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SPEEDLITE

05 0EX

INSTRUCTION MANUAL.MODE D'EMPLOI

MANUAL DE iNSTRUCCI01dES

SPEEDLITE

5- 0EX

Thank you far purchasing a Canon product.The Canon Speedlite 58QfX is an EOS-dedicated, high-output flash unitautomatically compatible with E-TTL II, E-TTL, and TTL autoflash . It can beused in three different wags : As a normal on-camera flash, the master unitfor a wireless, multi-Speedlite flash system, or a slave unit.

Read this instruction manual while also referring to your camera'sinstruction manual .Before using the Speedlite, read this instruction manual and your camera'sinstruction manual to familairize yourself with the Speedlite operations .

s The basic operation is the same as with normal AE shooting .When the 58DEX is attached to an EMS camera ; almost all automaticexposure control for flash photography is handled by the camera.It is almost the same as using the camera's built-in flash if it has one.You can think of the 580EX as a built-in, high-output flash .

It is automatically compatible with the camera's flash metering mode{E-TTL II, E-TTL, and TTL} .The camera controls the Speedlite automatically in the following flash meteringmodes:1 . E-TTL II autoflash (evaluative flash metering with preflash reading/lensdistance information)

2. E-TTL autoflash (evaluative flash metering with preflash reading)3. TTL autoflash (off-the-film metering for real-time flash metering)

Regarding the camera's available flash metering modes, refer to thecamera's instruction manual . The Speedlite's major specifications arelisted in "External Flash Items:"

The camera instruction manual's chapter on flash photography will refer tocameras having 1 and2 as a Type-A camera (compatible with E-TTL orE-TTL II) . And cameras having 3 (compatible with only TTL) are calledType-113 cameras.

This instruction manual assume that you are using the 580EX with aType-A camera .

For Type-B cameras, see page 53 .

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Contents

Getting Started and Basic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 Usi ng Flash . .------- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .----------- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3 Wireless Flash .------- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .--------- . . . . .-- .-- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

4 Reference .------- . . . . . .------- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-------- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Conventions Used in this Manual

o The < ~> symbol in the text refers to the Select Dial .

The < ~> symbol in the text refers to the Select/Set button .

The operation procedures in this instruction manual assume that both thecamera and Speedlite's power switches are ON .

s Icons are used in the text to indicate the respective buttons, dials, and settings .They match the same icons found on the camera and Speedlite.

9 The (C?8) 1 (cJ12) icons indicate that the respWive function remains in effectfor 8 sec . or 12 sec .

" Reference page numbers are indicated by (p."),This instruction manual uses the following alert symbols:u ' The Caution symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting problems .

IV' The Note symbol gives supplemental information .

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Nomenclature

-Catchlight panel [retractedy (p-79)

Built-in wide pare(retraCled) (P.20]

Flash hea_dlWiralesstranerniffer

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wireless sensorII`~ ~ ~ I E=terna3 power

source socket

C.ano71 ~ IBracket fining

AF-assist beam emitterP'47) Contact cover

_Locking ring [p.8]Mounting fool {p .9} ,

Lacking pin [p .9] Contacts

Case Mini stand

Shoe

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LC bpanelBounce angle

,PUSH,f3oimrc lock release6ufton [p.18]

I I ~.~' ~SH~sn7--- ~r' High-Speed Sync (FPflash).+

-~i Shuttercurtain syncnroniial3onbutton (p t7"'26)

a$:IC Fn :~ .CD panel illumination..' I ~ Batteryconrparl mem co+~:rcustom Furctiol setling I I ~ (p.8)h~itton [p .&~27]

-PILO7~ ____ .f,ilo[ lam~.+TestfiringlWirelessslava zino~croff cancelButton (p . i0+35y

Fleshexposure confirmationlamp (P 11)

.MOQE~Flash modelSla~sei ti nqUuttan [p. :122,2442,43]

c`)n ScIccVSet button

Zoom blrttnnl Wi rel¢ss setbutton (p.20r3B, 37 .38, 39,42)

RUmcr switch (p.10),OFF> '. P~veroffON, : Pcsver an

~(b~ , Select Dial

Wire selector [p.9, 34]<DFF± :Wifelessoff[fnron-ramcraiiash]:MASTERS : Master UnitSLAVE : : Slaw and

Asterisked buttons have a timer that keep the button's function active for

8 sec. [c38] after you let go of the buttorr. The < :b~> illumination lasts for

12 sec .

LCD PanelManual ilashnufput level Zoom focal lengthFlash BxpDSUfeCampensation amounlFEB Compensation amounl

Aperture FEB statusStroboscopic (12513 Grunt

~19, manual zoom Stroboscopic flaslt frequencyManual flash 113-stop irGmmen[

indica'vr~IM~~ High-speedsync_ ~ Custom Function Na .[FPflesh] Custom Function salting

~~~FE6e=> Auto room

i for image sFze<ETTLITTL,C"TTL (11)I TTLavtoliash ~I ' . . .

ETTL D Zoomi mm ElFlashexposure

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com~nsation -MULT[ -~ ~Slave ID

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0.5 0.7 7 1 .5 2 3 4 6 9 13 78 m-l .1.7 23' 4 5 7 1 75 20 . 0 40 60 ft I~ :~ Flash ratio'~. . ' I-ManualMiMuinflaslis."'+rluli

{Siroboscopic) ttashFI3511 fang scale,Fiasn raia scale

e~iCuCd~stom Function Indicator [meters]

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~Ct~>Second-;urtai a sync Indicator (feel)

Firing modeMaster flash ON atN flash ratioMaster flash OFF -. .ASlave flash A> Slave

c9> Flash Oaurtceindicator `~~5Channel(84nksfor7 dcsvn)

.TO illuminate the LCD panel, press the < ;& > button,

.The items actually displayed depend on the current settings .

Getting Started andBasic Operation

Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Attaching to the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Turn on the Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Fully Automatic Flash Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash 9n theShooting iviodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

H To avoid over9ieating and deteriorating the flash head, do not fire rapidbursts of more than 20 continuous flashes . After20 continuous flashes,allow a rest time of at least 10 min .

Installing BatteriesInstall four size-AA batteries

Open the cover.4~~

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o Slide the battery compartmonE cover asshown by the arrow and open it .

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Instal[ the batteries .'`

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' Make sure the + and -battery contacts arecorrectly oriented as shown in the battery

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compartment .

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Close the cover,

--~1-:=a Close the battery compartment coverand

slide it as shown by the arrow.

Recycling Time and Flash Count (with size-AA alkaline batteries)Recycling Time [A pprox .]

Fl h C t aQuick Flash_

Normal F18shas oun ( RProx~)

0.1 -3 0.1 -6 100 -70o~ Based pn new sire-AA alkarine batteries and Canon's testing standards. Quick flash enables a flash to be fired before flash-ready [p.79] .

N Sine the shape of their contacts is not standardized, using non-alkaline size-AAbalterios may result in foully battery connection .

o Lice four new batteries of the Sam E-brand and type . do not mix battery types . Whenreplacing batteries, replace all four batteries al the same time-

o Site-AA Ni~MFf or lithium batteries can also be used .

Attaching to the CameraLoosen the locking ring .

'-w Turn the lacking ring as shown 6y the arrow

-- - ~~ to loosen it .

.x Attach it to the camera .--~ s Slip the Speedlite's mounting foot all the

way into the hot shoe .

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3Tighten .

-- ~~ A Turn the locking ring as shown by thearrow. The locking pin will protrude from

; the mounting foot to further secure theattachment .

a To detach the Speedlite, loosen [he locking-J ring until the looking pin disengages . Then

slip the Speedlite out of the hot shoe .

Wireless Selector Settings

The wireless selector is for switching between

i..._ --~ti'~ :r: normal flash shooting and wireless flash

shooting.For normal flash shooting, be sure to set the

OFF JSLAVE wireless selector to < flFF> .MASTER

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Turn on the Power SwitchSet the power switch td <ONa.o- The flash will start recycling .

Check that the flash is ready.* The pilot tamp will first turn green [ready for

quick flash], then red (fully recycled or flashready) .

w To fire a test flash, press the pilot lamp .

About Quick FlashQuick flash enables aflash to be fired before flash-ready, when the pilot lampis still green-Although the Guide Na. will be 116 to 112 that of the full output, quick flash iseffective for near subjects and when you want a shorter recycle time .Set the drive made to Single . Quick flash cannot be used in the continuousshoaling . FEB, manual flash, and stroboscopic flash modes.

About Auto Power OffTo sage battery power, the power will turn off automatically after 90 sec. ofidle use. To turn on the Speedlite again, press the shutter button halfway.Or press the Speedlite's test firing button .

LXl R A test firing cannot 6e fired while the camera's operation timer (1A or CAS is active .~" The Speedlile's sppings will be mlained in memory even after the power is turned off.

7o retain the Speedlite's settings when you replace the batteries, replace the batterieswithin i minute after turning off the power,

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Fully Automatic Flash ShootingWhen you set the camera's shooting mode to < P> [Program AE] or cps(Full Auto), E-TTL IIIE-TTL fUl1y autflmatic Tlash will make it as easy asnormal AE shooting .

TTY Zoom 5U'mm , °`Set the SpEBdlite to [ETTL> .Press the <MODE> button so that--ETTL> is displayed .

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`' Focus the subject...̂ Press the shutter button halfway to focus..- The shutter speed and aperture will be set

as displayed in the viewfinder.9 Check that the < J > icon is lit in [he

viewfinder.

Take the picture.ETTL zoom 5u,mm~~ Check that the subject is within the

effective range displayed on the LCDpanel .

0.5 0.7 1 1 .5 Z 3 - 6 9 13 1s m [9, A preflash is fired right before the shot is`- l taken, then the main flash is fired .

.' If a standard flash exposure was obtained,the flash exposure confirmation lamp willlight for about 3 sec .

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LEI c < E -{TL ~ will be displayed on the LCD pane[ even if the camera is compatible withE-TTL II .

~. Lf the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not light, mope closer to the subject andtake the picture again . You can also increase the camera's ISD speed .

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Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoffash in the Shooting Modes mJust set the camera's shooting mode to c Av> (aperture-priority AE), a1'rr>[shutter-priority AE], flr <M> (manual) and you can use E-7TL IIIE-TTLautaflash .

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Srk :rt this mode when you want to set the shutter speed manually.The camera will Then automatically set [he apertura matching the shutter speed to obtain:i standard exposure .~, if the spar hure display Minks, i[ means that the background exposure will beunderexposed or o+lerexpnsrsd . Adjust the shutter speed until [he aperture displaystops blinking .

Select this mode when yon want to set the aperture manuallythe camera will then au rornatically set the shutter speed matching the aperture to obtaina standard exposure-If :he background is dark like a night scene, a slaw sync speed will be used to obtain astandard exposure of both the main subject and background . Standard exposure of the

AYm ain subject is obtainn:d with the flash, while a standard exposure of [lie background iso'utained with a show shutter speed-5 ince a slaw shutter speed will be used for low-light scenes, using a tripod isrecommended.

.: If the shutter speed display blinks, i[ means that the background exposure will beunderexposed or overexposed.Adjust the aperture until the shutter speed displayslops blinking .

Select this made when you want to set ]path the shutter speed and aprriura manuaEly,Standard exposure of tfhe main subject 7s obtained v:i[h the flash. The exposure of tfiebackground is obtained with the shutter sper:d anti aprrturp combination you set.

a I[ you use the ,DEPa or c {l-DEP> shooting mode, the result wiu be the same as using thetP> (Program AE) mode.

Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures UseShutter Speed Setting Aperture Setting

Automatic [11a0 Se[:. - T?H sec,j Automatic

TV Manual [30 sec . - ]!X sec .)

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AutomaticAY Automatic (30 sec . - 11X sec .] Manual

Manual (bulb, 30 sec . - ilx see .) Manual

& i1X sec . is the camera's maximum flash sync. Spocd .

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Using Flash

Flash Exposure Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1414fi FHB (Flash Exposure Bracketing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15FE L FE Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 sm High-Speed Sync (FP Flash) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Bounce Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18ZOOM Setting the Flash Coverage and Usingthe Wide Panel- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .--- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20M Manual c=lash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22MULTI Stroboscopic Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24CWSecond-Curtain Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

C.FCt Setting Custom Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- 27Custom Function Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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CR Flash Exposure CompensationYou can adjust the flash output as easily as normal exposurecompensation . Flash exposure compensation can be set up to ± 3 stops fn113-stop increments, {If the camera enables anly 112-stop increments, thenonly 112-stop increments can be set.}

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Press the ¢0. > button so that the<0> icon and flash exposurecompensation amount blink .

Set the flash exposurecompensation amount.* Turn the <> dial to set the amount ." To cancel the flash exposure compensation,

set the amount to +D .

Press the <(~)n button .p The flash exposure compensation amount

will be set .

If [lush exposure compensation has been set with both the Spoedlite and camera, theSpeedlite's flash exposure compensation amount will override the camera's .

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~iW,!3 FEB Flash Exposure Bracketing)You can take three flash shots while automatically changing the flashoutput far each shat up to *3 stops in i13-stop increments {112-slapincrements if the camera enables only 112-stop increments}. This is calledFED (Flash Exposure Bracketing).

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Press the <~~> button so that the<WA> icon and flash exposurebracketing amount blink.

Set the flash exposure bracketingamount .* Turn the r F)> dial to set the amount .

Press the ¢~)> button .FEB will be set.

m After all three shots are taken, FEB will be canceled .. The Shols vall be taken in the drive mode set with the camera .~ For FEB shooting, set the camera's drive made to Single shooting and be sure the

Flash is ready before you shoot.~ You can also combine FEB with flash exposure compensation and FE lock .

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FE L FE LockFE (flash exposure) lock enables you to lock the correct flash exposure forany part of the picture .With <ETTL~ dispEayed on the LCD panel. you press the camera's<FE L> button . If tie camera does not have the -.FE L> button, press thecg(-a button .

Focus the subject .

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Press the aFEL > button . {aTS}Aim the viewfinder center over the subjectand press the aFEL> button,

s Apreflash will be fired to obtain a flashexposure reading for the subject .

~ "FEI:' will be displyed on the LCD panel for0 .5 sec .

s each tame you press the aFE L > button, apreffash will be fired and a new flashexposure reading wilt be lacked .

H ~ If the subject is too far away and underexpOSUrp will result, the c ~ > icon wit! 6fink in[lie viewfinder. Mope closer to the subject and try the FE lock again .

~ If ~ETTL - is no[ displayed on the LCD panel, FE lock wilt not be possible.. !f the subject is too small, FE Inck might not be very effective.

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mHigh-Seed Sync (FP Flash)With high-speed sync, you can use flash with all shutter speeds . This isconvenient when you want to use aperture priority for fill-flash portraits.

-er7 ~ zoom 5~mm -~Press the C~HICC1i a Button so that<m> is displayed .a Check that the a~Ha icon is lit in the

viewfinder,03 A7 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 9 13 16 m I s Stroboscopic flash cannot be set,

s if you set a shutter speed that is th0 same or slower than the camera's maximum flashsync speed, 4 fH> wil not he displayed in the viewfinder.

e With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the shorter the effective flashrange will be . Check the NCO panel for the effective flash range .

. TO return !a normal flash, press the < SHI fIs > button so that c m : icon turns off .

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Bounce FlashBy painting the flash head toward a wall or ceiling, the flash will trounce offthe surface before illuminating the subject. This can soften shadows behindthe subject for a more natural-looking shot . This is called bounce flash.

Set the Bounce DirectionHold down the <PllS}i> button and turn the flash head .It the flash coverage is set automatically, the flash coverage will be set to50mm .The LCD panel will also display c- -> mm .a You can also set the flash coverage manually-

0 w If the wall or ceiling is too far away, the lwunced flash might be loo creak and result inunderexposure-

* 7h G wall or ceiling should he a plain, white eolorfor high reflectance . If the bouncesurface is not white, a color cast may result in the picture-

* After you take [he shot, if the !lash exposure confirmation lamp does not fight, use alarger apersure opening and try again .

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Creating a Catchlight

With the catchlight panel, you can create a catchlighF in the subject's eyes toadd life to the facial expression .

Point the flash head upward by 90° .

Pull out the wide panel .I 0, The catchlight panel will came out at the

same time .

3 push in the wide panel.* Push in only the wide panel.s Follow the same procedure as for bounce

flash .

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N ~ Paint thu flash head straight ahead and then upward lay 90°. The calchlight will notwork if you swing the flash head left or right.

~ For maxi murn catch light effect, stay vliqiin i .5 mlR,g ft of the subject.

Claseup Flash ShootingIf you want to shoot a subject about 0.5 - 2 m(i .fi - 6.6 ft) away, hold dawnthe <PU5H> button and tilt the flash head downward by 7° .

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ZOOM Setting the Flash Coverage and being the Wide panel mThe flash coverage can be set to match the lens focal length from 24mmto105mm. The flash coverage can tae set automatically or manually. Also,with the built-in wide panel, the flash coverage can be expanded to 14mmwide-angle lenses .

~ETTL mZoom ~~Imm ~ Press the ¢ZOflM 1- .> button .0 Turn the r@> dial to change the flash

coverage .o When the flash coverage is 59t

.5 0.7 1 1.5 2 3 ¢ 6 9 ~3 18 mJ automatically, <pn is not displayed .

LEI If you set the flash coverage manually, make Sure it covers the lens focal length so thatthe picture will not have a dark periphery.

Using the Wide Panel

Pull out the wide panel and place it over the- - flashflash head as shown. The flash oaverage

will then be extended to 14mm .s The catchlight panel will come out at thesame time . Push the catchlight panel backin .

` - ' - v The r20flM 1'z+ > button will not work .

H m If you use bounce flash with the wlde panel in place, the entire display on the LCDpanel will blink as a %%-or ning. Since the subjec[will6e illuminated by loth the bounceflash and direct flash, it will loch unnatural .

9 Pull out the wide panrsl gently. Using excessive force may detach the wide panel .b If the vide panel is accidentally r3efached, thec 700M I 'z, > button will not work. The zoom - _feature will work again when you press the spot --------------

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6y the arrow. The entire display on theLCD panel will blink, but the Speedlite will worknormally.

11 The flash coverage will notbe compatible with the EFi5mn f12 .8 Fisheye lens.

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Automatic Setting of Rash Coverage for the Camera's Image Sire

EMS digital cameras have one of three image sizes. The lens' effective focallength will differ depending on the camera's image size . The 5peedliteautomatically recognizes the EMS digital camera's image size andautomatically sets the flash coverage for lens focal lengths from 24mm to105mm.When the Speedfite is attached to a compatible camera, c9HD> will appearon the Speedlite's LCD panel.

ETTL Zoom ~um~

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M Manual FlashYou can set the flash output from 11928 power to 111 fu l[ power in 113-stopincrements .Use a hand-held flash meter to determine the required flash output to obtaina correct flash exposure .

zoom 5"m~ Press the ¢MODE> button so that~!1 i <M> is displayed .

0 5 07 1' . i.5 2 3 4 6 9 13 1,

2 Set the flash output .c, Press the ~`~a button .Tm he flash output display will blink.

o )m & Turn the <~> dial to set the flash output,_~ ~ ~ then press the c(~> button.M a Press the shutter button halfway to see the

- effective flash range displayed .

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Displayed Flash Output Figures

When you change the flash output during shooting, the table below makes iteasier to see how the stop changes such as 112 -4 .3 -~ 112 -* 112 X0 .3 . Youcan see how the slap changes when you increase or decrease the flashoutput .For example, when you decrease the flash output to 1l2, 1/2 -0 .3 . or 1/2 -0-7,and then increase the flash output to more than 112, 112 +D .3, 112 +Q .7, and111 will be displayed.

Sample Flash Output FiguresFigures for decreased flash output

11i 1!1 -0 .3 111 -0.7112

1!2 -0 .3' 1!2 -0 .7714

1i4+~.3il2+0.7 112+0.3 1/4 +0 .7

FFigures for increased flash output

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MULTI Stroboscopic FlashWith stroboscopic flash, a rapid series of flashes is fired . It can be used tocapture multiple images of a moping subject in a single photograph for laterstudy.You can set the firing frequency {number of flashes per sec. expressed asHz}, the number of flashes, and the flash output .

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Press the < M0oEa button so chat<MuLri> is displayed .

Select the item to be set.~ Press the < ~~y button to select the item

(blinks) .

Set the desired setting .s Turn the ~~~a dial to setthe setting, then

press the <%:> button ." The next item to be set will blink.s After you set the ti ash output and press the<[?n button, the entire display wild turn on .

Calculating the Shutter SpeedDuring stroboscopic flash, the shutter should remain open until the firingstops. Use the formula below to calculate the shutter speed and set it withthe camera .

Number of flashes = Firing frequency (Hz) = Shutter speedFar example, if the number of flashes is 10 and the firing frequency is 5 Hz,the shutter speed should be at least 2 sec.

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To avoid o\~~erheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not fire mare than 10stroboscopic bursts. Then allow thQ Spaedlite to rest for at least 10 min.

L1 - Stroboscopic Flash is mast effective wish a highly reflective subject against a darkbackground .

* Using a tripoJ, a remote ssviECh, and external power source is recommended ." A flash output of 1!1 or 1!2 cannot 6e set for stroboscopic flash .. Stroboscopic flash ran 6e used with "buLb-"o If the number of flashes is displayed as--, the firing will con:irtue until the shutter isclosed or the battery runs out. The number of flashes will be limited as shown 6y thetable below.

Max . Stroboscopic Flashes

~sFlash Dufpv~ 1 2 3 4 5 fi-7 8-9

114 7 6 5 ~- 11 3 39l8 14 14 12 10 8 6 51116 30 3D 30 20 20 20 107132 60 80 60 50 54 40 301164 90 90 90 89 89 70 6011128 100 100 100 100 100 90 80

Flash OvrtpLtHz

10 11 72-74 75-19 20-50 6D-199

114 2 2 2 2 P 2118 4 4 4 4 s 41116 B S 8 8 8 81132 20 20 20 18 16 521164 50 40 40 35 30 201/1 28 1 70 f 70 f 60 1 50 ~ 40 ~ 43

o If the number of flashes is displayed as--,'he insxirrwrn nurriber Of flashes will be as shownby the table t:rlnv: regardless of the firing frequency.

Flash .0utpuY 114 118 1110 1132 1164 11128' Flash es 2 _ 4 ~ 8 12 20 40 I

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M/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 Zoo Press the sfNIcef> button so that<fx"> is displayed .

n 4 Stroboscopic flash cannot be set .v9s 0a , 1s 2 3 4 6 9 13 is m J

Lyl .̂. Setting the shooting mode to "bulb" will make it easier for second-curtain sync .e To return to normal flash, press the c'sH 1 CIA > button so that the < Mlll~ > icon turns

Off.With E-TTL ISIE-TTL, the flash will fire twice even with a slow sync speed . The firsthash is the preflash.

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C.Fn Setting Custom FunctionsYou can customize Speedlite features to suit your preferences.Do it with Custom Functions .

Press the ¢=B:IC .Fn7 button for z sec .N so that <30> is displayed .

Select theCustom Function No.~~ Turn the <['~)> dial to set the Custom

Function No.

3 Change the setting.Press The <4;> button .

iThe seleciec setting will blink .

' k' '`Y ' ` ~ ` '~ Turn the ~'> dial to select "0" or "1", then

% " "-F press the <.'a button .After you set the Custom Function and

- press the -_MflDE> button, the camera willbe ready to shoot.

Changing Meters or FeetAfter step 1 above, press the < r,~)> button for 2 sec . With the distance display blinking,turn the < ~"> dial to change the unit to feet or meters .Press the c~: , button .

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Custom Function Settings

!unction 1 ItemNo .

Automatic cancellation ofC 1

FEB

Setting Setting Description

C .Fn-02 FEB seyuencc

C .Fn-03 Flash metering modeF

C . Fn-OdSlave units auto power offtime

Cancellation ofslaveunit'sC .Fn~05

auto power off

C .Fn-0& Modeling Flash

Flash recycling methodC .Fn-07 when exlernal power

source is used

C .Fn-08Quick Ilash withcontinuous shooting

C .Fn-09 Test firing with aufoflash

C.Fn-10Modeling flash with test

' firing button

Auto setting of flashC.Fn-11 coverage to match

camera's image size

C.Frt-12 AF~assrst beam OFF

Flash exposureC. Fn-13 compensation soiling

method

C.Fn-14 Auto Rower off activation

0 i Eriablad

I

- -

DisabledStandard exposure a decreased exposure-P increased exposure

: DeCreaSBd expo3urp i Standard exposure~ Increased exposure

D I E-TFL fllE-TTL autoflash

1 TTL aUtO11a5h

a Auto passer off after 60 min .1 Auto power off offer 10 min-

a Cancellable srifh master unit within 1 hour

i Cancellable with master uni[ within 8 hours

0 Enabled

1 DisabledRecycle with both the Speedlite and externalpower source

1 ' Recycle with only the external power source

0 disabled

1

__

enabled

o V'.3z1 Full output

-D Disabled

I 1 Enabled

0 Enabled

1 disabled

0 disabled

1 ~ Enabled

4 Set with < 6D > button and dial .

1 Set directly with cF~ } .

0 On

1 Off

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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, both power sources will

be used together. FioweVer, if the internal batteries becomeexhausted, shooting may be disabled . If 1 is set, only the externalpower source will be used to recharge the flash and the internalbatteries will be spared . Note that even it you set it to 1, theSoeedlite will still require internal batteries far flash control .

+ C- Fn-03-1 is a setting for IF OS-1 series film cameras only.Do not use this setEing it you have an EDS digital camera or E05 REBELT2.+300H .With an EOS digital camera or EpS REBEL T2130OX, this setting will cause improperflash control-the flash might no! Fire or it may fire only at full output .

:n I! you use a Type-A camera and set C.Fn-Q3-1, wireless auto7lasn will not work .:. If "AF-assist beam OFF" is set with the Speedlite or camera, the AF-assist team will

not be emitted .

If you use a Type-B camera and set C .Fn-03-4, E-TTL I IIC-TTL autoflash will net work .

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Wireless Flash

About Wireless Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- .----- . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Fully Automatic Wireless Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Flash Ratio with E-TTL II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Wireless Manual Flash with Varied Flash Output . . . . . . . 42Setting Manual Flash and Stroboscopic Flash withthe Slave Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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About Wireless FlashWith multiple Canon Speedlites having the wireless flash feature, you cancreate various lighting effects with the same ease as using normal E-7TL IIautoflash .The settings you input with the 580E?C master unit) attached to the camera arealso transmitted to the slave units which are controlled 6y the master unit viawireless. Thus, you need not operate the slave units at ail during the shoot.The basic wireless set-up is illustrated below. Then elf you do is set the masterunit to < ETTL>and wireless E-TTL If autoflash will be enabled (p.34) . Notethat with Type-A cameras prior to the Cfl5-10 Mark 11 and EOS ELAfV 7NE/FLAN 7N/30V/33V, E-Tf'L autoflash will be used instead .

Basic Wireless Settings & Setup

1l i5m (49 .28 .)indoors ~i

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 8amount, manual flash, and stroboscopic flash settings set with the master unit will allhe automatically transmitted to the slave units .

a Even with rtiu[tiplr; Speedlies positioned as slave units, elf will be controlled by vrireless .e A SSOEX set as a slave unit can also he controlled by wireless by Speed lite TransmitterSTE2 (optional) .

. Hereinafter, the "master unit" will refer to a 580Ex se[ as the master unit. and awirelessly-Cnnirofled "slave unit" will he a 580 EH set as the slave unit .

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Multi-5peed[ite, Wireless Lighting Configurations

You can crate t%yo or three slave groups and set the flash ratio fn r E-TTL IIautafiiash shooting (p.38 - 42).

Wireless flash with two slave groups [p.38]

Outdoors

1sm (49-21 t .)

Wireless flash with three slave groups (p.40)

Indoors C 15m [49 .2ft.]

outdoors ' lOm (32 .8f1.)

yS

I

8m (26 .2f1 .) 12m [39 .4ft .]

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Sm [26.2ft.] 12m (39 .4ft .)

Fully Automatic Wireless FishThis method has all the Speedlites fire at the same clash output with E-TTL Ilautaflash controlling the total flash output.

I OFF SLAVE,

MASTER

TL IM Zoom 24 ,

OFF = SLAVE....MASTER

m Zoom 2`1-1

~T--~ETTL ru] Zoom C~4mm

A

Set the camera-attached 580E7( asthe master unit .a Set the wireless selector to <MASTER> .

Set the slave 580EX Speed lites(s)as the slave unit(s).0 Set the wireless selector to <SLAVE> .

Checkthe communication channel.~ If the master unit and slave unit(s) areset

[a a different channel, set them all to thesame channel [p.37].

Position the camera and 5peedlitesas desired .~ Position the Speedlites within the range

shown on the next page.

Set the master unit's flash mode to<ET7L> .9 The slave unit(s) will also be automatically

set to <ETTL> .

16i-

2/21

Check that tie flash is ready .r When the slave unit is ready to fire, the AF-

assist beam will blink once each second .

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C 7 Check the flash operation .e Press the master units test firing button.~ The slave.unit will fire . If the flash does not

1i re, adjust the slave unit's angle toward themaster unit and distance from the rnaslerunit-

8Set the camera and shoot .

Set [he camera in the same way as withnormal flash shooting-

15M [49 .2ft.]

Outdoors

o Use the mini stand [tripod socket provided] to prop up the slave unit .e Use the bounce feature to swing the slave uniYs flash body so that the wirelesssensor laces the master unit .

a Indoors, the wireless signal may also bounce off the wall so there is more IeFwayin positioning the slave unit(s)-After positioning the slave unit(s), be sure to test the wireless operation beforeshooting .

m Do not place any obstacles between the master unit and slave unit(s) ..Obstaclescan block the transmission of wireless signals .

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8m (26.2Ft .) 12m [39 .4ft.]

LXl ~ The Speedlife's zoom set[ingwill 6e set automatically to 2hmm . ]t is possible to changethe ma8t(:r unit's zoom setting . Wov:EVer, npte that the master unit transmits v+irelesssignals to [die slave unit(s) with :he preflash . Therefore, the flash coverage must covertheslave units position . If you change [he master units room setting, be sure to test thewireless oppraiion before shouting .

u IFthe slave unit enters auto power off. it can 6e turned on again t~v; pressing the masterunit's test firing button .

* A test flash candor 5o fired while the camera's operation simer 64 or 66 is active.

Master Unit's Flash ON/OFFYou can disable the master unit from firing during actual exposure so that onlythe slave unit(s) will fire in the final picture .

rE771 D Zoom,~'imm ~-ori-

-~ ~i i `

5%0. 'IT.. (~Tfl,7lTl± ~{2

-o FF-

Press the <ZOOMI'=.a button sothat the display blinks as shown onthe left .

Disable the master anti's flashtiring .

Turn the <;a dial to select <e FF >,then press the r0> butEon .

k The <'M> iron will blink .

ETTL IM Zoom L'imm

.-i .--

L~1 Even if you disable the master units flash firing, it will still fire a preffash to transmitvrirelpss signals .

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Using Fully Automatic Wireless Flash

Flash exposure compensation and other settings set with the master unit willalso tie automatically set in the slave units . Thus, you need not make settingson the stave unit{s} . Wireless flash with the following settings can be done inthe same way as with normal flash shooting .

" Flash exposure compensation " FHB" High-speed sync [FP flash] " Manual flash" FE lock " Stroboscopic flash

Lyl Wifh FC lack. if even one Speediite will resuiE in underexposure, the < f 7 icon will blink inthe viewfinder. peen the ape rEUre mare or move the stave unit closer to the subject.

5etiing Communication ChannelIf there is another Canon wireless flash system nearby, you can change thechannel No . to prevent signal confusion . Bath the master and slave units mustbe set to the same channel No.

IETTL DZoom 2'irnm , 7~Ii1C,n

z.F 11 3 '1~- i

---

i ~Q loom 21

7

Press the ¢ZOOMI'x, > button sothat blinks .

Set the channel No .~ Turn the ~O.> dial to select the channel

number, then press the <(, ; a button-

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Flash Ratio with-E-TTL 11With one master unit and one or two slave units off-carnera, you can adjust theflash ratio far E-TTL I[ autoflash shooting .The example below has two slave units and the master unit disabled fromfiring .

15m (49 .2ft.)

R T"'i0m (32.8ft~

Indoors A~ 4 12m (39 .4tt .)

Dutdnors80"

Sm {2621t .}

Set the Slave Unit

Multiple slave units can 6e assigned to different slave groups by setting theslave Ib.

Set the wireless selector to¢SLAVE> . (p .34)

ETTL M Zoom m Press the <ZOOM1't4 >hutEon so _that <~a blinks .

~'A-

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3 Set the slave In .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

Set the wireless selector to` <MA5TER>. (p.34)

Disable the master unit's flash~J firing . [p.3s]

~'~ETTL LTUI24-~'

Press the C ZOO MI'z+7 button so

~a FF=,r ~ 1 l I

-°L=~ 1 ~4

<~> blinks .that

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rETTL 0200F 2Ymm 5olect the flash ratf0 .-01 Turn the <~~~>dial to select c A : $ >, thin

press thQ <Qn button .

ETTL ui2oam 2YMm , C~: Set the flesh ratio .c~r Turn the <of >dial to set the Ilash ratio

"~A;B

-10-~ -f i -f:z-. -ft

6 Set the camera and shoot .,,it Set the camera in the same way as with

normal flash shooting .

Cyl With the EOS ELAN IJELAN II EJ59150E, EOS 500WREBELG, EDS IX . EMS IX711X Lite .Ep5 3001R r: BE L 2p00 : and Ep53QQQN1661REBEL XS AfIREBEL G II, the flash ratiocannot be set with in ultip 1e Speedites.

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a The flash ratio range of 8 :1 - i :1 - 1 :8 is equivalent to 3:1 - 1 :1 - i :3 in stops [112-slapincrements] .

a The flash rr31i0 at the 0 is shown in parentheses below the scale.

8 :7 . 4:7 . 2 :1 - 1 :7 . 1 :2 . 1 :4 + 1 :8~~~~rw~rrrr~r~wiwi~rrrrr~{5 .6 :1} (2-8'1) [1-4 :5] (1 :1 .4) (t :2 .8) {1 :5 .6}

Wireless flash with Three Slave Groups

15m (49 .2ft.)

iCm {32.831.] ,

indoors ( H~ ~ 8 )i2m (3s .ats .)

OutdoorsJSm (2f .2it .)

----$C, /

You can have slave groups Aand 8 and also add slave group C. You can useslave groups A and 8 to obtain the standard flash exposure of the subject, andslave group C to illuminate the background to eliminate shadows.

Set the slave units.o See "Set the Slave Unit" on page 38 to set

the save units ID to <A>, <B >, Or < C>,0 Far slave cC>, also set the flash exposure

compensation-as necessary.

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2Set the master unit and shoot .o See "Set the Master Unit' on page 39 .

In step 4. select <A : B C

H a If < 181 :B ~ is set, the Speedlite in slave gfoup a[7 will not fire .m Ii you point the slave group c[ > Speedlite toward the subject, the subject will beoverexposed .

Modeling FlashIf the camera has a depth-of-field preview button, press it to fire a 1 -sec . burstof flashes . This is the modeling flash .You can check the lighting and shadow effects . You can fire the modeling flashfor both wireless and normal flash shooting .

H Do not fife the modeling flash more than 10 consecutive limes. I# you fire the modelingflash 90 consecutive limes, allow the Speedlita to rest far at least 7d min . to avoidoverheating and deteriorating the flash head.

The modeling flash cannot 6e fired with the Ed5 300iREBEL 2400 and Type-8 cameras(P .2) .

About Slate-Group Control

Slave group A for example, if you have the slave Ib set------ to ¢A> for three Speedlites, all three

} , 5peedlites will 4e controlled as if they/r Id ~ `\ were one 5peedlite in slave group A .

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Wireless Manual Flash with Varied Flash Output mWith manual flash and multiple Speedlites, you can set a different flash outputfor each slave unit {group} .All settings are done with the master unit .

D room 24mm Press the ¢MQQEa Button so that<M> is displayed .

r~,za?m Press the <ZOOM 1~.> button so°~-ate ~ i ~~

`II ~' that ¢~> blinks . -

_z ,-rte1~~

J

G9 zoom,2%m Select the flash ratio .~an-

7~: Turn the <~> dial to select <A= B> or

.z . ,=~ ~A= B : Cam, then press the cJa button-

A- Set the flash output .Press the <:'y> buttonI .The sla e la A ill bli k

:~.am 2`fmm,

v > w n .<a Turn the <0> dial to set the flash output

far <A>, then press the <Q> button ." '-^` @ The Slave ID c $ > will blink Turn the.

dial to set the flash output far <-B>, thenpress the <`?> button .The slave ID c C a will blink . Turn thedial to set the flash output for <9;>, thenpress the a;~?> button .

m All the slave IDs will tight .

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Setting Manual Flash and Stroboscopic Flash with the Slave Unit mManual flash or stro4oscopic flash can be set manually with the slave unit-Do this in the following eases:(7) When you want to set the flash output with the slave units individually for

wireless or manual flash, as with studio clash units.{2} When you use 5peedlite Transmitter STE2 forwireless or manual flash .

Manual Flash

DZoom2Y--

Stroboscopic Flash

pzoom 2'imma " "1128 .5- ^ [I~,~

Magi-

a Press the <MQbE> button for 2 sec .s <M>will blink.w Set the manual flash output (p .22)-

a Press the <MQdE> button for 2 sec .i- <M> will blink.w Press the <MflDE> button again and

<MULTI> will blink .s Set the stroboscopic flash [p .24] .

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Reference

580E?C System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Major Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Using a Type-B Camera --------------- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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580EX System

c2:

L7 Speedlite ssoEx (On-camera./Master unit)L) 5peedlite Transmitter STE2

Dedicated transmitter for wireless control of 58pE}C142pEX set as slave units .() Compact Battery Pack CP-E3

Compact and lightweight external power source . Accommodates eight size-AAalkaline or Ni-MH batteries. If pan also use size-AA lithium batteries-

40 Speedlite 580E7[ {Slave unit}(5; Speedlite 420E7( (Slave unit)

Mini stand {included with 580E}U420EX)7] Off-Camera Shoe Cord 2

Enables the 580EX to be connected to the camera up to 60 cm12 ft away. All ofthe EOS camera's automatic functions cart be used .Speedlite Bracket 58-E1

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About Color Temperature Information Transmission

When the flash fires, the color temperature information is transmitted tocertain specific EOS digital camera . This feature optimizes the flash picture'swhite balance. When the camera's color balance is set to aM>or <y >, itwilt work automatically.To see if this feature works with your camera, see the white balancespecification in the "Major Specifications' of your camera's instructionmanual .

Reverting to 580E Default SettingsIf your EpScamera has the CLEAR > button, you can press it to revert thecamera settings (except Custom Functions) to the default.

About the AF-Assist BeamUnder law-light or law-contrast conditions, the built-in AF-assist beam will beemitted automatically to make it eaasier to autofocus. The AF-assist beamworks with al[ EDS cameras. The AF-assist beam is compatible with 28mmand longer lenses . The effective range is shown below.

Position Effective Range (m 1 ft)

Center 0 .6 - 10! 2 - 32 .8

Periphery 0 .6 . 5 1 2 - 16.4-

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TroubleshootingHare a prahlem? See the table below.

The Speedli#e does not detach from the camera .c: The mounting foots locking pin has not been retracted .

Loosen the locking ring all the way before detaching the Speedlite . (p.9)

The Speedliie does not fire,

~~ The batteries are installed in the wrong orientation.~ Install the batteries in the correct orientation . (p.8)

The Speedliie's infernal batteries are exhausted .j. If the flash recycling time is 30 sec . or longer, replace the batteries. [p.8]

Install the Speedlite's internal batteries even when you use an externalpower source. (p,8)

A Attach the Speed lite securely to the tamers .Attach the Speedlite's mounting foot securely to the camera . (p.9)The electrical contacts of the Speed lite and camera are dirty.

1 Clean the contacts . (p.9)

The slave unit does not fire .

0 The slave's wireless selector is not set to < SLAVE> .o~ Set it to <SLAVED. (p .34)a The slave unit is not positioned properly.

Place the slave unit within the master units transmission range . [p .35]P, Point the slave units sensor toward the master snit . [p .35]

The power turns off by . itself .,D After 90 sec. of idle operation, auto power off took effect .a- Press the shutter button halfway or press the test firing button . (p .10)

The entire LCD panel blinks .

r The wide panel has been pulled out for bounce flash.s Retract the wide panel. (p .20)

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The flash range scale bars blink.

The flash head has been tilted down by 7° .o Change the bounce position . {p.19}

The periphery or bottom of the picture looks dark.

When you set the flash coverage manually, the setting wasa highernumber than the lens focal length, resulting in a dark periphery.

r Set the flash cove rage that is a lower number than the lens focal length o:set it to auto zoom . (p .20)

s If only the bottom of the picture looks dark, you were too close to thesubject .

r If the subject is closer than 2 m18.6 It, tilt the flash head downward by 7' .

(P 19)

The flash exposure is underexposed or overexposed.

e There was a highly reflective object (glass window, etc.) in the picture .P, Use FE lock. (p.16)* The subject has a very dark or light color.0 Set flash exposure compensation . Fora dark subject, set a decreased flash

exposure . And far a bright 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 surethe subject is within the effective flash range displayed [p .17]

The picture is really blurred .

~ The shooting mode was set to ¢ AV >, and the scene was dark .v Use a tripod or set the shooting mode to <P> . (p .72)

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Major Specifications" TypeType : On -camera, E-TTL IvE~7TL,TTL au toflash SpredIiFeCompatible cameras : Type-A E05 cameras [E-TTL iI1E~TTL autoffash],

Type- B EDS camaras [77L autoflash)Guide No . : 581190 (at 105mm focal length, 1$0 100 in meter-Meet)Flash cQverage : 24 - 105mm (14mm with wide panel)

" Auto room [flash coverage set automa[ically for lens snca!length and image size]" Manual zoom" Flash head swing (bounce Flash)

Flash duration : Normal flash : 1 .2 ms or shorter-Quick flash : 2 .3 ms or shorter

Cola: temperatureinfo rmativn transmission : Flash color )omperature information Transmitted to camera

" Exposure ControlExpGsure Control Type : E-TTL III-TTUTTL autoHash, manual flashFlash range(with 50mm f11 .4, ISO 100]' 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 it (max .)

Nigh-speed sync : U.5 ~ 15 m 11 .6-49 .2 ft (a111250 sec .)Flash exposurecnrnpensaVon : Manual, FEB : *3 stops in F13-stop increments

{Manual and FEB can tie Combined)FE lock : With .FE E ~ button or <*> buttonHigh-sped sync : ProvidedStroboscopic flash : Provided [t - 199 Hz]Flash oxpasureconfirmation : Pilot lamp lights

" Flash Recycling (with size-AA alkaline batteries]Recycling time)Flash-ready indicator : Normal flash : 0 .1 to 6 sec . 1 Red pilot lamp lights

Quick flash : 0 .1 to 3 sec . i Green pilot lamp Ii g hts

- Wireless FlashTransmission method : Optical pulseChannels 4Wireless options: OFF Master, and Slave

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Tran%rnissiori range

"Y 1

(Apprax .)' Outdoors, 5 2 . 15 m 139.4 - 49 .2 ft,Indoors : 8 - 10 m : 26 .2 - 32.8 ftReception angle : -40` horizontal, t3Q- vertical

Controllable slave groups: 3 (A, H, and C)Flash ratio control : 1 :8 - 1 :1 - 8:1 in 112-stop incrementsSlave-ready indicator : AF-assist beam blinksModeling flash- Fired with came ra'sdcpth-of-field pry/iew button

" CUStOttI Functions: 14 (2f1 settings)

-AF-Assist BeamI .inkable AF points 1 .45 AF paints (28mm or longer focal length)Effective range [Approx .]- AF renter : O .G - 10 m/2-0 ~ 32 .8 it,

Periphery : 0 .6 . 5 m .120 - 18 .4 f[

" Power SourceInternal power Four sire-AA alkaline

Size-AA Ni-MM or lithium batteries also possible

Battery life{Apprnx . flash count}' 100 - 700 flashes with size-AA alkaline batteries}Battery life[Aaprex. wlreless,ransmissicns] : 1500 transmissions [Master unit firing disabled, size-AA

alkaline batteries]Power saviny: power off after 90 sec . or idle operation (60 min . if se[ as

slave)External powcsr sources : Compact Battery Back CP-E3

" Dimensions(WxH x17) : 76x134x11Amm13 .0 x5 .3x4 .5in

" Weight : 375 g : 13.2 oz (Speedlite only, excluding batteries)

a AEI specifications are based on Canon's testing criteria .s Product specifications and external appearance are subject to change without

notice .

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Guide No. (G No.) (ISO 100, in meters/feet)

Normal Flash (Full Output) and Quick Flash {GNo.}Flash Coverage (mm) 14 24 2B 3n 1 50 70 80 105

Normal Flash 15~ 23:{Full output] 119 .2 91 .3

30.~98 .4

36 .118 .1

42+'137 .8

501164

531173 .9

58110 .3

Quick Flash Same as 1!2 to T16 manual flash output

Manual Flash (GNo .)

Flash QutputFlash Coverage (mm)

14 ~ 24

~

28 35 50 7D 80 105

1IT 151 281 301' 36~ 421 501 53.1 :58

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49.2 91 .9 98 .4 1 F 8.1 137 .8 164 173 .9190 .3

71210.81 19 .81 2121 25 .51 29 .71 35 .4.' 37.5 .' 41 :34 .8 65 69.8 83.7 97 .4 116-1 123 134 .5

114 7~5! 14.E 151 18' 211, 251 26.51 29'24 .6 45 .9 49 .2 59.1 68 .9 82 86 .9 95.1

118 5-3+ 9 .91 10-6/ 12 .71 14 .8 .E 17 .71 18 .7/ 20 .5.E17 .4 32 .5 34 .8 45 .7 48 .6 58.1 61 .4 67.3

11163 .8i 71 7 .51 ;31 10 .51 12 .51 13 .3.E 14 .5f12 .5 23 24 .6 29.5 34 .4 41 43 .6 47.6

1132 2~7i I 4 .9i 5.31 6 .4.+ 7 .41 8 .81 9 .4: 10 .318.9 16.1 17 .4 21 24 .3 28 .9 30 .8 33.8

1l641 .91 3 .51 3.81 4 .51 5 .31 6 .31 6 .E1 7 .8~6.2 11 .5 12 .5 14.8 17 .4 20 .7 21 .7 2,1

71128 1 .31 2 .51 2 .7i 3 .2, 3.7 : 4.4: 4 .71 5 .1143 8.2 3 .9 10.5 12.1 14 .4 15 .4 i6 .7

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Using a Type-B CameraIf you use the 580EX with a Type-S camera (TTLautoilash camera), note theavailable features and restrictions below.When a Type-B camera is used with the 580EX set to autoflash, <TTL.>will be displayed on the Speedlite's LCa panel . {With a Type-A camera,<ETTL> will be displayed .}

Features Available with All Type-13 Cameras

Configuration Available FeaturesTTL autofiashFlash exposure compensation

On-camera FEBshooting Manual flash

Stroboscopic flash

Second-curtain sync

Manual flashWireless flash

Strnboscopic flash

Features not Available with Any Type-B Cameras

" E-TTL III-TTL autoflash" FE lock* High-speed sync (FP flash)A Autoffash with wireless flash" Flesh ratio set with mufti-Speedlite wireless flash

Features Available with Some Type-B Cameras. Eos s5ois2a : FEs" Ep5 75p1850: FEB, stroboscopic flash, second-curtain sync,

wireless flash" Eb5 700: FEB in modes except <Trr>

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This device complies with Part 35 of the FCC Rules . Operation is subject to theTnllowing two conditions : (1 ) This device may not cause harmful interference,and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includinginferference that may cause undesired operation .

Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwisespecified in the instructions. If such changes or modifications should 6e made,you could he required to stop operation of the equipment .

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits (or a class8 digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits aredesigned to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in aresidential installation . This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with theinstructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particularinstallation . If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off andon, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more ofthe following measures:" Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna-" Increase the separation between thQ equipment and receiver." Consult the dealer oran experienced radia'TV technician for help .

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class 8 limits for radio noiseemissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-casingequipment standard entitled "Digital Apparatus', ICES-003 of the IndustryCanada .

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The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing .

Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the i

like .Dry galleries shall not be subjected to charging .

This mark indicates that the product complies with Australia's EMCregulations .

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This Instructions booklet is dated July 2004 . For information on the camera'scompatibility with system accessories marketed after this date, contact yournearest Canon Service Center.