Canon SPEEDLITE 580EXII INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Canon SPEEDLITE SBOEXII Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon Speedlite 580EX II is an EOS-dedicated, high-output flash unit automatically compatible with E-TTL II, E-TTL, and TTL autoflash. It can serve as an on-camera flash as well as a master unit or a slave unit in a wireless, multiple-Speedlite system. It has the same dust- and water-resistance as EOS-1D series cameras. " 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 familiarize yourself with the Speedlite operations. · The basic operation is as easy as with normal AE shooting. When the 580EX II is attached to an EOS 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 II as a built-in, high-output flash, but attached externally. " It becomes automatically compatible with the camera's flash metering mode (E-TTL II, E-TTL, and TTL). In accordance with the camera's flash control system, the Speedlite controls the flash automatically in the respective flash metering mode: 1. E-TTL II autoflash (evaluative flash metering with preflash reading/lens distance information) 2. E-TTL autoflash (evaluative flash metering with preflash reading) 3. TTL autoflash (off-the-film metering for real-time flash metering) Regarding the camera's available flash metering modes, refer to the "External Speed lite" specification in the "Specifications" of your camera's instruction manual. The camera instruction manual's chapter on flash photography will refer to cameras having flash metering modes 1 or 2 as a Type-A camera (compatible with E-TTL II or E-TTL). And cameras having flash metering mode 3 (compatible with only TTL) are called Type-B cameras. * This instruction manual assumes that you are using the Speedlite with a Type-A camera. For Type-B cameras, see page 55. 2 Contents 1 Getting Started and Basic Operation 2 Using Flash 7 13 3 Wireless Flash 4 33 Reference........................................................................... 47 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 [liD symbol in the text refers to a Custom Function. · The operation procedures in this instruction manual assume that both the camera and Speed lite's power switches are ON. e Icons used in the text to indicate the respective buttons, dials, and settings match the same icons found on the camera and Speedlite. · The (04) / (06) / (816) icons indicate that the respective function remains in effect for 4 sec., 6 sec., or 16 sec. after you let go of the button. · Reference page numbers are indicated by (p.**). 8' This instruction manual uses the following alert symbols: .. : The Caution symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting problems. [i] : The Note symbol gives supplemental information. 3 Nomenclature Flash head/ Wireless transmitter canon SPEEDLITE S80EX II Wireless sensor---:---:;.c-AF-assist beam emitter --+--T.\--(p.49) External metering---"~ sensor (p.30) Mounting foot (P.9)--=~~~~:r Contacts Locking pin (p.9) Case Mini stand Shoe 4 LCD panel-----,. < MOD E> - - - - - - - , Bounce lock release button (p.18) Flash mode/ Slave setting button (p.11, 22, 24/45, 46) ~~;::::::=--!-\.w--JA¥-- < ~H I t:I> * < :.t'?.:IC.Fn > -------, > High-speed sync (FP flash)/Shutter curtain synchronization button (p.17/26) LCD panel illumination/ Custom Function setting button (p.6/27) - - - - - - T Pilot lamplTest firing/ Wireless slave power ON button (p.1 0/38) Flash exposure ---~ confirmation lamp (p.11) Mounting foot's lock lever (p.9) Lock-release button (p.9) Dust- and water-resistant adapter -+-- Battery compartment cover (p.8) Power switch (p.1 0) : Power off : Power on < @ > Select Dial * < @ > Select/Set button I:il Asterisked buttons have functions which remain active for 8 sec. after you press and let go of the button. The < =f>.: > illumination lasts for 12 sec. 5 LCD Panel ISO speed Manual flash output level Flash exposure compensation amount FEB compensation amount <{! > High-speed sync (FP flash) <~> <~> Manual zoom Aperture FEB status Stroboscopic flash count Stroboscopic flash frequency Manual flash 1/3-stop increment indicator Custom Function No. Custom Function setting FEB ~~-+--Slave 10 < CIm > ----J Custom Function <3J > Flash - - - - - - " exposure compensation < ~ > -- ---J Indicator (meters) Indicator (feet) < -iMII·· > Flash ratio Second-curtain sync Firing mode - - - - - - - - ' Master flash ON: .~~ Master flash OFF: ."Z.~ Slave flash : ~~ < ~ > Flash bounce indicator (Blinks for 7 down) · · Slave <">Channel To illuminate the LCD panel, press the < :.f:r > button. The items actually displayed depend on the current settings. 6 Getting Started and Basic Operation Installing the Batteries............................................ 8 Attaching to the Camera......................................... 9 Turning on the Power Switch................................ 10 Fully Automatic Flash Shooting 11 Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash in the Shooting Modes.................................................... 12 r---- 0 Cautions for firing continuous flashes ------, " To avoid overheating and degrading the flash head, do not fire more than 20 continuous flashes. After 20 continuous flashes, allow a rest time of at least 10 min. · If you fire more than 20 continuous flashes and then fire more flashes in short intervals, the inner overheating prevention function may be activated to make the recycling time about 8 to 20 sec. If this occurs, allow a rest time of about 15 min. and the flash will then return to normal. Installing the Batteries Install four size-AA batteries. 1 Open the cover. · Use your thumb to press the battery compartment lock lever, then slide it as shown by the arrow CD to open the cover. 2 Install the batteries. " Make sure the + and - battery contacts are properly oriented as shown in the compartment. 3 Close the cover. · Close the battery compartment cover and slide it as shown by the arrow. ~ When the cover clicks in place, it will be locked. Recycling Time and Flash Count (with size-AA alkaline batteries) QoickFlash ... Approx. 0.1 - 2.5 sec. Approx. 0.1 - 5 sec. Approx. 100 - 700 · Based on new size-AA alkaline batteries and Canon's testing standards. · Quick flash enables a flash to be fired before flash-ready (p.1 0). . . · Using size-AA batteries other than the alkaline type may cause improper battery contact due to the irregular shape of the battery contacts. · If you change the batteries after firing many flashes continuously, be aware that the batteries might be hot. til 8 ~ ~ Use a new set of four batteries of the same brand. When replacing the batteries, replace all four at one time. Size-AA Ni-MH or lithium batteries can also be used. Attaching to the Camera .IIIIIIIIIIIIL_~IlJ:IJI.IIIIUII 1 Attach the Speedlite. · Slip the Speedlite's mounting foot into the camera's hot shoe all the way. Secure the Speedlite. · On the mounting foot, slide the lock lever to the rig ht. .,. When the lock lever clicks in place, it will be locked. 3 oewtahc,hle the s,peethdlilte·k-reIease pressing e oc .. I button, slide the lock lever to the left and detach the Speedlite. 9 Turning on the Power Switch ~. II, . . . . _ . . . . 1 Set the power switch to <0 N>. The flash recycling starts. 2 Check that the flash is ready. · The pilot lamp will first turn green (ready for quick flash), then red (flash ready). · Pressing the pilot lamp will fire a test flash. About Quick Flash Quick flash enables a flash to be fired before flash-ready, when the pilot lamp is still green. Although the Guide No. will be 1/6 to 1/2 that of the full output, quick flash is effective for near subjects and when you want a shorter recycle time. Set the drive mode to single shooting. Quick flash cannot be used in the continuous shooting, FEB, manual flash, and stroboscopic flash modes. [IJi1 Quick flash can also be used during continuous flash shooting. (C.Fn-06 ~ p.27) About Auto Power Off To save battery power, the power will turn off automatically after a certain period (approx. 1.5 min. to 15 min.) of idle use. To turn on the Speedlite again, press the camera's shutter button halfway. Or press the Speed lite's test firing button. [IJi1 Auto Power Off can also be disabled. (C.Fn-01 ~ p.27) l:il · A test flash cannot be fired while the camera's operation timer ~4 or ~6 ill) is active. The Speedlite's settings will be retained in memory even after the power is turned off. To retain the Speedlite's settings after you replace the batteries, turn off the power and replace the batteries within 1 minute. 10 Fully Automatic Flash Shooting 1ji."_'· ·'''~ll 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 in the < P> and < 0 > modes. Zoom 50mm "'i Set the Speedlite to < ETTL >. I · Press the < MODE> button so that is displayed. 0.5 0.7 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 9 13 18 m l .-n ("_, ,-,:,.,:. · Focus the subject. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The shutter speed and aperture will be displayed in the viewfinder. ;~ Check that the < ~ > icon is lit in the viewfinder. ETTL Zoom SOmm Take the picture. ~, F- 5.6 0.5 0.7 1 1.5 2 ------3 4 6 9 13 18 m ~~, Check that the subject is within the effective range displayed on the LCD panel. Right before the shot is taken, a preflash is fired, then the main flash is fired. If a standard flash exposure was obtained, the flash exposure confirmation lamp will light for about 3 sec. CiI · will be displayed on the LCD panel even if the camera is compatible with E-TTL II. · If the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not light, move closer to the subject and take the picture again. With a digital camera, you can also increase the camera's ISO speed. 11 Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash in the Shooting Modes .. Just set the camera's shooting mode to < Av> (aperture-priority AE), (shutter-priority AE), or (manual) and you can use E-TTL III E-TTL autoflash. Select this mode when you want to set the shutter speed manually. The camera will then automatically set the aperture matching the shutter speed to obtain a standard exposure. ~ Tv .... If the aperture display blinks, it means that the background exposure will be underexposed or overexposed. Adjust the shutter speed until the aperture display stops blinking . Av Select this mode when you want to set the aperture manually. The camera will then automatically set the shutter speed matching the aperture to obtain a standard exposure. If the background is dark like a night scene, a slow sync speed will be used to obtain a standard exposure of both the main subject and background. Standard exposure of the main subject is obtained with the flash, while a standard exposure of the background is obtained with a slow shutter speed. · 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 speed display stops blinking. Select this mode if you want to set both the shutter speed and aperture manually. Standard exposure of the main subject is obtained with the flash. The exposure of the background is obtained with the shutter speed and aperture combination you set. M · If you use the < DEP > or < A·DEP > shooting mode, the result will be the same as using the < P > (Program AE) mode. Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Used Shutter Speed Setting Aperture Setting Automatic Automatic Manual Manual P Tv Av Set automatically (1/60 sec. - 1/X sec.) Set manually (30 sec. - 1/X sec.) Set automatically (30 sec. - 1/X sec.) Set manually (bulb, 30 sec. - 1IX sec.) M · 1/X sec. is the camera's maximum flash sync speed. 12 Using Flash ~ Flash Exposure Compensation...................... 14 FEB FEL: FE Lock 'II High-speed Sync............................................. Bounce Flash........................................................ ZOOM: Setting the Flash Coverage and Using the Wide Panel..................................................... M: Manual Flash................................................. MULTI: Stroboscopic Flash ~ Second-Curtain Sync.................................... C.Fn: Setting Custom Functions External Flash Metering Speedlite Control with the Camera's Menu Screen ...