Canon Camera Accessories SBOEX User Manual

CanonSPEEDLITESBOEXINSTRUCTION MANUALMODE D'EMPLOIMANUALDEINSTRUCCIONES

Turn on the Power SwitchttMtFjdH'liPi@E~~Z6OJ~-~~1 Set the power switch to <ON>.,l>The flash will start recycling.Check that the flash i

Fully Automatic Flash ShootingWhen you set the camera's shooting mode to<P>(Program AE) or<0>(Full Auto), E-TTL II/E-TTL fUlly automa

UsingE-TTLIIandE·TTLAutoflashintheShootingModesIiJust set the camera's shooting mode to<Av>(aperture-priority AE),<Tv>(shutter-priori

Using Flash~Flash Exposure Compensation... 14~FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing)...15FELFELock16~High-Speed Sync (FP Flash)17

~Flash Exposure CompensationYoucan adjust the flash output as easily as normal exposurecompensation. Flash exposure compensation canbeset up to ± 3 st

~FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing)ii&:WYoucan take three flash shots while automatically changing the flashoutput for each shot up to ±3 stopsin1/3-

FELFELockFE(flash exposure) lock enables you to lock the correct flash exposure forany part of the picture.With<ETTL> displayed on the LCD panel

~High-Speed Sync (FP Flash)With high-speed sync, you can use flash with all shutter speeds. Thisisconvenient when you want to use aperture priority fo

Bounce FlashBy pointing the flash head toward a wall or ceiling, the flash will bounce offthe surface before illuminating the subject. This can soften

Creating a CatchlightWith the catchlight panel, you can create a catchlightinthe subject's eyes toadd life to the facial expression.1 Point the f

ThankyouforpurchasingaCanonproduct.The Canon Speedlite 580EXisan EOS-dedicated, high-output flash unitautomatically compatible with E-TTLII,E-TTL, and

ZOOMSettingtheFlashCoverageandUsingtheWidePanelIIIThe flash coverage can be set to match the lens focal length from 24mm to105mm. The flash coverage c

Automatic SettingofFlashCoverage fortheCamera'sImageSizeEOS digital cameras have one of three image sizes. The lens' effective focallength w

M Manual FlashYoucan set the flash output from 1/128 power to1/1full powerin1/3-stopincrements.Use a hand-held flash meter to determine the required f

Displayed Flash Output FiguresWhen you change the flash output during shooting, the table below makes iteasier to see how the stop changes such as 1/2

MULTI Stroboscopic FlashWith stroboscopic flash, a rapid series of flashes is fired. It can be used tocapture multiple images of a moving subjectina s

Toavoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not fire more than 10stroboscopic bursts. Then allow the Speedlite to rest for at least 10 mi

~Second-Curtain SyncWith a slow shutter speed, you can create a light trail following the subject.The flash fires right before the shutter closes.ETTl

C.FnSetting Custom FunctionsYoucan customize Speedlite features to suit your preferences.Do it with Custom Functions.F fJ:nu1 Press the<;,(~OC.Fn&g

Custom Function SettingsCustom,...,... ... ,...<3,...",...Setting...Itemi...~~;-_I_c_c._F

C.Fn-06: Convenient when you want to check the depth of field. (p.41)C.Fn-07:Ifboth the external power source and the Speedlite's internalbatteri

Contents1 Getting Started and Basic Operation 72 Using Flash 133 Wireless Flash314 Reference... 45Conventions Usedinthis ManualThe <@> symbolint

Wireless FlashAbout Wireless Flash 32Fully Automatic Wireless Flash 34Flash Ratio with E-TTL11.38Wireless Manual Flash with Varied Flash Output 42Sett

About Wireless FlashWith multiple Canon Speedlites having the wireless flash feature, you cancreate various lighting effects with the same ease as usi

Multi-Speedlite, Wireless Lighting ConfigurationsYoucan create two or three slave groups and set the flash ratio for E-TTLIIautoflash shooting (p.38 -

Fully Automatic Wireless FlashThis method has all the Speedlites fire at the same flash output with E-TTLIIautoflash controlling the total flash outpu

Check the flash operation.~Press the master unit's test firing button.~The slave unit will fire.Ifthe flash does notfire, adjust the slave unit&a

!lJisThe Speedlite's zoom setting willbeset automatically to 24mm.Itispossible to changethe master unit's zoom setting. However, note that t

Using Fully Automatic Wireless FlashFlash exposure compensation and other settings set with the master unit willalso be automatically setinthe slave u

Flash Ratio with E-TTLIIWith one master unit and one or two slave units off-camera, you can adjust theflash ratio forE-TIL" autoflash shooting.Th

Set the Master UnitETTLETTLSettheslaveID.1j)jTurn the<@>dial to select<A>,thenpress the<@>button.11Repeat steps1 to 3 to set < B&

Mounting foot (p.9)NomenclatureFlash head/WirelesstransmitterWireless sensorAF-assist beam emitter(pA7)I.---H--External powersource socketCanonSPEEDLI

Cil0 The flash ratio rangeof8:1-1:1- 1:8 is equivalent to3:1-1:1- 1:3instops (1/2-stopincrements).t!1The flash ratio at the - is showninparentheses be

Set the master unit and shoot.%,jSee "Set the MasterUnit"onpage 39.Instep4,select <A:Be>.--eIf<~A:B>isset, the Speedliteinslave

Wireless Manual Flash with Varied Flash OutputWith manual flash and multiple Speedlites, you can set a different flash outputfor each slave unit (grou

SettingManualFlashandStroboscopicFlashwiththeSlaveUnitIIManual flashorstroboscopic flash can be set manually with the slave unit.Do thisinthe followin

Reference580EX System 46Troubleshooting'"48Major Specifications 50Using a Type-B Camera 53

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About Color Temperature Information TransmissionWhen the flash fires, the color temperature information is transmitted tocertain specific EOS digital

TroubleshootingHave a problem? See the table below.The Speedlitedoesnotdetachfromthecamera.Themountingfoot'slockingpinhasnotbeen retracted.J>L

The flash range scale bars blink.1$'The flash head has beentilteddownby 7°.Change the bounce position.(p.i9)The peripheryorbottomofthe pictureloo

LCD panelBounce angle*<;.~.:/C.Fn>LCD panel illumination/Custom Function settingbutton (p.6/27)<PILOT>Pilot lampfTest firing/ Wirelessslav

On-camera, E-TTL II/E-TTUTTL autoflash SpeedliteType-A EOS cameras (E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash),Type-B EOS cameras (TTL autoflash)58/190 (at 105mm focal

Transmission range(Approx.):Controllable slave groups:Flash ratio control:Slave-ready indicator:Modeling flash:• Custom Functions:• AF-Assist BeamLink

Guide No. (GNo.) (ISO 100,inmeters/feet)Normal Flash (Full Output) and Quick Flash (GNo.)Flash Coverage (mm)14 242835 50 70 80 105,...

Using a Type-B Camera"-~'Jt~d1lllll1llL.If you use the 580EX with a Type-B camera (TTL autoflash camera), note theavailable features and res

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:(1)This device may not cause harmful interfere

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.Batteries shall notbeexposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or thelike.Dry batte

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LCD PanelManual flash output levelFlash exposure compensation amountFEB compensation amountZoom focal length<~> Manual zoom<'!I> High

Getting Started andBasic OperationInstallingBatteries8AttachingtotheCamera 9TurnonthePowerSwitch10FullyAutomaticFlashShooting...

Installing BatteriesInstallfour size-AA batteries.1 Open the cover.%1~.Slide the battery compartment cover asshown by the arrow and openit.Install the

Attaching to the Camera~tLoosen the locking ring.~~~~'.•.•••••..•..I.ii]WITurn the locking ring as shownbythe arrowto loosenit.Attach it to the c