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INSTRUCTION MANUAL. MODE D'EMPLOI MANUAL DE iNSTRUCCI01dES

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SPEEDLITE

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Thank you far purchasing a Canon product.

The Canon Speedlite 58QfX is an EOS-dedicated, high-output flash unit automatically compatible with E-TTL II, E-TTL, and TTL autoflash . It can be used in three different wags : As a normal on-camera flash, the master unit for a wireless, multi-Speedlite flash system, or a slave unit. Read this instruction manual while also referring to your camera's instruction manual . Before using the Speedlite, read this instruction manual and your camera's instruction 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 automatic exposure 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 metering modes: 2. E-TTL autoflash (evaluative flash metering with preflash reading) 3. TTL autoflash (off-the-film metering for real-time flash metering)
1 . E-TTL II autoflash (evaluative flash metering with preflash reading/lens distance information)

Regarding the camera's available flash metering modes, refer to the camera's instruction manual . The Speedlite's major specifications are listed in "External Flash Items:" The camera instruction manual's chapter on flash photography will refer to cameras having 1 and 2 as a Type-A camera (compatible with E-TTL or E-TTL II). And cameras having 3 (compatible with only TTL) are called Type-113 cameras. This instruction manual assume that you are using the 580EX with a Type-A camera . For Type-B cameras, see page 53 .

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 the camera 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 effect for 8 sec . or 12 sec .

" Reference page numbers are indicated by (p."), This instruction manual uses the following alert symbols:
IV ' The Note symbol gives supplemental information .

u ' The Caution symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting problems .

Nomenclature
-Catchlight panel [retractedy (p-79) Built-in wide pare (retraCled) (P.20] Flash hea_dl
Wiraless tranerniffer

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wireless sensor
II`~ ~ C .ano71 ~ ~ I I E=terna3 power source socket Bracket fining

AF-assist beam emitter P'47) Contact cover

Mounting fool {p .9}

_Locking ring [p.8]

Lacking pin [p .9]

Contacts

Case

Mini stand Shoe

8 Mini standpocket I \l '.

LC bpanel
Bounce angle

,PUSH, f3oimrc lock release 6ufton [p.18] --a$:IC Fn : ~ .CD panel illumination..' custom Furctiol setling h~itton [p .&~27] ~ r' -~i I ~ I I ~

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High-Speed Sync (FPflash).+ Shuttercurtain syncnroniial3on button (p t7"'26)

Battery conrparl mem co+~:r (p.8)

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f,ilo[ lam ~.+Testfiringl Wireless slava zino ~croff cancel Button (p . i0+35y Fleshexposure confirmation lamp (P 11)

Zoom blrttnnl Wi relss set button (p.20r3B, 37 .38, 39, 42) RUmcr switch (p.10) ,OFF> '. P~veroff

ON, : Pcsver an

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~(b~ , Select Dial

Flash modelSla~ sei ti nqUuttan [p. :1 22,2442,43] c`) n ScI ccVSet button Wire selector [p.9, 34] <DFF :Wifelessoff[fnron-ramcraiiash] :MASTERS : Master Unit

SLAVE :

: 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 Panel
Manual ilashnufput level Flash BxpDSUfeCampensation amounl FEB Compensation amounl Zoom focal length

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manu l zoom ~

Aperture FEB status Stroboscopic (12513 Grunt Stroboscopic flaslt frequency

Manual flash 113-stop irGmmen[ indica'vr

~IM~ ~ High-speedsync_ [FPflesh]

Custom Function Na . Custom Function salting

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<ETTLITTL,
C" TTL (11)I TTL

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avtoliash

ETTL

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Flashexposure com~nsation

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ManualMiMuinflaslis."'+rluli {Siroboscopic) ttash

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Slave ID ~

slave io 7 :4 . 1 :8--~-~ underscore ~ 13 78 m -l . 40 60 ft I~ :~ Flash ratio

FI3511 fang scale,

Fiasn raia scale e~ Cd~ i

Cu stom Function i ~Ct~> ;u rtai a sync SecondFiring mode Master flash ON atN Master flash OFF -. .A Slave flash c9> Flash Oaurtceindicator (84nksfor7 dcsvn) A> Slave `~~5Channel flash ratio i Indicator (feel)

Indicator [meters]

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

.The items actually displayed depend on the current settings .

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 more than 20 continuous flashes . After20 continuous flashes, allow a rest time of at least 10 min .

Installing Batteries

Install four size-AA batteries

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Open the cover.

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Slide the battery compart monE cover as shown by the arrow and open it .

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Instal[ the batteries .

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compartment .

Make sure the + and -battery contacts are correctly oriented as shown in the battery

Close the cover,

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Quick Flash

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 .] Normal F18sh _ Fl as h Count (aRProx~)

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-AA balterios may result in foully battery connection .

o Lice four new batteries of the Sam E-brand and type . do not mix battery types . When replacing batteries, replace all four batteries al the same timeo Site-AA Ni~MFf or lithium batteries can also be used .

Attaching to the Camera

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Loosen the locking ring .

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Turn the lacking ring as shown 6y the arrow to loosen it .

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Attach it to the camera . s Slip the Speedlite's mounting foot all the way into the hot shoe .
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Tighten .
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a To detach the Speedlite, loosen [he locking ring until the looking pin disengages . Then slip the Speedlite out of the hot shoe .

Turn the locking ring as shown by the arrow. The locking pin will protrude from the mounting foot to further secure the attachment .

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. For normal flash shooting, be sure to set the wireles selector to < flFF> .

Turn on the Power Switch

Set the power switch td <ONa . o- The flash will start recycling .

Check that the flash is ready.

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

The pilot tamp will first turn green [ready for quick flash], then red (fully recycled or flash ready) .

About Quick Flash

Quick flash enables aflash to be fired before flash-ready, when the pilot lamp is still greenAlthough the Guide Na. will be 116 to 112 that of the full output, quick flash is effective for near subjects and when you want a shorter recycle time . Set the drive made to Single . Quick flash cannot be used in the continuous shoaling . FEB, manual flash, and stroboscopic flash modes.

About Auto Power Off

To sage battery power, the power will turn off automatically after 90 sec. of idle use. To turn on the Speedlite again, press the shutter button halfway. Or press the Speedlite's test firing button .

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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 batteries within i minute after turning off the power,

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

Fully Automatic Flash Shooting

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Focus the subject.

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. Press the shutter button halfway to focus The shutter speed and aperture will be set as displayed in the viewfinder. Check that the < J > icon is lit in [he viewfinder. Check that the subject is within the effective range displayed on the LCD panel . A preflash is fired right before the shot is taken, then the main flash is fired . If a standard flash exposure was obtained, the flash exposure confirmation lamp will light for about 3 sec .
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Take the picture.

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LEI c < E -{TL ~ will be displayed on the LCD pane[ even if the camera is compatible with E-TTL II . ~. Lf the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not light, mope closer to the subject and take the picture again . You can also increase the camera's ISD speed .

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Just 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-TTL autaflash .
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 . v ~, if the spar hure display Minks, i[ means that the background exposure will be underexposed or o+lerexpnsrsd . Adjust the shutter speed until [he aperture display stops blinking . Select this mode when yon want to set the aperture manually the camera will then au rornatically set the shutter speed matching the aperture to obtain a standard exposureIf :he background is dark like a night scene, a slaw sync speed will be used to obtain a standard exposure of both the main subject and background . Standard exposure of the m ain subject is obtainn:d with the flash, while a standard exposure of [lie background is AY o'utained with a show shutter speed5 ince a slaw shutter speed will be used for low-light scenes, using a tripod is .: If the shutter speed display blinks, i[ means that the background exposure will be . Adjust the aperture until the shutter speed display underexposed or overexposed
slops blinking . recommended.

Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoffash in the Shooting Modes m

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 tfie
background is obtained with the shutter sper:d anti aprrturp combination you set.

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

Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Use

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

Aperture Setting
Automatic

TV Manual [30 sec . - ]!X sec .) AY Automatic (30 sec . - 11X sec .] Manual (bulb, 30 sec . - ilx see .) & i1X sec . is the camera's maximum flash sync. Spocd .

Automatic Manual Manual

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Using Flash
Flash Exposure Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14fi FHB (Flash Exposure Bracketing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FE L FE Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . m High-Speed Sync (FP Flash) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bounce Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ZOOM Setting the Flash Coverage and Using the Wide Panel- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .--- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M Manual c=lash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MULTI Stroboscopic Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CWSecond-Curtain Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 15 1s 17 18

20 22 24 26 C .FCt Setting Custom Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- 27 Custom Function Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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You can adjust the flash output as easily as normal exposure compensation . Flash exposure compensation can be set up to 3 stops fn 113-stop increments, {If the camera enables anly 112-stop increments, then only 112-stop increments can be set.}

CR Flash Exposure Compensation

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Press the 0 . > button so that the <0> icon and flash exposure compensation amount blink .

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

Set the flash exposure compensation amount.

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p The flash exposure compensation amount will be set .

Press the <(~)n button .

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

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You can take three flash shots while automatically changing the flash output far each shat up to *3 stops in i13-stop increments {112-slap increments if the camera enables only 112-stop increments}. This is called FED (Flash Exposure Bracketing).

W,!3 FEB Flash Exposure Bracketing)

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

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Set the flash exposure bracketing amount .

* Turn the r F)> dial to set the amount .

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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 (flash exposure) lock enables you to lock the correct flash exposure for any 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 the cg(-a button .

FE L FE Lock

Focus the subject . ,Press the aF EL > button . {aTS}

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s A preflash will be fired to obtain a flash exposure reading for the subject .
~ "FEI:' will be displyed on 0 .5 sec . s each tame you press the preffash will be fired and exposure reading wilt be

Aim the viewfinder center over the subject and press the aFEL> button, the LCD panel for aFE L > button, a a new flash lacked .

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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. 16

With high-speed sync, you can use flash with all shutter speeds . This is . convenient when you want to use aperture priority for fill-flash portraits -er7 ~ zoom 5~mm -~ m I Press the C~HICC1i a Button so that <m> is displayed . a Check that the a~Ha icon is lit in the viewfinder, s Stroboscopic flash cannot be set,

m High-Seed Sync (FP Flash)

03 A7 1 1.5 2

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s if you set a shutter speed that 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 . 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 Flash
By painting the flash head toward a wall or ceiling, the flash will trounce off the surface before illuminating the subject. This can soften shadows behind the subject for a more natural-looking shot . This is called bounce flash.

Set the Bounce Direction

Hold down the <PllS}i> button and turn the flash head . It the flash coverage is set automatically, the flash coverage will be set to 50mm . 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 in underexposure* 7h G wall or ceiling should he a plain, white eolorfor high reflectance . If the bounce surface 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 a larger 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 to add life to the facial expression .

Point the flash head upward by 90 . Pull out the wide panel .

0, The catchlight panel will came out at the same time .

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 not work 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 Shooting

If you want to shoot a subject about 0.5 - 2 m (i .fi - 6.6 ft) away, hold dawn the <PU5H> button and tilt the flash head downward by 7 . E77 5umm F-5.b
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The flash coverage can be set to match the lens focal length from 24mm to 105mm . The flash coverage can tae set automatically or manually. Also, with the built-in wide panel, the flash coverage can be expanded to 14mm wide-angle lenses . ~ETTL m Zoom ~~Imm ~ Press the ZOflM 1- .> button . 0 Turn the r@ > dial to change the flash coverage .
o When the flash coverage is 59t

ZOOM Setting the Flash Coverage and being the Wide panel m

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automatically, <pn is not displayed.

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

Using the Wide Panel

-Pull out the wide panel and place it over the flash head as shown. The flash oaverage will then be extended to 14mm . s The catchlight panel will come out at the same time . Push the catchlight panel back in . v The r20flM 1'z+ > button will not work .

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H m If you use bounce flash with the wlde panel in place, the entire display on the LCD panel will blink as a %%-or ning. Since the subjec[will6e illuminated by loth the bounce flash 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, the c _ 700M I 'z, > button will not work. The zoom -------------feature will work again when you press the spot ` :-'=shown 6y the arrow. The entire display on the . LCD panel will blink, but the Speedlite will work normally.

11 The flash coverage will notbe compatible with the EFi5mn f12 .8 Fisheye lens. 20

Automatic Setting of Rash Cove rage for the Camera's Image Sire
EMS digital cameras have one of three image sizes. The lens' effective focal length will differ depending on the camera's image size . The 5peedlite automatically recognizes the EMS digital camera's image size and automatically sets the flash coverage for lens focal lengths from 24mm to 105mm. When the Speedfite is attached to a compatible camera, c9HD> will appear on the Speedlite's LCD panel.
ETTL Zoom ~um~

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M Manual Flash
You can set the flash output from 11928 power to 111 fu l[ power in 113-stop increments . Use a hand-held flash meter to determine the required flash output to obtain a correct flash exposure .

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Press the MODE> button so that <M> is displayed .

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Set the flash output .

c, Press the ~`~a button .

m The flash output display will blink.

a Press the shutter button halfway to see the

effective flash range displayed .
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& Turn the < ~> dial to set the flash output, then press the c(~> button .

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Displayed Flash Output Figures

When you change the flash output during shooting, the table below makes it easier to see how the stop changes such as 112 -4 .3 -~ 112 -* 112 X0 .3 . You can see how the slap changes when you increase or decrease the flash output . 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, and 111 will be displayed.

Sample Flash Output Figures

11i 1!1 -0 .3 Figures for decreased flash output 112+0.3 111 -0.7 112 1/4 +0 .7 1!2 -0 .3' 1!2 -0 .7 714

il2+0.7

F Figures for increased flash output

1i4+~.3

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With stroboscopic flash, a rapid series of flashes is fired . It can be used to capture multiple images of a moping subject in a single photograph for later study. You can set the firing frequency {number of flashes per sec. expressed as Hz}, the number of flashes, and the flash output .
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MULTI Stroboscopic Flash

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

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Select the item to be set.

~ Press the < ~~y button to select the item (blinks) .

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Set the desired setting .

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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 .

During stroboscopic flash, the shutter should remain open until the firing stops. Use the formula below to calculate the shutter speed and set it with the camera . Far example, if the number of flashes is 10 and the firing frequency is 5 Hz, the shutter speed should be at least 2 sec.

Calculating the Shutter Speed

Number of flashes = Firing frequency (Hz) = Shutter speed

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To avoid o\~~erheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not fire mare than 10 stroboscopic 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 dark background . * 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 is closed or the battery runs out. The number of flashes will be limited as shown 6y the table below.

Max . Stroboscopic Flashes

Flash Dufpv~ ~s 1
7 14 30 60 90 100

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6 14 3D 80 90 100 11 2
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5 12 30 60 90 100 72-74 2
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11 8 20 54 89 100 20-50 P
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3 6 20 40 70 90 6D-199 2
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3 5 10 30 60 80

114 9l8 1116 7132 1164 11128

Flash OvrtpLt

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114
118

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Flash .0utpuY Flash es

1116 1132 1164

B 20 50

70

S 20 40

70

8 20 40

60

8 18 35

8 16

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40

30

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

114 2 _

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118 4

1110 8

1132 12

1164 20

11128 40

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With a slow shutter speed, you can create a light trail following the subject . The flash fires right before the shutter closes.

M/Second-Curtain Sync

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Press the sfNI cef> button so that <fx" > is displayed .

4 Stroboscopic flash cannot be set .

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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 first hash is the preflash.

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You can customize Speedlite features to suit your preferences. Do it with Custom Functions.

C .Fn Setting Custom Functions

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

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

3 Change the setting.

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The seleciec i setting will blink . ~ Turn the ~'> dial to select "0" or "1", then press the <.'a button .

Press The <4;> button .

After you set the Custom Function and press the -_MflD E> button, the camera will be ready to shoot.

Changing Meters or Feet

After 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 . 27

Custom Function Settings

!unction 1 No . Item

Setting 0 I i Eriablad

Setting Description

Automatic cancellation of FEB FEB seyuencc

C .Fn-02

Disabled Standard exposure a decreased exposure -P increased exposure : DeCreaSBd expo3urp i Standard exposure ~ Increased exposure I E-TFL fllE-TTL autoflash
TTL aUtO11a5h

F C .Fn-03 C . Fn-Od C .Fn~05 C .Fn-0& C .Fn-07 C .Fn-08 C .Fn-09 C.Fn-10 C.Fn-11 C.Frt-12 C. Fn-13 C.Fn-14

Flash metering mode Slave units auto power off

time

D
1

a
1 a i

Auto passer off after 60 min .

Auto power off offer 10 minCancellable srifh master unit within 1 hour Cancellable with master uni[ within 8 hours

Cancellation ofslaveunit's auto power off Modeling Flash Flash recycling method when exlernal power source is used Quick Ilash with continuous shooting Test firing with aufoflash Modeling flash with test ' firing button Auto setting of flash coverage to match

0 1

Enabled Disabled Recycle with both the Speedlite and external power source ' Recycle with only the external power source disabled enabled Full output Disabled Enabled Enabled disabled disabled ~ Enabled Set with < 6D > button and Set directly with cF~ } . On Off dial . __

1 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 4 1 0 1

o
-D I

V'.3z

camera's image size

AF~assrst beam OFF Flash exposure compensation soiling method Auto Rower off activation

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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 become exhausted, shooting may be disabled . If 1 is set, only the external power source will be used to recharge the flash and the internal batteries will be spared . Note that even it you set it to 1, the So eedlite 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 REBEL T2.+300H . With an EOS digital camera or EpS REBEL T2130OX, this setting will cause improper flash 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 . 29

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

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With multiple Canon Speedlites having the wireless flash feature, you can create various lighting effects with the same ease as using normal E-7TL II autoflash. The settings you input with the 580E?C master unit) attached to the camera are also transmitted to the slave units which are controlled 6y the master unit via wireless . 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 master unit to < ETTL> and wireless E-TTL If autoflash will be enabled (p.34) . Note that with Type-A cameras prior to the Cfl5-10 Mark 11 and EOS ELAfV 7N E/ FLAN 7N/30V/33V, E-Tf'L autoflash will be used instead .

About Wireless Flash

Basic Wireless Settings & Setup

indoors

1l ~i

i5m (49 .28 .)

Outdoors J

~ ~

10m [32 .8ft .]

8m (26.2ft .)

12m (39 .4tt.)

P Any clash exposure compensation amount, high-speed sync {FP flash}, FE lock, FE 8 amount, manual flash, and stroboscopic flash settings set with the master unit will all he 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 Transmitter STE2 (optional) . . Hereinafter, the "master unit" will refer to a 580Ex se[ as the master unit. and a wirelessly-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 II autafiiash shooting (p.38 - 42).

Wireless flash with two slave groups [p.38]

1sm (49-21 t.)

Outdoors

Sm [26.2ft.]

12m (39 .4ft .)

Wireless flash with three slave groups (p.40)

Indoors

15m [49 .2ft.]

outdoors

' lOm (32 .8f1.) yS I

8m (26 .2f1 .)

12m [39 .4ft .]

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This method has all the Speedlites fire at the same clash output with E-TTL Il autaflash controlling the total flash output.
I OFF MASTER

Fully Automatic Wireless Fish

SLAVE,

Set the camera-attached 580E7( as the master unit .

a

Set the wireless selector to <MASTER> .

TL

IM Zoom 24 ,

OFF

= MASTER

SLAVE ....

~ETTL

~T-ru] Zoom C~4mm A

m Zoom 2`1-1

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

Check the communication channel. ~ If the master unit and slave unit(s) areset
[a a different channel, set them all to the same channel [p.37].

Position the camera and 5peedlites as desired .

~

Set the master unit's flash mode to <ET7L> .

Position the Speedlites within the range shown on the next page.

16 Check that tie flash is ready .

r

9 The slave unit(s) will also be automatically set to <ETTL> .

When the slave unit is ready to fire, the AFassist beam will blink once each second .

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Check the flash operation .

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 the master unit and distance from the rnasler unitSet [he camera in the same way as with normal flash shooting-

Set the camera and shoot .

15M [49 .2ft.]

Outdoors

8m (26.2Ft .)

12m [39 .4ft.]

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 wireless sensor laces the master unit . a Indoors, the wireless signal may also bounce off the wall so there is more IeFway in positioning the slave unit(s)After positioning the slave unit(s), be sure to test the wireless operation before shooting .

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

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u IFthe slave unit enters auto power off. it can 6e turned on again t~v; pressing the master unit's test firing button . * A test flash candor 5o fired while the camera's operation simer 64 or 66 is active.

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

Master Unit's Flash ON/OFF

You can disable the master unit from firing during actual exposure so that only the slave unit(s) will fire in the final picture.
rE771 D Zoom,~'imm ~ -ori-

-~ ~i i `

Press the <ZOOMI'= .a button so that the display blinks as shown on the left . Disable the master anti's flash tiring .

5%0 . 'IT

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-o FF-

2~{

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

FF >,

The <'M> iron will blink.

ETTL

IM Zoom L'imm .-i .--

L~1

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Even if you disable the master units flash firing, it will still fire a preffash to transmit vrirelpss signals .

Using Fully Automatic Wireless Flash

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

" Flash exposure compensation " High-speed sync [FP flash] " FE lock
Lyl

" FHB " Manual flash " Stroboscopic flash

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

5etiing Communication Channel

If there is another Canon wireless flash system nearby, you can change the channel No . to prevent signal confusion . Bath the master and slave units must be set to the same channel No.
IETTL DZoom 2'irnm ~Ii1C,n z.F 1 1 3 '1~, 7

Press the ZOOMI'x, > button so that blinks .

--i ~Q loom 21 7

Set the channel No .

~

Turn the ~O .> dial to select the channel number, then press the <(, ; a button-

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With one master unit and one or two slave units off-carnera, you can adjust the flash ratio far E-TTL I[ autoflash shooting . The example below has two slave units and the master unit disabled from firing .
15m (49 .2ft.)

Flash Ratio with-E-TTL 11

R T" 'i0m (32 .8ft~ Indoors A ~ 4 12m (39 .4tt .)

Dutdnors

80"

Sm {2621t .}

Set the Slave Unit

Multiple slave units can 6e assigned to different slave groups by setting the slave I b.

Set the wireless selector to SLAVE> . (p .34) ETTL M Zoom m ~'APress the <ZOOM 1't4 >hutEon so that < ~a blinks . _

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3
Set the Master Unit `

Set the slave In .

s

Turn [he press the c

Repeat siepsl to 3 to set c ga for [he other slave unit .

dial to select rA>, then I button .

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

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

~ETTL
~a FF= ,r ~ 1 l I -L=~ 1 ~ 4

LTUI24-

~' that < ~> blinks .

J

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Press the C ZOO MI'z+7 button so

rETTL

0200F

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2Ymm

5o lect the flash ratf0 . press thQ < Q n button .

Turn the <~~~>dial to select c A : $ >, thin

ETTL

ui2oam 2YMm

-~ -f -10

" ~ A; B i -f:z. -ft

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

6 Set the camera and shoot .

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Set the camera in the same way as with normal flash shooting .

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 ratio cannot 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-slap increments] . 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 ~ rr rr~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 .)

Outdoors

JSm (2f .2it .) ----$C, /

You can have slave groups A and 8 and also add slave group C. You can use slave groups A and 8 to obtain the standard flash exposure of the subject, and slave 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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Set the master unit and shoot . 2 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 be overexposed .

Modeling Flash
If the camera has a depth-of-field preview button, press it to fire a 1 -sec . burst of flashes . This is the modeling flash. You can check the lighting and shadow effects. You can fire the modeling flash for both wireless and normal flash shooting .
H Do not fife the modeling flash more than 10 consecutive limes. I# you fire the modeling flash 90 consecutive limes, allow the Speedlita to rest far at least 7d min . to avoid overheating 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 -----\

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for example, if you have the slave Ib set to A> for three Speedlites, all three 5peedlites will 4e controlled as if they were one 5peedlite in slave group A .

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Wireless Manual Flash with Varied Flash Output m

With manual flash and multiple Speedlites, you can set a different flash output for each slave unit {group} . All settings are done with the master unit .

D room 24mm

Press the MQQEa Button so that <M> is displayed .

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Press the < ZOOM 1~.> button so ~ ' that ~> blinks . -

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Select the flash ratio .

~ : Turn the <~ > dial to select <A= B> or ~A= B : Cam, then press the cJa button-

A- Set the flash output . Press the <:'y> button . :~.am 2`fmm ,
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The slave la < A > w ill bli n k . 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>, then

press the <`?> button .

The slave ID c C a will blink . Turn the m All the slave IDs will tight .

dial to set the flash output for <9;>, then press the a;~?> button .

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Setting Manual Flash and Stroboscopic Flash with the Slave Unit m
Manual flash or stro4oscopic flash can be set manually with the slave unitDo 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 ST E2 forwireless or manual flash .

Manual Flash
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Press the <MQbE> button for 2 sec . <M>will blink.

Set the manual flash output (p .22)-

Stroboscopic Flash a " Magip zoom 2'imm "1128 .5- ^ [I~,~

a iPress the <MQdE> button for 2 sec . . <M> will blink

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Press the <MflDE> button again and <MULTI> will blink. Set the stroboscopic flash [p .24] .

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

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580EX System

c2:

L7 Speedlite ssoEx (On-camera ./Master unit) L) 5peed lite Transmitter ST E2

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-AA alkaline 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 Speedlite Bracket 58-E1

Enables the 580 EX to be connected to the camera up to 60 c m12 ft away. All of the EOS camera's automatic functions cart be used .

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About Color Temperature Information Transmission

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

Reverting to 580E

If your EpS camera has the CLEAR > button, you can press it to revert the camera settings (except Custom Functions) to the default.

Default Settings

About the AF-Assist Beam

Under law-light or law-contrast conditions, the built-in AF-assist beam will be emitted automatically to make it eaasier to autofocus. The AF-assist beam works with al[ EDS cameras. The AF-assist beam is compatible with 28mm and longer lenses . The effective range is shown below.
Position Center Periphery Effective Range (m 1 ft) 0 .6 - 10! 2 - 32 .8 0 .6 . 5 1 2 - 16.4-

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Troubleshooting

Hare 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)
j. A 1

The Speedliie's infernal batteries are exhausted . 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 external power source. (p,8) 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. 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.
P,

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

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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.

o The flash head has been tilted down by 7 . Change the bounce position . {p.19} When you set the flash coverage manually, the setting was a higher number than the lens focal length, resulting in a dark periphery.

The periphery or bottom of the picture looks dark.

r s

The flash exposure is underexposed or overexposed.

* The subject has a very dark or light color.

r If the subject is closer than 2 m18 .6 It, tilt the flash head downward by 7' . (P 19)

Set the flash cove rage that is a lower number than the lens focal length o: set it to auto zoom . (p .20) If only the bottom of the picture looks dark, you were too close to the subject .

e There was a highly reflective object (glass window, etc.) in the picture . P, Use FE lock. (p.16) 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.
With high-speed sync, the effective flash range will be shorter. Make sure the subject is within the effective flash range displayed [p .17]

0,

The picture is really blurred .

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

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" Type

Major Specifications
On -camera, E-TTL IvE~7TL,TTL au toflash SpredIiFe Type-A E05 cameras [E-TTL iI1E~TTL autoffash], Type- B EDS camaras [77L autoflash) 581190 (at 105mm focal length, 1$0 100 in meter-Meet) 24 - 105 mm (14 mm with wide panel) " Auto room [flash coverage set automa[ically for lens snca! length and image size] " Manual zoom " Flash head swing (bounce Flash) Normal flash : 1 .2 ms or shorterQuick flash : 2 .3 ms or shorter Flash color )omperature information Transmitted to camera E-TTL III-TTUTTL autoHash, manual flash 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 .) Manual, FEB : *3 stops in F13-stop increments {Manual and FEB can tie Combined) With .FE E ~ button or < *> button Provided Provided [t - 199 Hz] Pilot lamp lights

Type : Compatible cameras : Guide No . : Flash cQverage :

Flash duration : Cola: temperature info rmativn transmission :

" Exposure Control

ExpGsure Control Type : Flash range (with 50mm f11 .4, ISO 100]'

Flash exposure cnrnpensaVon : FE lock : High-sped sync : Stroboscopic flash :

Flash oxpasure

confirmation :

" 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 Flash

Transmission method : Channels Wireless options:

Optical pulse 4 OFF Master, and Slave

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Tran%rnissiori range (Apprax .)' Controllable slave groups: Flash ratio control : Slave-ready indicator : Modeling flashOutdoors, 5 2 . 15 m 139.4 - 49 .2 ft, Indoors : 8 - 10 m : 26 .2 - 32.8 ft vertical Reception angle : -40` horizontal, t3Q3 (A, H, and C) 1 :8 - 1 :1 - 8:1 in 112-stop increments AF-assist beam blinks Fired with came ra'sdcpth-of-field pry/iew button 14 (2f1 settings) 1 .45 AF paints (28mm or longer focal length) AF renter : O .G - 10 m/2-0 ~ 32 .8 it, Periphery : 0 .6 . 5 m .120 - 18 .4 f[ Four sire-AA alkaline Size-AA Ni-MM or lithium batteries also possible 100 - 700 flashes with size-AA alkaline batteries} 1500 transmissions [Master unit firing disabled, size-AA alkaline batteries] power off after 90 sec . or idle operation (60 min . if se[ as slave)
Compact Battery Back CP-E3

" CUStOttI Functions : -A F-Assist Beam

I .inkable AF points Effective range [Approx .]-

" Power Source

Internal power Battery life {Apprnx . flash count}' Battery life [Aaprex. wlreless,ransmissicns] : Power saviny:
External powcsr sources :

" Dimensions
(WxH x17) :

76x134x11Amm13 .0 x5 .3x4 .5in 375 g : 13.2 oz (Speedlite only, excluding batteries)

" Weight :

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) Normal Flash {Full output] Quick Flash 14 15~ 119 .2 24 23: 91 .3 2B 30.~ 98 .4 3n 1 50 36 . 42+' 118 .1 137 .8 70 501 164 80 531 173 .9 105 581 10 .3

Same as 1!2 to T16 manual flash output

Manual Flash (GNo .)

Flash Qutput 1IT ` 712 114 118 1116 1132 1l64 71128 14 151 49.2 10.81 34 .8 7~5! 24 .6 5-3+ 17 .4 3 .8i 12 .5 2~7i 8.9 1 .91 6.2 1 .31 43 I ~ 24 281 ~ 91 .9 19 .81 65 14.E 45 .9 9 .91 32 .5 71 23 4 .9i 16.1 3 .51 11 .5 2 .51 8.2 Flash Coverage (mm) 28 301' 98 .4 2121 69.8 151 49 .2 10-6/ 34 .8 7 .51 24 .6 5.31 17 .4 3.81 12 .5 2 .7i 3 .9 35 36~ 1 F 8.1 25 .51 83.7 18' 59.1 12 .71 45 .7 ;31 29.5 6 .4.+ 21 4 .51 14.8 3 .2, 10.5 50 421 137 .8 29 .71 97 .4 211, 68 .9 14 .8 .E 48 .6 10 .51 34 .4 7 .41 24 .3 5 .31 17 .4 3.7 : 12.1 7D 501 164 35 .4.' 116-1 251 82 17 .71 58.1 12 .51 41 8 .81 28 .9 6 .31 20 .7 4.4: 14 .4 80 53.1 173 .9 37.5 .' 123 26.51 86 .9 18 .7/ 61 .4 13 .3.E 43 .6 9 .4: 30 .8 6 .E1 21 .7 4 .71 15 .4 1 58 : 90 .3 41 : 134 .5 29' 95.1 20 .5.E 67.3 14 .5f 47.6 10 .31 33.8 7 .8~ 2,1 5 .11 i6 .7 105

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Using a Type-B Camera

If you use the 580EX with a Type-S camera (TTL autoilash camera), note the available 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 TTL autofiash
FEB Manual flash Stroboscopic flash Second-curtain sync Wireless flash Manual flash Strnboscopic flash

Available Features

Flash exposure compensation On-camera shooting

" " * A "

Features not Available with Any Type-B Cameras E-TTL III-TTL autoflash FE lock High-speed sync (FP flash) 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 the Tnllowing two conditions : (1 ) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including inferference that may cause undesired operation . Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified 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 class 8 digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation . This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation . If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

" "
"

Reorient or relocate the receiving antennaIncrease the separation between thQ equipment and receiver.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radia'TV technician for help .

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class 8 limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-casing equipment standard entitled "Digital Apparatus', ICES-003 of the Industry Canada .

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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 like .

Dry galleries shall not be subjected to charging .

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

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