Canon 420EX Manuale Utente

Canon , J'English EditionINSTRUCTIONS

Installing the BatteriesInstall one of the following types of batteries:(1) Four size-AA alkaline batteries(2) Four size-AA Ni-Cd batteriesOpen the ba

Installing the BatteriesRecycling Time and Flash CountBattery Type Recycling TimeFlash CountSize-AA alkaline batteriesApprox 0 1-7.5 sec Approx 200-14

Mounting the Speedlite1fLoosen the locking collar.• Turn it as shown by the arrow.Mount the 420EX onto the camera.• Slide the 420EX's mounting fo

Wireless SelectorThe wireless selector has the following settings.SLAVEFor Normal Flash Operation• Set the wireless selector to OFF to use the 420EX a

Main SwitchThe main switch has the foiiowing settings.OFF-OFF- ONTO ONTOTurns off the power.Turns on the power.After 90 sec. of non-use, the SE (Save

Pilot Lamp and Test FiringBefore taking the flash picture, you can fire a test fiash.1Check that the <pilot > lamp is lit. H• When the flash is

Flash CoverageThe 420EX's flash head zooms automatically to provide adequate flash coverage for the lens focal length in use. Flash coverage is p

When the 420EX is mounted on a Type- A camera such as the EOS 30/ELAN 7E, using E-TTL autofiash is just as easy as normal autoexposure (AE). E-TTL aut

Flash in Full Auto ModeWith the 420EX attached to a Type-A camera set to <D> (Full Auto) or <P> (Program AE), flash photography will be fu

Flash in Full Auto ModesCheck that the flash exposure confirmation lamp lights.• When a correct flash exposure has been obtained, the lamp lights for

Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.The Canon Speedlite 420EX is an autozoom flash unit equipped with a wireless sensor for E-TTL wireless autofl

Flash in Other Picture-Taking ModesYou can also use E-TTL autoflash with the camera set to <Av> (aperture- priority AE), <Tv>

Flash in Other Picture-Taking ModesAv: E-TTL Autoflash and Aperture-Priority AEWhen you want to control the depth of field or when you want both the s

Flash in Other Picture-Taking ModesSlow-Speed Sync for Dark BackgroundsBy using a slow sync speed with flash, you can correctly expose both the subjec

Flash in Other Picture-Taking ModesTv: E-TTL Autoflash and Shutter Speed-Priority AEWhen you want to use the shutter speed to create a certain effect,

Flash in Other Picture-Taking ModesM: E-TTL Autoflash and Manual ExposureWhen you want to set both the shutter speed and aperture, use manual exposure

High-Speed Sync (FP Flash) — When the flash mode is set to high-speed sync (FP flash), the flash can synchronize with shutter speeds faster than the c

High-Speed Sync (FP Flash)iCOOTake the picture.• Focus the subject, check that the <^> icon is lit in the viewfinder, then take the picture.Q •

FE Lock FE (flash exposure) lock is the flash version of AE lock. With the 420EX attached to the camera, the camera's AE lock button becomes an

FE Lock9£3 5.6’□4Recompose and take the picture.• Focus the subject, check that the <‘f> icon is iit in the viewfinder, then take the picture.Th

Second-Curtain SynchronizationThe EOS 30/ELAN 7E has a Custom Function enabling 2nd-curtain synchronization.Normally. Ist-curtaln synchronization is s

Conventions Used in this BookietThis instruction bookiet has separate chapters for Type-A and Type-B cameras. If you have a Type-A camera, read pages

Modeling FlashWith the 420EX attached to the EOS 30/ELAN 7E, EOS-1 V, or EOS-3, you can fire a modeling flash to check the shadow effects of the flash

When the 420EX is mounted on a Type- B camera, using TTL autoflash is just as easy as normal autoexposure (AE). Flash photography can be fully automat

Flash in Full Auto ModeWith the 420EX attached to a Type-B camera set to <P> (Program AE), flash photography will be fully automatic and as easy

Flash in Full Auto ModeFili FlashEven in daylight, you can use flash as fill light to soften harsh shadows or illuminate a dark, backlit subject.With

Flash in Other Picture-Taking ModesYou can also use TTL autoflash with the camera set to < Av> (aperture- priority AE), <Tv> (shutter spee

Flash in Other Picture-Taking ModesAv: TTL Autoflash and Aperture-Priority AEWhen you want to control the depth of field or when you want both the sub

Flash in Other Picture-Taking ModesSlow-Speed Sync for Dark BackgroundsBy using a slow sync speed with flash, you can correctly expose bot

Flash in Other Picture-Taking ModesTv: TTL Autoflash and Shutter Speed-Priority AEWhen you want to use the shutter speed to create a certain effect, s

Flash in Other Picture-Taking ModesM: TTL Autoflash and Manual ExposureWhen you want to set both the shutter speed and aperture, use manual exposure.

Bounce flash, flash exposure compensation, and a multi-Speedlite system are possible with the 420EX and a Type-A or B camera.Advanced Flash Photograph

ContentsConventions Used in this Booklet...3Nomenclature...

BounCG Fl3ShWhen the flash is aimed direct y at the subject, a harsh shadow may appear behind the subject. By bounc ng the flash off the ceiling or wa

Bounce FlashuBO 5.5Take the picture.• Focus the subject, check that the <i> icon is lit in the viewfinder, then take the picture.• If the flas

Multi-Speedlite SystemBy using multiple Speedlltes, you can create more sophisticated lighting effects. The subject's face can look more fhree-di

Multi-Speedlite System4Set the channel No.• Press the < CH. > button and set the same channel No. as the master unit's.• Pressing the <C

Multi-Speedlite SystemSample Wireless Flash SystemYou can easily set up an E-TTL wireless autoflash system with the 550EX, ST-E2, or MR-14EX as the ma

Multi-Speedlite SystemWireless Flash EquipmentMaster unitiI ®ni ( )и I(j) Speedlite 420EX (Slave unit)(D Mini-stand (Provided with 420EX)Props up the

Multi-Speedlite SystemWired Flash SystemWith wired flash system accessories, you can easily set up a TTL wired autoflash system with any EOS camera.Up

Multi-Speedlite SystemWired Flash System Accessories© Off-Camera Shoe Cord 2Enables the Speedlite to be used off-the-camera up to 60 cm away All ot th

Troubleshooting GuideThe flash does not fireThe batteries are exhausted ► Install new batteries {-> page 10)Batteries are installed incorrectly► In

Major SpecificationsTypeCompatible camerasFlash coverage and Guide NoRecycling time and Hash countFlash duration ...Flash coverage ..F

Contents3 Easy Flash Photography (For Type-B Cameras)...31Flash in Full Auto Mode...32Fla

Guide No.[Normal Sync]Major Specifications(At ISO 100 in meters)Flash Coverage (mm) 2428 3550 70105Guide No.23 25 313437 42[High-speed Sync (FP Flash)

Major SpecificationsCamera's Flash Exposure WarningsModeWarning Indication DescriptionRemarksProgram AEMinimum aperture setting blinks.The subje

Major SpecificationsEOS Camera and 420EX Feature AvailabilityCamera's Max Sync Speed (sec )1/901./125 1/200 1.250EOS 650•EOS saomEOS 750•EOSKO#EO

Major Specifications•: Available, x: Not availableFlash MeteringFP Flash FE UjckFlashExposureCompensaiibnw^Camsra2nd'Curtain SyncMcxlelingFlashS

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 interf

C€The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community (EC)The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashingBatter

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NomenclatureFront •• The reference page is indicated by (-»page ).• In the text, the 420EX's controls and settings are indicated with the corre

BackNomenclatureHorizontal bounce release button (-rpage 40}E-TTL indicator< &>Upward bounce release button (^page 40)<Vh>High-speed s

This chapter helps you prepare for flash photography with the 420EX.Before You Start