Canon SBOEX manual

Canon SPEEDLITE SBOEX INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES[...]

Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon Speedlite 580EX 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 ways: As a normal on-camera flash, the master unit for a wireless, multi-Speedlite flash system, or a slave unit. Read this instruction ma[...]

Contents 1 Getting Started and Basic Operation 7 2 Using Flash 13 3 Wireless Flash 31 4 Reference... 45 Conventions Used in this Manual 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 Spee[...]

Mounting foot (p.9) Nomenclature Flash head/ Wireless transmitter Wireless sensor AF-assist beam emitter (pA7) I.---H-- External power source socket Canon SPEEDLITE S80EX _~~I!t~t~i---- Locking ring (p.9) Case Mini stand 4[...]

LCD panel Bounce angle * <;.~.:/C.Fn> LCD panel illumination/ Custom Function setting button (p.6/27) <PILOT> Pilot lampfTest firing/ Wireless slave auto power off cancel button (p.1 0/35) Flash exposure confirmation lamp (p.11) <MODE> Flash model Slave setting button (p.11, 22, 24/42, 43) <PUSH> Bounce lock release button ([...]

LCD Panel Manual flash output level Flash exposure compensation amount FEB compensation amount Zoom focal length < ~ > Manual zoom < '!I> High-speed sync (FP flash) Aperture FEB status Stroboscopic flash count Stroboscopic flash frequency Manual flash 1/3-stop increment indicator Custom Function No. Custom Function setting < ~ &[...]

Getting Started and Basic Operation Installing Batteries 8 Attaching to the Camera 9 Turn on the Power Switch 10 Fully Automatic Flash Shooting............................ 11 Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash in the Shooting Modes 12 (» To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not fire rapid bursts of more than 20 continuous flas[...]

Installing Batteries Install four size-AA batteries. 1 Open the cover. %1 ~. Slide the battery compartment cover as shown by the arrow and open it. Install the batteries. Make sure the + and - battery contacts are correctly oriented as shown in the battery compartment. Close the cover. Close the battery compartment cover and slide it as shown by th[...]

Attaching to the Camera ~t Loosen the locking ring. ~~~~' .•.•••••..•.. I .ii] WI Turn the locking ring as shown by the arrow to loosen it. Attach it to the camera. @@ Slip the Speedlite's mounting foot all the way into the hot shoe. Tighten. Turn the locking ring as shown by the arrow. The locking pin will protrude from the[...]

Turn on the Power Switch ttMt Fjd H' liPi @E~~Z6OJ~-~~ 1 Set the power switch to <ON>. , l> The flash will start recycling. Check that the flash is ready. ~ The pilot lamp will first turn green (ready for quick flash), then red (fully recycled or flash ready). ~ To fire a test flash, press the pilot lamp. About Quick Flash Quick flash[...]

Fully Automatic Flash Shooting When you set the camera's shooting mode to <P> (Program AE) or <0> (Full Auto), E-TTL II/E-TTL fUlly automatic flash will make it as easy as normal AE shooting. Zoom SOmm 1 Set the Speedlite to <ETTl>. ru. ~ Press the <MODE> button so that <ETTL> is displayed. 0.5 0.7 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 9[...]

Using E-TTL II and E·TTL Autoflash in the Shooting Modes Ii Just set the camera's shooting mode to <Av> (aperture-priority AE), <Tv> (shutter-priority AE), or <M> (manual) and you can use E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash. Select this mode when you want to set the shutter speed manually. The camera will then automatically set the ape[...]

Using Flash ~ Flash Exposure Compensation....................... 14 ~ FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing)........... 15 FE L FE Lock 16 ~ High-Speed Sync (FP Flash) 17 Bounce Flash 18 ZOOM Setting the Flash Coverage and Using the Wide Panel..................................................... 20 M Manual Flash...........................................[...]

~ Flash Exposure Compensation You can adjust the flash output as easily as normal exposure compensation. Flash exposure compensation can be set up to ± 3 stops in 1/3-stop increments. (If the camera enables only 1/2-stop increments, then only 1/2-stop increments can be set.) 1 Press the <~> button so that the <~> icon and flash exposur[...]

~ FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing) ii&:W You can take three flash shots while automatically changing the flash output for each shot up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments (1/2-stop increments if the camera enables only 1/2-stop increments). This is called FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing). 1 Press the < ® > button so that the <~> icon[...]

FE L FE Lock FE (flash exposure) lock enables you to lock the correct flash exposure for any part of the picture. With <ETTL> displayed on the LCD panel, you press the camera's <FE L> button. If the camera does not have the <FE L> button, press the <*> button. 1 Focus the subject. 0000000 000 BODO ~ oo 000 000 000 0 000[...]

~ High-Speed Sync (FP Flash) 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. Ell ~ Zoom 50mm 0.5 0.7 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 9 13 18 m Press the <~H/~> button so that <~> is displayed. ~ Check that the <~H> icon is lit in the viewfinder. s;}[...]

Bounce Flash By pointing the flash head toward a wall or ceiling, the flash will bounce 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 <PUSH> button and turn the flash head. If the flash coverage is[...]

Creating a Catchlight With the catchlight panel, you can create a catchlight in the subject's eyes to add life to the facial expression. 1 Point the flash head upward by 90°. (I Pull out the wide panel. l? The catchlight panel will come out at the same time. Push in the wide panel. #P Push in only the wide panel. ~ Follow the same procedure a[...]

ZOOM Setting the Flash Coverage and Using the Wide Panel III The flash coverage can be set to match the lens focal length from 24mm to 1 05mm. The flash coverage can be set automatically or manually. Also, with the built-in wide panel, the flash coverage can be expanded to 14mm wide-angle lenses. ETTL mil Zoom 2l.f mm 0.5 0.7 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 9 13 18 [...]

Automatic Setting of Flash Coverage for the Camera's Image Size EOS digital cameras have one of three image sizes. The lens' effective focal length will differ depending on the camera's image size. The Speedlite automatically recognizes the EOS digital camera's image size and automatically sets the flash coverage for lens focal [...]

M Manual Flash You can set the flash output from 1/128 power to 1/1 full power in 1/3-stop increments. Use a hand-held flash meter to determine the required flash output to obtain a correct flash exposure. Zoom SDmm 1/ I 0.5 0.7 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 9 13 18 m 1 Press the <MODE> button so that 1M <M> is displayed. 22 M " l0 ... ::>m -1/[...]

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 1/2 -0.3 -+ 1/2 -+ 1/2 +0.3. You can see how the stop changes when you increase or decrease the flash output. For example, when you decrease the flash output to 1/2, 1/2 -0.3, or 1/2 -0.7, and then inc[...]

MULTI Stroboscopic Flash With stroboscopic flash, a rapid series of flashes is fired. It can be used to capture multiple images of a moving 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 flas"hes, and the flash output. Zoom SDmm 1/128 - - 1Hz Press th[...]

To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not fire more than 10 stroboscopic bursts. Then allow the Speedlite to rest for at least 10 min. [i] (, Stroboscopic flash is most effective with a highly reflective subject against a dark background. ® Using a tripod, a remote switch, and external power source is recommended. * A flash out[...]

~ Second-Curtain Sync With a slow shutter speed, you can create a light trail following the subject. The flash fires right before the shutter closes. ETTl Zoom 5Dmm Press the <~H/~> button so that <~> is displayed. ~I}t Stroboscopic flash cannot be set. 0.5 0.7 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 9 13 18 m [iI Setting the shooting mode to "bulb" wi[...]

C.Fn Setting Custom Functions You can customize Speedlite features to suit your preferences. Do it with Custom Functions. F fJ: n u 1 Press the <;,(~OC.Fn> button for 2 sec. so that <am> is displayed. Select the Custom Function No. iJjftJ Turn the <@> dial to set the Custom Function No. Change the setting. GP Press the <@> b[...]

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C.Fn-06: Convenient when you want to check the depth of field. (p.41) C. Fn-07: If both the external power source and the Speedlite's internal batteries are used to recharge the flash, both power sources will be used together. However, if the internal batteries become exhausted, shooting may be disabled. If 1 is set, only the external power so[...]

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Wireless Flash About Wireless Flash 32 Fully Automatic Wireless Flash 34 Flash Ratio with E-TTL 11. 38 Wireless Manual Flash with Varied Flash Output 42 Setting Manual Flash and Stroboscopic Flash with the Slave Unit 43[...]

About Wireless Flash With multiple Canon Speedlites having the wireless flash feature, you can create various lighting effects with the same ease as using normal E-TTL II autoflash. The settings you input with the 580EX (master unit) attached to the camera are also transmitted to the slave units which are controlled by the master unit via wireless.[...]

Multi-Speedlite, Wireless Lighting Configurations You can create two or three slave groups and set the flash ratio for E-TTL II autoflash shooting (p.38 - 42). Wireless flash with two slave groups (p.38) Outdoors , , + 10m (32.8ft.) ~B 8m (26.2ft.) 12m (39.4ft.) Wireless flash with three slave groups (pAO) 10m (32.8ft.) 12m (39.4ft.) 8m (26.2ft[...]

Fully Automatic Wireless Flash This method has all the Speedlites fire at the same flash output with E-TTL II autoflash controlling the total flash output. ETTL L li!iI Zoom 2Ymm 1m Zoom 2"': mm Set the camera-attached 580EX as the master unit. Set the wireless selector to <MASTER>. Set the slave 580EX Speedlites(s) as the slave uni[...]

Check the flash operation. ~ Press the master unit's test firing button. ~ The slave unit will fire. If the flash does not fire, adjust the slave unit's angle toward the master unit and distance from the master unit. Set the camera and shoot. 'ilW Set the camera in the same way as with normal flash shooting. / .. 10m (32.8ft.) 12m (3[...]

!lJ is The Speedlite's zoom setting will be set automatically to 24mm. It is possible to change the master unit's zoom setting. However, note that the master unit transmits wireless signals to the slave unit(s) with the preflash. Therefore, the flash coverage must cover the slave unit's position. If you change the master unit's [...]

Using Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Flash exposure compensation and other settings set with the master unit will also be automatically set in the slave units. Thus, you need not make settings on the slave unit(s). Wireless flash with the following settings can be done in the same way as with normal flash shooting. • Flash exposure compensation ?[...]

Flash Ratio with E- TTL II With one master unit and one or two slave units off-camera, you can adjust the flash ratio for E-TIL " autoflash shooting. The example below has two slave units and the master unit disabled from firing. Indoors A~ 12m (39.4ft.) Set the Slave Unit Multiple slave units can be assigned to different slave groups by setti[...]

Set the Master Unit ETTL ETTL Set the slave ID. 1j)j Turn the <@> dial to select <A>, then press the <@> button. 11 Repeat steps1 to 3 to set < B > for the other slave unit. Set the wireless selector to <MASTER>. (p.34) Disable the master unit's flash firing. (p.36) Press the <ZOOM/~> button so that <~>[...]

Cil 0 The flash ratio range of 8:1 - 1:1 - 1:8 is equivalent to 3:1 - 1:1 - 1:3 in stops (1/2-stop increments). t!1 The flash ratio at the - is shown in parentheses below the scale. 8:1 - 4:1 - 2:1 - 1:1 - 1:2 - 1:4 - 1:8 ....... _---------_.- (5.6:1) (2.8:1) (1.4:1) (1 :1.4) (1 :2.8) (1 :5.6) Wireless Flash with Three Slave Groups Indoors A~ 15m ([...]

Set the master unit and shoot. %,j See "Set the Master Unit" on page 39. In step 4, select < A: Be>. -- e If < ~ A: B> is set, the Speed lite in slave group < C> will not fire. @ If you point the slave group < C > Speedlite toward the sUbject, the subject will be overexposed. Modeling Flash If the camera has a dept[...]

Wireless Manual Flash with Varied Flash Output 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. 1m Zoom C''-:mm M Press the <MODE> button so that < M > is displayed. M M Press the <ZOOM/~> button so that <liMitell&g[...]

Setting Manual Flash and Stroboscopic Flash with the Slave Unit II Manual flash or stroboscopic flash can be set manually with the slave unit. Do this in the following cases: (1) When you want to set the flash output with the slave units individually for wireless or manual flash, as with studio flash units. (2) When you use Speedlite Transmitter ST[...]

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Reference 580EX System 46 Troubleshooting '" 48 Major Specifications 50 Using a Type-B Camera 53[...]

580EX System crs m co rn (J) Et-'1I111111111/~ I G) CJ -------------------1 ®8 2 ~ § § § § ® ® CD Speedlite 580EX (On-camera/Master unit) ® Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 Dedicated transmitter for wireless control of 580EX/420EX set as slave units. ® Compact Battery Pack CP-E3 Compact and lightweight external power source. Accommodates e[...]

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 <mw3> or <~>, it will work automatically. To see if this feature wor[...]

Troubleshooting Have a problem? See the table below. The Speed lite does not detach from the camera. The mounting foot's locking pin has not been retracted. J> Loosen the locking ring all the way before detaching the Speedlite. (p.9) The Speed lite does not fire. flj}: The batteries are installed in the wrong orientation. J> Install the [...]

The flash range scale bars blink. 1$' The flash head has been tilted down by 7°. Change the bounce position. (p.i9) The periphery or bottom of the picture looks dark. When you set the flash coverage manually, the setting was a higher number than the lens focal length, resulting in a dark periphery. Set the flash coverage that is a lower numbe[...]

On-camera, E-TTL II/E-TTUTTL autoflash Speedlite Type-A EOS cameras (E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash), Type-B EOS cameras (TTL autoflash) 58/190 (at 1 05mm focal length, ISO 100 in meters/feet) 24 - 105mm (14mm with wide panel) • Auto zoom (flash coverage set automatically for lens focal length and image size) • Manual zoom • Flash head swing (bounc[...]

Transmission range (Approx.): Controllable slave groups: Flash ratio control: Slave-ready indicator: Modeling flash: • Custom Functions: • AF-Assist Beam Linkable AF points: Effective range (Approx.): • Power Sou rce Internal power: Battery life (Approx. flash count): Battery life (Approx. wireless transmissions): Power saving: External power[...]

Guide No. (GNo.) (ISO 100, in meters/feet) Normal Flash (Full Output) and Quick Flash (GNo.) Flash Coverage (mm) 14 24 28 35 50 70 80 105 ,... ...................... ... . ... Normal Flash 15/ 28/ 30/ 36/ 42/ 50/ 53/ 58/ (FLIlloutput) 49.2 91.9 98.4 118.1 137.8 164 173.9 190.3 Quick Flash .. Same as 1/2 to 1/6 manual flash output Manual Flash (GNo.[...]

Using a Type-B Camera "-~'Jt~d1lllll1llL. If you use the 580EX with a Type-B camera (TTL autoflash 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 LCD panel. (With a Type-A camera, <ETTl> will be displayed[...]

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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 batteries shall not be subjected to charging. ~~ This mark indicates that the product complies with Australia's EMC " regulations. 55[...]

Canon 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.[...]

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