Page 1: ...Canon SPEEDLITE SBOEX INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODE D EMPLOI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES ...
Page 2: ...n 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 1 E TTL II autoflash evaluative flash metering with preflash reading lens distance information 2 E TTL autoflash evaluative flash metering wi...
Page 3: ...th the camera and Speedlite s power switches are ON 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 The 08 012 icons indicate that the respective 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 __ The Caution ...
Page 4: ...unting 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 ...
Page 5: ...e setting button p 11 22 24 42 43 PUSH Bounce lock release button p 18 i 7 H I High speed sync FP flash Shutter curtain synchronization button p 17 26 Select Dial Select Set button Wireless selector p 9 34 OFF Wireless off for on camera flash MASTER Master unit SLAVE Slave unit l Asterisked buttons have a timer that keep the button s function active for 8 sec 08 after you let go of the button The ...
Page 6: ...ction TLI I Z OI mn 1 2 TO 0 S8 OOT O OHz Flash exposure M r Slave 10 compensation Ul1 i 31K A B c I lim z 1 2 3 4 r T r Slave 10 0 5 0 7 1 1 5 2 3 4 6 9 13 18 m 2 31 4 5 7 1C m 40 60 f Flash ratio I I Flash range scale I I Flash ratio scale I I M MulTl Manual flash Multi Stroboscopic flash L liMit W Flash ratio 11M Slave 1 Second curtain sync Firing mode Master flash ON 4 Master flash OFF Slave f...
Page 7: ... 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 flashes After 20 continuous flashes allow a rest time of at least 10 min ...
Page 8: ... Flash Recycling Time and Flash Count with size AA alkaline batteries Recycling Time Approx 0 1 3 0 1 6 100 700 Based on new size AA alkarine batteries and Canon s testing standards Quick flash enables a flash to be fired before flash ready p 1 0 Since the shape of their contacts is not standardized using non alkaline size AA batteries may result in faulty battery connection lJ iii Use four new ba...
Page 9: ...ing as shown by the arrow The locking pin will protrude from the mounting foot to further secure the attachment To detach the Speedlite loosen the locking ring until the locking pin disengages Then slip the Speedlite out of the hot shoe Wireless Selector Settings The wireless selector is for switching between normal flash shooting and wireless flash shooting For normal flash shooting be sure to se...
Page 10: ...cts and when you want a shorter recycle time Set the drive mode to Single Quick flash cannot be used in the continuous shooting FEB manual flash and stroboscopic flash modes About Auto Power Off To save 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 l A test fir...
Page 11: ...and aperture will be set as displayed in the viewfinder Check that the icon is lit in the viewfinder Take the picture 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 I lJ 0 ETTL will...
Page 12: ...ackground Standard exposure of the Av main subject is obtained with the flash while a standard exposure of the background is obtained with a slow shutter speed e Since a slow shutter speed will be used for low light scenes using a tripod is recommended If the shutter speed display blinks it means that the background exposure will be underexposed or overexposed Adjust the aperture until the shutter...
Page 13: ... Bracketing 15 FE LFE 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 22 MULTI Stroboscopic Flash 24 Second Curtain Sync 26 C Fn Setting Custom Functions 27 Custom Function Settings 28 ...
Page 14: ...an be set 1 Press the button so that the icon and flash exposure compensation amount blink Set the flash exposure compensation amount f Turn the dial to set the amount To cancel the flash exposure compensation set the amount to 0 Press the button The flash exposure compensation amount will be set l If flash exposure compensation has been set with both the Speedlite and camera the Speedlite s flash...
Page 15: ...ton so that the icon and flash exposure bracketing amount blink E C1iL I ZO O 1 Set the flash exposure bracketing amount Turn the dial to set the amount 3 Press the button 1 FEB will be set l a After all three shots are taken FEB will be canceled The shots will be taken in the drive mode set with the camera For FEB shooting set the camera s drive mode to Single shooting and be sure the flash is re...
Page 16: ...he subject and press the FE L button A preflash will be fired to obtain a flash exposure reading for the subject FEL will be displyed on the LCD panel for 0 5 sec I Each time you press the FE L button a preflash will be fired and a new flash exposure reading will be locked 4 10 If the subject is too far away and underexposure will result the icon will blink in the viewfinder Move closer to the sub...
Page 17: ...displayed Check that the H icon is lit in the viewfinder s Stroboscopic flash cannot be set i 0 If you set a shutter speed that is the same or slower than the camera s maximum flash sync speed H wi not be displayed in the viewfinder With hjgh speed sync the faster the shutter speed the shorter the effective flash range will be Check the LCD panel for the effective flash range To return to normal f...
Page 18: ...overage is set automatically the flash coverage will be set to 50mm The LCD panel will also display mm 15 1 You can also set the flash coverage manually_ If the wall or ceiling is too far away the bounced flash might be too weak and result in underexposure The wall or ceiling should be a plain white color for high reflectance If the bounce surface is not white a color cast may result in the pictur...
Page 19: ... in only the wide panel Follow the same procedure as for bounce flash U Point the flash head straight ahead and then upward by 900 The catchlight will not work if you swing the flash head left or right For maximum catchlight effect stay within 1 5 m 4 9 ft of the SUbject Closeup Flash Shooting If you want to shoot a subject about 0 5 2 m 1 6 6 6 ft away hold down the PUSH button and tilt the flash...
Page 20: ...l out the wide panel and place it over the flash head as shown The flash coverage will then be extended to 14mm The catchlight panel will come out at the same time Push the catchlight panel back in The ZOOM button will not work If you use bounce flash with the wide panel in place the entire display on the LCD panel will blink as a warning Since the subject will be illuminated by both the bounce fl...
Page 21: ...th 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 lengths from 24mm to 105mm When the Speedlite is attached to a compatible camera will appear on the Speedlite s LCD panel ETTL 0 5 0 7 1 1 5 2 3 4 6 9 13 18 m 21 ...
Page 22: ...ash 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 I Set the flash output rEt Press the GJ button ifr The flash output display will blink Turn the dial to set the flash output then press the button Press the shutter button halfway to see the effective flash range displayed Zoom 50mm I ll M 0 5 0 7 1 1 5 2 3 4 6 9 13 18 m ...
Page 23: ...anges 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 increase the flash output to more than 1 2 1 2 0 3 1 2 0 7 and 1 1 will be displayed Sample Flash Output Figures Figures for decreased flash output 1 1 0 3 1 1 0 7 1 2 0 3 1 2 0 7 1 1 1 2 114 1 2 0 7 1 2 0 3 1 4 0 7 1 4 0 3 Figures for increased flash output 23 ...
Page 24: ...be set 0if Press the button to select the item blinks Set the desired setting ftfj Turn the dial to set the setting then press the button 1 The next item to be set will blink bY After you set the flash output and press the button the entire display will turn on Calculating the Shutter Speed During stroboscopic flash the shutter should remain open until the firing stops Use the formula below to cal...
Page 25: ... until the shutter is closed or the battery runs out The number of flashes will be limited as shown by the table below Max Stroboscopic Flashes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Flash Output 1 4 7 6 5 4 4 3 3 1 8 14 14 12 10 8 6 5 1 16 30 30 30 20 20 20 10 1 32 60 60 60 50 50 40 30 1 64 90 90 90 80 80 70 60 1 128 100 100 100 100 100 90 80 Flash Output 10 11 12 14 15 19 20 50 60 199 1 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 8 4 4 4 4 4 4...
Page 26: ...s 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 will make it easier for second curtain sync To return to normal flash press the H button so that the icon turns off With E TTL II E TTL the flash will fire twice even with a slow sync speed The first flash is the preflash 26 ...
Page 27: ...ial to set the Custom Function No Change the setting GP Press the button Wi The selected setting will blink Turn the dial to select 0 or 1 then press the button gP After you set the Custom Function and press the MODE button the camera will be ready to shoot lJ Changing Meters or Feet After step 1 above press the button for 2 sec With the distance display blinking turn the dial to change the unit t...
Page 28: ...ff 1 Cancellable with master unit within 8 hours I 0 Enabled C Fn 06 Modeling Flash 1 Disabled Flash recycling method 0 Recycle with both the Speedlite and external C Fn 07 when external power power source source is used 1 Recycle with only the external power source Quick flash with 0 Disabled C Fn 08 continuous shooting 1 Enabled 0 1 32 C Fn 09 Test firing with autoflash 1 Full output Modeling fl...
Page 29: ... set it to 1 the Speedlite will still require internal batteries for flash control C Fn 03 1 is a setting for EOS 1 series film cameras only Do not use this setting if you have an EOS digital camera or EOS REBEL T2 300X With an EOS digital camera or EOS REBEL T2 300X this setting will cause improper flash control the flash might not fire or it may fire only at full output If you use a Type A camer...
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Page 31: ... 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 ...
Page 32: ...hat with Type A cameras prior to the EOS 1D Mark II and EOS ELAN 7NEI ELAN 7N 30V 33V E TTL autoflash will be used instead Basic Wireless Settings Setup 12m 39 4ft 10m 32 8ft 8m 26 2ft Indoors MASTER MASTER ll Any flash exposure compensation amount high speed sync FP flash FE lock FEB amount manual flash and stroboscopic flash settings set with the master unit will all be automatically transmitted...
Page 33: ...eate 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 I I 33 ...
Page 34: ... the slave unit s Set the wireless selector to SLAVE Check the communication channel If the master unit and slave unit s are set to a different channel set them all to the same channel p 37 34 Position the camera and Speedlites as desired Position the Speedlites within the range shown on the next page Set the master unit s flash mode to ETTl The slave unit s will also be automatically set to ETTL ...
Page 35: ...ft Outdoors 1 Use the mini stand tripod socket provided to prop up the slave unit e Use the bounce feature to SWing the slave unit s flash body so that the wireless sensor faces the master unit t Indoors the wireless signal may also bounce off the wall so there is more leeway in positioning the slave unit s After positioning the slave unit s be sure to test the wireless operation before shooting i...
Page 36: ...gain by pressing the master unit s test firing button A test flash cannot be fired while the camera s operation timer 04 or 06 is active 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 ETTL 1m Zoom 2Ymm 1 on 8 I 1 11 i Press the ZOOM button so I that the display blinks as shown on the left Di...
Page 37: ...ash FE lock FEB Manual flash Stroboscopic flash J With FE lock if even one Speedlite will result in underexposure the icon will blink in the viewfinder Open the aperture more or move the slave unit closer to the subject Setting Communication Channel If there is another Canon wireless flash system nearby you can change the channel No to prevent signal confusion Both the master and slave units must ...
Page 38: ... 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 setting the slave 10 ETTL 38 K r Z 1 Set the wireless selector to SLAVE p 34 Press the ZOOM button so that blinks ...
Page 39: ...OOM button so that blinks Select the flash ratio Turn the dial to select A B then press the button ETTL l1a Zoom 2 mm Set the flash ratio Turn the dial to set the flash ratio Set the camera and shoot Set the camera in the same way as with normal flash shooting With the EOS ELAN II ELAN II E 50 50E EOS 500N REBEL G EOS IX EOS IXl IX Lite EOS 300 REBEL 2000 and EOS 3000N 66 REBEL XS N REBEL G II the...
Page 40: ...Slave Groups Indoors A 15m 49 2ft 1 10m 32 8ft I B I I I 80 0 ___ L _ I I I 12m 39 4ft You can have slave groups A and B and also add slave group C You can use slave groups A and B to obtain the standard flash exposure of the subject and slave group C to illuminate the background to eliminate shadows Set the slave units See Set the Slave Unit on page 38 to set the slave unit s 10 to A 8 or C For s...
Page 41: ...d shadow effects You can fire the modeling flash for both wireless and normal flash shooting Do not fire the modeling flash more than 10 consecutive times If you fire the modeling flash 10 consecutive times allow the Speedlite to rest for at least 10 min to avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head l The modeling flash cannot be fired with the EOS 300 REBEL 2000 and Type B cameras p 2 Abo...
Page 42: ...itell blinks Select the flash ratio Turn the dial to select A B or A B C then press the button m C L mm OFF S _ MAST I I r06l A C z 1 I 42 Set the flash output r ill Press the button The slave ID A will blink Turn the dial to set the flash output for A then press the button The slave 10 B will blink Turn the dial to set the flash output for B then press the 0 button iw The slave 10 C will blink Tu...
Page 43: ...for wireless or manual flash as with studio flash units 2 When you use Speedlite Transmitter ST E2 for wireless or manual flash Manual Flash I mJ Zoom 2Ymm 1 16 IK EDa Z 1 1 Press the MODE button for 2 sec M will blink Set the manual flash output p 22 Stroboscopic Flash mJ Zoom 2 1mm I 1 128 5 lDHz MULTI 1K m D Z 1 Press the MODE button for 2 sec M will blink i89 Press the MODE button again and MU...
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Page 45: ...Reference 580EX System 46 Troubleshooting 48 Major Specifications 50 Using a Type B Camera 53 ...
Page 46: ...ck CP E3 Compact and lightweight external power source Accommodates eight size AA alkaline or Ni MH batteries It can also use size AA lithium batteries Speedlite 580EX Slave unit Speedlite 420EX Slave unit Mini stand included with 580EX 420EX J Off Camera Shoe Cord 2 Enables the 580EX to be connected to the camera up to 60 cm 2 ft away All of the EOS camera s automatic functions can be used Speedl...
Page 47: ...ecifications of your camera s instruction manual Reverting to 580EX Default Settings If your EOS camera has the CLEAR button you can press it to revert the camera settings except Custom Functions to the default About the AF Assist Beam Under low light or low contrast conditions the built in AF assist beam will be emitted automatically to make it eaasier to autofocus The AF assist beam works with a...
Page 48: ...rnal power source p 8 Attach the Speedlite securely to the camera j Attach the Speedlite s mounting foot securely to the camera p 9 The electrical contacts of the Speedlite and camera are dirty Wr Clean the contacts p 9 The slave unit does not fire The slave s wireless selector is not set to SLAVE lb Set it to SLAVE p 34 The slave unit is not positioned properly Place the slave unit within the mas...
Page 49: ...is closer than 2 m 6 6 ft tilt the flash head downward by 7 p i9 The flash exposure is underexposed or overexposed There was a highly reflective object glass window etc in the picture Use FE lock p i6 The subject has a very dark or light color Set flash exposure compensation For a dark subject set a decreased flash exposure And for a bright subject set an increased flash exposure p 14 You used hig...
Page 50: ...xposure Control Exposure Control Type Flash range with 50mm fl1 4 ISO 100 E TTL II E TTL TTL autoflash manual flash Normal flash 0 5 30 m 1 6 98 4 ft Quick flash 0 5 7 5 m 1 6 24 6 ft min 0 5 21 m 1 6 68 9 ft max High speed sync 0 5 15 m 1 6 49 2 ft at 1 250 sec Flash exposure compensation FE lock High speed sync Stroboscopic flash Flash exposure confirmation Manual FEB 3 stops in 1 3 stop increme...
Page 51: ...sist beam blinks Fired with camera s depth of field preview button 14 28 settings 1 45 AF points 28mm or longer focal length At center 0 6 10m 2 0 32 8 ft Periphery 0 6 5 m 2 0 16 4 ft Four size AA alkaline Size AA Ni MH 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...
Page 52: ... 2 91 9 98 4 118 1 137 8 164 173 9 190 3 1 2 10 6 19 8 21 2 25 5 29 7 35 4 37 5 41 34 8 65 69 6 83 7 97 4 116 1 123 134 5 1 4 7 5 14 15 18 21 25 26 5 29 24 6 45 9 49 2 59 1 68 9 82 86 9 95 1 1 8 5 3 9 9 10 6 12 7 14 8 17 7 18 7 20 5 17 4 32 5 34 8 41 7 48 6 58 1 61 4 67 3 1 16 3 8 7 7 5 9 10 5 12 5 13 3 14 5 12 5 23 24 6 29 5 34 4 41 43 6 47 6 1 32 2 7 4 9 5 3 6 4 7 4 8 8 9 4 10 3 8 9 16 1 17 4 21...
Page 53: ...s Configuration Available Features TTL autoflash Flash exposure compensation On camera FEB shooting Manual flash Stroboscopic flash Second curtain sync Manual flash Wireless flash Stroboscopic flash Features not Available with Any Type B Cameras E TTL IIIE TTL autoflash FE lock High speed sync FP flash Autoflash with wireless flash Flash ratio set with multi Speedlite wireless flash Features Avail...
Page 54: ...ation 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 tu...
Page 55: ...o 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 ...
Page 56: ...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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Page 58: ... equipment having been serviced or modified by other than Canon Infernationat Warranty Members or other authorized service facilities around the world d Malfunclion resulling from the use 01 accessories attachments product supplies parts or devices inclUding without limitation batteries film lenses flash attachments and other accessories with this Canon photographic equipment that do not conform t...
Page 59: ... Canon International Warranty System indicated above will be provided at the listed service facilities marked in areas other than the country or region where the product was purchased You must present your warranty certificate when requesting repairs during the warranty period If no certificate is presented or if the warranty does not bear the place and date of purchase you will be charged the cos...
