Canon INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Canon 5PEEDLITE
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon Speedlile 580£X is an EOS-dedicated, high-output flash unit automatically compatible with E-TTL II, E-TTL, and TTL autollash. It can be used in three different ways: As a normal on-camera flash, the master unit for a wireless, multi-Speedlite flash system, or a slave unit. • Read this instruction manual while also referring to your camera's instruction manual.
Contents 1 Getting Started and Basic Operation......................................................... 7 ^ Using Fiash......... ........................................................... 13 3 Wireiess Fiash............................................................ 4 31 Reference..................................................................... 45 Conventions Used in this Manuai • The <©> symbol in the text refers to the Select Dial. • The <@> symbol in the text refers to the Select/Set button.
Nomenclature Cose
LCD parici Bounce angle ‘ Custom Furidiion selling button (p.6/27) Battery comparlment cover (PB)
LCD Panel Manual flash output level ____________ Flash exposure COtHpensation an^unt FE6 compensation amount _ Zoom focal length __Aperture FEB status Stroboscopic Mashcoym Manual zoom Stroboscopic Hash frequency Manual flash 1/3-stop increnient indicator Custom Fur^ction No. Custom Funi:tion setting <05> High-Speed sync |FP flash) <%>FEB .
i Getting Started and Basic Operation Instalfing Batteries............................................ 8 Attaching to the Camera................................... 9 Turn on the Power Switch............................... 10 Fully Automatic Flash Shooting....................... 11 Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash in the Shooting Modes.............................................. 12 I ^ To awDid overtieating and deteriorating the ffash head, do not fire rapid bursts of mors than 20 continuous flashes.
Installing Batteries install four size-AA batteries. Open the cover. • Slide Mie battery compartrneni cover as shown by the arrow and open it. Install the batteries. • Make sure the + and - battery contacts are correctly oriented as shown in the battery compartment. Close the cover. • Close the battery compartment cover and slide it as shown by the arrow. Recycling Time and Flash Count (with size-AA alkaline batteries) QufcKFlash 0.1 -3 - Rotnial Flash 0.
Attaching to the Camera Loosen the locking ring. ■ Turn the locking ring as shown by the arrow to loosen it. Attach it to the camera. • Slip the Speedlite’s mounting loot all the way into the hot shoe. Tighten. • • Turn the locking ring 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.
Turn on the Power Switch Set the power switch to . ► The flash will start recycling. Check that the flash is ready. • • The pilot lamp will first turn green (ready for quick flash), then red (fuliy recycled or flash ready). To fire a test flash, press the pilot lamp. About Quick Flash Quick Hash enables a fiash to be fired before flash-ready, when the pilot lamp is still green. Although the Guide No.
Fully Automatic Flash Shooting When you set the camera's shooting mode to cP;* * (Program AE) or (Full Auto), E-TTL ll/E-TTL fully automatic flash will make it as easy as normal AE shooting. TTO Zoom Suit • Press the < MODE > button so that cETTL^' is displayed. Focus the subject. » SS 5.S • Press the shutter button halfway to focus. ► The shutter speed and aperture will be set as displayed in the viewfinder. • Check that the ■; t icon is lit in the viewfinder. ETTL Zoom Suit 05 07 1 1.
Using E-TTLII 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 ll/E-TTL autoflash. Tv Select this mode when yon want to set the sli utter speed manualiy.
Using Flash ® Rash Exposure Compensation.................. 14 ^FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing)................ 15 FELFELock.................................................... 16 fflFligh-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.................
©Flash Exposure Compensation You can adjusi the flash output as easily as normal exposure compensation. Flash exposure oompensation can be set up to ± 3 stops in 1/3-stop increments. (If the camera enables only 1/2-stop increments, then only 1/'2-stop increments can be set.) Press the <@> button so that the <^> icon and flash exposure compensation amount blink. /^>1^ Set the flash exposure compensation amount. • Turn the <©> dial to sat the amount.
^FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing) You can take three flash shots while automatically changing the flash output for each shot up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments (1/2-slop increments it the camera enables only 1/2-stop increments). This is called FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing). Press the <0> button so that the * <%> icon and flash exposure bracketing amount blink. ^ Set the flash exposure bracketing amount. • Turn the dial to set the amount.
FE L FE Lock FE (flash exposure) lock enables you to loch the correct flash exposure for any part of the picture. With displayed on the LCD panel, you press the camera's >;FE L> button. If the camera does not have the cFE L> button, press the <■)<■> button. * • ^ Focus the subject. Press the button. (Sis) • Aim the viewfinder center over the subject and press the button, A preflash will be fired to obtain a flash exposure reading for the subject.
BB High-Speed Sync (FP Flash) With high-speed sync, you can use flash with ail shutter speeds. This is convenient when you want to use aperture priority for fill-flash portraits. '^ETTI@ Zoom SB IT Press the button so that is displayed. • Check that the icon is lit in the • viewfinder. • Stroboscopic flash cannot be set. I m I IF you set a shutter speed that is №e same or stower ihan the camera’s maximum flash sync speed, wil not be displayed in the viewfinder.
Bounce Flash By poiming the flash head toward a waif 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 is called bounce flash. Set the Bounce Direction Hold down the button and turn the flash head. If the flash coverage is set automatically, the flash coverage will be set to 50mm. The LCD panel will also display <- -> mm.
Creating a Catchlight With the catchlight panel, you can create a catchlight in the subject's eyes to add life to the facial expression. <1 Point the flash head upward by 90° * • Pull out the wide panel. •“ ► The catchlight panel will come out at the same time. Push in the wide panel. • Push in only the wide panel • Follow the same procedure as for bounce flash. I O • Point the ilash head straight ahead and then upward by 90''. The catchlight will not work if you swing the flash head left or right.
ZOOM Setting the Flash Coverage and Using the Wide Pane! ■ The flash coverage can be set to match the lens focal length from 24mm to 105mm. The flash coverage car be set automatically or manually. Also, with the built-in wide panel, the flash coverage can be expanded to 14mm wide-angle lenses. Press the .> button. • O.S a? 1 IS j Э 4 6 9 13 19 r Turn the •<:©> dial to change the flash coverage. • When the flash coverage is set automatically, cE)> is not displayed.
Automatic Setting of Flash Coverage for the Camera’s Image Size EOS digital cameras have one of three image sizes. The lens’ effective focal length will differ depending on the camera's image size. The Speediite automatically recognizes the EOS digital camera's Image size and automatically sets the flash coverage far lens focal lengths from 24nnm to 105mm. When the Speediite is attached to a compatible camera, will appear on the Speedlite's LCD panel. ETTL Zoom Sum.
M Manual Flash You can set the flash output from 1/128 power to 1/1 full power in l/3-stop increments. Use a hand-held flash meter To determine the required flash output to obtain a ciorrect flash exposure. r 0 Zoom Sumni t/1 <1 Press the button so that is displayed. a.s oj 1 IS j $ « « ^1 “y Set the flash output • Press the <@> button. ► The fiash output display will blink.
Displayed Flash Output Figures When you change the flash oulpul during shooting, the table below makes it easier to see how the stop changes such as 1/2 -0.3 1/2 -» 1/2 +0.3. You can see how the stop changes 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.
IVIULTI Stroboscopic Flash With stroboscopic flash, a rapid series of flashes is fired- It can be used to capture multiple images of a moving subject in a single photograph for later study. You can set the firing frequency (number of flashes per sec, expressed as Hz), the number of flashes, and the flash output. (^ULT^ Zoom SOrnm I ¡/¡SB - - 1 Press the button so that is displayed. CLSÚJ 1 I.Í 2 3 4 » 9 13 1 Select the item to be set. • Press the button to select the item (blinks).
I* a To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not tire more than 10 stroboscopic bursts. Then allow the Gpeodlite to rest for at least 10 min. i Stroboscopic flash is most effective with a highly reflective subject against a dark background. I Using a tripodf a remote switch, and external power source is recommended i A flash output of 1/1 or 1/2 cannot be set for stroboscopic flash. I Stroboscopic flash can be used with "buLb.
Second-Curtain Sync With a slow shutter speed, you can create a light trail following the subject. The flash fires right before the shutter closes. 0 ' ETTL Zoom _ 50 rr _ Press the button so that is displayed. • Stroboscopic tiash cannot be set. (1.9 P,7 1 9,5 Z 3 4 9 9 13 1 m Setting the shooting mode to 'bu Lb" wilf matie it for secaftcl-curtain sync. « To return to normal flash, press the > button so that the < > icon turns off.
C.Fn Setting Custom Functions You can customize Speedlite features to suit your preferencesDo it with Custom Functions. ■ f £3i Press the button for 2 sec. so that is displayed. Select the Custom Function No. • Turn the dial to set the Custom Function No. Change the setting. # Press the button. ► The selected setting will blink. ► Turn the <©> dial to select “0" or "I", then press the <@> button.
Custom Function Settings hCuetoni' ' Funcii&n ' Him No. C.Fn-01 Automatic cancellation of FEB ^ t Setting Description j 0 ^Enabled 1 1 Disabled 0 C,Fn-02 FEB se^uenc^ Standard exposure -» Decreased exposure -* increased exposure Decreased exposure Standard exposure Increased exposure C.Fll-03 Flash metering mode 0 E-TTLII/E-TTL autotlash TTL autotlash C.Fn-04 Slave units auto power off 0 time C.Fn-05 Cancetiation of sfave unit’s auto power off c.
C.Fn-06; Convenient when you want to check the depth of field. (p.41) C.Fn-07: If both the external power source and the Speedlite’s internal batteries are used to recharge the flash, both power sources will be used together. However, if the internal batteries become exhausted, shooting may be disabled. It 1 is set, only the external power source will be used to recharge the flash and the internal batteries will be spared. Note that even if you set it to 1.
Wireless Flash About Wireless Flash...................................... 32 I Fully Automatic Wireless Flash...............................................34 Flash Ratio with E-TTL II........................................................ 38 Wireless Manual Flash withVaried Flash Output................... 42 Setting Manual Flash and Stroboscopic Flash with the Slave Unit..........................................................................
About Wireless Flash With multiple Canon Speedlitas tiaving the wireless flash feature, you can create various lighting effects with the same ease as using normal E-TTLII autoflash, The settings you input with the 5S0EX (master unit) attached to the camera are also transmitted to the slave units which are controlled by the master unit via wireless. Thus, you need not operate the slave units at all during the shoot, The basic wireless set-up is illustrated below.
Fully Automatic Wireless Flash This melhud has all the Speedlltes lire al the same flash output with E-TTLI autoflash controlling the total flash output. Set the camera-attached 580EX as the master unit. • Set the wireless selector to . 5 slave 580EX Speed lites(s) as the slave unit(s). • Set the wireless selector to . ETTI GJZoornSVmm 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).
Check the flash operation. • Press the master unit's test firing button. ► The slave unit will fire, If the flash does not fire, adjust the slave unit's angle toward the master unit and distance from fhe master unit. Set the camera and shoot. m Set the camera in the same way as with normal flash shooting. I • Use the mini stand (tripod socket provided) to prop up the slave unit. • Use the bounce feature to swing the slave unit’s flash body so that the wireless sensor faces the master unit.
Q 9 The Speedlite’s zoom settfhg vwll be sei automatically to 24mm, (t is possible to change the master units room setting. However, note that the master unit transmits wireless Signals to the slave unît{s) with the prellash. Therefofa, the flash coverage must cover the slave unit's position. If you change the master unit's zoom setting, be sure to test the Wireless operation before shooting.
Using Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Flash exposure compensation and other settings set with the master unit will also be automatically set In the slave units, Thus, you need not make settings on the slave uhit{s). Wireless flash with the lollowing settings can be done In the same way as with normal flash shooting.
> Set the slave ID. ^ m Turn the dia! to select < A >, then press the s®? button. • Repeatstepsl to3 to set < B> for the other slave unit. Set the Master Unit •4 Set the wireless selector to * . (p-34) ^ Disable the master unit’s flash ^ firing, {p.36) 5 Press the button so ^ that blinks. I A Select the flash ratio. • Turn the <©> dial to select cAl B>, then press the button. C Set the flash ratio. ETTL IS Zoom ¿"fmin ati - in - 1:2 • • Turn the dial to set the Hash ratio.
Set the master unit and shoot. • See “Seithe Master Unit'on page 39. In step 4, select < A-B C = O .i[ is set, the Speedlite in slave group will not fire. * It you point the slave group Speedlite tmvard the subject, the subject will be overexposed. Modeling Flash If the camera has a depth-ot-field preview button, press it to fire a 1-sec. burst of flashes. This is the modeling Hash. You can check the lighting and shadow effects.
Wireless Manual Flash with Varied Flash Output ■ With manual flash and multiple Speecilifes, you can set a different flash output for each slave unit (group). All settings are done with the master unit. I © E) Zoom ir ^“4?“ Press the button so that is displayed. * • Press the button so that blinks. ' Select the flash ratio. • Turn the <©> dial to select or i A: E: C>, then press the <®> button. Set the flash output. Press the <0> button.
Setting Manual Fiash and Stroboscopic Flash with the Slave Unit Manual Hash or stroboscopic flash can be set manually with the slave unit. Do this in the following cases: (1) When you want to set the Hash output with the slave units individually 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 O Zoom -)y(- Press the button tor 2 sec.
Reference 580EX System........................................................................ 46 I Troubleshooting....................................................................... 48 Major Specifications................................................................ 50 Using a Type-B Camera .......................................................
580EX System ® Speedlite SSOEX (On-camerayMaster unit) (D Speedlite Transmitter ST'E2 Dedicated transmitter for wireless control of 580EX/420EX set as slave units. ® Compact Battery Pack CP-E3 Compact and tightweight external power source. Accommodates eight size-AA alkaline or Ni-MH batteries. It can also use size-AA lithium batteries.
About Color Temperature Information Transmission When the flash tires, the color temperature information is transmitted to certain specific EOS digital camera. This feature optimizes the flash picture’s white balance. When the camera's color balance is set to or <4 >, it will work automatically. To see if this feature works with your camera, see the white balance specification in the “Major Specifications” of your camera's instruction manual.
Troubleshooting Have a problem? See the table below. The Speedlite does not detach from the camera. • The mounting foot’s locking pin has not been retracted. ► Loosen the locking ring all the way before detaching the Speedlite, (p.9) The Speedlite does not fire. • ► • ► ► The batteries are installed in the wrong orientation. Install the batteries In the correct orientation, (p.3) The Speedlite's internal batteries are exhausted. If the flash recycling time is 30 sec. or longer, replace the batteries, (p.
The flash range scale bars blink. • The flash head has been tilled down by 7° ► Change the bounce position, (p.19) The periphery or bottom of the picture looks dark. When you set the flash coverage manually, the setting was a higher number than the lens focal length, resulting in a dark periphery. Set the flash coverage that is a lower number than the lens focal length or set rt to auto zoom. (p.20) If only the bottom of the picture looks dark, you were too close to the subject.
Major Specifications •Type Type: On-camera, E-TTL ll/E-TTL/TTL autotlash Speediife TypC'A EOS cameras (E-TTL EI/ErTTL autotlash), Type-B EOS cameras (TTL autoflash) 56/190 (at 105mm focal length, ISO 100 in meiers/feet) 24 - 105mm (14mm with wide panel) ♦ Auto zoom (flash coverage set automatically tor lens focal length and image size) CompiNbie cameras: Quid? Nio.: Fiash coverage: * Manual zcorn • Flash head swing (bounoe flash) Normal flash: 1.2 ms or shorter. Quick flash; 2.
9 Transmisaiort ran e {Approx.): Ouldoors: 12 -15 in / 39.4 ■ 49.2 tt. Indoors: 8 • 10 m/26,2 - 32.8 ft Reception angle: ±40‘" horizontal, *30“ vertical ControMabie &lavé groups: Slave-ready indicator; Modeling flash: 3 (A. B, and CJ 1;8 • 1,1 - S:1 m 1/2-stop increments AF-assist beam brinks Fired with camera’s depth-of-field preview button •Custom Functions: 14 (2& settings) Flash ratio control; • AF-Assis1 Beam Linkable AF points: Effective range (Approx.
Guide No. (GNo.) (ISO 10O, in meters/Teet) Normal Flash (Full Output) and Quick Flash (GNo.) Fla^ Coverage (mm) Mormai Flash ■ (Full output) 14 24 28 3S 50 70 80 105 15/ 49.2 28/ 91.9 30/ 98.4 36/ 118,1 42/ 137.8 50/ 164 53/ 173-9 58/ 190,3 Quick Rash Same as 1/2 to 1/6 manual tfash output Manual Flash (GNo.) Flash Ou^ut 1/1 1/2^ 24 28 35 50 70 80 105 15/ 49.2 28/ 91.9 30/98,i| 36/ 118.1 42/ 137.8 50/ 164 53/ 173.9 58/ 190.3 10.6/ 19.8/ 21.2/ 69.6 26.5/ 83.7 29.7/ 97.
Using a Type-B Camera If you use the 580EX with a Type-B camera (1TL autollash camera), note the available features and restrictions below. When aType-B camera is used with the 580EX set to autoflash, will be displayed.
This device compiies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the instructions. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Batta-les shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Dry batteries shall not bs subjected to chargirig. This mark indicates that the product complies with Australia’s EMC regulations.
Canon This Instructions booklet is dated July 2004. For information or the camera’s compatibility with system accessories marketed after this date, contact your nearest Canon Service Center.
