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To avoid causing damage or injury, please read this instruction
. Please take special note
of the following two cautionary symbols.
Warni ng !!
Using the product and disregarding this warning sign
may cause serious injury or other dangerous results.
Caution !!
Using the product disregarding this caution sign
may cause injury or damage.
This symbol denotes a warning or point, where caution is
required.
This Symbol contains information regarding the actions that
must be avoided.
This flash contains high voltage circuits. To avoid electric
shock or burns, do not attempt to disassemble the flash. If the
outside shell of the unit is broken or cracked, do not touch the
mechanism inside.
Do not fire the flash close to eyes. Otherwise the bright light
could damage the eyes. Keep at least 1m/3feet distance
between face and the flash unit when taking a picture with
flash.
Do not touch the synchro terminal of your camera when the
flash is attached to the hot shoe. High voltage circuitry could
cause an electric shock.
Never use your camera in an environment where flammable,
burnable, gas, liquids or chemicals, etc, exist. Otherwise it
might cause fire or explosion.
Do not cover the Flash Head with your hands or fire the flash
when it is next to your skin as it could cause burns.
Do not fire the flash toward car drivers as it could cause an
accident.
Do not use this flash unit on any camera other than the
Canon EOS series cameras, otherwise the flash may damage
the circuitry of these cameras.
This flash unit is not waterproof. When using the flash and
camera in the rain or snow or near water, keep it from getting
wet. It is often impractical to repair internal electrical
components damaged by water.
Never subject the flash and camera to shock, dust, high
temperature or humidity. These factors might cause fire or
malfunctioning of your equipment.
When the flash is subjected to sudden temperature change,
as when the flash unit is brought from a cold exterior to warm
interior, condensation might form inside. In such a case, place
your equipment in a sealed plastic bag before such a change,
and do not use the flash unit until it reaches room temperature.
Do not store your flash in a drawer or cupboard etc.
containing naphthalene, camphor or other insecticides. These
chemicals will have a negative effects on the flash unit.
Do not use a thinner, Benzene or other cleaning agents to
remove dirt or finger prints from the component. Clean with a
soft, moistened cloth.
ENGLISH
Thank you very much for purchasing the Sigma Electronic Flash
EF-630 (FOR CANON). To add to your enjoyment of photography,
the flash has a variety of features. To make the most of all these
features and to get the maximum performance and enjoyment from
your flash, please read this instruction booklet together with your
camera’s instruction manual before using the flash, and also keep it
handy for your future reference.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Caution !!
manual carefully, before using the flash
Warning !!
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For extended storage, choose a cool dry place, preferably
with good ventilation. It is recommended that the flash be
charged and fired several times a month, to maintain proper
capacitor functioning.
Do not fire the flash while covering the Flash Head with cloths
or clothes as it could cause fire.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Button
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
(Left button)
button
E-TTL II / E-TTL auto flash system EOS digital camera
ABOUT THE BATTERY
This flash unit uses four “AA” type Ni-MH rechargeable batteries or
alkaline dry cell batteries.
To assure proper electrical contact, clean the battery terminals
before installing the batteries.
To prevent battery explosion, leakage or overheating, use four
new AA batteries of the same type and brand. Do not mix the type
or new and used batteries.
Do not disassemble or short-circuit the batteries, or expose them
to fire or water; they may explode. Do not recharge the batteries
other than Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.
When the flash will not be used for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries from the flash to avoid the possibility of
damage from leakage.
As with any flash, it is recommended you carry spare batteries
when on a long trip or when photographing outdoors in cold
weather.
Do not use Lithium AA/R6 Batteries. It may cause your equipment
to malfunction.
Please follow all guidelines, rules and regulations of your
This flash is compatible with the following cameras.
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LOADING THE BATTERIES
1. Turn the power switch to [OFF] and open the battery compartment
by sliding the cover. P.3 -(1)
2. Follow the indication in the battery compartment and insert the
batteries with the "+" and "-" electrodes in the correct direction.
P.3-(2)
3. Close the battery compartment cover. P.3 -(3)
4. Turn the power switch to [ON]. When the flashgun is charged to
the level that flash firing is possible, the Ready light starts blinking
in green. When the flashgun is fully charged, the light lights up in
red.
Caution!!
When the battery capacity gets low, the
mark is indicated on the LCD panel. When the
battery capacity decreases to zero, the display
indicates the mark on the right, and the flash will
no longer function. Please replace the batteries.
ERROR WARNING
When the mark is indicated on the LCD panel, the flash may
have failures. Reset the power switch or check the battery. If the
indication remains, contact our sales office.
AUTO POWER OFF
To conserve battery power, the flash unit automatically turns itself off
when the flash has not been used for approximately 1.5 minutes. To
turn the flash on again, depress the TEST button or the camera
shutter button halfway. However, the auto power off does not work in
[WL SLAVE] mode, [S-FL NORMAL] mode and [S-FL SLAVE] mode.
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ATTACHMENT TO THE CAMERA
1. Turn the power switch to [OFF].
2. Confirm that the shoe lock lever is in the [UNLOCK ►] position.
P.3-(4)
3. Insert the flash on to the hot shoe of the camera until it stops.
Slide the shoe lock lever to the [◄LOCK] direction until the lever
is locked with a clicking sound. P.3-(5)
When removing the flash, slide the shoe lock lever to the [UN
LOCK►] direction until it stops while continuing to press the shoe
lock lever button. Then pull out the flash.
Caution!!
If the flash is pulled out while the shoe lock lever is not in the
[UNLOCK►] position, the hot shoe of the camera and the
attachment shoe of the flash could be damaged.
ADJUSTING THE FLASH HEAD
In regular shooting, set the flash head to face forwards. P.3-(6)
Caution!!
After the power switch is turned to ON, if the mark is
indicated in the Status area, or if the distance indication in the Status
area is blinking, the flash head is not correctly set to the front
direction.
LIMITS OF CONTINUOUS SHOOTING
Mode
Number of Flash Exposures
TTL, M(1/1, 1/2)
20 Continuous Flash Shots
M(1/4, 1/8)
25 Continuous Flash Shots
M(1/16~1/32)
40 Continuous Flash Shots
MULTI
10 Cycle
Main Screen
Setup Menu
Changes the Flash mode and
mode.
Adds the optional functions of
basic conditions of the flash.
① Status area
Mode details area
④ Tab area
To prevent overheating of the flashgun’s circuitry, do not use your
flash unit for at least 10 minutes after continuously firing the flash for
the number of exposures shown in the table below.
Switchover between the Main screen and the Setup menu by using
the button. (When the power is set to [ON], always start
from the Main screen.)
Caution!!
In case the icon appears on the display, the amount of light will
be limited to prevent overheating of the flashgun’s circuitry. Refrain
from using the flashgun until the icon disappears.
BASIC STEPS OF SETTING
This section describes the basics of the settings. With EF-630, most
settings can be conducted easily by the following steps.
Caution!!
When the power switch is at the [ ] (lock) position, the settings
cannot be changed. Be sure to set to [ON] to change the settings.
[Flash function settings] and [Flash C.Fn settings] where the flash
settings can be changed on the Menu screen of the camera are not
supported. Please perform the settings at the flash side.
sets the details of each Flash
② Flash mode area
③
BASIC OPERATIONS ON MAIN SCREEN
SELECTING FLASH MODE
Select the Flash mode area by using
the buttons and change the Flash
mode by using the buttons or the
dial.
SETTING DETAILS OF FLASH MODE
Select Mode details area by using the
buttons and change the setting
values by using the buttons or the
dial.
flash shooting and sets the
⑤ Sub menu
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BASIC OPERATION IN SETUP
Shutter Speed
Aperture
Automatically set
(1/60sec - flash synchronized speed*)
Automatically set
(30sec - flash synchronized speed*)
Enables you to freely set the speed in
a range equal to or below the flash
*
When the FP flash is set to [ON], the restriction of the shutter
speed at the high speed side becomes disabled.
MENU
To move to the next tab, turn the Dial.
(When the icon in the tab area is
selected, it is possible to change the
setting menu by pressing the
buttons as well.)
While in the Set-up Menu:
Use the buttons to select menu
items. Press the or button to
open sub-menus or dialogs.
(In some items, a special screen or a
dialog message may open.)
While in set-up sub-menus:
Use the buttons to select setting
options. Press the or button to
apply new settings. (Press the
button to close sub-menus without
applying changes.)
E-TTL II / E-TTL AUTO EXPOSURE
This uses the E-TTL II / E-TTL auto flash system. Use this mode for
general photo shooting.
1. Set the Flash mode to [TTL].
2. Confirm that the subject is within the
shooting range by checking the
distance indication in the Status
area.
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3. Check the flashgun status with the Ready light and start shooting.
When shooting with a flash is correctly conducted, the mark is
indicated for approximately five seconds in the Status area. When
the mark is not displayed, the light amount may be insufficient
or too much. Change the condition and conduct shooting again.
SHUTTER SPEED AND APERTURE
The relationships between the shutter speeds and apertures in
different exposure modes of the camera are as follows.
P
Av
Tv
M Can be set freely.
synchronized speed * .
Caution!!
When shooting while the shutter speed and aperture values are
blinking, the exposure may be mismatched. In that case, change the
conditions before you start shooting.
When the shooting mode of the
camera is set to [Basic Zone], the
screen changes to that shown in the
diagram. Buttons are disabled other
than the TEST and buttons.
Automatically set.
Can be set freely.
Automatically set.
FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
1st Frame
2nd Frame
3rd Frame
(MODE WL TTL)
Compensating only the light amount of the flash is possible without
affecting exposure of the background.
It can be used with [TTL], [WL TTL],
and [WL SLAVE] flash modes.
Set the compensation amount in the
Mode details area. The compensation
amount has 1/3 steps (when the
camera has 1/2 steps, it is changed to
1/2 steps) and up to ±3 steps can be set.
Do not use the flash exposure compensation function on the camera.
FEB SHOOTING (Flash Exposure Bracketing)
Three photographs can be taken by changing the flash amount.
It can be used with [TTL], and [WL TTL]
flash modes.
Set the compensation amount in the
Mode details area. The compensation
amount has 1/3 steps (when the camera
has 1/2 steps, it is changed to 1/2
steps) and up to ±3 steps can be set.
Take three photographs while checking
the charged amount with the ready
light.
The three photographs are in an order of appropriate exposure →
under exposure → over exposure.
FEB icon will change as follows depending on the frame number.
When three photographs have been taken, FEB is automatically
released.
FEB can be combined with the flash exposure compensation.
FE LOCK SHOOTING
This is a shooting method that exposes any desired section of the
subject with the correct flash exposure.
It can be used with [TTL], and [WL TTL] flash modes.
1. Focus on the subject.
2. Align the section of the scene which you require the flash
exposure to be correct to the center of the image. Press the
[M-Fn] button on the camera.
The flash preflashes, and the flash amount necessary for the
subject is stored.
[FEL] is displayed for approximately 0.5 seconds in the finder.
3. Decide the composition and take pictures.
If [ ] blinks in the finder, the flash amount is insufficient. Change
the conditions and re-lock the FE.
The allocated FE lock buttom varies depending on the actual
camera. Please refer to the instruction manual of your camera.
MANUAL FLASH
Discretional setting of the flash amount
is possible.
1. Set the Flash mode to [MANUAL].
2. Set the flash amount in the Mode
details area. (Available range for
setting: 1/128 to 1/1, Available pitch
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for setting: 1/3EV.)
WL TTL
Wireless E-TTL II / E-TTL auto flash
WL MANUAL
Wireless manual flash
WL MU LTI
Wireless multi-flash
EF-630 slave ID
A B C
EF-610 DG SUPER slave ID
1 2 3
3. Check the flashgun status with the Ready light and start shooting.
In the distance display section in the Status area, the distance that
appropriate exposure can be obtained is calculated and displayed.
Even with the same flashing amount, the distance to obtain the
appropriate exposure varies if the camera’s ISO sensitivity or the
aperture value is changed.
An appropriate exposure when using manual flash can be
calculated using the following formula.
Guide Number (GN) / Shooting distance (m) = Aperture value (F)
For the GN (Guide Number) of this flash, refer to [Table 1] attached
at the end of this manual.
MULTI FLASH
Displaying movement of the subject in one frame as if the image is a
photographic playback is possible by continuously emitting light with
the flash while the shutter is open.
Use the camera’s manual (“M”) exposure mode.
1. Set the Flash mode to [MU LTI ].
2. In the Mode details area, set the flash
amount, flash interval in "Hz" (eg.: 10
Hz = Emits light with the frequency of
10 times per second), and the
number of flashes in "x".
3. Set a shutter speed that is slower
than the value of the “number of flashes" / "flash frequency."
4. Check the flashgun status with the Ready light and start shooting.
The number of flashes that can be fired continuously varies
depending on the combination of the flash amount and the flash
frequency. Refer to [Table 2] at the end of this manual.
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WIRELESS FLASH
When the flash is used at a location far from the camera, the
creative possibilities are expanded. The EF-630 is controlled
remotely by the camera’s built-in flash or a separate Master flash
unit.
EF-630 has three wireless flash modes for different applications.
The flash attached to the camera is called [Master unit], and the
flash used at a distance from the camera is called [Slave unit].
Please set the flash unit between 0.5m~ 5m (1.6~ 16ft) from the
subject, and set the camera body between 1m~ 5m (1.6~ 16ft)
from the subject.
When setting a Slave unit at the desired position, you can use
mini-stand. This mini-stand has a screw hole for a tripod.
Wireless flash can be used with the camera’s integrated flash
(only in case of models that have the master function of wireless
flash shooting). For the camera settings, refer to the camera's
instruction manual.
The EF-630 can also be used in combination with the EF-610 DG
SUPER EO-ETTL II. In this case, use the EF-610 DG SUPER as
the Slave unit. When setting EF-610 DG SUPER, refer to the
instruction manual of EF-610 DG SUPER (notation method of the
EF-610 DG SUPER slave ID is different. Refer to the following
table.)
PREPARATION OF WIRELESS FLASH (MASTER UNIT)
ON
Control function + Flash*
OFF
Control function only
SLAVE GROUP SETTING
Shooting with different flash ratios and
flash amounts is available by dividing
the slaves into two groups [A, B] or
three groups [A, B, C].
1. When the desired wireless flash
mode is set, and when the flash
mode area is selected, pressing the
button opens the Slave group
setting screen.
2. The slave group setting can be
switched by using the dial or the
button. (When OFF is selected,
flash ratio shooting is not performed.)
3. After setting, press the button to return to the normal screen.
MASTER FLASH SETTING
It sets whether "Master" is set for the
control function only or for the control
function and light emission as a flash.
* During wireless shooting where the flash ratio is set, "Master"
belongs to Group [A].
CHANNEL SETTING
When another person is performing
wireless flash, setting a different
channel prevents malfunctions (selecting
from channels 1 to 4 is possible).
PREPARATION OF WIRELESS FLASH (SLAVE UNIT)
1. Set the flash mode to [WL SLAVE].
2. In the Mode details area, set a
channel that is the same as Master.
3. When using wireless flash with the
flash ratio setting, set the slave ID to
that of the desired group in the
Mode details area (if shooting using
flash ratio is not performed, then either one of A, B, or C can be
selected).
WIRELESS E-TTL II / E-TTL AUTO FLASH
In the wireless E-TTL II / E-TTL auto flash, the camera automatically
controls the exposure to an appropriate value.
Auto flash with one flash or all slave flashes with the same
flash amount
MASTER UNIT SETTING
1. Set the Flash mode to [WL TTL].
2. When necessary, perform "Setting
the channel" and "Master unit flash
setting" in the Mode details area.
SLAVE UNIT SETTING
3. Perform the setting by following "PREPARATION OF WIRELESS
FLASH (SLAVE UNIT)".
4. Place the slave unit, confirm the completion of charging, and then
start shooting (the slave notifies the completion of charging by
blinking the AF assist light.)
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Auto flash with flash ratio setting (two groups)
Flash is controlled so the total sum of Group [A] and Group [B]
becomes an appropriate exposure.
MASTER UNIT SETTING
1. Set the slave group setting to [A:B]
by following "PREPARATION OF
WIRELESS FLASH (MASTER UNIT
2. Set the flash ratio in the Mode
details area. (Setting from 8:1 to 1:8
is possible.)
SLAVE UNIT SETTING
3. Perform the setting by following "PREPARATION OF WIRELESS
FLASH (SLAVE UNIT)".
)".
Auto flash with flash ratio setting (three groups)
Use Group [C] as a secondary light source, such as for eliminating a
background shade of a subject.
MASTER UNIT SETTING
1. Set the slave flash group to [A:B C]
by following "PREPARATION OF
WIRELESS FLASH (MASTER UNIT
2. Set the flash ratio of [A:B] in the
Mode details area (setting from 8:1
to 1:8 is possible).
3. Set the flash exposure compensation of [C] in the Mode details
area.
SLAVE UNIT SETTING
4. Perform the setting by following "PREPARATION OF WIRELESS
FLASH (SLAVE UNIT)".
)".
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WIRELESS MANUAL FLASH
As well as manual flash photography, wireless shooting whereby the
flash output can be manually set is also available. Decide the
exposure by using a commercially-available flash meter.
Manual flash with one flash or all slave flashes with the
same flash amount
MASTER UNIT SETTING
1.
Set the Flash mode to [WL
2. When necessary, perform "Setting
the channel" and "Master unit flash
setting" in the Mode details area.
3. Set the flash amount in the Mode details area. (Available range for
setting: 1/128 to 1/1, Available pitch for setting: 1/3EV.)
SLAVE UNIT SETTING
4. Set the Flash mode to [WL SLAVE].
5. Perform the setting by following "PREPARATION OF WIRELESS
FLASH (SLAVE UNIT)".
6. Place the slave unit, confirm the completion of charging, and then
start shooting (the slave notifies the completion of charging by
blinking the AF assist light.)
MANUAL].
Manual flash where the flash amount is set for each group
Manual flash with the flash amount setting is available for each of
the two or three groups.
MASTER UNIT SETTING
1. Set [Flash group setting] to [A:B] or
[A:B:C] by following "P REPARATION
OF WIRELESS FLASH (MASTER
UNIT)".
2. Set the flash amount of each group in the Mode details area.
SLAVE UNIT SETTING
3. Perform the setting by following "PREPARATION OF WIRELESS
FLASH (SLAVE UNIT)".
WIRELESS MULTI FLASH
Wireless multi-flash is available for one flash or for multiple flashes.
Use the camera’s manual (“M”) exposure mode.
Multi-flash with one flash or all slaves with the same flash
amount
MASTER UNIT SETTING
1. Set the Flash mode to [WL MULT I].
2. When necessary, perform "Setting
the channel" and "Master unit flash
setting" in the Mode details area.
3. In the Mode details area, set the flash amount, flash interval in
"Hz" (eg.: 10 Hz = Emits light with the frequency of 10 times per
second), and the number of flashes in "x".
SLAVE UNIT SETTING
4. Perform the setting by following "PREPARATION OF WIRELESS
FLASH (SLAVE UNIT)".
5. Set a shutter speed that is slower than the value of the "number of
flashes" / "flash frequency."
6. Place the slave unit, confirm the completion of charging, and then
start shooting (the slave notifies the completion of charging by
blinking the AF assist light.)
Multi-flash with flash amount setting for each group
Multi-flash with the flash amount setting is available for two or three
groups.
MASTER UNIT SETTING
1. Set "Flash group setting" to [A:B] or
[A:B:C] by following "PREPARATION
OF WIRELESS FLASH."
2. Set the flash amount of each group
in the Mode details area.
3. In the Mode details area, set the flash amount, flash interval in
"Hz" (eg.: 10 Hz = Emits light with the frequency of 10 times per
second), and the number of flashes in "x".
SLAVE UNIT SETTING
4. Perform the setting by following "PREPARATION OF WIRELESS
FLASH (SLAVE UNIT)".
Continue with the procedures from Step 5 of the previous item to
take photographs.
SLAVE FLASH
The EF-630 includes a function which allows it to fire by reacting to
the flash from another flash unit. This allows for easy and convenient
shooting with the flash positioned at a distance from the camera.
The light output, however, is not automatically adjusted in this mode.
NORMAL SLAVE FLASH
The Master unit attached to the camera can be used to trigger a
synchronized flash with the EF-630, even when it’s positioned at a
distance from the camera.
The camera’s built-in flash operates erroneously with the pre-flash,
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therefore, synchronized flash is not possible.
Set the Master flash to manual mode and set the flash output to
approximately 1/16.
Set the camera’s exposure mode to M, the shutter speed to 1/30
second or shorter, and the aperture and ISO at discretional values.
1. Set the Flash mode of the Slave
EF-630 to [S-FL NORMAL].
2. In the Mode details area, set the ISO
and the aperture values to
those of the camera settings.
3. Adjust the flash amount in the Mode
details area so the distance between
the Slave flash and the subject is approximately the same as the
distance indicated in the Status area.
4. Check the completion of charging and start shooting.
match
DESIGNATED SLAVE FLASH
If using two or more EF-630 flash units, you can designate which
flash units will fire together by using the channel settings. In this
mode, one flash unit will be used as the Slave Controller and the
others for firing as Slaves.
Set the camera exposure mode to M, the shutter speed to 1/30
second or shorter, and the aperture and ISO at discretional values.
SETTING THE CONTROL (MASTER)
FLASH
1. Set the Flash mode to [S-FL CTRL].
2. Set the channel as needed. (In the
Mode details area, select Ch.1 to
Ch.3.)
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SETTING THE FIRING (SLAVE) FLASH
3. Set the Flash mode to [S-FLSLAVE].
4. In the Mode details area, set the
channel to match that of the Control
flash.
5. In the Mode details area, set the ISO
and aperture value to match those of
the Control flash.
6. Adjust the flash amount on the Mode details area so the distance
between the Slave flash and the subject is approximately the
same as the distance indicated in the Status area.
7. Check the completion of charging and start shooting.
In Slave mode, this flash can also be used in combination with the
EF-630 and / or EF-610 DG SUPER for other camera fittings. (For
details on setting up the EF-610 DG SUPER, please follow its
instruction manual.)
OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS
This section describes optional functions that can be set and added
from the Setup menu.
REAR CURTAIN SYNCHRONIZATION (MENU 1)
The flash fires just before the shutter is closed. The light behind the
moving subject and the path of the light can be captured; therefore,
the photos can express the subject’s natural movement.
It can be used with the camera’s P, Av, Tv, and M exposure modes.
It can be used with [TTL], [MANUAL], and [WL] Flash modes.
1. Set [MENU 1] → [REAR CURTAIN SYNC] → [ON].
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