Canon SBOEX User Manual
Canon
SBOEX
SPEEDLITE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MANUAL
MODE D'EMPLOI
DE
INSTRUCCIONES
Thank
The Canon Speedlite 580EXisan EOS-dedicated, high-output flash unit
you
for
purchasingaCanon
product.
automatically compatible with E-TTL
used
for a wireless, multi-Speedlite flash system, or a slave unit.
in
three different ways: As a normal on-camera flash, the master unit
Read
instruction
Before using the Speedlite, read this instruction manual and your camera's
instruction manual to familairize yourself with the Speedlite operations.
The
When the 580EXisattached to an EOS camera,
exposure control
Itisalmost the same as using the camera's built-in flash ifithas one.
You
Itisautomatically
(E-TTL II, E-TTL, and TTL).
The camera controls the Speedlite automaticallyinthe following flash metering
this
instruction
manual.
basic
can think of the 580EX as a built-in, high-output flash.
operationisthe
for
manual
same
flash
compatible
photographyishandled by the camera.
II,
E-TTL, and TTL autoflash. It can be
while
with
as
also
with
the
referring
normal
almost
camera's flash metering
to
your
AE
shooting.
all automatic
camera's
mode
modes:
1.
E-TTLIIautoflash (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
camera's instruction manual. The Speedlite's major specifications are
listed
The camera instruction manual's chapter on flash photography will refer to
cameras having 1
E-TTL II). And cameras having 3 (compatible with only TTL)
Type-B cameras.
* This instruction manual assume that you are using the 580EX with a
For Type-B cameras, see page 53.
in
"External Flash Items."
Type-A camera.
and 2 as a Type-A camera (compatible with
are called
E-
TIL
or
2
Contents
1 Getting Started and Basic Operation 7
2 Using Flash 13
3 Wireless Flash
31
4 Reference... 45
in
Conventions Used
The <@> symbolinthe text refers to the Select Dial.
The
The operation procedures in this instruction manual assume that both the
camera and Speedlite's power switches are ON.
in
Icons are used
They match the same icons found on the camera and Speed lite.
(08)
The
for 8 sec.
Reference page numbers are indicated by
This instruction manual uses the following alert symbols:
/ (012) icons indicate that the respective function remains
or
the text to indicate the respective buttons,
12 sec.
this Manual
<@> symbol
in
the text refers to the Select/Set button.
(p.
dials,and
**).
settings.
in
effect
__
: The Caution symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting problems.
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: The Note symbol gives supplemental information.
3
Nomenclature
Flash head/
Wireless
transmitter
Wireless sensor
AF-assist beam emitter
(pA7)
Mounting foot (p.9)
I.---H--
External power
source socket
Canon
SPEEDLITE
S80EX
_~~I!t~t~i----
Case Mini stand
Locking ring (p.9)
4
LCD panel
Bounce angle
<PUSH>
Bounce lock release
button (p.18)
*
<;.~.:/C.Fn>
LCD panel illumination/
Custom Function setting
button (p.6/27)
<PILOT>
Pilot lampfTestfiring/ Wireless
slave auto power off cancel
button
Flash exposure confirmation
lamp (p.11)
(p.1
0/35)
<MODE>
Flash model Slave
setting button (p.11,
22, 24/42, 43)
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.------+-i-7::~-
<@>
Select Dial
<
~H/~
High-speed sync (FP flash)/
Shutter curtain synchronization
button (p.17/26)
>
Wireless selector (p.9, 34)
*
<@>
Select/Set button
<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
<:,~:->
illumination lasts for
12 sec.
5
LCD Panel
Manual flash output level
Flash exposure compensation amount
FEB compensation amount
<
~
> Manual zoom
<'!I> High-speed sync
(FP flash)
<ETTLlTTl>
E-ITL
autoflash
<~>
Flash exposure M
compensation U
(II)/ITL
----+1-(2
~TLI
TO
l1!,.
lim
~
Zoom focal length
Aperture FEB status
Stroboscopic flash count
Stroboscopic flash frequency
Manual flash 1/3-stopincrement
indicator
Custom Function No.
Custom Function setting
<~> Auto zoom
for image size
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1 2 3 4
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"'r"
Slave
10
I
Slave
10
0.5
0.7
1 1.5 2 3 4 6 ,9
<M/MulTl>
Manual flash/ Multi
(Stroboscopic) flash
~
4
2.31
5'
I I
I I
<~>
Custom Function
<~>
Second-curtain sync
Firing mode
Master flash ON :
Master flash OFF:
Slave flash :
<
..
> Flash bounce indicator
(Blinks for 7 down)
@
To
illuminate the LCD panel, press the <
s' The items actually displayed depend
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--.1
4.~
*~
~~
7
1C~~m
I
I
I
1
,_I
_
~f?:.
> button.
on
the current settings.
L
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<
13
40 60
..
11M-
18
m )
f~
<liMit.W>
> Slave
Channel
Flash ratio
Flash
Flash
Indicator (meters)
Indicator (feet)
Flash ratio
range
ratio
scale/
scale
6
Getting Started and
Basic Operation
Installing
Attaching
Turn
Fully
Using
Shooting
on
the
Automatic
E-TTLIIand
Batteries
to
the
Camera 9
Power
Flash
Modes
Switch
Shooting............................
E-TTL
Autoflash
in
the
8
10
11
12
(»
To
avoid overheating 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.
1 Open the cover.
%1
~.
Slide the battery compartment cover as
shown by the arrow and open
Install the batteries.
Make sure the + and - battery contacts are
correctly oriented as showninthe battery
compartment.
Close the cover.
Close the battery compartment cover and
slide it as shown by the arrow.
it.
Recycling Time and Flash Count (with size-AA alkaline batteries)
Recycling
Quick Flash
0.1
- 3
""
Based on new size-AA alkarine batteries and Canon's testing standards.
$ Quick flash enables a flash to be fired before flash-ready
Since the shape of their contactsisnot standardized, using non-alkaline size-AA
batteries may result
!lJ
'iii Use four new batteries of the same brand and type. Do not mix battery types. When
replacing batteries, replace all four batteries at the same time.
@ Size-AA Ni-MH or lithium batteries can also be used.
Time
....
in
(Approx.)
Normal Flash
0.1
faulty battery connection.
- 6
Flash Count(Approx.)
100 - 700
(p.1
0).
8
Attaching to the Camera
~t
Loosen the locking ring.
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WI
Turn the locking ring as shownbythe 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
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.
by
the
Wireless Selector Settings
The wireless selectorisfor switching between
normal flash shooting and wireless flash
shooting.
For normal flash shooting, be sure to set the
wireless selectorto
<OFF>.
9
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 orflash
ready).
~
To
fire a test flash, press the pilot lamp.
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. 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.
Or press the Speedlite's test firing button.
To
turn on the Speedlite again, press the shutter button halfway.
[l]
10
.;;.
A test firing cannot
1$
The Speedlite's settings will be retainedinmemory even after the power is turned off.
To
retain the Speedlite's settings when you replace the batteries, replace the batteries
within 1 minute afterturning off the power.
be
fired while the camera's operation timer 04 or 06 is active.
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
ru.
the
Speedlite
~
Press the <MODE> button so that
to
<ETTl>.
<ETTL> is displayed.
0.5 0.7 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 91318 m
ETTL Zoom
-------
0.5
0.7
1 1.5 2 3 4 6 91318 m
SOmm
Focus
IS},
~\}o
Take
~
~
~>
the
subject.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
The shutter speed and aperture will be set
as displayed
Check that the
viewfinder.
the
Check that the subjectiswithin the
effective range displayed on the LCD
panel.
A preflash is fired right before the shot
taken, then the main flashisfired.
If
a standard flash exposure was obtained,
the flash exposure confirmation lamp will
light for about 3 sec.
in
the viewfinder.
<~> icon is lit
picture.
in
the
is
I.lJ
0 <ETTL> 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
You
take the picture again.
can also increase the camera's ISO speed.
11
Using
E-TTLIIand
E·TTL
Autoflashinthe
Shooting
Modes
Ii
Just set the camera's shooting mode to
(shutter-priority AE), or
<M>
(manual) and you can use E-TTL II/E-TTL
autoflash.
Tv
I
Av
Select this mode when
The camera will then automatically set the aperture matching the shutter speed to obtain
a standard exposure.
@ If the aperture display blinks, it means that the background exposure will
..
underexposed or overexposed. Adjust the shutter speed until the aperture display
stops blinking.
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
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.
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
underexposed or overexposed. Adjust the aperture until the shutter speed display
stops blinking.
you
want to set the shutter speed manually.
is
dark like a night scene, a slow sync speed will
<Av>
(aperture-priority AE),
be
be
used to obtain a
<Tv>
be
Select this mode when you want
Standard exposure of the main subject is obtained with the flash. The exposure of the
M
background is obtained with the shutter speed and aperture combination you set.
$ If you use the
<P>
(Program AE) mode.
<DEP>
or <
A-DEP
to
set both the shutter speed and aperture manually.
>shooting mode, the result will
Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Use
Shutter
p
Tv
Av
M
o 1/X sec.
Automatic (1/60 sec. - 1/X sec.)
Manual (30 sec. - 1/X sec.)
Automatic (30 sec. - 1/X sec.)
Manual (bulb, 30 sec. - 1/X sec.)
SPE!E!cJ§E!tting
is
the camera's maximum flash sync speed.
be
Aperture
Automatic
Automatic
Manual
Manual
the same as using the
Setting
12
Using Flash
~
Flash Exposure Compensation....................... 14
~
FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing)...........
FE
L
FE
Lock
~
High-Speed Sync (FP Flash)
Bounce Flash 18
ZOOM Setting the Flash Coverage and Using
the Wide Panel..................................................... 20
M Manual Flash.................................................. 22
15
16
17
MULTI
~
C.Fn
Custom Function Settings 28
Stroboscopic Flash................................... 24
Second-Curtain Sync..................................... 26
Setting Custom Functions 27
~
Flash Exposure Compensation
You
can adjust the flash output as easily as normal exposure
compensation. Flash exposure compensation can
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
<~>
icon and flash exposure
<~>
be
set up to ± 3 stops
button so that the
in
compensation amount blink.
Set the flash exposure
compensation amount.
$f
Turn the
%#
To
cancel the flash exposure compensation,
set the amount to +0.
<€»
dial to set the amount.
''-
Press the
~
~
<~>
The flash exposure compensation amount
will be set.
button.
[l] If flash exposure compensation has been set with both the Speedlite and camera, the
Speedlite's flash exposure compensation amount will override the camera's.
14
~
You
FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing)
can take three flash shots while automatically changing the flash
ii&:W
output for each shot up to ±3 stops
increments if the camera enables only 1/2-stop increments). This
FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing).
in
1/3-stop increments (1/2-stop
1 Press the <®> button so that the
E""C1iL,
, I ,
-~-O-
'.'''1'
<~>
bracketing amount blink.
ZO
Set the flash exposure bracketing
amount.
& Turn the
icon and flash exposure
<@>
dial to set the amount.
3 Press the <@> button.
is
called
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
@ For FEB shooting, set the camera's drive mode to Single shooting and
flash is ready before you shoot.
*
You
can also combine FEB with flash exposure compensation and FE lock.
set
with the camera.
be
sure the
15
FE
L
FE
FE
(flash exposure) lock enables you to lock the correct flash exposure for
Lock
any part of the picture.
With
<FE
<*>
<ETTL> displayed on the LCD panel, you press the camera's
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
~
00000
,-
Press the
lJf:
Aim the viewfinder center over the subject
0
and press the
~
A preflash will be fired to obtain a flash
exposure reading for the subject.
~.
"FEL.:'
0.5 sec.
$I Each time you press the
preflash will be fired and a new flash
exposure reading will
<FE
L> button. (816)
<FE
L>
will be displyed
button.
on
the LCD panel for
<FE
L>
be
locked.
button, a
4)
'10
If the subjectistoo far away and underexposure will result, the <
the viewfinder. Move closer to the subject and try the
(}
If <ETTL>
@ If the subject
16
is
not displayedonthe LCD panel,
is
too small,
FE
lock might notbevery
~
FE
lock again.
FE
lock will not be possible.
effectiv~.
> icon will blink
in
~
High-Speed Sync (FP Flash)
With high-speed sync, you can use flash with all shutter speeds. This
convenient when you want to use aperture priority for fill-flash portraits.
Ell
~
Zoom
50mm
Press
<~>
~
Check that the
the
<~H/~>
is
displayed.
<~H>
button
so
icon is litinthe
that
viewfinder.
0.5 0.7 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 91318 m
s;}
Stroboscopic flash cannot be set.
is
[i/0 If you set a shutter speed that is the same or slower than the camera's maximum flash
sync speed,
$)
With
hjgh~speed
range will
To
return to normal flash, press the
<~H>
be.
wi!
not be displayedinthe viewfinder.
sync, the faster the shutter speed, the shorter the effective flash
Check the LCD panel for the effective flash range.
<~H/~>
button so that
<~>
icon turns off.
17
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
Set the Bounce Direction
Hold down the
If the flash coverage
50mm.
The LCD panel will also display
15)1
You
can also set the flash coverage manually_
<PUSH>
is
button and turn the flash head.
set automatically, the flash coverage will be set to
<-
->
mm.
is
called bounce flash.
$ If the wall
*'
<)i
18
or
ceiling is too far
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
After you take the shot, if the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not light, use a
larger aperture opening and try again.
away,
the bounced flash might be too weak and result
in
the picture.
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