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... 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 < ;& > button, .The items actually displayed depend on the current settings . LCD Panel Manual ilashnufput level Flash BxpDSUfeCampensation amounl FEB Compensation amounl ~19 , manul zoom ~IM...
... 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 < ;& > button, .The items actually displayed depend on the current settings . LCD Panel Manual ilashnufput level Flash BxpDSUfeCampensation amounl FEB Compensation amounl ~19 , manul zoom ~IM...
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... 'CD : . : .t~. . L LEI c < E -{TL ~ 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 . ~. l Focus the subject. .^. Fully Automatic Flash Shooting When you set as normal AE shooting . Take the picture. ~~ Check... that the subject is within the effective range displayed on the LCD pane[ even if the camera is fired . .' If a standard flash exposure was obtained, the flash exposure confirmation lamp will make it as easy as displayed in the viewfinder. 9 Check that --ETTL> is lit ...
... 'CD : . : .t~. . L LEI c < E -{TL ~ 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 . ~. l Focus the subject. .^. Fully Automatic Flash Shooting When you set as normal AE shooting . Take the picture. ~~ Check... that the subject is within the effective range displayed on the LCD pane[ even if the camera is fired . .' If a standard flash exposure was obtained, the flash exposure confirmation lamp will make it as easy as displayed in the viewfinder. 9 Check that --ETTL> is lit ...
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...mode. verexposed Adjust the aperture until [he apertura matching the shutter speed to obtain v :i standard exposure . ~, if the spar hure display Minks, i[ means that the background exposure will then au rornatically set ]path the shutter speed and aprriura manuaEly, Standard exposure of tfie.... Automatic (30 sec . - 11X sec .] Manual (bulb, 30 sec . - The exposure of tfhe main subject 7s obtained v:i[h the flash. Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Use Shutter Speed Setting Automatic [11a0 Se[:. - anually The camera will be underexposed or o. Srk :rt this mode when...
...mode. verexposed Adjust the aperture until [he apertura matching the shutter speed to obtain v :i standard exposure . ~, if the spar hure display Minks, i[ means that the background exposure will then au rornatically set ]path the shutter speed and aprriura manuaEly, Standard exposure of tfie.... Automatic (30 sec . - 11X sec .] Manual (bulb, 30 sec . - The exposure of tfhe main subject 7s obtained v:i[h the flash. Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Use Shutter Speed Setting Automatic [11a0 Se[:. - anually The camera will be underexposed or o. Srk :rt this mode when...
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... the aF EL > button . {aTS} Aim the viewfinder center over the subject and press the aFEL> button, s A preflash will be fired to lock the correct flash exposure for 0 .5 sec . is no[ displayed on the LCD panel. you press the aFE L > button, a preffash will be fired and a new... flash exposure reading wilt be lacked . FE L FE Lock FE (flash exposure) lock enables you to obtain a flash exposure reading for the subject . ~ "FEI:' will be displyed on the LCD panel for any ...
... the aF EL > button . {aTS} Aim the viewfinder center over the subject and press the aFEL> button, s A preflash will be fired to lock the correct flash exposure for 0 .5 sec . is no[ displayed on the LCD panel. you press the aFE L > button, a preffash will be fired and a new... flash exposure reading wilt be lacked . FE L FE Lock FE (flash exposure) lock enables you to obtain a flash exposure reading for the subject . ~ "FEI:' will be displyed on the LCD panel for any ...
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... speed that is convenient when you can use aperture priority for the effective flash range . . TO return !a normal flash, press the < SHI fIs > button so that is displayed . Check the NCO panel for fill-flash p. a Check that the a~Ha icon is lit in the viewfinder. ...This is th0 same or slower than the camera's maximum flash sync speed, 4 fH> wil not he displayed in the viewfinder, s Stroboscopic flash cannot be . m High-Seed Sync (FP Flash) With high-speed sync, you want to use flash with all shutter speeds . ortraits -er7 ~ zoom 5~mm -~ m I 03 A7 ...
... speed that is convenient when you can use aperture priority for the effective flash range . . TO return !a normal flash, press the < SHI fIs > button so that is displayed . Check the NCO panel for fill-flash p. a Check that the a~Ha icon is lit in the viewfinder. ...This is th0 same or slower than the camera's maximum flash sync speed, 4 fH> wil not he displayed in the viewfinder, s Stroboscopic flash cannot be . m High-Seed Sync (FP Flash) With high-speed sync, you want to use flash with all shutter speeds . ortraits -er7 ~ zoom 5~mm -~ m I 03 A7 ...
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...the lwunced flash might be set automatically, the flash coverage will also display c- -> mm . The LCD panel will be loo creak and result in the picture- * After you take [he a plain, white eolorfor high reflectance . Bounce Flash By painting the flash head toward a wall or ceiling, the flash will trounce... the surface before illuminating the subject. a You can soften shadows behind the subject for a more natural-looking shot . This can also set the flash coverage manually- 0 w If the wall or ceiling is set to 50mm . This is not white, a color cast may result in underexposure- ...
...the lwunced flash might be set automatically, the flash coverage will also display c- -> mm . The LCD panel will be loo creak and result in the picture- * After you take [he a plain, white eolorfor high reflectance . Bounce Flash By painting the flash head toward a wall or ceiling, the flash will trounce... the surface before illuminating the subject. a You can soften shadows behind the subject for a more natural-looking shot . This can also set the flash coverage manually- 0 w If the wall or ceiling is set to 50mm . This is not white, a color cast may result in underexposure- ...
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...arrow. The zoom feature will blink as a %%-or ning. The entire display on the LCD panel will work . Since the subjec[will6e illuminated by loth the bounce flash and direct flash, it will work . o When the flash coverage is accidentally r3efached, the c 700M I 'z, > button will not...the flash coverage can be set automatically or manually. Also, with the EFi5mn f12.8 Fisheye lens. 20 b If the vide panel is 59t automatically, button will notbe compatible with the built-in place, the entire display on the shown _ . LCD panel will blink, but the Speedlite will...
...arrow. The zoom feature will blink as a %%-or ning. The entire display on the LCD panel will work . Since the subjec[will6e illuminated by loth the bounce flash and direct flash, it will work . o When the flash coverage is accidentally r3efached, the c 700M I 'z, > button will not...the flash coverage can be set automatically or manually. Also, with the EFi5mn f12.8 Fisheye lens. 20 b If the vide panel is 59t automatically, button will notbe compatible with the built-in place, the entire display on the shown _ . LCD panel will blink, but the Speedlite will...
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effective flash range displayed . m The flash output display will blink. ~ ~o~)m _ & Turn the < ~> dial to obtain a correct flash exposure . Use a hand-held flash meter to determine the required flash output to set the flash output from 11928 power to see the - 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 zoom 5"m~ Press the ¢MODE> button so that !1 i ~ is displayed . ' 0 . 5 07...
effective flash range displayed . m The flash output display will blink. ~ ~o~)m _ & Turn the < ~> dial to obtain a correct flash exposure . Use a hand-held flash meter to determine the required flash output to set the flash output from 11928 power to see the - 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 zoom 5"m~ Press the ¢MODE> button so that !1 i ~ is displayed . ' 0 . 5 07...
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... 11i 1!1 -0 .3 111 -0.7 112 1!2 -0 .3' 1!2 -0 .7 714 il2+0.7 112+0.3 1/4 +0 .7 1i4+~.3 F Figures for increased flash output 23 For example, when you increase or decrease the flash output . You can see how the stop changes such as 112 -4 .3 -~ 112 -* 112 X0 .3 . Displayed Flash Output Figures When you change the flash output during shooting, the table below makes it easier to...
... 11i 1!1 -0 .3 111 -0.7 112 1!2 -0 .3' 1!2 -0 .7 714 il2+0.7 112+0.3 1/4 +0 .7 1i4+~.3 F Figures for increased flash output 23 For example, when you increase or decrease the flash output . You can see how the stop changes such as 112 -4 .3 -~ 112 -* 112 X0 .3 . Displayed Flash Output Figures When you change the flash output during shooting, the table below makes it easier to...
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... ~~~a dial to select the item (blinks) . expressed as Hz}, the number of a moping subject in a single photograph for later study. MULTI Stroboscopic Flash With stroboscopic flash, a rapid series of flashes is displayed . You can be used to be set will blink. asa.v , rs z s a s s is is m Ii fl I + =:. 1 ?kL,C. '=-,>>, y ":sm 5Fi m+y i 1 I2 B -- -inz J.~ .. . _ a-. ~~ ~~~~.-s~=,"P:a,1nrr28~--i-{-Om...
... ~~~a dial to select the item (blinks) . expressed as Hz}, the number of a moping subject in a single photograph for later study. MULTI Stroboscopic Flash With stroboscopic flash, a rapid series of flashes is displayed . You can be used to be set will blink. asa.v , rs z s a s s is is m Ii fl I + =:. 1 ?kL,C. '=-,>>, y ":sm 5Fi m+y i 1 I2 B -- -inz J.~ .. . _ a-. ~~ ~~~~.-s~=,"P:a,1nrr28~--i-{-Om...
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... the table t:rlnv: regardless of 1!1 or 1!2 cannot 6e set for at least 10 min. " A flash output of the firing frequency. The number of flashes will con:irtue until the shutter is displayed as shown 6y the table below. Stroboscopic Flashes Flash Dufpv~ ~s 1 2 3 4 5 fi-7 8-9 114 7 6 5 -~ 11 3 3 9l8 14 14 12 10 8 6 5 1116 30 3D 30 20...
... the table t:rlnv: regardless of 1!1 or 1!2 cannot 6e set for at least 10 min. " A flash output of the firing frequency. The number of flashes will con:irtue until the shutter is displayed as shown 6y the table below. Stroboscopic Flashes Flash Dufpv~ ~s 1 2 3 4 5 fi-7 8-9 114 7 6 5 -~ 11 3 3 9l8 14 14 12 10 8 6 5 1116 30 3D 30 20...
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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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... on again t~v; rE771 D Zoom,~'imm ~ -ori- -~ ~i i ` Press the thierorn0wi>ll butEon blink . . 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 :...before shouting . it will fire in the final picture. ETTL IM Zoom L'imm .-i .-- pressing the master unit's test firing button . * A test flash candor 5o fired while the camera's operation simer 64 or 66 is possible to change [he preflash . Wov:EVer, npte that only the slave unit...
... on again t~v; rE771 D Zoom,~'imm ~ -ori- -~ ~i i ` Press the thierorn0wi>ll butEon blink . . 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 :...before shouting . it will fire in the final picture. ETTL IM Zoom L'imm .-i .-- pressing the master unit's test firing button . * A test flash candor 5o fired while the camera's operation simer 64 or 66 is possible to change [he preflash . Wov:EVer, npte that only the slave unit...
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... . r~,za?m -ate ~ i ~~ Press the < ZOOM 1~.> button so °~ ' that is displayed . m All the slave IDs will tight . 42 Turn the dial to select or ~A= B : Cam, then press the cJa button- All settings are done with Varied Flash Output m With manual flash and multiple Speedlites, you can set the flash output far , then press the button .
... . r~,za?m -ate ~ i ~~ Press the < ZOOM 1~.> button so °~ ' that is displayed . m All the slave IDs will tight . 42 Turn the dial to select or ~A= B : Cam, then press the cJa button- All settings are done with Varied Flash Output m With manual flash and multiple Speedlites, you can set the flash output far , then press the button .
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...in the picture . Fora dark subject, set an increased flash exposure . (p .14) You used high-speed sync. 0, With high-speed sync, the effective flash range will be shorter. Make sure the subject is within the effective flash range displayed [p .17] The picture is underexposed or overexposed. ...o Change the bounce position . {p.19} The periphery or bottom of the picture looks dark, you set the flash coverage manually, the setting was dark . v Use a...
...in the picture . Fora dark subject, set an increased flash exposure . (p .14) You used high-speed sync. 0, With high-speed sync, the effective flash range will be shorter. Make sure the subject is within the effective flash range displayed [p .17] The picture is underexposed or overexposed. ...o Change the bounce position . {p.19} The periphery or bottom of the picture looks dark, you set the flash coverage manually, the setting was dark . v Use a...
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...-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 Features not Available with Any...
...-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 Features not Available with Any...