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INSTRUCTIONS
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autofocuszoom flash unit featuring The Canon Speedlite380EX is a Canon EOS-dedicated auto E-TTL (Evaluative-Through-The-Lens) flash controlsystem. lt also the newly-developed lock. FP flash enables flash and FE (FlashExposure) has two hew features:FP (Focal-Plane) sync) while FE lock locks the with all shutterspeeds (high-speed to the Speedlite synchronize flash exposurerehdingfor a specificarea. These new featuresare availablewhen Speedlite 380EXis coupledto a Type-Acamera(see below). c , O t h e r f e a t u r e si n c l u d ea u t o f l a s h - e x p o s u r e o m p e n s a t i o na u t o f l a s h e x p o s u r ew i t h a and multiple-flash synchronization, shutter speed and aperture,second-curtain manually-set compatibility. When used with a Type-B camera,Speedlite380EX operatesas a TTL autofocuszoom flash unit. The featuresavailablewith Speedlite380EX differ dependingon the camera it is used with. Referto the table belowto checkyour cameratype. booklet has separate sectionsfor Type-A and Type-B cameras. Read the This Instructions which applyto your camera. sections Type-ACamera Type-B Camera E.TTL TTL EOS 50 EOS sOE EOS ELAN II EOS ELAN IIE EOS 650 EOS 620 EOS 7s0 EOS 850 EOS 630 EOS-1 EOS RT EOS 10 EOS 1OS EOS 7OO EOS l OOO EOS REBEL EOS 1OOEOS ELAN EOS 1OOON EOS REBEL SII EOS REBELII EOS l OOOFN EOS 5 EOS A2 EOS ME EOS 5OO EOS REBELX EOS 888 EOS.1N EOS-1NRS EOS 5OOO
AvailableFeatureswith EOS Cameras
O: AvailableX: Not available.
Feature Speedlite E-TTL auto flash control

FP flash

With Type-A Cameras

With Type-B Cameras

FE lock sync Second-curtain Fillflash sync Slow-speed Bounceflash

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Ganon Speedlite O80EX Features
1 E-TTLauto flash control
When Speedlite 380EX is used with a Type-A camera, E-TTL auto flash control takes over. Unlike the A-TTL and TTL auto flash systems which use a multiple-zone flash meteringsensor,to read the flash exposure,the E-TTL auto flash system uses normal evaluativemetering with the camera's metering sensor and controls the flash exposure automatically. The E-TTL auto flash system therebycontrolsthe flash exposurewith higher precision and boosts the pedormanceof the AIM (AdvancedIntegratedMulti-point) sfstem (which links the metering and flashexposure the focusingpoinl;. to The E-TTL auto flash system controls the exposure of the main subject as well as the backgroundfor a balancedexposure.lt combinesautomaticexposurecontrol for ambient lightand flashexposure controlfor both fill flashand low-light conditions.
FP flash(high-speed sync)
When Speedlite380EX is used with a Type-A camera, it can synchronizewith all shutter speeds. FP flash is effectivewhen you want to use fill flash for an outdoor portraitwhile creating background blur with a large aperture. Or, when you want to producea catchlight the in subject'seyes in daylight.

FE lock

When Speedlite380EX is used with a Type-A camera, you can lock the correct flash exposurereadingfor any portionof the picture
Flashexposureconfirmation
The flash confirmationlamp on the back of the Speedlitelights for 2 sec. after the flash fires if the flash exposure was sufficient. lt thereiore givejyou immediate feedback on properflash exposure.

5 Auto zoom

. The flash head zooms automaticallyfor optimum flash coverage for lens focal lengths ranging from 24mm to 105mm.

Bounceflash

The flash head can tilt upward up to 90" to bouncethe flash.

7 Auto power oft

lf the Speedlite has been turned on and it is not used for about 90 sec., it turns off automatically conserve batterypower. To turn on the Speedliteagain, press the to shutter buttonor the Speedlite's test firing button.
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E-TTL Off-Camera Shoe Cord 2 connects the Speedlite off the camera while retaining s a u t o f l a s h c o n t r o l. A c c e s s o r i e sa r e a l s o a v a i l a b l et o s e t u p m u l t i p l e - f l a s h y s t e m s auto flash exposurecontrol' maintaining

Gare Speedlite

attempt to 1 Speedlite380EX contains high-voltagecircuitry.Nev_er For any repairs,take the Speedliteto a the Speedlite. disassemble Canon ServiceCenter. 2 Do not get the Speedlitewet. lf it is exposed to rain or snow, wipe with immediatelY a dry cloth. 3 When the Speedliteis not to be used for an extendedperiod,remove the batteries. t 4 A v o i d p u t t i n g t h e s p e e d l i t e w h e r e i t m a y b e e x p o _ s e do. h i g h m H t e m p e i a t u r e 6. i g h t e m p e r a t u r e s a y c a u s e t h e S p e e d l i t et o malfunction.
Symbolsused in this Instructions: or cameramalfunction damage' Q:Warning for preventing the Speedlite380EX' you should know when operating ffi :lnformation -lii::Helpful for usingthe Speedlite 380EXand takingpictures. tip

Contents

. lf you have a Type-Acamera,read pages2-28 and 36-46. lf you have a Type-Bcamera,read pages 2-16 and 29-46.
www.orphancameras.com Q u i c k t a r tG u i d e S
Beforefollowingthis Guide, attach Speedlite3B0EXto the camera and turn on the cameraand Speedlite. * The asterisked featuresare available only with rype-A cameras.For moredetails, pages. see the specified

Testfiring

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Flash coverage check

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FullAuto mode

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Flash confirmation

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Q u i c k S t a r tG u i d e

SYSTEM

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Secondsync cuftain

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Slow-speed sync

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www.orphancameras.com Nomenclature

. Front

Flashhead

AF-assist beam emitter

Battery compartment cover Locking collar

pin Locking

Mounting foot

Nomenclature

. Rear

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Flashcoverage indicators
Pilot lamp/Test firingbutton

confirmation lamp)

Power switch O:Turns off the power. | :Turnson the power.
the 1.Installing Batteries
Installone of the followingtypes of batteries: (LR6 or AM-3) (1) Foursize-AAalkaline batteries (KR15or KR51) (2) Foursize-AANiCd batteries 1 Slide the batterycompartment ' cover as shown by the arrowand flip it up.
he es wi Insert t 2 contactsh e b a t t e r i shownt hin tthe oriented as batterycompaftment.Use four new batteriesof the same type.
. To prevent faulty connections,make sure the batterycontactsare clean.
? C l o s et h e b a t t e r yc o m p a r t m e n t v cover shown thefigure. in as

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Cautions E Battery.
When replacingbatteries, replace all four batteriesat one time. Although ordinary, non-alkalinebatteries (RG or UM3) may be used, the numberof flasheswill be less. The contacts of NiCd batteries are not standardized. lf you want to use NiCd batteries, make sure the battery contacts touch the battery compartment's contacts securely. When you will not use the Speedlite for an extended period, remove the batteries. In low temperatures,take two sets of fully-chargedNiCd batteries and keep one set warm in a pocket, etc., and use the batteriesalternately. Speedlite380EX cannot be used with an externalpower source.
Battery Life and Recycling Time

Battery Type

Size-AAalkalinebatteries (LR6or AM-3) Size-AANiCd batteries (KR15 r KR51) o No. of Flashes 260 to to 500 Recycling Time 0.1 to 7.5 sec. 0.1 to 4.5 sec.
' The abovefiguresare basedon Canon'sStandardTest Methodwith a new set of batteries.
the 2. Mounting Speedlite

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1 Loosenthe lockingcollarby turning it as shownby the arrow.
mounti ngfoot Sti p th e Sp e e d l ite' s o n t h e c a m e r a ' sh o t s h o e u n t i l i t stops.
Q Turn the lockingcollaras shownby - the arrow and tighten. (The foot's lockingpin extends mounting i n toth e h o t s h o e.)
. T o d e t a c ht h e S p e e d l i t et,u r n t h e l o c k i n g u c o l l a r i n t h e o p p o s i t ed i r e c t i o n n t i l i t s t o p s. ( T h e l o c k i n g p i n r e t r a c t si n t o t h e foot ) mounting

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Afihoughthe hot shoe on the EOS 650, EOS 620, EOS 750, and EOS 850 does not have a locking pin hole, Speedlite 380EX can still be mounted on these cameras.

3. Power Switch

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Set the power switch as follows:
O :To turn off the power. | :To turn on the power. lf the Speedliteis left unused for about 90 sec., it turns off automatically to save battery power. To turn on the Speedliteagain, press the shutter button or press the test firing button.

4. FP FlashSwitch

Use this switch to set highspeed sync.
O : For normalsync. lx: For high-speed sync.
When Speedlite380EX is used with a Type-A camera and the switch is set for high-speed sync, using a shutter speed faster than the camera's maximum sync speed sets the highspeed sync mode and using a shutterspeed slower than the maximumsync speed sets the normalsync mode. When a Type-B camera is used, normalsync mode is set regardlessof this switch'ssetting.
and 5. PilotLamp TestFiring

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switch l. to Setthe power
. The Speedlite starts to recharge. When r e c h a r g i n gi s c o m p l e t e d ,t h e p i l o t l a m p lights.
After the pilot lamp lights, press it to test fire the flash. (The pilot lamp is also a test firing button.)

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The flash cannot be test fired while the exposure setting is displayed during the halfway pressing of the shutter button and the four seconds after the shutter button is released.
Exposure Confirmation 6. Flash

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The flash confirmationlamp lights for 2 sec. after the flash fires if the correct flash exposurehas been obtained.lf lamp does not the flash confirmation light after the flash fires, the picture may have been underexposed.Move closerto the subjectand try again.
www.orphancameras.com 7. Flash Coverage
to Speedlite380EX's flash head zooms automatically provide adequate flash coveragefor the lens focal length in use. Flash coverageis provided flash coverage tor 24mm to 105mm focal lengths.The corresponding lights. indicator the Speedlite on When a zoom lens is used, the Speedliteadjusts the flash coverage fl whenev ert h e l e n s i s z o o me d.T h e c o rrespondi ng ash au to ma ti c ally coverageindicatorlights.
. When the flash coveragechanges,the Speedlite's Guide No. also changes.See "Guide No." on page 44 to see how the Guide No. changes. lf a lens wider than 24mm is used, the light will falloffat the picture'speriphery. Usingany lens longerthan 100mmlightsthe 105 flashcoverageindicator.

II Turnon the camera.

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Press the shutter button halfway. The flash coverage indicator t correspondingo the lens focal lengthlights.

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Check that I and the shutter s p e e d a n d a p e r t u r es e t t i n g a r e d i s p l a y e di n t h e v i e w f i n d e r t, h e n press the shutterbuttoncompletely to take the picture.
. lmmediatelybefore the shutter is r e l e a s e d ,t h e S p e e d l i t ef i r e s a t e s t preflash. After obtaininga flash exposure t r e a d i n gw i t h t h e p r e f l a s h , h e S p e e d l i t e to fires the main flash accordingly obtain the correctflashexposure.

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. The test preflash is fired to obtain a flash exposure reading which is used to calculatethe output of the main flash for a correctflash exposure. The main flash is fired when the shutteris released.

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Fill Flash
!ve.n in daylight,you can use flash as fill lightfor harsh shadowsor dark, backlitportraitsubjects.

With fill flash.

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Withoutfill flash.

Wh9n a fully-automaticpicture-takingmode is used with Speedlite 3BOEX,the fitl flash output may be reduced automatically to balance the exposure between the subject and background.This is called auto flash output reduciion.

2. Flashwith OtherModes

The E-TTLauto flash systemcan also be used with a Type-Acameraset A y t o A v ( a p e r t u r e - p r i o r l tA E ) , T v ( s h u t t e rs p e e d - p r i o r i t y E ) , o I M sync). (manuai;. the FP flashswitchto the greendot (normal Set
t When you press the shutter button halfway,the shutterspeed and aperturesettingare as displayed in any AE mode.
to According Mode Setting and Speed Aperture Shutter
ShutterSpeed set Automatically (1/60-1/X sec.) set Automatically ( 1/60-1/X sec.) set Automatically (30-1/X sec.) set Manually (30-1/X sec.) Manuallyset (buLb-1/X sec.)
FlashAperture set Automatically set Automatically Manuallyset set Automatically Manuallyset
Full Auto and Programmed lmage Control
. Manually set: set: Set by the user. Automatically Set by the camera. llX sec.:Camera'smaximumsync speed (see page 46). I W h e n y o u p r e s s t h e s h u t t e r b u t t o n c o m p l e t e l y ,t h e S p e e d l i t ef i r e s a t e s t p r e f l a s h before the shutter is released.The flash exposurereadingobtainedwith the immediately the preflashis used to calculate optimumoutputof the main flash. is for I The exposure the background set with the shutterspeed and apeilure.

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AE) mode, it will be the same as using lf flash is used in the DEP (Depth-of-field flash in the ProgramAE mode.

with Type-A Cameras ll. Speedlite 380EX
( 1 ) F l a s hw i t h A p e r t u r e - P r i o r i tA E y
W h e n y o u w a n t t o c o n t r o lt h e d e p t h o f f i e l d o r w h e n y o u w a n t t h e A backg ro u nd or r ec t lyex p o s e d ,u s e a p e rtu re -p ri o ri ty E. Y ou set the c to apertureand the camerasets the shutterspeed automatically suit the light level.The E-TTL auto flash system controlsthe flash background's you set. to outputaccording the apefture II S e t t h e c a m e r at o A v ( a p e r t u r e p r i o r i t yA E ) a n d s e t t h e d e s i r e d aperture.
FP k th 2 C h e c the a t th e dot.fl ash sw i tch i s green set to Pressthe shutter 3 focusthe subject.buttonhalfwayto i nki ng 4 Ciheewcfkithdaetnaonth ipnrgessblti h e s hi n ther s v n r d utte b u t t o n c o m p l e t e l yt o t a k e t h e picture.
In low-light conditions, a slow sync speed is set automatically. A tripod is for recommended slow sync speeds.
lf the maximum sync speed blinks,the backgroundwill be overexposed.lf the 30" will be underexposed. Change the aperture sync speed blinks,the background settinguntil the sync speed stops blinkingand stays on.
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(2) Flash with Shutter Speed-PriorityAE
when you want to create a certain effect with the shutter speed, use shutterspeed-priority In this mode,you set the sync speedanywhere AE. from 30 sec. to the camera's maximumsync speed. The camera then s e t s t h e a p e r t u r ea u t o m a t i c a l l yo o b t a i n t h e c o r r e c t b a c k g r o u n d t e x p o s u r e.T h e E - T T L a u t o f l a s h s y s t e m c o n t r o l st h e f l a s h o u t p u t according the apeftureset automatically the camera. to by 1 Set the camerato Tv (shutter ' speed-priority and set the sync AE) s p e e d a n y w h e ref rom 30 sec. to the camera'smax. sync speed.
Check that the FP flash switch is set to the greendot (normal sync).

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Pressthe shutterbutton halfwayto focusthe subject. C h e c k t h a t n o t h i n gi s b l i n k i n gi n t h e v i e w f i n d e r a - n dp r e s s i h e s h u tte rb u tto n c o mpl etel y take to the picture.
l f t h e a p e r t u r e s e t t i n g b l i n k s , t h e b a c k g r o u n dw i l l b e o v e r e x p o s e do r underexposed. Change the sync speed until the aperturesettingstops blinking and stays on.
(3) Flash with Manual Exposure
use manual When you want to set both the sync speed and the aperture, e x p o s u r e.T h e E - T T L a u t o f l a s h s y s t e m c o n t r o l st h e f l a s h o u t p u t you set. to according the aperture It S e t t h e c a m e r a t o M ( m a n u a l e x p o s u r e )a n d s e t t h e d e s i r e d aperture and sync speedanywhere maximum from bulbto the camera's sync speed.
Check that the FP flash switch is set to the greendot (normalsync).

Pressthe shutter 3 focusthe subject.buttonhalfwayto i e C 4 v ih e cf ikn tdheera ni n fporremsa tthoensi n uttht e r s ew d h b u t t o n c o m p l e t e l yt o t a k e t h e p i c tu re.
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with a Type-Acamera,speedlite380EXenablesFp frashand FE lock.

(1)FPflash

F P ( f o c a l - p l a n e ) a s h ,o r h i g h - s p e e d y n c , e n a b r e st h e s p e e d l i t et o fl s synchronize with a shutterspeedfasterthan the camera'smaximumsync sp e e d. when a sync speedfasterthan the camera'smaximumsync speedis set, Speedlite 3B0EXautomatically sets the high-speed sync mode for auto flashexposure. FP flashcan be used in the P, Tv, Av, M, and DEp modes.lt is effective when you want to use fill flash for an outdoorportraitwhile blurringthe ba ckg ro undwit h a lar ge a p e rtu re.l t c a n a l s o b e u s ed to produi e a catchlight the subject's in eyes or to eliminate harshshadows.The result is bestwith a fast (large-aperlure) lens.
. lf a largeaperture to be used,set the camerato the Tv, Av, or M mode. is
1 Set the desiredpicture-taking r mode.
S l i d e t h e S p e e d l i t e0 E X ' s F P flash switchto tx (high-speed sync).
Q Press the shutter button halfwayto e focusthe subject.
ll. !pgg!!!te380EX Type-A with Cameras
in 2f Checkthat nothingis blinking the T viewfinder and p-ressthe Shutter button completelyto take the picture.
. When high-speed sync has been set, lx is displayedin the vieMinder.
Taken withFP flashat 1/3000 sec.f/2.0 (EF100mm f/2.0lens). l=l ql
Taken withnormal flashat 11125 sec.f/9.5 (EF100mm f/2.0lens).
rhe speedlite's Guide No. changes according to the high-speed sync. The Speedlite's flash range decreases with FP flash.
High-Speed Sync GuideNo.Table

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12.3 11.0 9.6

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16.4.8 12.9 10.8 9.1 7.7 6.4 5.4 4.6 3.8

17.6 15.7 13.7 11.5 9.7

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18.1 15.8

8.7 7.3 6.2

. Each time you pressthe FE lock button,a preflashis fired to obtain the correctflash exposurereadingwhich is then lockedfor 16 sec. The FE lock is canceled16 sec, after the FE lock symbol( * ) is displayed when or the CommandDialis turned.
With a Type-A camer?, the FE lock links to the focusing point as follows:
FocusingPoint SelectionMethod Automatic With CustomFunction C08 set to 0. With Custom Function C08 set to 1. With CustomFunction C08 set to 0. With Custom Function C08 set to 1. FE Lock-Linked FocusingPoint Center Center User-selected Center User-selected*

Manual

Eye-controlled
WathEye-Controlled Autofocus,if you press the FE lock button while pressing the shutterbutton halfway,FE lock links to the selectedfocusingpoint. Also, if you press the FE lock button before focus is achieved or without pressingthe shutterbutton,FE lock links to the center focusingpoint. Within 16 sec. after pressingthe FE lock button,you can turn the Quick Control Dial for exposurecompensation.In this way, you can control the exposurefor the background.
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(3) Second-Curtai Synch ron ization n
lf your Type-A camera has a Custom Functionfor settingsecond-curtain you can fire the flash right before the exposureends synchronization, ( w h e n t h e s e c o n d s h u t t e r c u r t a i n c l o s e s ).N o r m a l l y ,f i r s t - c u r t a i n synchronization set so that the flash is fired at the start of the exposure is (when the first shutter curtain opens). With second-curtain synchronization and a slow shutterspeed, you can capturea moving subjectsharplyand leave a blurredstreak behindthe subject.This is more natural than when first-curtain synchronization used. is * To set the camera'sCustomFunction, referto the camera'sInstructions.
Taken withsecond-curtain synchronization.
Takenwithfirst-curtain synchronization.
lf the camera is set to the Full Auto (O) mode or a Programmedlmage Controlmode, second-curtain synchronization cannot be used. To obtain second-curtainsynchronizationetfects, set the camera to the Tv, Av, or M mode and use a slow shutterspeed. Setting bulb for the sync speed makes second-curtainsynchronizationshots easrer.
With a fype-B cam era, you can use Speedlite380EX's TTL auto flash system and other features such as automatic flash exposure auto flash control with manually-setsync speed ald c6mpensation, capability.Just press the shutter button for aperlure,and multiple-flash easy and automaticflash photography.

Cameras withType-B 380EX lll.Speedlite
tic O 1. F u l l y - A u t o m a F l a s h p e r a t i o n
3B0EXto a Type-B attachSpeedlite flash operation, For fully-automatic A c a m e r aa n d s e t t h e c a m e r at o P r o g r a m E ( p ) o r F u l l A u t o ( O ). T h e TTL auto flash systemthen sets the camera'ssync speed and aperture easy and automatic This mode makes flash photography automatically. h a f o r l o w - l r g h tn d f i l l - f l a sc o n d i t i o n s.
F u l l y - A u t o m a t i F l a s hO P e r a t i o n c
AE ( P ) 1 Set the camerato Program ' o r F u l lA u t o( D ) P 2 Turn on the Speedlite's ower - switch.
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th.eactive focusing point on fir the subject and press the shutter button halfway.
. Focus is achievedand the shutter soeed and aperture setting are displayedin the viewfinder and on the LCD panei. The sync speed is set automatically anywherefrom 1/60 sec. to the camera'l maxtmum sync speed (this varies d e p e n d i n go n t h e c a m e r a l nt h e c a s e o f E O S R e b e l - s e r i e s a m e r a s ,t h e s y n c c speed is set to 1/90 sec. in the programor Full Auto mode). The apertureis ilso set automatically. (See page 46)
Check that , and the shutter speed and aperturesetting are d i s p l a y e di n t h e v i e w f i n d e r , h e n t press the shutterbuttoncompletely to take the picture.
mode, be itwi,, E l#::ff:fl'ffi:s;:3#,T,.",fJ??fftrilTff"conrro, the

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Fill-inFlash
you can use flash as fill lightfor harsh shadowsor dark, Evenin daylight, portraitsubjects. backlit
picture-taking mode is used with Speedlite380EX, the fill When a fully-automatic, flash output may be reduced automaticallyto balance the exposure between the This is called auto flash output reduction. subjectand background.
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The TTL auto flash systemcan also be used with a Type-Bcameraset to Av (aperture-priority Tv (shutter AE), speed-priority AE), or M (manual).
I When you press the shutter button halfway,the shutterspeed and aperturesetting are displayed in any AE mode. as
Shutter Speed Aperture and Setting According Mode to

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Shutter Speed Automatically set ( 1 / - 1 / Xe c. ) s Automatically set (30-1/X ec.) s Manually set (30-1/X sec.) Manually set (buLb-1/Xec.) s
FlashAperture Automatically set Manually set Automatically set Manually set
' Manually set: Set by the user. Automatically Set by the camera. set:. 1lX sec.:Camera's maximum sync speed(seepage46). I W h e n y o u p r e s s t h e s h u t t e rb u t t o n c o m p l e t e l yt,h e S p e e d l i t e i r e s. T h e f l a s h o u t p u t i s f c o n t r o l l e db y t h e T T L a u t o f l a s h s y s t e m ( t h e f l a s h i s m e t e r e d o f f - t h e - f i l m n d c u t - o f f a automatically when the correctexposureis attained) according the set aperture. to I The exposure the background set withthe shutter for is speedand aperture. l=l l{l ' ' When the 380EX is used with a Type-B EOS camera,the FP flash switch does not function. Using the 380EX in the depth-of-field mode obtainsthe same result as AE usingit in the ProgramAE mode.

) TTL Distributor

With four Connecting Cord sockets,the TTL Distributor relaysexposureinformation from the TTL Hot Shoe Adapter3 to up to three Speedlites Connecting via Cords. Equipped with a hot shoe and a Connecting Cord socket,this adapteris mountedon the c a m e r a ' s h o t s h o e. A S p e e d l i t ei s t h e n m o u n t e d o n t h e a d a p t e r ' s h o t s h o e a n d a C o n n e c t i n gC o r d i s c o n n e c t e dt o t h e s o c k e t. B y c o n n e c t i n g h e o t h e r e n d o f t h e t Connecting you can connect Cord to an Off-Camera Shoe Adapteror a TTL Distributor, more Speedlites the camera. to

@ TTL Hot Shoe Adapter3

Cord 60 and Connecting Cord 300 @ Connecting
Availablein two lengths(60 cm and 3 meters),the Connecting Cords are used to wire a multiole-flash setuo.

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Troubleshooting Guide

Problem
The Speedlite cannot be detached from the camera.
ProbableCause The lockingcollarhas not been loosened enough to retractthe pin. locking
Solution Loosenthe locking to collarcompletely retractthe lockingpin.

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The flashdoes not fire evenwhenthe shutter buttonis pressed.
has not Mountthe Speedlite The Speedlite properly properly and securely been mounted on the camera. on the hot shoe. The hot shoe contacts are dirty. The Speedlite's foot contacts mounting are dirty.
lf the contacts are dirty, use a clean cloth to wipe them.
lf the Speedlite not is Afterturningon the the Speedlite, pilot lamp used for 90 sec.,the powerturns off turnsoff aftera while. automatically.
W h e n h i g h -sp e e d syn c w a s u se d wi th th e E OS 50,EOS 5OE,EOS ELAN II.EOS ELAN II E, t h e p i ctu re wa s u n d e re xp o se d.
Press the shutterbutton or pressthe test firing button.
speed With high-speed sync, Set the shutter flash t h e G u i d eN o c h a n g e s so that the desired depending the sync rangeis attained. on speed.A fastersync speed reducesthe flash range.lf the subjectis beyondthe flashrange, re underexposu results. lf flashis usedwith Use a tripod. AE aperture-priority in low-light a conditions, slowsyncspeedis set A automatically. blurred picture proneto occur is if the camerais handheld speed. at a slowshutter

The subjectlooks blurredin the picture.

Specifications

Compatible cameras Flash coverage GuideNo and Battery andrecycling life time Flash duration

Flash coverage

Direct-sync, shoe-mountflash with E-TTL auto flash control (ETTL test preflash, AF-assist beam, auto zoom head, and bouncecapability). Type-A cameras(with E-TTL auto flash control). Type-B cameras(with TTL auto flash control).(See page 2) See page M.

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1.4 ms or less.(NormalFlash) Auto zoom head covers 24mm,28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 70mm, and 105mmlensesautomatically. (1) Normalsync (2) High-speedsync (FP flash);Type-A Camera. (3) Test firing (with test firing button) Max. tilt angle:9Oupward Clickstops:0", 60', 75",90"

Flashmodes

Tiltable angles Exposurecontrolmodes
(1) E-TTLautoflash(Type-ACamera). (2!.FElock (Type-ACamera). (3) TTL auto flash (with EOS cameras without E-TTL auto flash capability). Flashmetering (1) E-TTL auto flash meteringwith a test preflash (Type-A system Camera). (2) E-TTL auto flash partialmeteringwith a test preflash(TypeA Camera). (3) TTL off-the-film auto flash metering(with Type-B cameras). Flashexposure (1) Automaticflash output reductionfor fill flash. compensation (2) Enabledwith cameras havingflash-exposure compensation capability. Flash range (1) With normalsync:O.7- 22 meters/ 2.3-73ft (with f/1.4 at ISO100) (2) With high-speedsync: 0.7 - 11.9 meters / 2.3-39.27tt(al 50mm lens 1/125sec). Sync speed Flash-ready indication AF-assist beam linkage and range Auto power off Powersource (mm) Dimensions Weight
See page 46. Red pilotlamp.
Linkedto center focusingpoint,effectivefrom approx.0.7 to 10 metersI 2.3 to 33ft (in total darkness). Power turns off automatically after 90 sec. of non-use. (1) Four si2s-A/A alkalinebatteries(LROor AM-3) (2) Four size-AANiCd batteries (KR15or KR51) (H) 75(W) 113.5 x 103.5 | 2-15 16(w) 4-(Hlxa-3 a (D) x (D) / x | / 270g (excluding batteries) l9.45oz
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FlashCoverage(mm)

Normal(full)Output(G.N.) ShutterSpeed 1/180

16.6 14.8 12.9 10.8 9.1 7.7 6.4 5.4 4.6
33 17.6 15.7 13.7 11. 5 9.7

105 38

11250 1/350

FP Flash

1/s00 1n50

1/1 000

1/1500

112000 1/3000

114000
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Battery Life and RecyclingTime
. The above figuresare based on Canon's StandardTest Methodwith a new set of batteries.
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Exposure Warnings Camera'sFlash-Related
ExposureMode AE Aperture-prioritY Warning Indicator Max. sync speed blinks. Description will The background be overexposed. Remarks Only the flash exposuresettingfor the subjectis correct. Changingthe aPerture may stop the shutter speedfrom blinking. Only the flash exposuresettingfor the subjectis correct.
apeilure Shutterspeed-PrioritYMinimum settingblinks. AE Maximumaperture settingblinks. ProgramAE aperture Minimum settingblinks.
will The background be overexposed. will The background be underexposed. The subiectis too bright.
Attach a neutraldensityfilterto the lens to reducethe amountof light receivedby the camera.
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Flash Camera Camera'sMax. Sync Speed 3-Zone Auto Flash Second- lor Exposure Control Mode Auto Bulb Curtain FullyCompens Flash Expsure ation with Sync Automatic 1/1t200 1t250 letering E.TTL TTL Camera Flash

Camera

EOS 650 EOS 620 EOS 750 EOS 850 EOS 630 EOS-1 EOS RT EOS10/10S EOS 700 EOS lOOO/REBEL o EOS IOO/ELAN EOS1000N REBELII EOSlOOOFN REBEL SII EOS s/AZA2E