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INSTRUCTIONS
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Type-ACamera E.TTL EOS 50 EOS sOE EOS ELAN II EOS ELAN IIE
Type-B Camera TTL 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 REBELII EOS l OOOFNEOS REBEL SII
EOS 5 EOS A2 EOS ME EOS 5OO EOS REBELX
EOS 5OOOEOS 888 EOS.1N EOS-1NRS
FP flash o X
FE lock o X
sync
Second-curtain o X
Fillflash o o
Slow-speedsync o o
Bounceflash o o
M u l t i p l e f l a sh O* o
Flash exposurecompensation o o
. TTL auto flash controloperatesinstead.
.* Availableonlywiththe EOS-1N,EOS-1NRS, EOS A2|A2E.
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GanonSpeedlite
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-zoneflash
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 meteringand flashexposureto the focusingpoinl;.
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 flashexposurecontrolfor both fill flashand low-lightconditions.
2 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
backgroundblur with a large aperture.Or, when you want to producea catchlightin the
subject'seyes in daylight.
3 FE lock
When Speedlite380EX is used with a Type-A camera, you can lock the correct
flash
exposurereadingfor any portionof the picture
4 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
rangingfrom 24mm to 105mm.
.
6 Bounceflash
The flash head can tilt upward up to 90" to bouncethe flash.
I Speedliteaccessoriesfor creativelighting
E-TTL
Off-Camera Shoe Cord 2 connects the Speedlite off the camera while retaining
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 hs y s t e m s
maintainingauto flash exposurecontrol'
SpeedliteGare
1 Speedlite380EX contains high-voltagecircuitry.Nev_erattempt to
disassemblethe Speedlite.For any repairs,take the Speedliteto a
Canon ServiceCenter.
2 Do not get the Speedlitewet. lf it is exposed to rain or snow, wipe
immediatelY with a dry cloth.
3 When the Speedliteis not to be used for an extendedperiod,remove
the batteries.
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 dt o . h i g h
t e m p e i a t u r e 6 .H i g h t e m p e r a t u r e sm a y c a u s e t h e S p e e d l i t et o
malfunction.
Testfiring
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Flash
coverage
check
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nt
FullAuto 24 28 35 50 70 t05
mode t
P LOT
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E-nr
Flash 21 28 35 50 70 105
confirmation .r rlt
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Q u i c k S t a r tG u i d e
NEW SYSTEM
*
FP flash
(Page24)
*
FE lock
(Page26)
*
Second-
cuftainsync
(Page28)
Slow-speed
sync
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Bounceflash
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Flashhead
Mountingfoot
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Nomenclature
. Rear
Aff8Bio.'E Flashcoverage
indicators
Pilot lamp/Test
firingbutton
Power switch
confirmation
lamp) O:Turns off the power.
| :Turnson the power.
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theBatteries
1. Installing
Installone of the followingtypes of batteries:
(1) Foursize-AAalkalinebatteries(LR6 or AM-3)
(2) Foursize-AANiCd batteries(KR15or KR51)
1' S l i d e t h e b a t t e r y c o m p a r t m e n t
cover as shown by the arrowand
flip it up.
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? coveras shownin thefigure.
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l. BeforeYouStart
E Battery
.
Cautions
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.
Size-AANiCd batteries
75 to 500 0.1 to 4.5 sec.
( K R 1 5o r K R 5 1 )
' The abovefiguresare basedon Canon'sStandardTest Methodwith a new set of batteries.
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theSpeedlite
2. Mounting
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Sti p th e Sp e e d l ite' smounti ngfoot
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.
f= Afihoughthe hot shoe on the EOS 650, EOS 620, EOS 750, and EOS 850 does
IJJ not have a locking pin hole, Speedlite 380EX can still be mounted on these
cameras.
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3. PowerSwitch
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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 automaticallyto
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 high-
speed sync.
O : For normalsync.
lx: For high-speedsync.
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 high-
speed 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.
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5. PilotLampandTestFiring
OOOOIfO Setthe powerswitchto l.
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. 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.
l=l The flash cannot be test fired while the exposure setting is displayed during the
lll halfway pressing of the shutter button and the four seconds after the shutter
button is released.
6. FlashExposure
Confirmation
The flash confirmationlamp lights for
OEEOOO 2 sec. after the flash fires if the correct
24 28 35 50 70 105 flash exposurehas been obtained.lf
the flash confirmationlamp does not
light after the flash fires, the picture
may have been underexposed.Move
closerto the subjectand try again.
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7. FlashCoverage
Speedlite380EX's flash head zooms automaticallyto provide adequate
flash coveragefor the lens focal length in use. Flash coverageis provided
tor 24mm to 105mm focal lengths.The correspondingflash coverage
indicatoron the Speedlitelights.
When a zoom lens is used, the Speedliteadjusts the flash coverage
au to ma ti c allywhenev ert h e l e n s i s z o o me d .T h e c o rrespondi ngfl ash
coverageindicatorlights.
. When the flash coveragechanges,the Speedlite'sGuide 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.
on Speedlite380EX.
2Turn
Press the shutter button halfway.
v? The flash coverage indicator
c o r r e s p o n d i n gt o t h e l e n s f o c a l
lengthlights.
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8. AF-Assist
Beam
lf where you focus lacks sufficientlight or contrast,the speedlite'sAF-
assistbeam is emittedautomatically to help the camera autofocus.The
AF-assistbeam is effectivefrom 0.7 to 10 meters(2.3to 33 feet).
AF-assist beam activation
Dependingon the cameraand the activefocusingpoint,eitherthe camera'sAF-assistbeam or
the Speedlite'sAF-assistbeam is emitted.Speedlite380EX'sAF-assistbeam is linkableonry
t o t h e c e n t e r f o c u s i n g p o i n t . l f t h e c a m e r a h a s o n l y o n e f o c u s i n gp o i n t ( A F f r a m e ) , t h e
Speedlite'sAF-assistbeam is emitted.lf the camerahas multiplefocusingpoints,the camera's
AF-assistbeam is emittedinstead.with the Eos 50,Eos 50E,Eos ELAN tr,Eos ELAN tr E
a n d E O S - 1 N ,S p e e d l i t e3 8 0 E X ' sA F - a s s i s tb e a m i s e m i t t e di f t h e c e n t e rf o c u s i n gp o i n t i s
active.See page 46.
9. ShutterButtonOperation
The EOS camera'sshutter button operatesin two steps: Press it halfway
or all the way.
When it is pressed
halfway:
1) Autofocusis activatedto focus the
subject.
2 ) T h e e x p o s u r es e t t i n g ( s h u t t e r
speed and aperture)is also set at
th e s a meti m e .
When it is pressed
completely:
1) The shutteris releasedto take the
pictureand then the film advances
to the nextframe.
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t!,Spgedlite380EXwith Type-ACameras
with a Type-A camera, you can use Speedlite 380EX's E-TTL auto flash
system. The E-TTL auto flash system uses the camera's focusing point-
linked,evaluativemeteringsensor to meter the flash exposure.Flash
exposure control is more precise, resulting in a balanced exposure for
both th e su bjec t and back g ro u n di n fi l l -fl a s ho r l o w -l i ghtcondi ti ons.
Automatic exposure control and flash exposure control are therefore
combined.FP flash and FE lock can also be easilyset.
1 .F u l l y - A u t o m a F
t i lca s hO p e r a t i o n
For fully-automatic flash operation,attach Speedlite38oEX to a Type-A
c ame raa n d s et t he c am er ato P ro g ra mAE ( e ) o r F u l lAu to (E ) The E -
TTL auto flash systemthen sets the camera'ssync speed and aperture
aut oma ti ca llyT.his m ode m a k e s fl a s h p h o to g ra p h ye a s y a nd automati c
f or lo w -l i g ht
and f ill- f las chon d i ti o n s .
(1) Fully-Automatic
FlashOperation
1' Se t th e c a m e rato ProgramA E (p )
o r F u l lA u t o( E ) .
. lf a Programmed lmage Control mode is
set, the Full Auto mode takes effect
T u r n o n t h e S p e e d l i t e ' sp o w e r
-) s w i tc h .
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380EXwith
Speedlite
S l i d e t h e F P f l a s h s w i t c ht o t h e
vQ greendot (normalsync).
/l Ai m th e a c ti v e focusi ng poi nt on
T th e s u b j e c ta n d press the shutter
buttonhalfway.
. Focus is achievedand the shutterspeed
and aperturesetting are displayedin the
viewfinderand on the LCD panel.
. The sync speed is set automatically
anywherefrom 1i60 sec. to the camera's
maximum sync speed (this varies
dependingon the camera).The apertureis
also set automaticallv.
6-
tv 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
r e a d i n gw i t h t h e p r e f l a s h ,t h e S p e e d l i t e
fires the main flash accordinglyto obtain
the correctflashexposure.
l=l . The test preflash is fired to obtain a flash exposure reading which is used to
lJl calculatethe output of the main flash for a correctflash exposure.
. The main flash is fired when the shutteris released.
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lite 380EXwith
Fill Flash
!ve.n in daylight,you can use flash as fill lightfor harsh shadowsor dark,
backlitportraitsubjects.
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2. Flashwith OtherModes
The E-TTLauto flash systemcan also be used with a Type-Acameraset
t o A v ( a p e r t u r e - p r i o r l tAyE ) , T v ( s h u t t e rs p e e d - p r i o r i t yA E ) , o I M
(manuai;.Set the FP flashswitchto the greendot (normalsync).
t When you press the shutter button halfway,the shutterspeed and aperturesettingare
displayedas in any AE mode.
to Mode
ShutterSpeedandApertureSettingAccording
Mode ShutterSpeed FlashAperture
Automaticallyset
Av (30-1/Xsec.) Manuallyset
Manuallyset
Tv (30-1/X sec.) Automaticallyset
Manuallyset
M (buLb-1/Xsec.) Manuallyset
l=l lf flash is used in the DEP (Depth-of-fieldAE) mode, it will be the same as using
ljl flash in the ProgramAE mode.
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380EXwith Type-ACameras
ll. Speedlite
( 1 ) F l a s hw i t h A p e r t u r e - P r i o r i tA
yE
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
backg ro u ndc or r ec t lyex p o s e d ,u s e a p e rtu re -p ri o ri ty A E . Y ou set the
apertureand the camerasets the shutterspeed automatically to suit the
background'slight level.The E-TTL auto flash system controlsthe flash
outputaccordingto the apeftureyou set.
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.
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ll. Speedlite380EXwith Type-ACameras
1' S e t t h e c a m e r a t o T v ( s h u t t e r
speed-priority AE) and set the sync
s p e e d a n y w h e ref rom 30 sec. to
the camera'smax. sync speed.
H 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
qr underexposed.Change the sync speed until the aperturesettingstops blinking
and stays on.
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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
apertureand sync speedanywhere
from bulbto the camera'smaximum
sync speed.
3 focus
Pressthe shutterbuttonhalfwayto
the subject.
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3. UsingSpecial
Features
with a Type-Acamera,speedlite380EXenablesFp frashand FE lock.
(1)FPflash
F P ( f o c a l - p l a n ef )l a s h ,o r h i g h - s p e e ds y n c , e n a b r e st h e s p e e d l i t et o
synchronize with a shutterspeedfasterthan the camera'smaximumsync
sp e e d .
when a sync speedfasterthan the camera'smaximumsync speedis set,
Speedlite3B0EXautomaticallysets the high-speedsync 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
catchlightin the subject'seyes or to eliminateharshshadows.The result
is bestwith a fast (large-aperlure) lens.
. lf a largeapertureis to be used,set the camerato the Tv, Av, or M mode.
1r S e t t h e d e s i r e d p i c t u r e - t a k i n g
mode.
D S l i d e t h e S p e e d l i t e3 8 0 E X ' s F P
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flash switchto tx (high-speed
sync).
l=l rhe speedlite's Guide No. changes according to the high-speed sync. The
ql Speedlite's flash range decreases with FP flash.
High-Speed
Sync GuideNo.Table
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1 / 180 11.2 12.3 15.0 16.6 17.6 20.3
'11250
10.0 11.0 13.3 1 4 .8 15.7 18.1
1/350 8 .7 9.6 11.6 12.9 13.7 15.8
1/500 7.3 8.0 9.8 10.8 11.5 13.3
1n50 6 .2 6 .8 8.2 9.1 9.7 11.2
1/1000 5.2 5 .7 6 .9 7.7 8.2 9.4
1/1500 4 .4 4 .8 5 .8 6 .4 6.9 7.9
112000 3.7 4.0 4 .9 5.4 5.8 6.6
1/3000 3.1 3.4 4.1 4 .6 4.8 5.6
1/4000 2 .6 2.8 3.5 3.8 4.1 4.7
The effectiverange of FP flash isO.7 to 11.9 metersl2.3to 39.3 feet (at 1/180sec. with EF
50mmf/1.4lens).
(2) FE Lock
When used with a Type-A camera,Speedlite380EX enables FE (flash
exposure)lock. The camera'sAE lock buttonfunctionsas an FE lock
button.Use FE lock to obtainand lock the correctflash exposurereading
for any portionof the picture.You can then recomposethe shot while
retainingthe flashexposurereading.
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ll. Speedlite380EXwith Type-ACameras
A Composethe picture.
T
E W i t h i n 1 6 s e c . a f t e r r e l e a s i n gt h e
rv FE lock button,checkthe displayin
the viewfinder,recompose if
necessary, then take the picture..
. 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 displayedor when
the CommandDialis turned.
With a Type-A camer?, the FE lock links to
the focusing point as follows:
FocusingPoint SelectionMethod FE Lock-LinkedFocusingPoint
Automatic Center
With CustomFunction
Center
C08 set to 0.
Manual
With Custom Function
User-selected
C08 set to 1.
With CustomFunction
Center
C08 set to 0.
Eye-controlled
With Custom Function
User-selected*
C08 set to 1.
Takenwithsecond-curtain
synchronization. Takenwithfirst-curtain
synchronization.
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380EXwithType-BCameras
lll.Speedlite
With a fype-B cam era, you can use Speedlite380EX's TTL auto flash
system and other features such as automatic flash exposure
c6mpensation,auto flash control with manually-setsync speed ald
aperlure,and multiple-flashcapability.Just press the shutter button for
easy and automaticflash photography.
1. F u l l y - A u t o m a F
t i lca s hO p e r a t i o n
For fully-automatic flash operation,attachSpeedlite3B0EXto a Type-B
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 mA 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
automatically. This mode makes flash photographyeasy and automatic
f o r l o w - l r g hatn d f i l l - f l a scho n d i t i o n s .
F u l l y - A u t o m a t iF
c l a s hO P e r a t i o n
(
1' Set the camerato ProgramAE P )
o r F u l lA u t o( D )
T u r n o n t h e S p e e d l i t e ' sP o w e r
-2 switch.
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lll. Speedlite3B0EXwith Type-BCameras
mode,
itwi,,
E l#::ff:fl'ffi:s;:3#,T,.",fJ??fftrilTff"conrro,bethe
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ite 380EXwith T
Fill-inFlash
Evenin daylight,you can use flash as fill lightfor harsh shadowsor dark,
backlitportraitsubjects.
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2. Flashwith OtherModes
The TTL auto flash systemcan also be used with a Type-Bcameraset to
Av (aperture-priority
AE), Tv (shutterspeed-priority
AE), or M (manual).
I When you press the shutter button halfway,the shutterspeed and aperturesetting are
displayedas in any AE mode.
Shutter
SpeedandAperture
Setting
According
to Mode
Mo d e ShutterSpeed FlashAperture
Automaticallyset
P (1/60-1/X
sec.) Automaticallyset
Automatically set
Av ( 3 0 - 1 / Xs e c . ) Manuallyset
Manuallyset
Tv (30-1/X sec.) Automaticallyset
Manuallyset
M (buLb-1/Xsec.) Manuallyset
' When the 380EX is used with a Type-B EOS camera,the FP flash switch does
l=l
l{l not function.
' Using the 380EX in the depth-of-fieldAE mode obtainsthe same result as
usingit in the ProgramAE mode.
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380EXwith Type-BCameras
lll. Speedlite
(1)Flashwith Aperture-Priority
AE
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
b a c k g r o u n dc o r r e c t l ye x p o s e d ,u s e a p e r t u r e - p r i o r i tAyE . Y o u s e t t h e
apertureand the camera sets the shutterspeed automatically to suit the
background'slight level.The TTL auto flash system controlsthe flash
outputaccordingto the apertureyou set.
1' S e t t h e c a m e r a t 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.
Av
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
v? t h e v i e w f i n d e ra n d p r e s s t h e
shutter button completelyto take
the picture.
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lll. Speedlite380EXwith Type-BCameras
'Iv 1I S e t t h e c a m e r a t o T v ( s h u t t e r
speed-priorityAE) and set the sync
s p e e d a n y w h e r ef r o m 3 0 s e c . t o
the camera'smax. sync speed.
2 focus
Press the shutterbutton halfwayto
the subject.
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lll. Speedlite380EXwith Type-BCameras
1t S e t t h e c a m e r a t o M ( m a n u a l
M e x p o s ur e ) a n d s e t t h e d e s i r e d
apertureand sync speed anywhere
from 30 sec. to the camera's
maximumsync speed.
2 focus
Press the shutter button halfwayto
the subject.
3 v i e w f i n d e ra n d p r e s s t h e s h u t t e r
C h e c k t h e i n f o r m a t i o ni n t h e
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.
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1. Slow-Speed
Sync
Slow-speedsync is a slow shutterspeed you use with flash. By using a
slow shutter speed, you can expose the backgroundcorrectlywhile the
flash exposesthe subjectcorrectly.You can use slow-speedsync in the
picture-takingmodes below.
l:l
IIJ Whenusingslow-speed
sync,usea tripod.
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lV. OtherApplications
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Whenthe flashis aimeddirectlyat a portraitsubject,a harshshadowmay
appearbehindthe subject.By bouncingthe flashoff the ceiling,etc.,you
can reduceor eliminatethe shadowand producea softerlight.
. T h e f l a s hh e a dh a s c l i c ks t o p sa t 0 ' , o o ", 7 s " , a n d 9 0 " a n g l e sf o r t i l t i n g .
,/t
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il / I
T a ke n w i th b o u n ce d fl a s h. Taken with dir ec t fl as h.
1 Tceiling
ilt the flash head towardthe
or otherreflectivesurface.
2 powerswitch.
T u r n o n t h e S p e e d l i t e3 8 0 E X ' s
3 Focusthe subject.
4' Checkthat nothingis blinkingin the
viewfinderand take the picture.
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The reflectivesurface should be a solid whitishcolor. lf the reflectivesurface is
patternedor not white, the resultwill be affectedaccordingly.
when the flash head is tilted up, the zoom positionis set automaticallyto
50mm.
W h e n t h e f l a s h h e a d i s t i l t e d f o r b o u n c e f l a s h , t h e f l a s h c o v e r a g ei s s e t
automatically to 50mm.
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3. FlashExposure
Compensation
lf you have an EOS-1N, EOS-1N RS, EOS 50,EOS SOE,EOSELAN ll
,EOS ELAN ll E, or EOS A2lAzE,you can set flash-exposure
compensationwith Speedlite380EX. Refer to your camera's Instructions
to set flash-exposure
compensation.
4. MultipleFlash
By using multipleSpeedlites,you can attain various lightingeffectssuch
as givingthe portraitsubjecta more naturaland sculpturallook.
By connectingmultipleSpeedliteswith multiple-flash accessories,you
can use the TTL auto flash systemfor easy and automaticflash exposure.
You need not make any troublesomeexposurecalculations.You can
connectup to four Canon Speedlites.BesidesSpeedlite380EX,you can
connectSpeedlite480EG, any EZ-seriesSpeedlite,and Macro Ring Lite
ML-3.
Sample Multiple-FlashConnections
accessoriesto connectCanon Speedlites.
Use multiple-flash
1
B e f o r e t a k i n g t h e p i c t u r e ,m a k e s u r e t h e p i l o t l a m p o f a l l t h e
-, connectedSpeedlitesare lit.
Otf-CameraSho^eAdapter
ConnectingCord
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lV. OtherApplications
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Sample Multiple-FlashSetup
ConnectingCord
TTL Distributor
'
t=l I the batteries in TTL Hot Shoe Adapter 3 are almost exhausted,the
u Speedlite'spilot lamp may not light and the flash may not fire. Make sure the
batteries in TTL Hot shoe Adapter 3 have sufficient power.
' The Connecting Cord can be extended up to 9 meters / 90ft by connecting
three ConnectingCord 300's (3 meters/ 1Ofteach).
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Speedlite380EXAccessories
@ Off-CameraShoe Cord 2
This cord enablesyou to use the Speedliteup to 60 cm/1.98ftaway from the camera.All of
the camera'sautomaticfunctionsare leftintact.
Multiple-FlashAccessories
@ Off-CameraShoe Adapter
This adapter has a hot shoe, a ConnectingCord socket,and a tripod socket. Mount a
Speedliteon the hot shoe,connecta ConnectingCord to the ConnectingCord socket,and
mountthe adapteron a tripod.The ConnectingCord's other end can be connectedto a
TTL Hot Shoe Adaoter3 or TTL Distributor.
) TTL Distributor
With four ConnectingCord sockets,the TTL Distributorrelaysexposureinformationfrom
the TTL Hot Shoe Adapter3 to up to three Speedlitesvia ConnectingCords.
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Troubleshooting
Guide
No. Problem ProbableCause Solution Page N o.
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Specifications
Type Direct-sync,shoe-mountflash with E-TTL auto flash control (E-
TTL test preflash, AF-assist beam, auto zoom head, and
bouncecapability).
Compatiblecameras Type-A cameras(with E-TTL auto flash control).
Type-B cameras(with TTL auto flash control).(See page 2)
FlashcoverageandGuideNo See page M.
Battery
lifeandrecycling
time See page 1 1
Flashduration 1.4 ms or less.(NormalFlash)
Flash coverage Auto zoom head covers 24mm,28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 70mm,
and 105mmlensesautomatically.
Flashmodes (1) Normalsync
(2) High-speedsync (FP flash);Type-A Camera.
(3) Test firing (with test firing button)
Tiltableangles Max. tilt angle:9Oupward
Clickstops:0", 60', 75",90"
Exposurecontrolmodes (1) E-TTLautoflash(Type-ACamera).
(2!.FElock (Type-ACamera).
(3) TTL auto flash (with EOS cameras without E-TTL auto flash
capability).
Flashmeteringsystem (1) E-TTL auto flash meteringwith a test preflash (Type-A
Camera).
(2) E-TTL auto flash partialmeteringwith a test preflash(Type-
A Camera).
(3) TTL off-the-filmauto flash metering(with Type-B cameras).
Flashexposure (1) Automaticflash output reductionfor fill flash.
compensation (2) Enabledwith cameras havingflash-exposurecompensation
capability.
Flashrange (1) With normalsync:O.7- 22 meters/ 2.3-73ft
(with50mmf/1.4lensat ISO100) (2) With high-speedsync: 0.7 - 11.9 meters / 2.3-39.27tt(al
1/125sec).
Sync speed See page 46.
Flash-readyindication Red pilotlamp.
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G uid e N o . ( m e t e r sa t IS O 1 0 0 )
FlashCoverage(mm) 24 28 35 50 70 105
Normal(full)Output(G.N.) 21 23 28 31 33 38
ShutterSpeed
1/180 1 1 . 2 12.3 1 5 . 0 16.6 17.6 20.3
11250 1 0 . 0 11 . 0 1 3 . 3 14.8 15.7 18 . 1
1/350 8.7 9 . 6 11 . 6 12.9 13.7 15.8
1/s00 7.3 8.0 9 . 8 10.8 11 . 5 13.3
FP Flash
1n50 6.2 6 . 8 8 . 2 9.1 9.7 11.2
1/1000 5.2 5 . 7 6 . 9 7.7 8.2 9.4
1/1500 4.4 4.8 5.8 6.4 6.9 7.9
112000 3.7 4.0 4 . 9 5.4 5.8 6.6
1/3000 3 . 1 3.4 4 . 1 4.6 4.8 5.6
114000 2.6 2 . 8 3.5 3.8 4.1 4.7
Size-AANiCd batteries
( K R 1 5o r K R 5 1 ) 75 to 500 0.1 to 4.5 sec.
. The above figuresare based on Canon's StandardTest Methodwith a new set of batteries.
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Speedlite380EXFeatureAvajlgpillly
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lIf,rr.iitSiltltttftE$ffffiifillft"ei'f,?Sn|Fii|l{'-F;:<.rr''x
EOS 50
EOS 50 E
With the centerfocusingPoint
selected.
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EOS ELAN II
EOS ELAN II E With the left or rightfocusing
pointselected
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EOS 5OO,EOS REBELX, EOS 5OOO,
EOS 5, EOS A2, EOS AzE,EOS 1O
EOS 888 - o
EOS.1N,EOS.1NRS, EOS 1OOON, EOS REBELII'
EOS 1OOO
1OOO,
FN, EOS REBELSN,EOS REBEL,EOS
EOS 1OO,EOS EI.AN,EOS 7OO,EOS RT, EOS.
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1, EOS 630,EOS85o,EOS750, EOS 620, EOS 650
. with the Eos-1N, EOS-1NRS, if a focusingpoint other than the centerone is selected,the
camera'sAF-assistbeam is emittedinstead'
Camera'sFlash-RelatedExposure Warnings
ExposureMode Warning Indicator Description Remarks
AE
Aperture-prioritY Max. sync speed The backgroundwill Only the flash
blinks. be overexposed. exposuresettingfor
the subjectis correct.
Changingthe aPerture
may stop the shutter
speedfrom blinking.
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380EX
$p_gg9J1je Feature AvaitabiIity
Camera'sMax. Sync Speed 3-Zone Auto Flash Flash Camera
Auto Control ExposureSecond-Modelor
Camera Bulb
Flash Compens Curtain Fully-
Expsure
1/90 11125 1t200 1t250 leteringE.TTL TTL ationwith Sync Automatic
Camera Flash