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... or E-TTL II). When the 58DEX is handled by the camera. E-TTL II autoflash (evaluative flash metering with preflash reading) 3. This instruction manual assume that you far purchasing a Canon product. Thank you are called Type-113 cameras. The Canon Speedlite 58QfX is the same as using the 580EX with normal AE shooting . Read this instruction manual and...
... or E-TTL II). When the 58DEX is handled by the camera. E-TTL II autoflash (evaluative flash metering with preflash reading) 3. This instruction manual assume that you far purchasing a Canon product. Thank you are called Type-113 cameras. The Canon Speedlite 58QfX is the same as using the 580EX with normal AE shooting . Read this instruction manual and...
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...: u ' The Caution symbol indicates a warning to the Select Dial . 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 ON . or 12 sec . The < ~> symbol in the text refers to indicate the respective ... page numbers are used in the text 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 for 8 sec .
...: u ' The Caution symbol indicates a warning to the Select Dial . 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 ON . or 12 sec . The < ~> symbol in the text refers to indicate the respective ... page numbers are used in the text 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 for 8 sec .
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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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... shoe . Wireless Selector Settings ~ti'~ :r : ..._ -i OFF JSLAVE MASTER ~' -LOCK 'i The wireless selector is for switching between normal flash shooting and wireless flash shooting. The locking pin will protrude from ; For normal flash shooting, be sure to set the wireles selector to the camera . s Slip the Speedlite's mounting foot all the way into the hot shoe .
... shoe . Wireless Selector Settings ~ti'~ :r : ..._ -i OFF JSLAVE MASTER ~' -LOCK 'i The wireless selector is for switching between normal flash shooting and wireless flash shooting. The locking pin will protrude from ; For normal flash shooting, be sure to set the wireles selector to the camera . s Slip the Speedlite's mounting foot all the way into the hot shoe .
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...before the shot is taken, then the main flash is displayed . Press the button so that the subject is within the effective range displayed on the LCD pane[ even if the camera is lit in [he viewfinder. You can also increase the camera's ISD speed . 11 Press the shutter ...-TTL fUl1y autflmatic Tlash will make it as easy as displayed in the viewfinder. 9 Check that the < J > icon is compatible with E-TTL II . ~. Lf the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not light, mope closer to f. The shutter speed and aperture will light for about 3 sec . /- 'CD : . : .t~. . TTY Zoom ...
...before the shot is taken, then the main flash is displayed . Press the button so that the subject is within the effective range displayed on the LCD pane[ even if the camera is lit in [he viewfinder. You can also increase the camera's ISD speed . 11 Press the shutter ...-TTL fUl1y autflmatic Tlash will make it as easy as displayed in the viewfinder. 9 Check that the < J > icon is compatible with E-TTL II . ~. Lf the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not light, mope closer to f. The shutter speed and aperture will light for about 3 sec . /- 'CD : . : .t~. . TTY Zoom ...
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...- T?H sec,j TV Manual [30 sec . - ]!X sec .) AY - ilx see .) & i1X sec . Aperture Setting Automatic Automatic Manual Manual 12 anually The camera will Then automatically set [he background is dark like a night scene, a slaw sync speed will be the same as using a tripod is obtainn:d with the... . Srk :rt this mode when you want to set ]path the shutter speed and aprriura manuaEly, Standard exposure of [lie background is the camera's maximum flash sync. a I[ you use E-7TL IIIE-TTL autaflash . is o'utained with the shutter sper:d anti aprrturp combination you set. If :he apertura...
...- T?H sec,j TV Manual [30 sec . - ]!X sec .) AY - ilx see .) & i1X sec . Aperture Setting Automatic Automatic Manual Manual 12 anually The camera will Then automatically set [he background is dark like a night scene, a slaw sync speed will be the same as using a tripod is obtainn:d with the... . Srk :rt this mode when you want to set ]path the shutter speed and aprriura manuaEly, Standard exposure of [lie background is the camera's maximum flash sync. a I[ you use E-7TL IIIE-TTL autaflash . is o'utained with the shutter sper:d anti aprrturp combination you set. If :he apertura...
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... so that the icon and flash exposure compensation amount blink . Flash exposure compensation can be set up to +D . CR Flash Exposure Compensation You can be set the amount . Press the " To cancel the flash exposure compensation, set the amount to ± 3 stops fn 113-stop increments, {If the camera enables anly 112-stop increments, then...
... so that the icon and flash exposure compensation amount blink . Flash exposure compensation can be set up to +D . CR Flash Exposure Compensation You can be set the amount . Press the " To cancel the flash exposure compensation, set the amount to ± 3 stops fn 113-stop increments, {If the camera enables anly 112-stop increments, then...
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... bracketing amount . * Turn the r F)> dial to *3 stops in i13-stop increments {112-slap increments if the camera enables only 112-stop increments}. W,!3 FEB Flash Exposure Bracketing) ~i You can also combine FEB with flash exposure compensation and FE lock . 15 I ~ r .. FEB will be set the amount . m After all three shots are taken, FEB will...
... bracketing amount . * Turn the r F)> dial to *3 stops in i13-stop increments {112-slap increments if the camera enables only 112-stop increments}. W,!3 FEB Flash Exposure Bracketing) ~i You can also combine FEB with flash exposure compensation and FE lock . 15 I ~ r .. FEB will be set the amount . m After all three shots are taken, FEB will...
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... EL > button . {aTS} Aim the viewfinder center over the subject and press the aFEL> button, s A preflash will be very effective. 16 Mope closer to obtain a flash exposure reading for the subject . ~ "FEI:' will be fired to the subject and try the FE lock again . ~ If ~ETTL - you press the... camera's button . If tie camera does not have the -.FE L> button, press the cg(-a button . is no[ displayed on the LCD panel, FE lock wilt not be lacked . s each tame...
... EL > button . {aTS} Aim the viewfinder center over the subject and press the aFEL> button, s A preflash will be very effective. 16 Mope closer to obtain a flash exposure reading for the subject . ~ "FEI:' will be fired to the subject and try the FE lock again . ~ If ~ETTL - you press the... camera's button . If tie camera does not have the -.FE L> button, press the cg(-a button . is no[ displayed on the LCD panel, FE lock wilt not be lacked . s each tame...
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This 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 the a~Ha icon is displayed . a ... that is convenient when you set , s if you want to use flash with all shutter speeds . TO return !a normal flash, press the < SHI fIs > button so that is lit in the viewfinder, s Stroboscopic flash cannot be . Check the NCO panel for fill-flash p. ortraits -er7 ~ zoom 5~mm -~ m I 03 A7 1 1.5 2 3 4 6...
This 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 the a~Ha icon is displayed . a ... that is convenient when you set , s if you want to use flash with all shutter speeds . TO return !a normal flash, press the < SHI fIs > button so that is lit in the viewfinder, s Stroboscopic flash cannot be . Check the NCO panel for fill-flash p. ortraits -er7 ~ zoom 5~mm -~ m I 03 A7 1 1.5 2 3 4 6...
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The lens' effective focal length will appear on the camera's image size . 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 Rash Cove rage for lens focal lengths from 24mm to a compatible camera, c9HD> will differ depending on the Speedlite's LCD panel. t l 21 Automatic Setting of three image sizes. When the Speedfite is attached to 105mm.
The lens' effective focal length will appear on the camera's image size . 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 Rash Cove rage for lens focal lengths from 24mm to a compatible camera, c9HD> will differ depending on the Speedlite's LCD panel. t l 21 Automatic Setting of three image sizes. When the Speedfite is attached to 105mm.
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... s a s s is is displayed . " The next item to be used to capture multiple images of flashes per sec. expressed as Hz}, the number of flashes is fired. s Turn the ~~~a dial to select the item (blinks) . It can set the ti ash ...sm 5Fi m+y i 1 I2 B -- -inz J.~ .. . _ a-. ~~ ~~~~.-s~=,"P:a,1nrr28~--i-{-Om.m~N~ Select the item to be set will blink. MULTI Stroboscopic Flash With stroboscopic flash, a rapid series of flashes, and the flash output . Set the desired setting . s After you set the firing frequency {number of a moping subject in a single photograph for later study.
... s a s s is is displayed . " The next item to be used to capture multiple images of flashes per sec. expressed as Hz}, the number of flashes is fired. s Turn the ~~~a dial to select the item (blinks) . It can set the ti ash ...sm 5Fi m+y i 1 I2 B -- -inz J.~ .. . _ a-. ~~ ~~~~.-s~=,"P:a,1nrr28~--i-{-Om.m~N~ Select the item to be set will blink. MULTI Stroboscopic Flash With stroboscopic flash, a rapid series of flashes, and the flash output . Set the desired setting . s After you set the firing frequency {number of a moping subject in a single photograph for later study.
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... 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 . a Cancellable... 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... firing with aufoflash o V'.3z 1 Full output C.Fn-10 Modeling flash with cF~ } . Fn-13 compensation soiling method 4 Set with...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...
... 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 . a Cancellable... 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... firing with aufoflash o V'.3z 1 Full output C.Fn-10 Modeling flash with cF~ } . Fn-13 compensation soiling method 4 Set with...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...
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...-4, E-TTL I ! If 1 is set C.Fn-Q3-1, wireless auto7lasn will not work . 29 you use this setting will cause improper flash control-the flash might no! Do not use a Type-A camera and set , only the external power source will be used together. If "AF-assist beam OFF" is a setting for IF OS...the Speedlite or camera, the AF-assist team will not be emitted . Note that even it may be disabled . 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,...
...-4, E-TTL I ! If 1 is set C.Fn-Q3-1, wireless auto7lasn will not work . 29 you use this setting will cause improper flash control-the flash might no! Do not use a Type-A camera and set , only the external power source will be used together. If "AF-assist beam OFF" is a setting for IF OS...the Speedlite or camera, the AF-assist team will not be emitted . Note that even it may be disabled . 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,...
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... If autoflash will be enabled (p.34) . About Wireless Flash With multiple Canon Speedlites having the wireless flash feature, you can also he controlled by wireless by vrireless . Thus, you input with the 580E?C master unit) attached to the camera are also transmitted to the slave units . e A ... Any clash exposure compensation amount, high-speed sync {FP flash}, FE lock, FE 8 amount, manual flash, and stroboscopic flash settings set as slave units, elf will all he a 580 EH set -up is set the master unit to a 580Ex se[ as using normal E-7TL II autoflash . Speedlies positioned...
... If autoflash will be enabled (p.34) . About Wireless Flash With multiple Canon Speedlites having the wireless flash feature, you can also he controlled by wireless by vrireless . Thus, you input with the 580E?C master unit) attached to the camera are also transmitted to the slave units . e A ... Any clash exposure compensation amount, high-speed sync {FP flash}, FE lock, FE 8 amount, manual flash, and stroboscopic flash settings set as slave units, elf will all he a 580 EH set -up is set the master unit to a 580Ex se[ as using normal E-7TL II autoflash . Speedlies positioned...
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... 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. Set the master unit's flash mode to . r When the slave unit is ready . I OFF SLAVE, MASTER TL... IM Zoom 24 , Set the camera-attached 580E7( as the master unit . Check the communication channel. ~ ...
... 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. Set the master unit's flash mode to . r When the slave unit is ready . I OFF SLAVE, MASTER TL... IM Zoom 24 , Set the camera-attached 580E7( as the master unit . Check the communication channel. ~ ...
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... operation before shooting . a Indoors, the wireless signal may also bounce off the wall so there is more IeFway in the same way as with normal flash shooting- 15M [49 .2ft.] Outdoors 8m (26.2Ft .) 12m [39 .4ft.] o Use the mini stand [tripod socket provided] to prop up the slave unit...Press the master units test firing button. ~ The slave.unit will fire . Set the camera and shoot . 8 Set [he camera in positioning the slave unit(s)After positioning the slave unit(s), be sure to swing the slave uniYs flash body so that the wireless sensor laces the master unit . m Do not place any ...
... operation before shooting . a Indoors, the wireless signal may also bounce off the wall so there is more IeFway in the same way as with normal flash shooting- 15M [49 .2ft.] Outdoors 8m (26.2Ft .) 12m [39 .4ft.] o Use the mini stand [tripod socket provided] to prop up the slave unit...Press the master units test firing button. ~ The slave.unit will fire . Set the camera and shoot . 8 Set [he camera in positioning the slave unit(s)After positioning the slave unit(s), be sure to swing the slave uniYs flash body so that the wireless sensor laces the master unit . m Do not place any ...
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... signals . 36 it will fire in the final picture. ETTL IM Zoom L'imm .-i .-- Therefore, the flash coverage must coverthe slave units position . 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 . L~1 Even if you change the...
... signals . 36 it will fire in the final picture. ETTL IM Zoom L'imm .-i .-- Therefore, the flash coverage must coverthe slave units position . 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 . L~1 Even if you change the...
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Set the Master Unit ~ETTL LTUI24- ~a FF= ,r ~ 1lI -°L=~ 1 ~4 Set the wireless selector to select c A : $ >, thin press thQ Turn the dial to ` . (p.34) Disable the master unit's flash ~J firing . [p.3s] ~' Press the C ZOO MI'z+7 button so ~' that < ~> blinks . 3 Set the slave In . J rETTL 0200F 2Ymm -01 5o lect the flash ratf0 . s Turn [he dial to select rA>, then press the c I button . * Repeat siepsl to 3 to set c ga for [he other slave unit .
Set the Master Unit ~ETTL LTUI24- ~a FF= ,r ~ 1lI -°L=~ 1 ~4 Set the wireless selector to select c A : $ >, thin press thQ Turn the dial to ` . (p.34) Disable the master unit's flash ~J firing . [p.3s] ~' Press the C ZOO MI'z+7 button so ~' that < ~> blinks . 3 Set the slave In . J rETTL 0200F 2Ymm -01 5o lect the flash ratf0 . s Turn [he dial to select rA>, then press the c I button . * Repeat siepsl to 3 to set c ga for [he other slave unit .