8) 1 (cJ12) icons indicate that both the camera and Speedlite's power switches are indicated by (p."), This instruction manual uses the following alert symbols: u ' The Caution symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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... 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...
... 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...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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... Select this mode when yon want to set the shutter speed m. The exposure of both the main subject and background . Automatic (30 sec . - 11X sec .] Manual (bulb, 30 sec . - ilx see .) & i1X sec . is obtained with a show shutter speed- 5 ince a slaw shutter speed will be used to obtain... sync speed will then au rornatically set the camera's shooting mode to c Av> (aperture-priority AE), a1'rr> [shutter-priority AE], flr (manual) and you want to set ]path the shutter speed and aprriura manuaEly, Standard exposure of tfhe main subject 7s obtained v:i[h the flash. T?H sec,j TV...
... Select this mode when yon want to set the shutter speed m. The exposure of both the main subject and background . Automatic (30 sec . - 11X sec .] Manual (bulb, 30 sec . - ilx see .) & i1X sec . is obtained with a show shutter speed- 5 ince a slaw shutter speed will be used to obtain... sync speed will then au rornatically set the camera's shooting mode to c Av> (aperture-priority AE), a1'rr> [shutter-priority AE], flr (manual) and you want to set ]path the shutter speed and aprriura manuaEly, Standard exposure of tfhe main subject 7s obtained v:i[h the flash. T?H sec,j TV...
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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...- * After you take [he a plain, white eolorfor high reflectance . It the flash coverage is set automatically, the flash coverage will be set the flash coverage manually- 0 w If the wall or ceiling is called bounce flash. The LCD panel will trounce off the surface before illuminating the subject. This can also set...
...- * After you take [he a plain, white eolorfor high reflectance . It the flash coverage is set automatically, the flash coverage will be set the flash coverage manually- 0 w If the wall or ceiling is called bounce flash. The LCD panel will trounce off the surface before illuminating the subject. This can also set...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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...flash, it will work again when you use bounce flash with the wlde panel in wide panel, the flash coverage can be set automatically or manually. ZOOM Setting the Flash Coverage and being the Wide panel m The flash coverage can tae set to match the lens focal length from 24mm to... with the built-in place, the entire display on the shown _ . Using excessive force may detach the wide panel . LCD panel will blink, but the Speedlite will loch unnatural . 9 Pull out the wide panrsl gently. H m If you press the spot 6y the arrow. The flash coverage can be expanded to 14mm...
...flash, it will work again when you use bounce flash with the wlde panel in wide panel, the flash coverage can be set automatically or manually. ZOOM Setting the Flash Coverage and being the Wide panel m The flash coverage can tae set to match the lens focal length from 24mm to... with the built-in place, the entire display on the shown _ . Using excessive force may detach the wide panel . LCD panel will blink, but the Speedlite will loch unnatural . 9 Pull out the wide panrsl gently. H m If you press the spot 6y the arrow. The flash coverage can be expanded to 14mm...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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... 111 fu l[ power in 113-stop increments . Use a hand-held flash meter to determine the required flash output to see the - effective flash range displayed . M Manual Flash You can set the flash output, then press the c(~> b. c, Press the ~`~a button . loam r?umm ~l v M 0.50.7 1 1.5 2 3 0 6 9 13 15 m 22 utton M a Press the shutter button halfway...
... 111 fu l[ power in 113-stop increments . Use a hand-held flash meter to determine the required flash output to see the - effective flash range displayed . M Manual Flash You can set the flash output, then press the c(~> b. c, Press the ~`~a button . loam r?umm ~l v M 0.50.7 1 1.5 2 3 0 6 9 13 15 m 22 utton M a Press the shutter button halfway...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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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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... slave units at ail during the shoot. The basic wireless set-up is set as using normal E-7TL II autoflash . About Wireless Flash With multiple Canon Speedlites having the wireless flash feature, you do is illustrated below. Basic Wireless Settings & Setup indoors ~1il i5m (49 .28 .) Outdoors ~ ~ 10m [32 .8ft .] J... 8m (26.2ft .) 12m (39 .4tt.) P Any clash exposure compensation amount, high-speed sync {FP flash}, FE lock, FE 8 amount, manual flash, and stroboscopic flash settings set as the master unit. e A SSOEX set the master unit to...
... slave units at ail during the shoot. The basic wireless set-up is set as using normal E-7TL II autoflash . About Wireless Flash With multiple Canon Speedlites having the wireless flash feature, you do is illustrated below. Basic Wireless Settings & Setup indoors ~1il i5m (49 .28 .) Outdoors ~ ~ 10m [32 .8ft .] J... 8m (26.2ft .) 12m (39 .4tt.) P Any clash exposure compensation amount, high-speed sync {FP flash}, FE lock, FE 8 amount, manual flash, and stroboscopic flash settings set as the master unit. e A SSOEX set the master unit to...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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" Flash exposure compensation " High-speed sync [FP flash] " FE lock " FHB " Manual flash " Stroboscopic flash Lyl Wifh FC lack. if even one Speediite will resuiE in underexposure, the < f 7 icon will also tie automatically set in the slave ... set with the master unit will blink in the viewfinder. Thus, you can be set to the subject. 5etiing Communication Channel If there is another Canon wireless flash system nearby, you need not make settings on the stave unit{s}.
" Flash exposure compensation " High-speed sync [FP flash] " FE lock " FHB " Manual flash " Stroboscopic flash Lyl Wifh FC lack. if even one Speediite will resuiE in underexposure, the < f 7 icon will also tie automatically set in the slave ... set with the master unit will blink in the viewfinder. Thus, you can be set to the subject. 5etiing Communication Channel If there is another Canon wireless flash system nearby, you need not make settings on the stave unit{s}.
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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Set the flash output . The slave ID c C a will tight . 42 All settings are done with Varied Flash Output m With manual flash and multiple Speedlites, you can set a different flash output for , then press the a;~?> button . Turn the dial to set the flash output for each slave unit {group} . Turn ... the button . r~,za?m -ate ~ i ~~ Press the < ZOOM 1~.> button so °~ ' that is displayed . D room 24mm Press the ¢MQQEa Button so that ¢~> blinks . - A- Wireless Manual Flash with the master unit .
Set the flash output . The slave ID c C a will tight . 42 All settings are done with Varied Flash Output m With manual flash and multiple Speedlites, you can set a different flash output for , then press the a;~?> button . Turn the dial to set the flash output for each slave unit {group} . Turn ... the button . r~,za?m -ate ~ i ~~ Press the < ZOOM 1~.> button so °~ ' that is displayed . D room 24mm Press the ¢MQQEa Button so that ¢~> blinks . - A- Wireless Manual Flash with the master unit .
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... will blink. s Set the stroboscopic flash [p .24] . 43 w Set the manual flash output (p .22)- a Press the button for 2 sec . Manual Flash D Zoom 2Y-- s will blink. i- Setting Manual Flash and Stroboscopic Flash with the Slave Unit m Manual flash or stro4oscopic flash can be set manually with the slave unitDo this in the following eases: (7) When you...
... will blink. s Set the stroboscopic flash [p .24] . 43 w Set the manual flash output (p .22)- a Press the button for 2 sec . Manual Flash D Zoom 2Y-- s will blink. i- Setting Manual Flash and Stroboscopic Flash with the Slave Unit m Manual flash or stro4oscopic flash can be set manually with the slave unitDo this in the following eases: (7) When you...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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About the AF-Assist Beam Under law-light or law-contrast conditions, the built-in the "Major Specifications' of your camera's instruction manual . The AF-assist beam works with 28mm and longer lenses . Position Center Periphery Effective Range (m 1 ft) 0 .6 - 10! 2 - 32 .8 0 .6 . 5 1 2 - 16.4- 47 When the camera's color balance ...
About the AF-Assist Beam Under law-light or law-contrast conditions, the built-in the "Major Specifications' of your camera's instruction manual . The AF-assist beam works with 28mm and longer lenses . Position Center Periphery Effective Range (m 1 ft) 0 .6 - 10! 2 - 32 .8 0 .6 . 5 1 2 - 16.4- 47 When the camera's color balance ...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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... 7° . When you were too close to auto zoom . (p .20) s If only the bottom of the picture looks dark. e There was set the flash coverage manually, the setting was dark . Fora dark subject, set an increased flash exposure . (p .14) You used high-speed sync. 0, With high-speed sync, the effective flash...
... 7° . When you were too close to auto zoom . (p .20) s If only the bottom of the picture looks dark. e There was set the flash coverage manually, the setting was dark . Fora dark subject, set an increased flash exposure . (p .14) You used high-speed sync. 0, With high-speed sync, the effective flash...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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... Normal flash : 0 .1 to 6 sec . 1 Red pilot lamp lights Quick flash : 0 .1 to 3 sec . 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 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...
... Normal flash : 0 .1 to 6 sec . 1 Red pilot lamp lights Quick flash : 0 .1 to 3 sec . 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 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...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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... Flash {Full output] 15~ 23: 30.~ 36 . 42+' 501 531 119 .2 91 .3 98 .4 118 .1 137 .8 164 173 .9 Quick Flash Same as 1!2 to T16 manual flash output 105 581 10 .3 Manual Flash (GNo .) Flash Qutput 1IT ` 712 114 118 1116 1132 1l64 71128 14 ~ 151 49.2 10.81 34 .8 7~5! 24 .6 5-3+ 17 .4 3 .8i 12...
... Flash {Full output] 15~ 23: 30.~ 36 . 42+' 501 531 119 .2 91 .3 98 .4 118 .1 137 .8 164 173 .9 Quick Flash Same as 1!2 to T16 manual flash output 105 581 10 .3 Manual Flash (GNo .) Flash Qutput 1IT ` 712 114 118 1116 1132 1l64 71128 14 ~ 151 49.2 10.81 34 .8 7~5! 24 .6 5-3+ 17 .4 3 .8i 12...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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...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... Available Features TTL autofiash Flash exposure compensation On-camera shooting FEB Manual flash Stroboscopic flash Wireless flash Second-curtain sync Manual flash Strnboscopic flash...
...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... Available Features TTL autofiash Flash exposure compensation On-camera shooting FEB Manual flash Stroboscopic flash Wireless flash Second-curtain sync Manual flash Strnboscopic flash...