Canon Speedlite EL-100 User Manual

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Advanced User Guide

Advanced User GuideE

Page 2 - Introduction

10Nomenclature(6)(7)(9)(10)(12)(4)(8)(5)(11)(1)(3)(2)(1) Flash head (Light-emitting unit)(2) Optical transmission wireless sensor(3) Mounting foot(

Page 3 - Chapters

11111Getting Started and Basic OperationsThis chapter describes the preparations before starting ash photography and the basic shooting operations. C

Page 4 - Basic Assumptions

12Installing the BatteriesInstall two AA/R6 batteries for power supply.1 Open the cover.2 Install the batteries.3 Close the cover.

Page 5 - Contents

13Installing the Batteries CAUTION oDo not use “AA/R6 lithium batteries”.Note that certain AA/R6 lithium batteries may become extremely hot in rare ca

Page 6 - Reference 55

14Attaching and Detaching the Speedlite to and from the CameraAlways turn o the Speedlite beforehand.1 Attach the Speedlite.2 Secure the Speedlite.3

Page 7 - Index to Features

15Switching Flash CoverageAdjust the ash head so the ash coverage is suitable for the focal length of your lens.Using lenses with a wider angle of v

Page 8 - Safety Instructions

16Turning on the Power(1) (3)(2)1 Set the Mode dial to <a> (1) or <K> (2).2 Check that the ash is ready. zThe ash-ready lamp (3) is red

Page 9 - Denotes the risk of injury

17Turning on the Power oLeaving the Mode dial set to <a> when using cameras that support auto ash ring may prevent full charging and ring dur

Page 10 - Nomenclature

18a: Fully Automatic Flash PhotographyWhen you set the camera’s shooting mode to <d> (Program AE) or a fully automatic mode, you can shoot in E-

Page 11 - Basic Operations

19E-TTL II/E-TTL Autoflash by Shooting ModeSet the camera’s shooting mode to <s> (shutter-priority AE), <f> (aperture-priority AE), <t&

Page 12 - Installing the Batteries

2IntroductionTo avoid shooting problems and accidents, rst read the “Safety Instructions” (pages 8-9). Also, read this manual carefully to ensure tha

Page 14 - Detach the Speedlite

21212Flash FunctionsThis chapter describes functions available on the ash.For functions available from the camera, see page 27.

Page 15 - Switching Flash Coverage

22BounceBy pointing the ash head toward a ceiling or wall, you can utilize the reection of the ash light o the surface for ash photography, makin

Page 16 - Turning on the Power

23Modeling FlashWhen the camera’s depth-of-eld preview button is pressed, the ash res continuously for approx. 1 sec. This feature is called “model

Page 17

24FEL: FE LockThe FE (Flash Exposure) lock locks the correct ash exposure setting for any part of the subject.1 Focus on the subject.2 Lock the ash

Page 18 - Focus and shoot

25Other FunctionsColor Temperature Information TransmissionThis function adjusts the white balance depending on the color temperature of the ash ligh

Page 20

27273Flash Functions Available from the CameraThis chapter describes ash functions available from the camera.Operations in this chapter are available

Page 21 - Flash Functions

28Setting Flash Functions from the CameraWhen using EOS DIGITAL cameras released in and after 2007, you can set ash functions or Custom Functions fro

Page 22 - Setting the Bounce Direction

29Setting Flash Functions from the CameraSettings Available on the Flash Function Settings Screen zFlash ringTo perform ash photography, set to [Ena

Page 23 - Modeling Flash

312345ChaptersIntroduction 2Getting Started and Basic Operations 11 Preparing for ash photography and basic ash photographyFlash Functions 21Setting

Page 24 - FEL: FE Lock

30Setting Flash Functions from the Camera zWireless functions (p.41)You can set up optical wireless ash photography. zFlash Custom Function settings

Page 25 - Other Functions

31r Second-curtain Sync/c High-speed SyncUsing second-curtain sync at low shutter speeds enables natural shots of subject motion trails, such as car l

Page 26

32Second-curtain Sync/High-speed Sync2 Select an item. oSecond-curtain sync is not available during wireless ash photography. oWith high-speed sync,

Page 27 - Flash Functions Available

33a: Manual FlashYou can set any ash output from 1/1 full output to 1/128 power.1 Set the ash mode. zSelect the ash mode setting item from the [Fla

Page 28 - Example 2Example 1

34Manual FlashMetered Manual Flash ExposureWhen using an EOS-1D series camera, the ash exposure level can be manually set before shooting. This is

Page 29

35MULTI: Stroboscopic FlashUsing stroboscopic ash at low shutter speeds enables you to capture continuous movement in a single shot.1 Set the ash mo

Page 30

36Stroboscopic FlashCalculating the Shutter SpeedFlash count ÷ Flash frequency = Shutter speedFor example, if the ash count is set to 10 (times) and

Page 31 - High-speed Sync

37CSP: Continuous Shooting Priority ModeFlash photography in continuous shooting priority (CSP) mode is available on some cameras. Continu

Page 32 - Select an item

38f Flash Exposure CompensationWith a similar procedure as exposure compensation, you can adjust the ash output.1 Access the [Flash exposure comp

Page 33 - : Manual Flash

39C.Fn: Flash Custom Function SettingsYou can set Custom Functions for the Speedlite from the camera’s menu screen. The details displayed vary

Page 34 - Metered Manual Flash Exposure

4Conventions Used in this ManualIcons in this Manual(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information. : Warning to prevent shooting problems.

Page 35 - MULTI: Stroboscopic Flash

40C.Fn: Flash Custom Function SettingsSetting Custom FunctionsC.Fn-01: Auto power o (p.25) o0: ON (Enabled) o1: OFF (Disabled)C.Fn-10: Receiver auto

Page 36 - Calculating the Shutter Speed

41414Wireless Flash Photography: Optical TransmissionThis chapter describes wireless ash photography using the optical transmission wireless sender/r

Page 37 - Set the ash mode

42: Optical Transmission Wireless Flash PhotographyYou can use another Canon Speedlite compatible with optical wireless ash photography to shoot with

Page 38 - Flash Exposure Compensation

43Optical Transmission Wireless Flash PhotographyWireless Multiple-Flash PhotographyE-TTL II/E-TTL autoash photography is possible with two or three

Page 39 - Select a Custom Function

44a: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash PhotographyAutoash Using One ReceiverThis section describes basic fully automatic wireless shooting with EL-100 s

Page 40 - Setting Custom Functions

45Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Photography(2) (3)(1)2 Congure the ash mode, optical channel, and sender ash ring. zSelect and set the setting it

Page 41 - Optical Transmission

46Fully Automatic Wireless Flash PhotographySetting up receivers3 Set an optical channel. zSet the channel switch to the same channel as set on the se

Page 42 - Photography

47Fully Automatic Wireless Flash PhotographyAutoash Using Multiple ReceiversUse more receivers when more light is needed, or as an easy way to ensure

Page 43 - Autoash with receiver groups

48Fully Automatic Wireless Flash PhotographyAdvanced Shooting with Fully Automatic Wireless FlashSince the following functions set on the sender unit

Page 44

495: Wireless Multiple-Flash Photography with Flash RatioAutoash with Two Receiver GroupsBAReceivers can be assigned to ash groups A and B, and you

Page 45

5ContentsIntroduction 2Chapters ...3Conventions Used in this Manual ...

Page 46 - Set the ash group

50Wireless Multiple-Flash Photography with Flash RatioSetting up receivers2 Set the ash group. zSet the Mode dial of each receiver to the group in wh

Page 47

51Wireless Multiple-Flash Photography with Flash RatioSetting up senders(1) (3)(2)1 Set the ash group, ash ratio, and ash exposure compensation. zS

Page 48 - Sender Flash Unit

52Wireless Multiple-Flash Photography with Flash RatioSetting up receivers2 Set up the receiver for ash group C. zSet the channel switch to the same

Page 49 - Set the ash group and ratio

53q: Wireless Multiple-Flash Photography with Manual OutputYou can shoot with a specied ash output for each ash group.Setting up senders(2) (3)(1)1

Page 50

54Wireless Multiple-Flash Photography with Manual OutputSetting up receivers2 Set the ash group. zSet the Mode dial of receivers to one of the speci

Page 52 - Group Control

56Flash Firing Restrictions due to Temperature IncreaseWhen continuous ash or modeling ash is repeatedly red in short intervals, the temperature of

Page 53

57Troubleshooting GuideIf a problem occurs with the ash, rst refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the

Page 54

58Troubleshooting GuidePictures are underexposed or overexposed. ● If the main subject looks very dark or very bright, set ash exposure compensation

Page 55 - Reference

59Troubleshooting GuideOptical Transmission Wireless Flash PhotographyReceivers do not re, or mistakenly re at full output. ● When using the ash as

Page 56 - Temperature Increase

6Contents3 Flash Functions Available from the Camera 27Setting Flash Functions from the Camera ...28r Second-curtain Sync/c Hig

Page 58 - Functions cannot be set

61IndexNumeric18% gray reector ...34AAccessory ...10AF-assist beam...

Page 59 - Pictures are overexposed

62IndexHHigh-speed sync ... 31Hot shoe ...14MManual ash ...

Page 61

The descriptions in this Instruction Manual are current as of July 2018. For information on the compatibility with any products introduced after this

Page 62

7Index to FeaturesPower Source zBatteries è p.12 zFiring interval/count è p.11 zPower ON/OFF è p.16 zFlash ready è p.16 zAuto power o è p.25Operation

Page 63

8Safety InstructionsBe sure to read these instructions in order to operate the product safely.Follow these instructions to prevent injury or harm to t

Page 64

9Safety Instructions CAUTIONDenotes the risk of injury. oDonotretheashneartheeyes.It may hurt the eyes. oFlashemitshightemperatureswhen

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