Canon SPEEDLITE SBOEX INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon Speedlite 580EX is an EOS-dedicated, high-output flash unit automatically compatible with E-TTL II, E-TTL, and TTL autoflash. 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 2 Using Flash 13 3 Wireless Flash 31 4 45 Reference... 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 operation procedures in this instruction manual assume that both the camera and Speedlite's power switches are ON. Icons are used in the text to indicate the respective buttons, dials,and settings.
Nomenclature Flash head/ Wireless transmitter Wireless sensor I.---H-- External power source socket Canon SPEEDLITE S80EX AF-assist beam emitter (pA7) Mounting foot (p.9) Case 4 _~~I!t~t~i---- Locking ring (p.
LCD panel Bounce angle Bounce lock release button (p.18) ~~~~I .------+-i-7::~- < ~H / ~ > High-speed sync (FP flash)/ Shutter curtain synchronization button (p.17/26) * <;.~.:/C.Fn> LCD panel illumination/ Custom Function setting button (p.6/27) Pilot lampfTest firing/ Wireless slave auto power off cancel button (p.1 0/35) Flash exposure confirmation lamp (p.11) <@> Select Dial Flash model Slave setting button (p.
LCD Panel Manual flash output level Flash exposure compensation amount FEB compensation amount Zoom focal length Aperture FEB status Stroboscopic flash count Stroboscopic flash frequency Manual flash 1/3-stop increment indicator Custom Function No. Custom Function setting < ~ > Manual zoom < '!I> High-speed sync (FP flash) < ~ > Auto zoom for image size E-ITL (II)/ITL autoflash <~> ----+1-(2 ~TLITO.'~'/Z~OI~~~,?~mn§ :S8 .OOT.O.OHz I Flash exposure compensation M 0 lim ~ "'z.~.
Getting Started and Basic Operation Installing 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 (» To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not fire rapid bursts of more than 20 continuous flashes. After 20 continuous flashes, allow a rest time of at least 10 min.
Installing Batteries Install four size-AA batteries. 1 %1 Open the cover. ~. Slide the battery compartment 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) Recycling Time (Approx.) Quick Flash 0.1 - 3 .... Normal Flash 0.
Attaching to the Camera ~~~~' .•.• • •. •. I ~t .ii] Loosen the locking ring. WI Turn the locking ring as shown by the 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 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 @E~~Z6OJ~-~~ ttMt Fjd H' liPi 1 Set the power switch to . , 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 or flash 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.
Fully Automatic Flash Shooting When you set the camera's shooting mode to
(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 ru. 0.5 0.7 1 1.5 2 3 4 Set the Speedlite to . ~ Press the button so that is displayed. 9 13 18 m 6 Focus the subject. IS}, ~\}o ETTL Zoom SOmm ------- 0.5 0.7 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 9 13 18 m Take the picture. ~ ~ ~> I.lJ 0 Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
Using E-TTL II and E·TTL Autoflash in the Shooting Modes Ii Just set the camera's shooting mode to (aperture-priority AE), (shutter-priority AE), or (manual) and you can use E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash. Tv .. 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.
Using Flash ~ Flash Exposure Compensation....................... ~ FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing)........... FE L FE Lock ~ High-Speed Sync (FP Flash) Bounce Flash ZOOM Setting the Flash Coverage and Using the Wide Panel..................................................... M Manual Flash.................................................. MULTI Stroboscopic Flash................................... ~ Second-Curtain Sync..................................... C.
~ Flash Exposure Compensation You can adjust the flash output as easily as normal exposure compensation. Flash exposure compensation 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.) 1 Press the <~> button so that the <~> icon and flash exposure compensation amount blink. Set the flash exposure compensation amount. Turn the <€» dial to set the amount.
~ FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing) ii&:W 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-stop increments if the camera enables only 1/2-stop increments). This is called FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing). 1 Press the < ® > button so that the <~> icon and flash exposure bracketing amount blink. E""C1iL, , I , ZO -~-O- '.'''1' Set the flash exposure bracketing amount. & Turn the <@> dial to set the amount.
FE L FE Lock FE (flash exposure) lock enables you to lock the correct flash exposure for any part of the picture. With displayed on the LCD panel, you press the camera's button. If the camera does not have the button, press the <*> button. 1 Focus the subject. Press the button. (816) BODO 0000000 000 oo 000 000 ~, 000 00000 0 lJf: ~ ~. $I 4) 16 Aim the viewfinder center over the subject and press the button.
~ High-Speed Sync (FP Flash) With high-speed sync, you can use flash with all shutter speeds. This is convenient when you want to use aperture priority for fill-flash portraits. Ell ~ 50mm Zoom Press the <~H/~> button so that <~> is displayed. ~ Check that the <~H> icon is lit in the viewfinder. 0.5 0.7 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 9 13 18 m s;} Stroboscopic flash cannot be set.
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 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(I Point the flash head upward by 90°. Pull out the wide panel. l? The catchlight panel will come out at the same time. Push in the wide panel. #P ~ U Push in only the wide panel. Follow the same procedure as for bounce flash. Point the flash head straight ahead and then upward by 90 0 • The catchlight will not work if you swing the flash head left or right.
ZOOM Setting the Flash Coverage and Using the Wide Panel III The flash coverage can be set to match the lens focal length from 24mm to 105mm. The flash coverage can be set automatically or manually. Also, with the built-in wide panel, the flash coverage can be expanded to 14mm wide-angle lenses. ETTL mil Zoom 2l.f mm Press the 11&) ~ 0.5 0.7 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 9 13 18 m button. Turn the <@> dial to change the flash coverage.
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 Speedlite automatically recognizes the EOS digital camera's image size and automatically sets the flash coverage for lens focal lengths from 24mm to 105mm. When the Speedlite is attached to a compatible camera, <§> will appear on the Speedlite's LCD panel. ETTL ------- 0.5 0.7 1 1.
M Manual Flash You can set the flash output from 1/128 power to 1/1 full power in 1/3-stop increments. Use a hand-held flash meter to determine the required flash output to obtain a correct flash exposure. Zoom SDmm 1/ I 0.5 0.7 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 1 1M Press the button so that is displayed. 9 13 18 m Set the flash output. rEt ifr· " l0...::>m M -1/ :... I " ~ Press the button. The flash output display will blink. Turn the <@> dial to set the flash output, then press the <@> button.
Displayed Flash Output Figures When you change the flash output 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. Sample Flash Output Figures Figures for decreased flash output ..........
MULTI 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 flas"hes, and the flash output. Zoom SDmm 1/128 - 1Hz 0.5 0.7 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 9 Press the button so that is displayed. 13 18 m Select the item to be set. 0if Press the <@> button to select the item (blinks).
To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not fire more than 10 stroboscopic bursts. Then allow the Speedlite to rest for at least 10 min. [i] (, Stroboscopic flash is most effective with a highly reflective subject against a dark ® * is * background. Using a tripod, a remote switch, and external power source is recommended. A flash output of 1/1 or 1/2 cannot be set for stroboscopic flash. . 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. ETTl Zoom 5Dmm Press the <~H/~> button so that <~> is displayed. ~I}t 0.5 0.7 1 1.5 2 [iI <; 26 3 4 6 Stroboscopic flash cannot be set. 9 13 18 m Setting the shooting mode to "bulb" will make it easier for second-curtain sync. To return to normal flash, press the < ~H / ~ > button so that the < ~ > icon turns off.
C.Fn Setting Custom Functions You can customize Speedlite features to suit your preferences. Do it with Custom Functions. 1 Press the F fJ: n u <;,(~OC.Fn> button for 2 sec. so that is displayed. Select the Custom Function No. iJjftJ Turn the <@> dial to set the Custom Function No. Change the setting. GP Press the <@> button. The selected setting will blink. Turn the <@> dial to select "0" or "1", then press the <@> button.
Custom Function Settings Custom ......... FU(I(:ti()n , .. Item . • C.Fn-01 C.Fn-02 Setting i No: ...... N.o. . ......... ... ................................. ., .... . ..... ........ ~~;- ................. . ..... ,. _I_c _c._ T . II •••···.i(·..•.·•• •••••••• ............. . • Automatic cancellation of FEB .<3 .",. .... .. ,......
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. If 1 is set, only the external power source will be used to recharge the flash and the internal batteries will be spared.
Wireless Flash About Wireless Flash Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Flash Ratio with E-TTL 11.
About Wireless Flash With multiple Canon Speedlites having the wireless flash feature, you can create various lighting effects with the same ease as using normal E-TTL II autoflash. The settings you input with the 580EX (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.
Multi-Speedlite, Wireless Lighting Configurations You can create two or three slave groups and set the flash ratio for E-TTL II autoflash shooting (p.38 - 42). Wireless flash with two slave groups (p.38) Outdoors 10m (32.8ft.) ~B ,, \ \ + 8m (26.2ft.) 12m (39.4ft.) Wireless flash with three slave groups (pAO) 10m (32.8ft.) , \ \ \ I 'I' 8m (26.2ft.) 12m (39.4ft.
Fully Automatic Wireless Flash This method has all the Speedlites fire at the same flash output with E-TTL II autoflash controlling the total flash output. Set the camera-attached 580EX as the master unit. Set the wireless selector to . Set the slave 580EX Speedlites(s) as the slave unit(s). Set the wireless selector to . L ETTL li!iI Zoom 2Ymm 1m Zoom 2"': mm Check the communication channel.
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 the master unit. Set the camera and shoot. 'ilW Outdoors Set the camera in the same way as with normal flash shooting. / .. 10m (32.8ft.) 8m (26.2ft.) 12m (39.4ft.) Use the mini stand (tripod socket provided) to prop up the slave unit.
!lJ is 1!l' ;@> The Speedlite's zoom setting will be set automatically to 24mm. It is possible to change the master unit's zoom setting. However, note that the master unit transmits wireless signals to the slave unit(s) with the preflash. Therefore, 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 unit(s). Wireless flash with the following settings can be done in the same way as with normal flash shooting.
Flash Ratio with E-TTL II With one master unit and one or two slave units off-camera, you can adjust the flash ratio for E-TIL " autoflash shooting. The example below has two slave units and the master unit disabled from firing. Indoors A~ 12m (39.4ft.) Set the Slave Unit Multiple slave units can be assigned to different slave groups by setting the slave 10. Set the wireless selector to . (p.34) ETTL :::K) Z.... 38 ~r= 1 Press the button so that <~> blinks.
Set the slave ID. 1j)j 11 Turn the <@> dial to select , then press the <@> button. Repeat steps1 to 3 to set < B> for the other slave unit. Set the Master Unit Set the wireless selector to . (p.34) Disable the master unit's flash firing. (p.36) Press the button so that < ~ > blinks. ETTL Select the flash ratio. ETTL ETTL Turn the <@> dial to select , then press the <@> button. l1a Zoom 2'-: mm Set the flash ratio. Turn the <@> dial to set the flash ratio.
Cil 0 t!1 The flash ratio range of 8:1 - 1:1 - 1:8 is equivalent to 3:1 - 1:1 - 1:3 in stops (1/2-stop increments). The flash ratio at the - is shown in parentheses below the scale. _---------_.- 8:1 - 4:1 - 2:1 - 1:1 - 1:2 - 1:4 - 1:8 .......(5.6:1) (2.8:1) (1.4:1) (1 :1.4) (1 :2.8) (1 :5.6) Wireless Flash with Three Slave Groups 15m (49.2ft.) Indoors A~ 1 10m (32.8ft.)~ I I B 12m (39.4ft.) I I 0 ___ L80 _ I I I You can have slave groups A and B and also add slave group C.
Set the master unit and shoot. %,j See "Set the Master Unit" on page 39. In step 4, select < A: Be>. - - e If < ~ A: B> is set, the Speedlite in slave group < C> will not fire. @ If you point the slave group < C > Speedlite toward the sUbject, the subject will be overexposed. Modeling Flash If the camera has a depth-of-field preview button, press it to fire a 1-sec. burst of flashes. This is the modeling flash. You can check the lighting and shadow effects.
Wireless Manual Flash with Varied Flash Output With manual flash and multiple Speedlites, you can set a different flash output for each slave unit (group). All settings are done with the master unit. 1m Zoom C''-:mm M Press the button so that < M > is displayed. Press the button so that blinks. M Select the flash ratio. {;~ M Turn the <@> dial to select or , then press the <@> button. Set the flash output. r:ill; ....
Setting Manual Flash and Stroboscopic Flash with the Slave Unit II Manual flash or stroboscopic flash can be set manually with the slave unit. Do this in the following cases: (1) When you want to set the flash 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 mJ Zoom 2Ymm ~I 1/ 16 IK) -=-EDa 1@ ~ @) Press the button for 2 sec. < M> will blink.
Reference 580EX System Troubleshooting Major Specifications Using a Type-B Camera '" 46 48 50 53
580EX System G) CJ -------------------1 ®8 ~ 2 (J) Et-'1I111111111/~ ® I crs m co § § § § rn ® CD ® ® Speedlite 580EX (On-camera/Master unit) Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 Dedicated transmitter for wireless control of 580EX/420EX set as slave units. Compact Battery Pack CP-E3 Compact and lightweight 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 fires, 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 <~>, 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. J> 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. J> Install the batteries in the correct orientation. (p.8) 4Jjl The Speedlite's internal batteries are exhausted. l~} If the flash recycling time is 30 sec. or longer, replace the batteries.
The flash range scale bars blink. 1$' The flash head has been tilted down by 7°. Change the bounce position. (p.i9) 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 it to auto zoom. (p.20) If only the bottom of the picture looks dark, you were too close to the subject.
Major Specifications . . . .i..,Si.~._ -Type Type: Compatible cameras: On-camera, E-TTL II/E-TTUTTL autoflash Speedlite Type-A EOS cameras (E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash), Type-B EOS cameras (TTL autoflash) 58/190 (at 105mm focal length, ISO 100 in meters/feet) 24 - 105mm (14mm with wide panel) • Auto zoom (flash coverage set automatically for lens focal length and image size) • Manual zoom • Flash head swing (bounce flash) Normal flash: 1.2 ms or shorter, Quick flash: 2.3 ms or shorter Guide No.
Transmission range (Approx.): Controllable slave groups: Flash ratio control: Slave-ready indicator: Modeling flash: Outdoors: 12 - 15 m / 39.4 - 49.2 ft, Indoors: 8 - 10m / 26.2 - 32.8 ft Reception angle: ±40° horizontal, ±30° vertical 3 (A, B, and C) 1:8 - 1:1 - 8:1 in 1/2-stop increments AF-assist beam blinks Fired with camera's depth-of-field preview button • Custom Functions: 14 (28 settings) • AF-Assist Beam Linkable AF points: Effective range (Approx.
Guide No. (GNo.) (ISO 100, in meters/feet) Normal Flash (Full Output) and Quick Flash (GNo.) Flash (mm) ,... Coverage ...................... ... . ... 14 24 28 35 50 70 80 105 Normal Flash 15/ 49.2 28/ 91.9 30/ 98.4 36/ 118.1 42/ 137.8 50/ 164 53/ 173.9 58/ 190.3 (FLIlloutput) Quick Flash Same as 1/2 to 1/6 manual flash output .. Manual Flash (GNo.) Flas~ ..... .. Flash Output Coverage (ml11) • • • .•.• • • •.•.• . . . . • ...............
Using a Type-B Camera "-~'Jt~d1lllll1llL. If you use the 580EX with a Type-B camera (TTL autoflash camera), note the available features and restrictions below. When a Type-B camera is used with the 580EX set to autoflash, will be displayed on the Speedlite's LCD panel. (With a Type-A camera, will be displayed.) Features Available with All Type-B Cameras Configuration . . . ............ .. Available Features . ..
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