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  • Page 1 Advanced User Guide...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction To avoid shooting problems and accidents, first read the “Safety Instructions” (pages 8-9). Also, read this manual carefully to ensure that you use the product correctly. Read This Instruction Manual while also Referring to Your Camera’s Instruction Manual Before using the product, read this Instruction Manual and your camera’s Instruction Manual to familiarize yourself with their operations.

  • Page 3: Chapters

    Chapters Introduction Getting Started and Basic Operations Preparing for flash photography and basic flash photography Flash Functions Setting flash functions Flash Functions Available from the Camera Setting flash functions from the camera Wireless Flash Photography: Optical Transmission Wireless flash photography using optical transmission Reference Common flash questions...

  • Page 4: Conventions Used In This Manual

    The operation procedures assume that the Custom Functions of the Speedlite, and the menu and Custom Functions of the camera are at their default settings. All figures such as the flash counts are based on the use of two AA/ LR6 alkaline batteries and Canon’s testing standards.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Chapters ................3 Conventions Used in this Manual ........4 Index to Features ..............7 Safety Instructions ...............8 Nomenclature..............10 Getting Started and Basic Operations Installing the Batteries............12 Attaching and Detaching the Speedlite to and from the Camera ................14 Switching Flash Coverage ..........15 Turning on the Power ............16 a : Fully Automatic Flash Photography .......18 E-TTL II/E-TTL Autoflash by Shooting Mode .....19...
  • Page 6 Contents Flash Functions Available from the Camera Setting Flash Functions from the Camera ......28 r Second-curtain Sync/ c High-speed Sync ....31 a : Manual Flash ...............33 MULTI : Stroboscopic Flash ..........35 CSP: Continuous Shooting Priority Mode ......37 f Flash Exposure Compensation ........38 C.Fn: Flash Custom Function Settings ......39 Wireless Flash Photography: Optical Transmission 41 : Optical Transmission Wireless Flash Photography ..42...

  • Page 7: Index To Features

    Index to Features Power Source Functions Batteries p.12 Flash exposure è compensation p.38 è Firing interval/count p.11 è FE lock p.24 è Power ON/OFF p.16 è High-speed sync p.31 Flash ready p.16 è è Second-curtain sync p.31 Auto power off p.25 è...

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Be sure to read these instructions in order to operate the product safely. Follow these instructions to prevent injury or harm to the operator of the product or others. WARNING Denotes the risk of serious injury or death. U se only power sources specified in this instruction manual for use with the product.
  • Page 9 Safety Instructions CAUTION Denotes the risk of injury. D o not fire the flash near the eyes. It may hurt the eyes. F lash emits high temperatures when fired. Keep fingers, any other part of your body, and objects away from the flash unit while taking pictures. This may cause burns or malfunction of the flash. Do not leave the product in places exposed to extremely high or low temperatures. The product may become extremely hot/cold and cause burns or injury when touched.

  • Page 10: Nomenclature

    Nomenclature (10) (11) (12) Flash head (Light-emitting unit) Power lamp Optical transmission wireless Battery compartment cover sensor Mode dial Mounting foot (10) Mounting foot lock lever Contacts (11) Flash-ready lamp Bounce angle index (12) Lock-release button Channel switch Accessories Provided Speedlite case Mini stand Mini stand pocket...

  • Page 11: Getting Started And Basic Operations

    Getting Started and Basic Operations This chapter describes the preparations before starting flash photography and the basic shooting operations. Cautions for firing continuous flash To avoid wearing out and damaging the flash head due to overheating, do not fire the flash continuously at full output more than 30 times.

  • Page 12: Installing The Batteries

    Installing the Batteries Install two AA/R6 batteries for power supply. Open the cover. Install the batteries. Close the cover.
  • Page 13 Installing the Batteries CAUTION Do not use “AA/R6 lithium batteries”. Note that certain AA/R6 lithium batteries may become extremely hot in rare cases during use. Due to safety reasons, do not use “AA/R6 lithium batteries”. Do not use the Speedlite while touching the same part for a long period of time.

  • Page 14: Attaching And Detaching The Speedlite To And From The Camera

    Attaching and Detaching the Speedlite to and from the Camera Always turn off the Speedlite beforehand. Attach the Speedlite. Secure the Speedlite. Detach the Speedlite.

  • Page 15: Switching Flash Coverage

    Switching Flash Coverage Adjust the flash head so the flash coverage is suitable for the focal length of your lens. Using lenses with a wider angle of view than the flash coverage may cause vignetting. Normal position Maximum flash coverage can be used with RF/EF 24mm (EF-S/EF-M 15mm) lenses.

  • Page 16: Turning On The Power

    Turning on the Power Set the Mode dial to < a > (1) or < K > (2). Check that the flash is ready. The flash-ready lamp (3) is red when the flash is fully charged. Shooting is also possible while the flash-ready lamp is blinking (using Quick flash).
  • Page 17 Turning on the Power Leaving the Mode dial set to < a > when using cameras that support auto flash firing may prevent full charging and firing during shooting, depending on shooting conditions or the state of the battery. Quick flash is not available under these conditions. •...

  • Page 18: A : Fully Automatic Flash Photography

    a : Fully Automatic Flash Photography When you set the camera’s shooting mode to < d > (Program AE) or a fully automatic mode, you can shoot in E-TTL II/E-TTL fully automatic flash mode. Note that for some cameras, [E-TTL II flash metering] is automatically used when the flash Mode dial is set to <...

  • Page 19: E-Ttl Ii/E-Ttl Autoflash By Shooting Mode

    E-TTL II/E-TTL Autoflash by Shooting Mode Set the camera’s shooting mode to < s > (shutter-priority AE), < f > (aperture-priority AE), < t > (flexible-priority AE), or < a > (manual exposure) to use E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash for that mode. Enables you to set the shutter speed manually.

  • Page 21: Flash Functions

    Flash Functions This chapter describes functions available on the flash. For functions available from the camera, see page 27.

  • Page 22: Bounce

    Bounce By pointing the flash head toward a ceiling or wall, you can utilize the reflection of the flash light off the surface for flash photography, making it possible to soften the shadows of the subject for a more natural-looking shot. This shooting technique is called “Bounce flash photography”.

  • Page 23: Modeling Flash

    Modeling Flash When the camera’s depth-of-field preview button is pressed, the flash fires continuously for approx. 1 sec. This feature is called “modeling flash”. This is useful for checking shadows cast on the subject by the flash light. To avoid wearing out and damaging the flash head due to overheating, do not fire the modeling flash more than 30 times.

  • Page 24: Fel: Fe Lock

    FEL: FE Lock The FE (Flash Exposure) lock locks the correct flash exposure setting for any part of the subject. Focus on the subject. Lock the flash exposure. Set the flash mode to [E-TTL II flash metering] (p.18). Center the subject in the viewfinder or on the screen, and then press the camera’s FE Lock button.

  • Page 25: Other Functions

    Other Functions Color Temperature Information Transmission This function adjusts the white balance depending on the color temperature of the flash light by transmitting the color temperature information to the EOS DIGITAL camera when the flash fires. When you set the camera’s white balance to < A >, < A >, or <...

  • Page 27: Flash Functions Available From The Camera

    Flash Functions Available from the Camera This chapter describes flash functions available from the camera. Operations in this chapter are available when the camera’s shooting mode is set to < t / d / s / f / a /Bulb(B)>.

  • Page 28: Setting Flash Functions From The Camera

    Setting Flash Functions from the Camera When using EOS DIGITAL cameras released in and after 2007, you can set flash functions or Custom Functions from the camera’s menu screen. For menu instructions, refer to the camera’s Instruction Manual. Select [ z : Flash control] or [ z : External Speedlite control].
  • Page 29 Setting Flash Functions from the Camera Settings Available on the Flash Function Settings Screen Flash firing To perform flash photography, set to [Enable]. To use the flash’s AF- assist beam only, set to [Disable]. E-TTL II flash metering For normal exposures, set it to [Evaluative]. If [Average] is set, the flash exposure will be averaged for the entire scene metered by the camera.
  • Page 30 Setting Flash Functions from the Camera Wireless functions (p.41) You can set up optical wireless flash photography. Flash Custom Function settings (p.39) You can set Speedlite Custom Functions. Clear settings (p.39) When [Clear flash settings] or [Clear external flash set.] is selected, you can revert the settings of Speedlite to their default settings.

  • Page 31: Second-Curtain Sync/ C High-Speed Sync

    r Second-curtain Sync/ c High-speed Sync Using second-curtain sync at low shutter speeds enables natural shots of subject motion trails, such as car lights. First-curtain sync High-speed sync enables flash photography at even higher shutter speeds than the maximum flash sync shutter speed.
  • Page 32 Second-curtain Sync/High-speed Sync Select an item. Second-curtain sync is not available during wireless flash photography. With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the lower the guide number becomes.

  • Page 33: A : Manual Flash

    a : Manual Flash You can set any flash output from 1/1 full output to 1/128 power. Set the flash mode. Select the flash mode setting item from the [Flash function settings] or [External flash func. setting] screen (p.28). Select [Manual flash]. Set the flash output.
  • Page 34 Manual Flash Metered Manual Flash Exposure When using an EOS-1D series camera, the flash exposure level can be manually set before shooting. This is effective when you are close to the subject. Use an 18% gray reflector (commercially available) and shoot as follows.

  • Page 35: Multi: Stroboscopic Flash

    MULTI: Stroboscopic Flash Using stroboscopic flash at low shutter speeds enables you to capture continuous movement in a single shot. Set the flash mode. Select the flash mode setting item from the [Flash function settings] or [External flash func. setting] screen (p.28).
  • Page 36 Stroboscopic Flash Calculating the Shutter Speed Flash count ÷ Flash frequency = Shutter speed For example, if the flash count is set to 10 (times) and flash frequency to 5 (Hz), set the shutter speed to 2 sec. or longer. To avoid wearing out or damaging the flash head from overheating, do not use stroboscopic flash repeatedly more than 15 times.

  • Page 37: Csp: Continuous Shooting Priority Mode

    CSP: Continuous Shooting Priority Mode Flash photography in continuous shooting priority (CSP) mode is available on some cameras. Continuous shooting priority mode automatically decreases the flash output by one stop and increases the ISO speed by one stop. This is useful in continuous shooting, or when you wish to conserve the flash battery power.

  • Page 38: Flash Exposure Compensation

    f Flash Exposure Compensation With a similar procedure as exposure compensation, you can adjust the flash output. Access the [Flash exposure compensation] screen. Select [Flash exposure compensation] from the [Flash function settings] or [External flash func. setting] screen (p.28). Set the flash exposure compensation amount.

  • Page 39: C.fn: Flash Custom Function Settings

    C.Fn: Flash Custom Function Settings You can set Custom Functions for the Speedlite from the camera’s menu screen. The details displayed vary by the camera. Select [Flash C.Fn settings] or [External flash C.Fn setting]. Select a Custom Function. Set the function. To clear all Custom Function settings, on the [External Speedlite control] or [Flash control] screen, select...
  • Page 40 C.Fn: Flash Custom Function Settings Setting Custom Functions C.Fn-01: Auto power off (p.25) 0: ON (Enabled) 1: OFF (Disabled) C.Fn-10: Receiver auto power off timer You can change the time until auto power off takes effect on receivers in optical wireless flash photography. 0: 60 minutes 1: 10 minutes C.Fn-11: Receiver auto power off cancel...

  • Page 41: Wireless Flash Photography: Optical Transmission

    Wireless Flash Photography: Optical Transmission This chapter describes wireless flash photography using the optical transmission wireless sender/receiver function. For details on the accessories required in optical wireless flash photography, refer to the separate Supplemental Information. Operations in this chapter are available when the camera’s shooting mode is set to <...

  • Page 42: Optical Transmission Wireless Flash Photography

    : Optical Transmission Wireless Flash Photography You can use another Canon Speedlite compatible with optical wireless flash photography to shoot with wireless multiple-flash lighting. Positioning and Operation Range Autoflash using one receiver (p.44) Indoors Receiver Outdoors Sender Approx. 80° Transmission Approx.
  • Page 43 Optical Transmission Wireless Flash Photography Wireless Multiple-Flash Photography E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash photography is possible with two or three receiver groups, and the flash ratio (proportion of flash output) can be adjusted as needed. E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash photography is also possible with all flash units firing at the same output level (p.47).

  • Page 44: A : Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Photography

    a : Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Photography Autoflash Using One Receiver This section describes basic fully automatic wireless shooting with EL-100 senders and receivers. Setting up senders Configure the wireless optical transmission. Select the wireless functions setting item from the [Flash function settings] or [External flash func.
  • Page 45 Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Photography Configure the flash mode, optical channel, and sender flash firing. Select and set the setting items from the [Flash function settings] or [External flash func. setting] screen. (1) Flash mode (2) Optical channel (3) Sender flash firing In (1), set the flash mode to [E-TTL II flash metering].
  • Page 46 Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Photography Setting up receivers Set an optical channel. Set the channel switch to the same channel as set on the sender. Firing is not possible unless the sender and receiver channels match. Set the flash group. Set the Mode dial to <...
  • Page 47 Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Photography Autoflash Using Multiple Receivers Use more receivers when more light is needed, or as an easy way to ensure ample lighting. Shoot as described in “Autoflash Using One Receiver” (p.44). When the sender flash group is set to [ALL], all flash units fire at the same output, and the total, combined output is automatically controlled to provide standard exposure.
  • Page 48 Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Photography Advanced Shooting with Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Since the following functions set on the sender unit will be set automatically to the receiver units on this wireless system, you do not need to operate the receiver unit(s). FE lock (p.24) High-speed sync...

  • Page 49: Wireless Multiple-Flash Photography With Flash Ratio

    5 : Wireless Multiple-Flash Photography with Flash Ratio Autoflash with Two Receiver Groups Receivers can be assigned to flash groups A and B, and you can adjust the relative output of each. Exposure is automatically controlled so that the groups’ combined output provides standard exposure.
  • Page 50 Wireless Multiple-Flash Photography with Flash Ratio Setting up receivers Set the flash group. Set the Mode dial of each receiver to the group in which it will fire (< 4 > or < 5 >). Autoflash with Three Receiver Groups Once flash groups A and B have been set up, you can add group C.
  • Page 51 Wireless Multiple-Flash Photography with Flash Ratio Setting up senders Set the flash group, flash ratio, and flash exposure compensation. Select and set the setting items from the [Flash function settings] or [External flash func. setting] screen (p.28). (1) Flash group (2) A:B ratio control (3) Group C exposure compensation In (1), set the flash group to [ 6 ].
  • Page 52 Wireless Multiple-Flash Photography with Flash Ratio Setting up receivers Set up the receiver for flash group Set the channel switch to the same channel as set on the other receivers. Set the Mode dial to < 6 >. Group Control You can add more receivers when more light or sophisticated lighting is needed.

  • Page 53: Q : Wireless Multiple-Flash Photography With Manual Output

    q : Wireless Multiple-Flash Photography with Manual Output You can shoot with a specified flash output for each flash group. Setting up senders Set the flash mode, group, and output. Select and set the setting items from the [Flash function settings] or [External flash func.
  • Page 54 Wireless Multiple-Flash Photography with Manual Output Setting up receivers Set the flash group. Set the Mode dial of receivers to one of the specified groups (< 4 >, < 5 >, or < 6 >). To fire multiple receivers together at the same output, set [Flash group] to [ALL].

  • Page 55: Reference

    Reference...

  • Page 56: Flash Firing Restrictions Due To Temperature Increase

    Flash Firing Restrictions due to Temperature Increase When continuous flash or modeling flash is repeatedly fired in short intervals, the temperature of the flash head, batteries, and the area near the battery compartment may increase. Repeated flash firing gradually increases the firing interval to avoid wearing out or damaging the flash head from overheating.

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide If a problem occurs with the flash, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center. Normal Flash Photography The power does not turn on.
  • Page 58 Troubleshooting Guide Pictures are underexposed or overexposed. ● If the main subject looks very dark or very bright, set flash exposure compensation (p.38). ● If there is a highly reflective object in the picture, use FE lock (p.24). ● With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the lower the guide number becomes.
  • Page 59 Troubleshooting Guide Optical Transmission Wireless Flash Photography Receivers do not fire, or mistakenly fire at full output. When using the flash as a sender, select [Wireless:Optical ● transmission] on the camera (p.44). When using the flash as a receiver, set the channel switch to the same channel as set on the sender (p.44).

  • Page 61: Index

    Index E-TTL II flash metering ....29 Numeric 18% gray reflector ......34 FE lock (FEL) ........24 Firing interval ........56 Accessory ........10 First-curtain sync ......29 AF-assist beam........25 Flash control ........28 Auto power off ......25 Flash count ........11 Av (Aperture-priority AE) ....19 Flash coverage ........15 Flash exposure Batteries ..........12...
  • Page 62 Index Recharging ........16 High-speed sync ......31 Hot shoe ..........14 Safety Instructions ......8 Second-curtain sync ......31 Sender ..........41 Manual flash ......33 Shutter speed ........19 Metered manual flash ......34 Shutter sync settings .......29 M (Manual exposure).......19 Stand ..........10 M (Manual flash) ......33 Stroboscopic flash ......35 Mode dial .........16 Sync speed ........
  • Page 64 The descriptions in this Instruction Manual are current as of July 2018. For information on the compatibility with any products introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center. For the latest version Instruction Manual, refer to the Canon Web site.

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