Canon Speedlite 580EX II User Manual

Contents  
1 Getting Started and Basic Operation ................................ 7  
2 Using Flash........................................................................ 13  
3 Wireless Flash ................................................................... 33  
4 Reference........................................................................... 47  
Conventions Used in this Manual  
 The <9> symbol in the text refers to the Select Dial.  
 The <8> symbol in the text refers to the Select/Set button.  
 The  
symbol in the text refers to a Custom Function.  
 The operation procedures in this instruction manual assume that both  
the camera and Speedlite’s power switches are ON.  
 Icons used in the text to indicate the respective buttons, dials, and  
settings match the same icons found on the camera and Speedlite.  
 The (4) / (0) / (3) icons indicate that the respective function  
remains in effect for 4 sec., 6 sec., or 16 sec. after you let go of the  
button.  
 Reference page numbers are indicated by (p.**).  
 This instruction manual uses the following alert symbols:  
: The Caution symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting  
problems.  
: The Note symbol gives supplemental information.  
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Nomenclature  
Catchlight panel (retracted) (p.19)  
Built-in wide panel  
(retracted) (p.20)  
Flash head/  
Wireless  
transmitter  
Contact cover  
External power  
source socket  
Wireless sensor  
AF-assist beam emitter  
(p.49)  
External metering  
sensor (p.30)  
Mounting foot (p.9)  
PC terminal  
Bracket mounting  
hole  
Locking pin (p.9)  
Contacts  
Case  
Mini stand  
Shoe  
Mini stand pocket  
4
Bounce angle  
<z>  
Bounce lock release  
button (p.18)  
LCD panel  
<D>  
Flash mode/  
Slave setting button  
(p.11, 22, 24/45, 46)  
<E>  
High-speed sync  
(FP flash)/Shutter curtain  
synchronization button  
(p.17/26)  
* <A>  
LCD panel illumination/  
Custom Function setting  
button (p.6/27)  
Battery compartment  
cover (p.8)  
Battery compartment  
lock lever (p.8)  
<J>  
<G>  
Zoom button/  
Wireless selector/  
Wireless set button  
(p.20/36, 39, 40, 41, 42, 45)  
Pilot lamp/Test firing/  
Wireless slave power  
ON button (p.10/38)  
Flash exposure  
confirmation lamp (p.11)  
Power switch (p.10)  
<L> : Power off  
<K> : Power on  
Mounting foot’s  
lock lever (p.9)  
Lock-release button (p.9)  
9
<
> Select Dial  
Dust- and water-resistant  
adapter  
8
* < > Select/Set button  
Asterisked buttons have functions which remain active for 8 sec. after you  
press and let go of the button. The <B> illumination lasts for 12 sec.  
5
LCD Panel  
<9> ISO speed  
<d> Manual zoom  
Manual flash output level  
Flash exposure  
compensation amount  
FEB compensation amount  
Aperture  
FEB status  
Stroboscopic flash count  
Stroboscopic flash frequency  
Manual flash 1/3-stop  
increment indicator  
<c> High-speed sync  
(FP flash)  
Custom Function No.  
Custom Function setting  
<g> FEB  
Zoom focal length  
<8/a/b>  
Auto external  
metering/  
E-TTL (ll)/  
<s> Auto zoom  
for image size  
TTL autoflash  
<8q>  
Manual external  
metering  
Slave ID  
Slave ID  
underscore  
<q/p>  
Manual flash/Multi  
(Stroboscopic)  
flash  
Flash ratio  
<u>  
Custom Function  
Flash range  
scale/Flash  
ratio scale  
<f> Flash  
exposure compensation  
Indicator  
(meters)  
<r>  
Second-curtain sync  
Indicator (feet)  
<y> Flash ratio  
<x> Slave  
Firing mode  
Master flash ON :  
Master flash OFF : Y  
W
Slave flash :  
X
<M> Master  
<w> Channel  
<V> Flash bounce indicator  
(Blinks for 7 down)  
  To illuminate the LCD panel, press the <B> button.  
  The items actually displayed depend on the current settings.  
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Getting Started and  
Basic Operation  
Installing the Batteries ............................................ 8  
Attaching to the Camera......................................... 9  
Turning on the Power Switch................................ 10  
Fully Automatic Flash Shooting............................. 11  
Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash in the  
Shooting Modes.................................................... 12  
Cautions for firing continuous flashes  
  To avoid overheating and degrading the flash  
head, do not fire more than 20 continuous  
flashes. After 20 continuous flashes, allow a rest  
time of at least 10 min.  
  If you fire more than 20 continuous flashes and  
then fire more flashes in short intervals, the  
inner overheating prevention function may be  
activated to make the recycling time about 8 to  
20 sec. If this occurs, allow a rest time of about  
15 min. and the flash will then return to normal.  
7
Installing the Batteries  
Install four size-AA batteries.  
Open the cover.  
1
2
3
  Use your thumb to press the battery  
compartment lock lever, then slide it  
as shown by the arrow c to open the  
cover.  
Install the batteries.  
  Make sure the + and – battery  
contacts are properly oriented as  
shown in the compartment.  
Close the cover.  
  Close the battery compartment cover  
and slide it as shown by the arrow.  
X When the cover clicks in place, it will  
be locked.  
Recycling Time and Flash Count (with size-AA alkaline batteries)  
Recycling Time  
Flash Count  
Quick Flash  
Normal Flash  
Approx. 0.1 - 2.5 sec.  
Approx. 0.1 - 5 sec.  
Approx. 100 - 700  
  Based on new size-AA alkaline batteries and Canon’s testing standards.  
  Quick flash enables a flash to be fired before flash-ready (p.10).  
  Using size-AA batteries other than the alkaline type may cause improper  
battery contact due to the irregular shape of the battery contacts.  
  If you change the batteries after firing many flashes continuously, be  
aware that the batteries might be hot.  
  Use a new set of four batteries of the same brand. When replacing the  
batteries, replace all four at one time.  
  Size-AA Ni-MH or lithium batteries can also be used.  
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Attaching to the Camera  
Attach the Speedlite.  
  Slip the Speedlite’s mounting foot into  
1
2
3
the camera’s hot shoe all the way.  
Secure the Speedlite.  
  On the mounting foot, slide the lock  
lever to the right.  
X When the lock lever clicks in place, it  
will be locked.  
Detach the Speedlite.  
  While pressing the lock-release  
button, slide the lock lever to the left  
and detach the Speedlite.  
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Turning on the Power Switch  
Set the power switch to <K>.  
X The flash recycling starts.  
1
Check that the flash is ready.  
2
 
The pilot lamp will first turn green (ready  
for quick flash), then red (flash ready).  
  Pressing the pilot lamp will fire a test  
flash.  
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 shooting. Quick flash cannot be used in the  
continuous shooting, FEB, manual flash, and stroboscopic flash modes.  
Quick flash can also be used during continuous flash shooting.  
(C.Fn-06 p.27)  
About Auto Power Off  
To save battery power, the power will turn off automatically after a  
certain period (approx. 1.5 min. to 15 min.) of idle use. To turn on the  
Speedlite again, press the camera’s shutter button halfway. Or press  
the Speedlite’s test firing button.  
Auto Power Off can also be disabled. (C.Fn-01 p.27)  
  A test flash cannot be fired while the camera’s operation timer 4 or 0  
is active.  
  The Speedlite’s settings will be retained in memory even after the power  
is turned off. To retain the Speedlite’s settings after you replace the  
batteries, turn off the power and replace the batteries within 1 minute.  
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Fully Automatic Flash Shooting  
When you set the camera’s shooting mode to <V> (Program AE) or  
<U> (Full Auto), E-TTL II/E-TTL fully automatic flash will make it as  
easy as normal AE shooting in the <V> and <U> modes.  
Set the Speedlite to <a>.  
1
  Press the <D> button so that  
<a> is displayed.  
Focus the subject.  
2
 
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.  
X The shutter speed and aperture will  
be displayed in the viewfinder.  
  Check that the <Q> icon is lit in the  
viewfinder.  
Take the picture.  
3
  Check that the subject is within the  
effective range displayed on the LCD  
panel.  
X
Right before the shot is taken, a preflash  
is fired, then the main flash is fired.  
If a standard flash exposure was  
X
obtained, the flash exposure confirmation  
lamp will light for about 3 sec.  
  <a> 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 take the picture again. With a digital camera, you can also  
increase the camera’s ISO speed.  
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Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash in the Shooting Modes  
Just set the camera’s shooting mode to <W> (aperture-priority AE),  
<X> (shutter-priority AE), or <q> (manual) and you can use E-TTL II/  
E-TTL autoflash.  
Select this mode when you want to set the shutter speed manually.  
The camera will then automatically set the aperture matching the shutter  
speed to obtain a standard exposure.  
X
  If the aperture display blinks, it means that the background exposure will  
be 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 is dark like a night scene, a slow sync speed will be used  
to obtain a standard exposure of both the main subject and background.  
Standard exposure of the main subject is obtained with the flash, while a  
W
standard exposure of the background is obtained with a slow shutter speed.  
  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 be underexposed or overexposed. Adjust the aperture until  
the shutter speed display stops blinking.  
Select this mode if you want to set both the shutter speed and aperture  
manually.  
q
Standard exposure of the main subject is obtained with the flash. The  
exposure of the background is obtained with the shutter speed and aperture  
combination you set.  
  If you use the <Z> or <Y> shooting mode, the result will be the same as  
using the <V> (Program AE) mode.  
Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Used  
Shutter Speed Setting  
Aperture Setting  
Automatic  
Automatic  
Manual  
V
Set automatically (1/60 sec. - 1/X sec.)  
Set manually (30 sec. - 1/X sec.)  
Set automatically (30 sec. - 1/X sec.)  
Set manually (buLb, 30 sec. - 1/X sec.)  
X
W
q
Manual  
  1/X sec. is the camera’s maximum flash sync speed.  
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Using Flash  
f Flash Exposure Compensation ...................... 14  
g FEB................................................................ 15  
7: FE Lock........................................................ 16  
c High-speed Sync............................................. 17  
Bounce Flash........................................................ 18  
H: Setting the Flash Coverage and Using  
the Wide Panel ..................................................... 20  
q: Manual Flash ................................................. 22  
p: Stroboscopic Flash.................................. 24  
r Second-Curtain Sync.................................... 26  
C: Setting Custom Functions.......................... 27  
External Flash Metering........................................ 30  
Speedlite Control with the Camera’s Menu  
Screen .................................................................. 32  
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f Flash Exposure Compensation  
In the same way as normal exposure compensation, you can set  
exposure compensation for flash. The flash exposure compensation  
amount can be set up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments. (If the  
camera’s exposure compensation is in 1/2-stop increments, flash  
exposure compensation will be in 1/2-stop increments.)  
Select <f>.  
  Press the <8> button so that <f>  
1
is displayed.  
X The <f> icon and the flash  
exposure compensation amount will  
blink.  
Set the flash exposure  
2 compensation amount.  
  Turn the <9> dial to set the amount.  
  To cancel the flash exposure  
compensation, set the amount to  
“+0.”  
Press the <8> button.  
3
X Flash exposure compensation will be  
set.  
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.  
Setting the flash exposure compensation can be limited to only the <9>  
dial. (C.Fn-13 p.27)  
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g
FEB  
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).  
Select <g>.  
  Press the <8> button so that <g>  
1
is displayed.  
X The <g> icon and bracketing  
amount will blink.  
Set the flash exposure bracketing  
2 amount.  
  Turn the <9> dial to set the amount.  
Press the <8> button.  
X FEB will be set.  
3
  After the three shots are taken, FEB will be cancelled automatically.  
  For FEB, set the camera’s drive mode to single shooting. Be sure the  
flash is ready before shooting.  
  You can also combine FEB with flash exposure compensation and FE  
lock.  
You can prevent the FEB from being cancelled automatically after the  
three shots are taken. (C.Fn-03 p.27)  
The FEB shooting sequence can be changed. (C.Fn-04 p.27)  
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7: FE Lock  
FE (flash exposure) lock locks the correct flash exposure setting for any  
part of the scene.  
With <a> displayed on the LCD panel, you press the camera’s  
<7> button. If the camera does not have the <7> button, press the  
<P> button.  
Focus the subject.  
1
Press the <7> button. (3)  
2
  Aim the subject at the center of the  
viewfinder and press the <7>  
button.  
X The Speedlite will fire a preflash and  
the required flash output for the  
subject is retained in memory.  
X FEL” will be displayed in the  
viewfinder for 0.5 sec.  
  Each time you press the <7>  
button, a preflash will be fired and a  
new flash exposure setting will be  
locked.  
  If the subject is too far away and underexposure will result, the <Q> icon  
will blink in the viewfinder. Move closer to the subject and try the FE lock  
again.  
  If <a> is not displayed on the LCD panel, FE lock cannot be set.  
  If the subject is too small, FE lock might not be very effective.  
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c High-speed Sync  
With high-speed sync (FP flash), the flash can synchronize with all  
shutter speeds. This is convenient when you want to use aperture  
priority for fill-flash portraits.  
Select <c>.  
  Press the <E> button so that  
<c> is displayed.  
  In the viewfinder, check that the <F>  
icon is displayed.  
  If you set a shutter speed that is the same or slower than the camera’s  
maximum flash sync speed, <F> will not be displayed in the viewfinder.  
  With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the shorter the  
effective flash range will become. Check the LCD panel for the effective  
flash range.  
  To return to normal flash, press the <E> button again. The <c>  
icon will disappear.  
  Stroboscopic flash cannot be set.  
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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 <z> button and turn the flash head.  
If the flash coverage is set automatically, the flash coverage will be fixed  
to 50mm.  
The LCD panel will also display <O> mm.  
  You can also set the flash coverage manually.  
  If the wall or ceiling is too far away, the bounced flash might be too weak  
and result in 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 in the picture.  
  After you take the shot, if the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not  
light, use a larger aperture opening and try again.  
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Creating a Catchlight  
With the catchlight panel, you can create a catchlight in the subject’s  
eyes to add life to the facial expression.  
Point the flash head upward by  
90°.  
1
2
Pull out the wide panel.  
X The catchlight panel will come out at  
the same time.  
Push the wide panel back in.  
3
  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°. The  
catchlight will not work if you swing the flash head left or right.  
  For maximum catchlight effect, stay within 1.5 m/4.9 ft of the subject.  
Closeup Flash Shooting  
When shooting a subject within about 0.5 - 2 m (1.6 - 6.6 ft) away, hold  
down the <z> button and tilt the flash head downward by 7° to  
illuminate the lower part of the image.  
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H: Setting the Flash Coverage and Using the Wide Panel  
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 for 14mm wide-angle lenses.  
Press the <G> button.  
  Turn the <9> dial to change the  
flash coverage.  
  If <d> is not displayed, the flash  
coverage will be set automatically.  
  If you set the flash coverage manually, make sure it covers the lens focal  
length so that the picture will not have a dark periphery.  
  If you use a commercially-available sync cord to connect the camera to  
the Speedlite’s PC terminal, set the flash zoom manually.  
Using the Wide Panel  
Pull out the wide panel and place it over  
the flash head as shown. The flash  
coverage will then be extended for  
14mm.  
  The catchlight panel will come out at  
the same time. Push the catchlight  
panel back in.  
  The <G> button will not  
work.  
The flash coverage will not be compatible with the EF15mm f/2.8 Fisheye  
lens.  
  If you use bounce flash with the wide panel in place, the entire display on  
the LCD panel will blink as a warning. Since the subject will be  
illuminated by both the bounce flash and direct flash, it will look  
unnatural.  
  Pull out the wide panel gently. Using excessive force may detach the  
wide panel.  
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Auto Zoom for 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, <s> will  
appear on the Speedlite’s LCD panel.  
Auto zoom can be disabled. (C.Fn-09 p.27)  
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q: 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.  
Press the <D> button so  
that <q> is displayed.  
1
Set the flash output.  
2
  Press the <8> button.  
X The flash output blinks.  
  Turn the <9> dial to set the flash  
output, then press the <8> button.  
  Press the shutter button halfway to  
see the effective flash range  
displayed.  
Flash Output Display  
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.  
(Example)  
Figures for decreased flash output →  
1/1 -0.3  
1/2 +0.7  
1/1 -0.7  
1/2 +0.3  
1/2 -0.3  
1/4 +0.7  
1/2 -0.7  
1/4 +0.3  
•••  
•••  
1/1  
1/2  
1/4  
Figures for increased flash output  
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Metered Manual Flash Exposures  
When the Speedlite is attached to an EOS-1D series camera, you can  
set the flash level manually for closeup subjects.  
1 Set the camera and Speedlite.  
  Set the camera’s shooting mode to <q> or <W>.  
  Set the Speedlite to manual flash.  
2 Focus the subject.  
  Focus manually.  
3 Set up an 18% gray card.  
  Place the gray card at the subject’s position.  
  In the viewfinder, the entire spot metering circle at the center  
should cover the gray card.  
4 Press the <7> button. (3)  
X The Speedlite will fire a preflash and the required flash output for  
the subject is retained in memory.  
X On the right side of the viewfinder, the exposure level indicator  
will show the flash exposure level for the correct flash exposure.  
5 Set the flash exposure level.  
  Adjust the Speedlite’s manual flash level and the  
camera aperture so that the flash exposure level  
aligns with the standard exposure index.  
6 Take the picture.  
  Remove the gray card and take the picture.  
This feature works only with EX-series Speedlites with manual flash coupled  
with an EOS-1D series camera.  
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p: 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.  
You can set the firing frequency (number of flashes per sec. expressed  
as Hz), the number of flashes, and the flash output.  
Press the <D> button so  
that <p> is displayed.  
1
Select the item to be set.  
2
  Press the <8> button to select the  
item (blinks).  
Set the desired number.  
3
  Turn the <9> dial to set the number,  
then press the <8> button.  
X The next item to be set will blink.  
  After you set the flash output and  
press the <8> button, all the  
settings will be displayed.  
Calculating the Shutter Speed  
During stroboscopic flash, the shutter remains open until the firing  
stops. Use the formula below to calculate the shutter speed and set it  
with the camera.  
Number of flashes ÷ Firing frequency = Shutter speed  
For example, if the number of flashes is 10 and the firing frequency is  
5 Hz, the shutter speed should be at least 2 sec.  
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To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not use stroboscopic  
flash more than 10 times in succession. After 10 times, allow the Speedlite to  
rest for at least 15 min. If you try to use the stroboscopic flash more than 10  
times in succession, the firing might stop automatically to protect the flash  
head. If this happens, allow the Speedlite to rest for at least 15 min.  
  Stroboscopic flash is most effective with a highly reflective subject  
against a dark 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.”  
 
If the number of flashes is displayed as - -, the firing will continue until the shutter closes or  
the battery is exhausted. The number of flashes will be limited as shown by the table below.  
Maximum Stroboscopic Flashes  
Hz  
1
2
3
4
5
6 - 7  
8 - 9  
Flash Output  
1/4  
7
14  
30  
60  
90  
100  
6
14  
30  
60  
90  
100  
5
12  
30  
60  
90  
100  
4
10  
20  
50  
80  
100  
4
8
3
3
1/8  
6
5
1/16  
20  
50  
80  
100  
20  
40  
70  
90  
10  
30  
60  
80  
1/32  
1/64  
1/128  
Hz  
10  
11  
12 - 14 15 - 19 20 - 50 60 - 199  
Flash Output  
1/4  
2
4
2
4
2
4
2
4
2
4
2
4
1/8  
1/16  
8
8
8
8
8
8
1/32  
20  
50  
70  
20  
40  
70  
20  
40  
60  
18  
35  
50  
16  
30  
40  
12  
20  
40  
1/64  
1/128  
  If the number of flashes is displayed as - -, the maximum number of flashes will  
be as shown by the table below regardless of the firing frequency.  
Flash Output  
1/4  
1/8  
1/16  
1/32  
1/64  
1/128  
Flash Count  
2
4
8
12  
20  
40  
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r 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.  
Press the <E> button so that  
<r> is displayed.  
  Second-curtain sync works well in the camera’s “buLb” mode.  
  To return to normal flash, press the <E> button again. The <r>  
icon will disappear.  
  With E-TTL II/E-TTL, two flashes will be fired even at slow shutter  
speeds. The first flash is only the preflash, and not a malfunction.  
  Stroboscopic flash cannot be set.  
  Wireless flash cannot be set.  
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C: Setting Custom Functions  
You can customize Speedlite features to suit your shooting preferences.  
You do this with Custom Functions.  
Custom  
Function  
No.  
Setting  
No.  
Reference  
page  
Function  
Settings & Description  
Meters (m)  
0
1
0
1
-
-
C.Fn-00 Distance indicator display  
C.Fn-01 Auto power off  
Feet (ft)  
Enabled  
Disabled  
p.10  
Enabled (Depth-of-field preview  
button)  
0
1
2
3
0
1
0
1
0
1
2
3
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
Enabled (Test firing button)  
Enabled (with both buttons)  
Disabled  
C.Fn-02 Modeling flash  
p.44  
Enabled  
C.Fn-03 FEB auto cancel  
C.Fn-04 FEB sequence  
Disabled  
p.15  
0 → − → +  
− → 0 → +  
E-TTL II/E-TTL  
TTL  
p.12  
p.55  
p.30  
p.30  
C.Fn-05 Flash metering mode  
External metering : Auto  
External metering : Manual  
Disabled  
Quickflash with continuous  
C.Fn-06  
shot  
p.10  
Enabled  
1/32  
-
-
C.Fn-07 Test firing with autoflash  
C.Fn-08 AF-assist beam firing  
Full output  
Enabled  
p.49  
p.21  
Disabled  
Enabled  
C.Fn-09 Auto zoom for sensor size  
C.Fn-10 Slave auto power off timer  
C.Fn-11 Slave auto power off cancel  
Disabled  
60 minutes  
10 minutes  
p.39  
Within 8 hours  
Within 1 hour  
Flash and external power  
External power source  
Speedlite button and dial  
Speedlite dial only  
Flash recycle with external  
C.Fn-12  
p.48  
p.14  
power source  
Flash exposure metering  
C.Fn-13  
setting  
27  
Hold down the <A> button  
until <u> is displayed.  
1
Select the Custom Function No.  
  Turn the <9> dial to set the Custom  
2
3
Function No.  
Change the setting.  
  Press the <8> button.  
X The Custom Function No. blinks.  
X Turn the <9> dial to set the desired  
number, then press the <8> button.  
X After you set the Custom Function  
and press the <D> button, the  
camera will be ready to shoot.  
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C.Fn-02-3: Convenient when you want to check the depth of field. (p.44)  
C.Fn-12: If an external power source is used, the flash recycling is  
powered concurrently by the internal batteries and external  
power source. In this case, when the internal batteries  
become exhausted first, shooting might not be possible. If 1  
is set, the flash recycling will be powered only by the  
external power source. The internal batteries will thereby  
last longer. Note that even if you set it to 1, the Speedlite will  
still require internal batteries for flash control.  
  C.Fn-05-1 is geared for EOS-series film cameras.  
Do not set it if you have a, EOS DIGITAL camera or the EOS REBEL T2/  
300X. If C.Fn-05-1 is set for such cameras, the flash control will not work  
properly. The flash might not fire or it might fire only at full output.  
  With Type-A cameras, if C.Fn-05-1 is set, wireless autoflash shooting will  
not be possible.  
  If “AF-assist beam OFF” is set with the Speedlite or camera, the AF-  
assist beam will not be emitted.  
With Type-B cameras, even if C.Fn-05-0 is set, E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash will  
not work.  
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External Flash Metering  
The flash reflected off the subject is metered by an external metering  
sensor in real time. When the standard flash exposure is attained, the  
flash output is cutoff automatically. Auto external metering compatible  
with the EOS-1D Mark III and manual external metering compatible with  
all EOS cameras are provided.  
8: Auto External Metering  
Set auto external metering.  
  Set the Speedlite Custom Function to  
C.Fn-05-2. (p.27)  
  With auto external metering, the camera’s ISO speed and aperture will  
be set automatically in real-time by the Speedlite.  
  Auto external metering will also work with flash exposure compensation  
(p.14) and FEB (p.15).  
8q: Manual External Metering  
Set manual external metering.  
1
  Set the Speedlite Custom Function to  
C.Fn-05-3. (p.27)  
Set the Speedlite to the camera’s  
2 ISO speed.  
  Press the <8> button so the ISO  
speed blinks.  
  Turn the <9> dial to set the ISO  
speed, then press the <8> button.  
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Set the Speedlite to the camera’s  
3 aperture setting.  
  Press the <8> button so the  
aperture setting blinks.  
  Turn the <9> dial to set the  
aperture, then press the <8> button.  
  After completing the settings, press the  
shutter button halfway. The effective flash  
range will be displayed on the Speedlite’s  
LCD panel.  
  With manual external metering, you can connect the camera to the  
Speedlite’s PC terminal with a sync cord and place the Speedlite at a  
different position from the camera.  
  You cannot connect a Speedlite to another Speedlite’s PC terminal with  
a sync cord. The second Speedlite will not fire.  
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Speedlite Control with the Camera’s Menu Screen  
If the Speedlite is attached to an EOS camera which has a Speedlite  
control function, it can control the Speedlite as shown below. For the  
menu operation procedure, refer to your camera’s instruction manual.  
 Setting Speedlite functions  
The settable functions will vary depending on the flash mode.  
· Flash mode  
· Shutter sync (1st/2nd curtain)  
· FEB  
· Flash exposure compensation  
· Flash metering mode  
· Flash firing  
· Clear Speedlite settings  
 Speedlite Custom Functions  
· C.Fn-00 - 13, Total 14  
 Clear All Speedlite Custom Functions  
Only C.Fn-00 will not be cleared.  
Flash function settings screen*  
Flash C.Fn settings screen*  
* Screens from the EOS-1D Mark III.  
If flash exposure compensation has already been set with the Speedlite,  
flash exposure compensation cannot be set with the camera. To set it with  
the camera, first set the Speedlite’s flash exposure compensation to zero.  
If any Speedlite Custom Functions and flash function settings other than  
flash exposure compensation have been set by both the camera and  
Speedlite, the latest setting will take effect.  
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Wireless Flash  
About Wireless Flash............................................ 34  
Wireless Settings.................................................. 36  
Fully Automatic Wireless Flash ............................ 37  
Flash Ratio with E-TTL II...................................... 41  
Setting the Flash Output for Each Slave .............. 45  
Setting Manual Flash and Stroboscopic Flash  
with the Slave ....................................................... 46  
33  
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 II (master unit) attached to the  
camera are also automatically transmitted to the slave units which are  
controlled by the master unit via wireless. Therefore, you need not  
operate the slave unit(s) at all during the shoot.  
The basic wireless set-up is illustrated below. All you need to do is set  
the master unit to <a> enable wireless E-TTL II autoflash (p.37).  
Note that with Type-A cameras prior to the EOS-1D Mark ll and EOS  
ELAN 7NE/ELAN 7N/30V/33V, E-TTL autoflash will be used instead.  
Positioning and Operation Range  
Indoors  
x
15m  
(49.2ft.)  
Outdoors  
M
10m  
(32.8ft.)  
80o  
12m (39.4ft.)  
8m (26.2ft.)  
  Any flash exposure compensation, high-speed sync (FP flash), FE lock,  
FEB, manual flash, and stroboscopic flash settings set with the master  
unit will all be automatically transmitted to the slave units.  
  Even with multiple slave units, all of them will be controlled in the same  
way via wireless.  
  A 580EX II set as a slave unit can also be controlled by wireless by  
Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 (optional).  
  Hereinafter, the “master unit” will refer to a 580EX II attached to the  
camera, and a “slave unit” will be a wireless 580EX II.  
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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.41 - 45).  
Wireless flash with two slave groups (p.41)  
Indoors  
15m  
(49.2ft.)  
A
Outdoors  
10m  
(32.8ft.)  
B
80o  
12m (39.4ft.)  
8m (26.2ft.)  
Wireless flash with three slave groups (p.43)  
Indoors  
C
15m  
(49.2ft.)  
A
Outdoors  
10m  
(32.8ft.)  
B
80o  
12m (39.4ft.)  
8m (26.2ft.)  
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Wireless Settings  
You can switch between normal flash and wireless flash. For normal  
shooting, be sure to set the wireless setting to OFF.  
Master Unit Setting  
Press the <H> button for 2  
sec. or longer until the display  
blinks as shown on the left.  
1
Set it as the master unit.  
2
 
Turn the <9> dial until <M>  
blinks, then press the <8> button.  
X <M> and <w> will be  
displayed, and the Speedlite is set as  
the master unit.  
Slave Unit Setting  
Set it as a slave unit.  
  Do the “Master Unit Setting”  
procedure above. For step 2, turn the  
<9> dial until <x> blinks,  
then press the <8> button.  
X <x> and <w> will be  
displayed, and the Speedlite is set as  
a slave unit.  
36  
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 II  
as the master unit.  
1
Set the other 580EX II  
2 Speedlites(s) as the wireless  
slave unit(s).  
Check the communication  
3 channel.  
  If the master unit and slave unit(s) are  
set to a different channel, set them all  
to the same channel (p.40).  
Position the camera and  
4 Speedlites.  
  Position the Speedlites within the  
range shown on the next page.  
Set the master unit’s flash mode  
5 to <a>.  
  For shooting, <a> will also be  
set automatically for the slave unit(s).  
Check that the flash is ready.  
6
  When the slave unit(s) is ready to fire,  
the AF-assist beam will blink at 1-sec.  
intervals.  
37  
Check the flash operation.  
  Press the master unit’s test firing  
button.  
7
X 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.  
  Set the camera in the same way as  
8
with normal flash shooting.  
Indoors  
15m (49.2ft.)  
Outdoors  
10m (32.8ft.)  
80o  
8m (26.2ft.) 12m (39.4ft.)  
  Use the mini stand (tripod socket provided) to prop up the slave unit.  
  Use the bounce feature to swing the slave unit so that its wireless  
sensor faces the master unit.  
  Indoors, the wireless signal can also bounce off the wall so there is  
more leeway in positioning the slave unit(s).  
  After positioning the slave unit(s), be sure to test the wireless flash  
operation before shooting.  
  Do not place any obstacles between the master unit and slave  
unit(s). Obstacles can block the transmission of wireless signals.  
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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 flash operation before shooting.  
  If the slave unit’s auto power off takes effect, press the master unit’s test  
firing button to turn on the slave unit.  
 
A test flash cannot be fired while the camera’s operation timer  
4
or  
0
is active.  
The slave unit’s auto power off time can be changed. (C.Fn-10 p.27)  
The time during which the slave unit’s auto power off can be canceled by  
the master unit can be changed. (C.Fn-11 p.27)  
Master Unit’s Flash ON/OFF  
You can disable the master unit from firing so that only the slave unit(s)  
will fire a flash.  
Press the <G> button  
so that the display blinks as  
shown on the left.  
1
Disable the master unit’s flash  
2 firing.  
  Turn the <9> dial to select <Q>,  
then press the <8> button.  
X The icon will change to <Y>.  
Even if you disable the master unit’s flash firing, it will still fire a preflash to  
transmit wireless signals.  
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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  
operate the slave unit(s). Wireless flash with the following settings can  
be done in the same way as with normal flash shooting.  
· Flash exposure compensation  
· High-speed sync (FP flash)  
· FE lock  
· FEB  
· Manual flash  
· Stroboscopic flash  
With FE lock, if even one Speedlite will result in underexposure, the <Q>  
icon will blink in the viewfinder. Open the aperture more or move the slave  
unit closer to the subject.  
Setting the Communication Channel  
If there is another Canon wireless flash system nearby, you can change  
the channel No. to prevent signal confusion. Both the master and slave  
units must be set to the same channel No.  
Press the <G> button  
so that <w> blinks.  
1
Set the channel No.  
2
  Turn the <9> dial to select the  
channel number, then press the  
<8> button.  
40  
Flash Ratio with E-TTL II  
With one master unit and one slave unit or two slave groups, you can  
set the flash ratio for E-TTL II autoflash shooting.  
The example below has two slave units and the master unit disabled  
from firing.  
15m (49.2ft.)  
10m (32.8ft.)  
Indoors  
A
B
12m (39.4ft.)  
Outdoors  
80o  
8m (26.2ft.)  
Setting the Slave Units  
Two slave units can be assigned to different slave groups by setting the  
slave ID.  
Set the wireless mode to  
<x>. (p.36)  
1
Press the <G> button  
2 so that <1> blinks.  
41  
Set the slave ID.  
  Press the <8> button.  
X Slave ID <1> will be set.  
3
  For the other slave unit, do steps 1  
and 2, turn the <9> dial to select  
<2>, then press the <8> button.  
  Slave ID <2> will be set.  
Setting the Master Unit and Shooting  
Set the wireless mode to  
1
<M>. (p.36)  
Disable the master unit’s flash  
2 firing. (p.39)  
3 so that <y> blinks.  
Press the <G> button  
Select the flash ratio.  
4
  Turn the <9> dial to select <l>,  
then press the <8> button.  
Set the flash ratio.  
  Turn the <9> dial to set the flash  
5
ratio.  
Set the camera and shoot.  
6
  Set the camera in the same way as  
with normal flash shooting.  
With the EOS ELAN ll/ELAN ll E/50/50E, EOS REBEL G/500N, EOS IX,  
EOS IX Lite/IX7, EOS REBEL 2000/300, and REBEL XS N/ REBEL G ll/  
EOS 3000N/66, the flash ratio cannot be set with multiple Speedlites.  
42  
  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 under the  
Z
mark is shown in parentheses below the scale.  
(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.)  
C
10m (32.8ft.)  
Indoors  
A
B
12m (39.4ft.)  
Outdoors  
80o  
8m (26.2ft.)  
You can have slave groups A and B and also add slave group C. You can use  
slave groups A and B to obtain the standard flash exposure of the subject,  
and slave group C to illuminate the background to eliminate shadows.  
Set the slave units.  
  See “Setting the Slave Units” on page  
1
41 to set the slave unit’s ID to <1>,  
<2>, or <3>.  
 
For slave <3>, also set the flash  
exposure compensation as necessary.  
43  
Set the master unit and shoot.  
2
  Follow “Setting the Master Unit and  
Shooting” on page 42. In step 4,  
select <k>.  
  If <yl> is set, the slave unit in slave group <3> will not fire.  
  If you point the slave unit in slave group <3> toward the subject, the  
subject will be overexposed.  
Modeling Flash  
If the camera has a depth-of-field preview button, pressing it will fire the  
flash continuously for 1 sec. This is called the modeling flash.  
It enables you to see the shadow effects on the subject and the lighting  
balance. You can fire the modeling flash for both wireless and normal  
flash shooting.  
Do not fire the modeling flash more than 10 consecutive times. If you  
fire the modeling flash 10 consecutive times, allow the Speedlite to  
rest for at least 10 min. to avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash  
head.  
The modeling flash cannot be fired with the EOS REBEL 2000/300 and  
Type-B cameras (p.2).  
About Slave Group Control  
For example, if you have the slave ID set  
Slave group A  
to <1> for three slave units, all three  
slave units will be controlled as if they  
were one Speedlite in slave group A.  
ID = A  
ID = A  
ID = A  
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Setting the Flash Output for Each Slave  
With manual flash and multiple Speedlites, you can set a different flash  
output for each slave unit.  
All settings are done with the master unit.  
Press the <D> button so  
that <q> is displayed.  
1
Press the <G> button  
2 so that <y> blinks.  
Select the flash ratio.  
3
  Turn the <9 > dial to select <l>  
or <j>, then press the <8>  
button.  
Set the flash output.  
4
  Press the <8> button.  
X The slave ID <m> will blink.  
  Turn the <9> dial to set the flash  
output for <m>, then press the <8>  
button.  
  The slave ID <n> will blink. Turn the  
<9> dial to set the flash output for  
<n>, then press the <8> button.  
  The slave ID <o> will blink. Turn the  
<9> dial to set the flash output for  
<o>, then press the <8> button.  
X All the slave IDs will light.  
45  
Setting Manual Flash and Stroboscopic Flash with the Slave  
Manual flash or stroboscopic flash can be set manually with the slave  
unit. As with studio flash units, you can set the flash output individually  
with the slave units for wireless or manual flash.  
Manual Flash  
  Hold down the <D> button for 2  
sec. or more.  
X <q> will blink.  
  Set the manual flash output (p.22).  
Stroboscopic Flash  
  Hold down the <D> button for  
2 sec. or more.  
X <q> will blink.  
  Press the <D> button again  
and <p> will blink.  
  Set the stroboscopic flash (p.24).  
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Reference  
580EX II System................................................... 48  
Troubleshooting Guide ......................................... 50  
Specifications ....................................................... 52  
Using a Type-B Camera ....................................... 55  
47  
580EX II System  
c Speedlite 580EX II (On-camera/Master unit)  
d Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2  
Dedicated transmitter for wireless control of 580EX II/430EX set as  
slave units.  
e Compact Battery Pack CP-E4  
Compact, lightweight, and portable external power pack. Provides  
the same level of dust- and water-resistance as the 580EX II. It uses  
eight size-AA alkaline or Ni-MH batteries. It can also use size-AA  
lithium batteries.  
f EX-series Speedlite with slave function  
g Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3  
Enables the 580EX II to be connected to the camera up to 60 cm/2 ft  
away. Provides the same level of dust- and water-resistance as the  
580EX II. All of the EOS camera’s automatic functions can be used.  
h Speedlite Bracket SB-E2  
For the external power pack, use e above. If a non-Canon, external  
power pack is used, it may cause malfunction.  
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About Color Temperature Information Transmission  
When the flash fires, the color temperature information is transmitted to  
the EOS DIGITAL camera. This feature optimizes the flash picture’s  
white balance. When the camera’s white balance is set to <A> or  
<Q>, it will work automatically.  
To see if this feature works with your camera, see “White Balance”  
under “Specifications” in your camera’s instruction manual.  
About the AF-Assist Beam  
Under low-light or low-contrast conditions, the built-in AF-assist beam  
will be emitted automatically to make it easier to autofocus. The AF-  
assist beam works with all EOS cameras. The AF-assist beam is  
compatible with 28mm and longer lenses. The effective range is shown  
below.  
Position  
Center  
Effective Range  
0.6 - 10 m / 2.0 - 32.8 ft.  
0.6 - 5 m / 2.0 - 16.4 ft.  
Periphery  
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Troubleshooting Guide  
If there is a problem, refer to this Troubleshooting Guide.  
The Speedlite does not fire.  
  The batteries are installed in the wrong orientation.  
X Install the batteries in the correct orientation. (p.8)  
  The Speedlite’s internal batteries are exhausted.  
X If the flash recycling time takes 30 sec. or longer, replace the  
batteries. (p.8)  
X Install the Speedlite’s internal batteries even when you use an  
external power source. (p.8)  
  The Speedlite is not attached securely to the camera.  
X Attach the Speedlite’s mounting foot securely to the camera. (p.9)  
  The electrical contacts of the Speedlite and camera are dirty.  
X Clean the contacts. (p.9)  
The slave unit does not fire.  
  The slave’s wireless mode is not set to <x>.  
X Set it to <x>. (p.36)  
  The slave unit(s) is not positioned properly.  
X Place the slave unit within the master unit’s transmission range.  
(p.38)  
X Point the slave unit(s)’s sensor toward the master unit. (p.38)  
The power turns off by itself.  
  After 90 sec. of idle operation, auto power off took effect.  
X Press the shutter button halfway or press the test firing button.  
(p.10)  
The entire LCD panel blinks.  
  The wide panel has been pulled out for bounce flash.  
X Retract the wide panel. (p.20)  
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Auto zoom does not work.  
  The Speedlite is not attached securely to the camera.  
X
Attach the Speedlite’s mounting foot securely to the camera. (p.9)  
The flash range scale bars blink.  
  The flash head has been tilted down by 7°.  
X 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.  
X 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.  
X If the subject is closer than 2 m/6.6 ft, tilt the flash head downward  
by 7° (bounce flash). (p.19)  
The flash exposure is underexposed or overexposed.  
 
There was a highly reflective object (glass window, etc.) in the picture.  
X Use FE lock. (p.16)  
  The subject looks very dark or very bright.  
X Set flash exposure compensation. For a dark subject, set a  
decreased flash exposure. And for a bright subject, set an  
increased flash exposure. (p.14)  
  You used high-speed sync.  
X
With high-speed sync, the effective flash range will be shorter. Make  
sure the subject is within the effective flash range displayed. (p.17)  
The picture is really blurred.  
The shooting mode was set to <  
X Use a tripod or set the shooting mode to <V>. (p.12)  
 
W>, and the scene was dark.  
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Specifications  
• Type  
Type:  
On-camera, E-TTL II/E-TTL/TTL autoflash Speedlite  
Compatible cameras:  
Type-A EOS cameras (E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash)  
Type-B EOS cameras (TTL autoflash)  
Guide No.:  
58/190 (at 105mm focal length, ISO 100 in meters/feet)  
24 - 105mm (14mm with wide panel)  
Flash coverage:  
· Auto zoom (Flash coverage set automatically to match the  
lens focal length and image size)  
· Manual zoom  
· Swinging/tilting flash head (bounce flash)  
Normal flash: 1.2 ms or shorter, Quick flash: 2.3 ms or shorter  
Flash duration:  
Color temperature  
information transmission: Flash color temperature information transmitted to camera  
when flash is fired  
• Exposure Control  
Exposure control system: E-TTL II/E-TTL/TTL autoflash, auto/manual external  
metering, manual flash  
Effective flash range:  
Normal flash: Approx. 0.5 - 30 m / 1.6 - 98.4 ft.  
(With EF50mm f/1.4 lens Quick flash: 0.5 - 7.5 m / 1.6 - 24.6 ft. (min), 0.5 - 21 m / 1.6 -  
at ISO 100)  
68.9 ft. (max)  
High-speed sync: 0.5 - 15 m / 1.6 - 49.2 ft. (1/250 sec.)  
Flash exposure  
compensation:  
Manual, FEB: ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments (Manual and  
FEB can be combined)  
FE lock:  
With <7> button or <P> button  
Provided  
High-speed sync:  
Stroboscopic flash:  
Flash exposure  
confirmation:  
Provided (1 - 199 Hz)  
Pilot lamp lights  
• Flash Recycling (with size-AA alkaline batteries)  
Recycling time/  
Flash-ready indicator:  
Normal flash: Approx. 0.1 - 5 sec. / Red pilot lamp lights  
Quick flash: Approx. 0.1 - 2.5 sec. / Green pilot lamp lights  
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• Wireless Flash  
Transmission method:  
Channels:  
Optical pulse  
4
Wireless options:  
OFF, Master, and Slave  
Transmission range (Approx.): Indoors: 12 - 15 m / 39.4 - 49.2 ft.,  
Outdoors: 8 - 10 m / 26.2 - 32.8 ft.  
Master unit reception angle: ±40° horizontal, ±30° vertical  
Controllable slave groups: 3 (A, B, and C)  
Flash ratio control:  
Slave-ready indicator:  
Modeling flash:  
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 (32 settings)  
• AF-Assist Beam  
Linkable AF points:  
1 - 45 AF points (28mm or longer focal length)  
Effective range (Approx.): At center: 0.6 - 10 m / 2.0 - 32.8 ft.,  
Periphery: 0.6 - 5 m / 2.0 - 16.4 ft.  
• Power Source  
Internal power:  
Four size-AA alkaline batteries  
* Size-AA Ni-MH and lithium batteries also usable  
Battery life  
(Approx. flash count):  
100 - 700 flashes (with size-AA alkaline batteries)  
Wireless transmissions: Approx. 1500 transmissions (With master unit firing disabled  
and size-AA alkaline batteries)  
Power saving:  
Power off after certain period of idle operation (Approx. 1.5 min.  
to 15 min.) (60 min. if set as slave)  
External power:  
Compact Battery Pack CP-E4  
• Dimensions  
(W x H x D):  
76 x 137 x 117 mm / 3.0 x 5.4 x 4.6 in.  
(excluding dust- and water-resistant adapter)  
• Weight (Approx.):  
405 g / 14.3 oz. (Speedlite only, excluding batteries)  
  All specifications above are based on Canon’s testing standards.  
  Product specifications and external appearance are subject to change without  
notice.  
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Guide No. (at ISO 100, in meters/feet)  
Normal Flash (Full Output) and Quick Flash  
Flash Coverage  
14  
24  
28  
35  
50  
70  
80  
105  
58/  
(mm)  
Normal Flash  
(Full output)  
15/  
28/  
30/  
36/  
42/  
50/  
53/  
49.2 91.9 98.4 118.1 137.8 164 173.9 190.3  
Quick Flash  
Same as 1/2 to 1/6 manual flash output  
Manual Flash  
Flash Output  
Flash Coverage (mm)  
14  
24  
28  
35  
50  
70  
80  
105  
58/  
15/  
28/  
30/  
36/  
42/  
50/  
53/  
1/1  
1/2  
49.2 91.9 98.4 118.1 137.8 164 173.9 190.3  
10.6/ 19.8/ 21.2/ 25.5/ 29.7/ 35.4/ 37.5/ 41/  
34.8  
65  
69.6 83.7 97.4 116.1 123 134.5  
15/ 18/ 21/ 25/ 26.5/ 29/  
82 86.9 95.1  
9.9/ 10.6/ 12.7/ 14.8/ 17.7/ 18.7/ 20.5/  
17.4 32.5 34.8 41.7 48.6 58.1 61.4 67.3  
7.5/  
14/  
1/4  
24.6 45.9 49.2 59.1 68.9  
5.3/  
1/8  
3.8/  
12.5  
7/  
23  
7.5/  
9/  
10.5/ 12.5/ 13.3/ 14.5/  
1/16  
1/32  
1/64  
1/128  
24.6 29.5 34.4  
41  
43.6 47.6  
2.7/  
8.9  
4.9/  
16.1 17.4  
5.3/  
6.4/  
21  
7.4/  
8.8/  
9.4/ 10.3/  
24.3 28.9 30.8 33.8  
1.9/  
6.2  
3.5/ 3.8/  
11.5 12.5 14.8 17.4 20.7 21.7  
4.5/  
5.3/  
6.3/  
6.6/  
7.3/  
24  
1.3/  
4.3  
2.5/  
8.2  
2.7/  
8.9  
3.2/  
3.7/  
4.4/  
4.7/  
5.1/  
10.5 12.1 14.4 15.4 16.7  
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Using a Type-B Camera  
If you use the 580EX II 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 II set to autoflash,  
<b> will be displayed on the Speedlite’s LCD panel. (With a Type-A  
camera, <a> will be displayed.)  
Features Available with Type-B Cameras  
· TTL autoflash  
· Flash exposure compensation  
· FEB  
· Manual Flash  
· Stroboscopic flash  
· Second-curtain sync  
· Manual external metering  
· Wireless slave flash with manual flash  
· Wireless slave flash with stroboscopic flash  
Features not Available with Type-B Cameras  
· E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash  
· FE lock  
· High-speed sync (FP flash)  
· Autoflash with wireless flash  
· Flash ratio set with wireless slave units  
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This device complies 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.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class  
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio  
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and  
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of  
the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du  
Canada.  
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The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.  
Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the  
like.  
Dry batteries shall not be subjected to charging.  
This mark indicates that the product complies with Australia’s EMC  
regulations.  
European Union (and EEA) only.  
This symbol indicates that this product is not to be disposed of with  
your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/  
EC) and your national law. This product should be handed over to  
a designated collection point, e.g., on an authorized one-for-one  
basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized  
collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic  
equipment (EEE). Improper handling of this type of waste could  
have a possible negative impact on the environment and human  
health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally  
associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the  
correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage  
of natural resources. For more information about where you can  
drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your  
local city office, waste authority, approved WEEE scheme or your  
household waste disposal service. For more information regarding  
europe.com/environment.  
(EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)  
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This Instructions booklet is dated February 2007. For information on the  
camera’s compatibility with system accessories marketed after this date, contact  
your nearest Canon Service Center.  

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