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Owner's manual for the Canon 380 EX External Flash attachment.

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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.

The Canon Speedlite 380EX is a Canon EOS-dedicated autofocus zoom flash unit featuringthe newly-developed E-TTL (Evaluative-Through-The-Lens) auto flash control system. ll alsohas two new features: FP (Focal-Plane) flash and FE (Flash Exposure) lock. FP flash enablesthe Speedlite to synchronize with all shutter speeds (high-speed sync) while FE lock locks theflash exposure reading for a specific area. These new features are available when Speedlite380EX is coupled to a Type-A camera (see below).Other features include auto f lash-exposure compensat ion, auto f lash exposure wi th amanually-set shutter speed and aperture, second-curtain synchronization, and multiplejlashcompalibility.When used with a Type-B camera, Speedlite 380EX operates as a TTL autofocus zoom flashu nr t .

The features available with Speedlite 380EX differ depending on the camera it is used with.Refer lo the table below to check your camera lype.This Instructions booklet has separate sections for Type-A and Type-B cameras. Read thesections which apply to your camera.

Available Features with EOS CamerasO: Available X: Not available.

- TTL auto flash control ooerates inslead.. . Avai lable only wi th the EOS-IN, EOS-IN RS, EOS A2/A2E.--- Second-curtain synchronization is not possible with the EOS 500N, EOS Rebel G, and EOS lX.--.. Flash exposure compensation is not possible with the EOS 500N and EOS Rebel G.

Type-A Camera E-TTL EOS 50 EOS sOE EOS ELAN II EOS ELAN IIEEOS sOON/EOS REBEL G EOS IX

Type-B Camera TTL EOS 650 EOS 620 EOS 750 EOS 850 EOS 630 EOS-1EOSBT EOS lO EOS lOS EOSTOO EOSIOOOEOS REBEL EOS 1OO EOS ELAN EOS 1OOONEOS REBELII EOS lOOOFN EOS REBEL SIIEOS 5 EOS A2 EOS A2E EOS 5OO EOS REBEL XEOS5OOO EOS888 EOS-1N EOS-1NRS

Speedlite Feature With Type-A Cameras With Type-B CamerasE-TTL auto flash control (_) x*

FP flash oFE lock o X

Second-curtain sync o-"'Fill f lash o oSlow-speed sync o oBounce flash o oMultiple llash o- oFlash exposure compensation o""

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Canon Speedlite 380EX Features1 E-TTL auto flash control

When Speedlite 380EX is used with a Type-A camera, E-TTL auto llash control takesover. Unlike the A-TTL and TTL aulo flash systems which use a multiple-zone flashmetering sensor lo read the flash exposure, the E-TTL auto flash syslem uses normalevaluative metering with the camera's metering sensor and controls the tlash exposureautomatically.The E-TTL auto flash syslem lhereby controls the flash exposure with higher precision andboosts the performance of the AIM (Advanced Integrated Multi-point) system (which linksthe metering and flash exposure to the focusing point).The E-TTL auto flash system conlrols the exposure of the main subject as well as thebackground for a balanced exposure. lt combines aulomatic exposure control for ambientlight and flash exposure control for both till flash and low-light conditions.

2 FP flash (high-speed sync)When Speedlite 380EX is used with a Type-A camera, it can synchronize with all shutter

FP flash is effective when you want to use fill flash for an ouldoor portrait while creatingbackground blur with a large aperture. Or, when you want to produce a catchlight in thesubject's eyes in daylight.

3 FE lockWhen Speedlite 380EX is used with a Type-A camera, you can lock the correct flashexposure reading for any portion of the picture.

Flash exposure confirmationThe flash confirmation lamp on the back of the Speedlite lights for 2 sec. after the flashfires if the flash exposure was sufficient. lt therefore gives you immediate feedback onproper tlash exposure.

Auto zoomThe flash head zooms automatically for optimum flash coverage for lens focal lengthsranging from 24mm to 105mm.

Bounce flashThe flash head can tilt upward up to 90' lo bounce the flash.

Auto power offlf the Speedlite has been turned on and it is not used for about 90 sec., it turns offautomatically to conserve battery power. To turn on the Speedlite again, press the shutterbutton or the Speedlite's test firing button.

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I Speedlite accessories for creative lightingOff-Camera Shoe Cord 2 connects the Soeedlite off the camera while retainino E-TTLauto flash control. Accessories are also available to set up multiple{lash iystemsmaintaining auto llash exposure control.

Speedlite Care1 Speedlite 380EX contains high-voltage circuitry. Never attempt to

disassemble the Speedlite. For any repairs, take the Speedlite to aCanon Service Center.

2 Do not get the Speedlite wet. lf it is exposed to rain or snow, wipeimmediately with a dry cloth.

3 When the Speedlite is not to be used for an extended period, removethe batteries.

4 Avoid put t ing the Speedl i te where i t may be exposed to h ightemperatures. High temperatures may cause the Speedl i te tomalfunction.

Symbols used in this Instructions:

$:Warning for preventing camera malfunction or damage.

fl :lnformation you should know when operating the Speedlite 380EX.)fl::Helpfultip for using the Speedlite 380EX and taking pictures.

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. lf you have a Type-Bcamera, Jeao

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pagqs2-28 qlq rc:{Qpages 2-16 and 29-46.

Quick Star t GuideNomenc la tu re . . . . .

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l. Before YouStart

l . Insta l l ing the Batter ies . . . . . . . . . .2 . Moun t i ng t he Speed l i t e . . . . . . . . .3 . Power Sw i t ch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . FP F lash Sw i t ch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. Pi lot Lamp and Test Fi r ing. . . .6. F lash Exposure Conf i rmat ion7 . F l ash Cove rage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L AF -Ass i s t Beam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9. Shutter But ton Operat ion. . . . . .

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l l. Speedlite380EX withType-ACameras

Ful ly-Automat ic Flash Operat ion . . . . . . . . . . . .F i l l F lashF Iash w r th O the r Modes . . . . . . . . . .( 1 ) F l ash w i t h Apenu re -P r i o r i t y AE . . . . . . . . .(2) Flash wi th Shutter Speed-Pr ior i ty AE(3) Flash wi th l \ ,4anual Exposure. . . . . . . . . . . . .Us ing Spec ia l Fea tu res . . . . . . . . . . . . .( 1 ) F P f | a s h . . . . . . . .( 2 ) F f 1ock . . . . . . . .(3) Second-Curta in Synchronizat ion . . . . . .

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l l l. Speedlite380EX withType-BCameras

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Ful ly-Automat ic Flash Operat ion . . . . . . . . . . . .F i l l - in l - lashFlash wi th Other l \ ,4odes. . . . . . . . .(1) Flash wi th Aperture-Pr ior i ty AE.. . . . . . . .(2) Flash with Shutler Speed-Priority AE(3) Flash wi th l \ /anual Exposure. . . . . . . . . . . . .

lV. OtherApplications

1 . S low-Speed Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . B o u n c e F | a s h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3. F lash Exposure Compensat ion4 . M u l t i p l e F | a s h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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T roub leshoo t i ng Gu ide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Speci [ rcatrons. . . . .Speedlite 380EX Feature Availability

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Quick Star t Guide

Before following this Guide, attach Speedlite 3B0EX to the camera andturn on the camera and Soeedlite.

Jr The asterisked features are available only with Type-A cameras. Formore details, see the specified pages.

Test firing(Page14)

Flashcoveragecheck(Pagel 5)

Flashconfirmation(Page14)

24 28 35 s0 70 105

Full Automode(Page17)

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FP flash(Page24)

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FE lock(Page26)

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Second-curtain sync(Page28)

Slow-speedsync(Page36)

Bounce flash(Page38)

Quick Star t Guide

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Nomenclature

. Front

AF-assist beam emitter

Mounting-foot

contacts

Batterycompartmentcover

Locking collar

Mounting foot

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Nomenclature

E-TTL indicator

FP flash switch

Pilot lamp/Testfiring button

Flashconfirmation lamp)

coverageindicators

O:Turns off the power.| :Turns on the power.

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l. Before You Start

1. lnsta l l ing the Batter iesInstall one of the following types of batteries:

(1) Four size-AA alkaline batteries (LR6 or AM-3)

(2) Four size-AA NiCd batteries (KR15 or KR51)

{ S l i d e t h e b a t t e r yt cover as shown by

f l ip i t up.

c o m p a r t m e n tthe arrow and

2 l n s e r t t h e b a t t e r i e s w i t h t h econtacts oriented as shown in thebattery compartment. Use four newbatteries of the same type.. To prevent laulty connections, make sure

the battery conlacts are clean.

Q C lose the ba t te ry compar tmen l- cover as shown in the fioure.

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l. Before You Start

Sl Battery Cautions. When replacing batteries, replace all four batteries at one time.. Although ordinary, non-alkaline batteries (R6 or UM3) may be used, the

number of flashes will be less.. The contacts of NiCd batteries are not slandardized. lf you want to use NiCd

balteries, make sure the battery contacts touch the battery compartment'scontacts securely.

. When you will not use the Speedlite for an extended period, remove thebatteries.

. In low temperatures, take two sets of fully-charged NiCd batteries and keepone set warm in a pocket, etc., and use the batteries alternately.

. Speedlite 380EX cannot be used with an external power source.

Battery Life and Recycling Time

Battery Type No. of Flashes Recycling TimeSize-AA alkaline batteries

(LR6 or AM-3) 260 to 1800 0.1 to 7.5 sec.

Size-AA NiCd batteries(KR15 o r KR51)

75 to 500 0.1 to 4.5 sec.

. The above figures are based on Canon's Standard Test Method wilh a new set of batteries

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2. Mounting the Speedlite

Loosen the locking collar by turningit as shown bv the arrow.

t St ip the Speedl i te 's mount ing foot- on the camera 's hot shoe unt i l i t

stoos.

Q Turn the locking collar as shown byv t h e a r r o w a n d t i g h t e n . ( T h e

mounting foot's locking pin extendsinto the hot shoe.). To detach the Speedl i te, turn the locking

co l l a r i n t he oppos i t e d i r ec t i on un t i l i ts tops. (The locking pin retracts into themountino foot.)

l-;l Atthough the hot shoe on the EOS 650, EOS 620, EOS 750, and EOS 850 doeslJl not have a locking pin hole, Speedlite 380EX can still be mounted on these

cameras.

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3. Power Switch

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Set the power switch asfollows:O :To turn off the power.

| :To tu rn on the power . l f t heSpeedlite is left unused for about90 sec., it turns off automatically tosave battery power. To turn on theSpeedlite again, press the shutterbu t ton o r p ress t he tes t f i r i ngbutton.

4. FP Fla6h Switch

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Use this switch to set high-speed sync.1 : For normal sync.lx: For high-speed sync.

When Speedlite 380EX is used with a Type-A camera and the switch is set tor high-speedsync, using a shutter speed faster than the camera's maximum sync speed sets the high-speed sync mode and using a shutter speed slower than the maximum sync speed sets thenormal sync mode.When a Type-B camera is used, normal sync mode is set regardless of this switch's setting.

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5. Pilot Lamp and Test Fir ing

1 Set the power switch to l.I

. The Speedl i te star ts to recharge. Whenrecharging is completed, the pi lot lamplights.

! After the pilot lamp lights, press itE to test f ire the flash. (The pilot lamp

is also a test f ir ing button.)

r= The flash cannot be test fired while the exposure setting is displayed during theLf.l natfway pressing of the shutter button and the four seconds after the shutter

button is released.

6. Flash Exposure Confirmation

The flash confirmation lamp lights for2 sec. after the flash fires if the correctflash exposure has been obtained. lfthe flash confirmation lamp does notl ight after the flash fires, the picturemay have been underexposed. Movecloser to the subject and try again.

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7. Flash Coverage

Speedlite 380EX's flash head zooms automatically to provide adequateflash coverage for the lens focal length in use. Flash coverage is providedlor 24mm to 105mm focal lengths. The corresponding flash coverageindicator on the Speedlite lights.

When a zoom lens is used, the Speedlite adjusts the flash coverageautomatically whenever the lens is zoomed. The corresponding flashcoverage indicator lights.. When the flash coverage changes, 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 fallotf at the picture's periphery.. Using any lens longer than 100mm lights the 1 05 flash coverage indicator.

1 Turn on the camera.

2Twn on Speedlite 380EX.

Q Press the shutter button halfway.v The f lash coverage ind ica tor

corresponding to the lens focallength lights.

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8. AF-Assist Beam

l f where you focus lacks sufficient l ight or contrast, the Speedlite's AF-assist beam is emitted automatically to help the camera autofocus. TheAF-assist beam is effective from 0.7 to 10 meters (2.3 to 33 feet).

AF-assist beam activationDepending on the camera and the active focusing point, either the camera's AF-assisl beam orthe Speed-lite's AF-assist beam is emitted. Spee-Oiite 380EX's AF-assist beam is linkable onlyto the center focusing point . l f the camera has only one focusing point (AF {rame), theSoeedlite's AF-assist beam is emitted. lf the camera has multiple focusing points, the camera'sAF-assist beam is emitted instead. With the EOS 50,EOS 5OE,EOS ELAN II ,EOS ELAN tr Eand EOS-1N, Speedl i te 380EX's AF-assist beam is emit ted i f the center focusing point isactive. See page 46.

9. Shutter Button OperationThe EOS camera's shutter button operates in two steps: Press it halfwayor all the way.

When it is pressedhalfway:1) Autofocus is activated to focus the

subject.

2 ) T h e e x p o s u r e s e t t i n g ( s h u t t e rspeed and aperture) is also set atthe same time.

When it is pressedcompletely:1) The shutter is released to take the

picture and then the fi lm advancesto the next frame.

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ll. Speedlite 380EX with Type-A CamerasWith a Type-A camera, you can use Speedlite 380EX's E-TTL auto flashsystem. The E-TTL auto flash system uses the camera's focusing point-l inked, evaluative metering sensor to meter the flash exposure. Flashexposure control is more precise, resulting in a balanced exposure forboth the subject and background in f i l l - f lash or low- l ight condi t ions.Automatic exposure control and flash exposure control are thereforecombined. FP flash and FE lock can also be easilv set.

1. Fully-Automatic Flash OperationFor fully-automatic flash operation, attach Speedlite 3B0EX to a Type-Acamera and set the camera to Program AE ( p ) or Ful l Auto (E; . f f re e-TTL auto flash system then sets the camera's sync speed and apertureautomatically. This mode makes flash photography easy and automaticfor low- l ight and f i l l - f lash condi t ions.

(1 ) Fully-Automatic Flash Operation' l Set the camera to Program AE ( p )' or Ful l Auto ( t r l ) .

. l f a Programmed lmage Control mode isset , the Ful l Auto mode takes ef fect .

) T u r n o n t h e S p e e d l i t e ' s p o w e r- switch.

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Q Sl ide the FP f lash swi tch to thev green dot (normal sync).

A Aim the active focusing point onT the subject and press the shutter

button halfway.. Focus is achieved and the shutter speed

and aperture setting are displayed in theviewfinder and on the LCD panel.

. The sync speed i s se l au toma t i ca l l yanywhere from 1/60 sec. to the camera'smax imum sync speed ( t h i s va r i esdepending on the camera). The aperture isalso set automatically.

E C f recX tha t t and the shu t te r- speed and ape r tu re se t t i ng a redisplayed in the v iewf inder , thenpress the shutter button completelyto take the picture.

. l m m e d i a t e l y b e f o r e t h e s h u t t e r i sre l eased , t he Speed l i t e f i r es a t es tpreflash. After obtaining a flash exposurereading with the preflash, the Speedlitefires the main flash accordingly to obtainthe correct flash exposure.

f-= . The test preflash is fired to obtain a flash exposure reading which is used toL$ calculate the output of the main flash for a correct flash exposure.

. The main flash is fired when the shutter is released.

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l l . Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras

Fi l l F lashEven in daylight, you can use flash as fi l l l ight for harsh shadows or dark,backlit portrait subjects.

l=l When a tully-automatic picture-taking mode is used with Speedlite 380EX, the fitl|-.']lJ flash output may be reduced automatically to balance the exposure between the

subiect and background. This is called auto flash output reduction.

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With f i l l f lash. Without fil l flash.

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2. Flash with Other Modes

The E-TTL auto flash system can also be used with a Type-A camera setto Av (ape r tu re -p r i o r i t y AE) , Tv ( shu t te r speed -p r i o r i t y AE) , o r M(manual). Set the FP flash switch to the green dot (normal sync).

t when you press the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture setting are

displayed as in any AE mode.

Shutter Speed and Aperture Setting According to Mode

. Manually set: Set by the user. Automatically set: Set by the camera.

. 1/X sec.: Camera's maximum sync speed (see page 46).

I When you press the shut ter but ton completely, the speedl i te f i res a test pref lash

immediitely before the shutter is released. The flash exposure reading obtained with the

oreflash is used to calculate the optimum output of the main flash.

I The exposure for the background is set with the shutter speed and aperture.

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

l].1 ttash in the Program AE mode.

Mode Shutter Speed Flash Aperture

Full Auto and Programmedlmage Control

Automatically set(1/60-1/X sec.) Automatically set

PAutomatically set(1/60-1/X sec.) Automatically set

AvAutomatically set(30-1/X sec.) Manually set

TvManually set(30-1/X sec.) Automatically sel

MManually set(buLb-1/X sec.) Manually sel

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l l . Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras

(1) Flash with Aperture-Pr ior i ty AEWhen you wan t t o con t ro l t he dep th o f f i e l d o r when you wan t t hebackground correct ly exposed, use aperture-pr ior i ty AE. You set theaperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to suit thebackground's l ight level. The E-TTL auto flash system controls the flashoutput according to the aperture you set.

1 Se t t he camera' p r i o r i t y A E ) a n d

apenure.

to Av (aper ture-se t t he des i red

Check that the FP f lash swi tch isset to the green dot.

Press the shutter button halfway tof n n r r c i h o c r r h i o n l

Check that noth ing is b l ink ing in thev iew f i nde r and p ress t he shu t te rb u t t o n c o m p l e t e l y t o t a k e t h eprcture.

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In low- l ight condi t ions, a s low sync speed is set automat ical ly . A t r ipod isrecommended for slow sync speeds.

lf the maximum sync speed blinks, the background will be overexposed. lf the 30"sync speed blinks, the background will be underexposed. Change the aperturesetting until the sync speed stops blinking and stays on.

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l l . Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras

(2) Flash with Shutter Speed-Priority AEWhen you want to create a certain effect with the shutter speed, useshutter speed-priority AE. In this mode, you set the sync speed anywherefrom 30 sec. to the camera's maximum sync speed. The camera thense ts t he ape r tu re au toma t i ca l l y t o ob ta in t he co r rec t backg roundexposu re . The E -TTL au to f l ash sys tem con t ro l s t he f l ash ou tpu taccording to the aperture set automatically by the camera.

{ S e t t h e c a m e r a t o T v ( s h u t t e rI speed-priority AE) and set the sync

speed anywhere f rom 30 sec. tothe camera's max. svnc speed.

r'! Check that the FP flash switch is4 set to the green dot (normal sync).

l f t he ape r t u re se t t i ng b l i nks ,underexposed. Change the syncand stavs on.

Press the shutter button halfwav tofocus the subject.

Check that noth ing is b l ink ing int h e v i e w f i n d e r a n d p r e s s t h eshutter button completely to takethe picture.

t he backg round w i l l be ove rexposed o rspeed until the aperture setting stops blinking

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ll. Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras

(3) Flash with Manual ExposureWhen you want to set both the sync speed and the aperture, use manualexposu re . The E -TTL au to f l ash sys tem con t ro l s t he f l ash ou tpu taccording to the aperture you set.

. l 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 speed anywherefrom bulb to the camera's maximumsync speed.

) Check that the FP flash switch is- set to the green dot (normal sync).

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Press the shutter button halfwav tofocus the subject.

C h e c k t h e i n f o r m a t i o n i n t h eviewf inder and oress the shut terb u t t o n c o m p l e t e l y t o t a k e t h eoicture.

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3. Using Special Features

With a Type-A camera, Speedlite 380EX enables FP flash and FE lock.

(1) FP f lashFP ( focal -p lane) f lash, or h igh-speed sync, enables the Speedl i te tosynchronize with a shutter speed faster than the camera's maximum syncspeed. {When a syric speed faster than the camera's maximum sync speed is set, ISpeedlite 380EX automatically sets the high-speed sync mode for auto 1flash exposure. IFP flash can be used in the P, Tv, Av, M, and DEP modes. lt is etfectivewhen you want to use fill flash for an outdoor portrait while blurring thebackground wi th a large aperture. l t can a lso be used to produce acatchlight in the subject's eyes or to eliminate harsh shadows. The resultis best with a fast (large-aperture) lens.. lf a large aperture is to be used, set the camera to the Tv, Av, or M mode.

1 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 gI mode.

9 S l i de t he Speed l i t e 380EX 's FPE f l ash sw i t ch t o t x (h igh -speed

sync).

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Q Press the shutter button halfway tov focus the subiect.

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l l . Speedl i te 380EX wi th Type-A Cameras

d Check that noth ing is b l ink ing in the' v i ew f i nde r and p ress t he shu t l e r

h r r l i o n c o m n l c t e l v t o t a k e t h eprcrure.. When h igh-speed sync has been se t . lH

is d sp layed in the v iewl nder

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Taken w i th normal l lash a t 1 /125 sec . f /9 .5(EF 100mm f /2 .0 ens) .

l = The Speed l r l e ' s Gu ide No . changes acco rd i ng t o t he h i gh -speed sync . TheLl l Speedlr te s l lash ranqe decreases wi th FP f lash.

High-Speed Sync Guide No. Table

The ef fect ive range of FP f lash is 0.7 to 11.9 meters / 2.3 to 39.3 feet (at 1/180 sec. wi th EF50mm f /1 .4 lens).

-X- The Guide No. can be calculated wi th the fo l lowing formula: Camera to-subject--W: d istance x correct aperture value = Gurde No.

coverage anqielm-j

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1 /1 80 1 1 . 2 I z . J 1 5 . 0 7 .6 20.311250 1 0 0 1 . 0 1 3 . 3 4.8 5 .7 8 . 11/350 8 .7 9 .6 1 1 . 6 2 .9 3 .7 5 .81/500 7 .3 8 .0 9 . 8 1 0 . 8 1 . 5 3.31t750 6 .2 6 .8 8 .2 9 . 1 9 .7 t . a

1/1 000 5.2 5 .7 6 .9 7.7 8 .2 9.4_ _ulqq 4 . 4 4 .8 5 . 8 o . 4 6 .9 7 .9

112000 3 .7 4 .0 4 .9 5 .4 5 .8 6 .61/3000 J . l 3.4 4 . 1 4 .6 4 .8 5 .61/4000 2 .6 2 .8 3 .5 3.8 + . 1 4.7

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ll. Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras

(2) FE LockWhen used with a Type-A camera, Speedlite 380EX enables FE (flashexposure) lock. The camera's AE lock button functions as an FE lockbutton. Use FE lock to obtain and lock the correct flash exposure readingfor any portion of the picture. You can lhen recompose the shot whileretaining the flash exposure reading.

{ Set the camera to a Creative ZoneI mode (P, Tv, Av, M, or DEP).

t Press the shutter button halfway toE focus the subject. Keep pressing

the shut ter but ton hal fway evenafter focus is achieved.

Q Aim the focusing point where youv want to obta in the correct f lash

exposure reading, then press theFE lock button .. Speed l i t e 380EX t i r es a p re f l ash t o

calculate the required f lash exposurewhich is then locked until 16 sec. after theFE lock button is released.

. In the viewfinder, the FE lock symbol (FEL)is d isplayed for about 0.5 sec. and thecorrect flash exposure setting is locked.

. The focusing point linked to the FE lockflashes in red.

lFl . Using FE lock may not make any difference for a small sublect.ljl . lf the EOS 50, EOS 50E, EOS ELAN ll and EOS ELAN ll E Custom Function

No. C04 (AF activation method and AE lock button operation) is set to 1 or 2,FE lock cannot be used.

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l l . Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras

. lf the sublect is too far away for FE lock tobe se t , I b l i n ks . Move nea re r t o t hesubject and repeat steps 2 and 3.

/ Compose the picture.-

I Wi th in 16 sec. af ter re leasing thev FE lock button, check the display in

t h e v i e w f i n d e r , r e c o m p o s e i fnecessary, then take the picture... Each time you press lhe FE lock button, a

oreflash is fired to obtain the correct flashexposure reading which is then locked for1 6 sec.

. The FE lock is canceled 16 sec, after theFE lock symbol ( )e ) is displayed or whenthe Command Dial is turned.

With a Type-A camera, the FE lock l inks tothe focusing point as fo l lows:

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E With Eye-Controlled Autofocus, if you press the FE lock button while pressingthe shutter button halfway, FE lock links to the selected focusing point.Also, if you press the FE lock button before focus is achieved or withoutpressing the shutter button, FE lock links to the center focusing point.Within 16 sec. after pressing the FE lock button, you can turn the Quick ControlDial for exposure compensation. In this way, you can control the exposure Jorthe background.

Focusing Point Selection Method FE Lock-Linked Focusing Point

Automatic Center

l\,4anual

With Custom FunctionC08 set to 0.

Center

With Custom FunctionC08 set to 1.

User-selected

Eye-controlled

With Custom FunctionC08 set to 0.

Center

With Custom FunctionC08 set to 1.

User-selected'

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ll. Speedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameras

(3) Second-Cu rtain Synchronizationlf your Type-A camera has a Custom Function for setting second-curtainsynchronization, you can fire the flash right before the exposure ends(when the second shu t te r cu r ta in c l oses ) . No rma l l y , f i r s t - cu r ta insynchronization is set so that the flash is fired at the start of the exposure( w h e n t h e f i r s t s h u t t e r c u r t a i n o p e n s ) . W i t h s e c o n d - c u r t a i nsynchronization and a slow shutter speed, you can capture a movingsubject sharply and leave a blurred streak behind the sublect. This ismore natural than when first-curtain synchronization is used.* To set the camera's Custom Function, refer to the camera's Instructions.

f-fl . lf lhe camera is set to the Full Auto (r:|) mode or a Programmed lmageql Control mode, second-curtain synchronization cannot be used.

. To obtain second-curtain synchronization effects, set the camera 10 the Tv, Av,or M mode and use a slow shufter sDeed.

. Setting bulb for the sync speed makes second-curtain synchronization shotseasier.

I

Taken with second-curtain synchronizalion Taken with first-curtain synchronization.

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lll. Speedlite 380EX with Type-B CamerasWith a Type-B camera, you can use Speedlite 380EX's TTL auto flashsys tem and o ther lea tures such as au tomat ic f lash exposurecompensat ion, auto f lash control with maiual ly-set sync speed andaperture, and multiple-flash capability. Just press the shutter button foreasy and automatic flash photography.

1. Fully-Automatic Flash OperationFor fully-automatic flash operation, attach Speedlite 380EX to a Type-Bcamera and set the camera to Program AE (P)or Ful l Auto (O). TheTTL auto flash system then sets the camera's sync speed and apertureautomatrcally. This mode makes flash photography easy and automaticfor low- l ight and f i l lJ lash condi t ions.

Ful ly-Automat ic Flash Operat ion

I Set the camera to Program AE (r r )' or Ful l Auto (D ) .

) f u r n o n t h e S p e e d l i t e ' s p o w e r- swi tch.

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lll. Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras

Q Aim the act ive focusing point onv the subject and press the shutter

button halfway.. Focus is achieved and the shutter sDeed

and aperture setting are displayed in theviewfinder and on the LCD Danel.

. The sync speed i s se t au toma t i ca l l yanywhere from 1/60 sec. to the camera'smax imum sync speed ( t h i s va r i esdepending on the cameraln the case oJEOS Rebe l - se r i es cameras , t he syncspeed is set to 1/90 sec. in the Program orFull Aulo mode). The aperture is also setautomatically. (See page 46)

{ Check tha t t and the shu t te r' speed and aperture set t ing aredisplayed in the viewfinder, thenpress the shutter button completelyto take the picture.

l=l lf the Speedlite is used with a Programmed lmage Control mode, it will be theIJ same as using the Speedlite in the Program AE mode.

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lll. Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras

Fill- in FlashEven in daylight, you can use flash as fill light for harsh shadows or dark,backlit portrait subjects.

When a tully-automatic, picture-taking mode is used with Speedlite 380EX, the fillflash output may be reduc€d automatically to balance the exposure between thesubject and background. This is called auto flash output reduction.

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With fill flash. Without fill llash.

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2. Flash with Other Modes

The TTL auto flash system can also be used with a Type-B camera set toAv (aperture-priority AE), Tv (shutter speed-priority AE), or M (manual).I When you press the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture setting are

displayed as in any AE mode.

Shutter Speed and Aperture Setting According to Mode

. Manually set: Set by the user. Automatically set: Set by the camera.

. 1/X sec.: Camera's maximum sync speed (see page 46).

I When you press the shutter button completely, the Speedlite fires. The flash output iscontrolled by the TTL auto flash system (the flash is metered off-the-film and cut-offautomatically when the correct exposure is attained) according 10 the set aperture.

I The exposure for the background is set with the shutter speed and aperture.

E . When the 380EX is used with a Type-B EOS camera, the FP flash switch doeslll not function.

. Using the 380EX in the depth-of-field AE mode obtains the same result asusing it in the Program AE mode.

Mode Shutter Speed Flash Aperture

PAutomatically set(1/60-1/X sec.) Automatically set

AvAutomatically sel(30-1/X sec.) Manually sel

TvManually set(30-11( sec.) Automatically set

MManually set(buLb-1/X sec.) Manually set

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l l l . Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras

(1) Flash with Aperture-Priority AEWhen you wan t t o con t ro l t he dep th o f f i e l d o r when you wan t t hebackground correct ly exposed, use aperture-pr ior i ty AE. You set theaperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to suit thebackground's l ight level . The TTL auto f lash system contro ls the f lashoutput according to the aperture you set.

' l Set the camera to Av (aper ture-' p r i o r i t y AE) and se t t he des i red

apenure.

Press the shutter button halfway tofocus the subject.

Check tha t no th ing i s b l i nk ing i nt h e v i e w f i n d e r a n d p r e s s t h eshut ter but ton complete ly to takethe picture.

In low- l ight condi t ions, a s low sync speed is set automat ical ly . A t r ipod isrecommended for slow sync speeds.

lf the maximum sync speed blinks, the background will be overexposed. lf the 30"sync speed blinks, the background will be underexposed. Change the aperturesetting until the sync speed stops blinking and stays on.

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lll. Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Camerast ; *E i!41i4 vrdr. +ra'F. *r:, jws

(2) Flash with Shutter Speed-Priority AEWhen you want to create a certain effect with the shutter speed, useshutter speed-priority AE. In this mode, you set the sync speed anywherefrom 30 sec. to the camera's maximum sync speed. The camera thensets the aperture automat ica l ly to obta in the correct backgroundexposure. The TTL auto flash system controls the flash output accordingto the aperture set automatically by the camera.

1 Se t t he camera to Tv ( shu t te rI speed-priority AE) and set the sync

speed anywhere from 30 sec. tothe camera's max. sync speed.

Press the shutter button halfway tofocus the subject.

Check that noth ing is b l ink ing inthe v iew f i nde r and p ress t heshutter button completely to takethe picture.

l=l l f the aperture sett ing bl inks, the background wil l be overexposed orLfl underexposed. Change the sync speed until the aperture setting stops blinking

and stays on.

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(3) Flash with Manual ExposureWhen you want to set both the sync speed and the aperture, use manualexposure. The TTL auto flash system controls the flash output accordingto the aperture you set.

1 Set the camera to M (manua l' exposure) and se t the des i red

aperture and sync speed anywheref rom 30 sec . to the camera 'smaximum sync speed.

2 Press the shutter button halfway to- focus the subject.

Q Check the in fo rmat ion in thev viewfinder and press the shutterbu t ton comple te ly to take thepicture.

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lV. Other ApplicationsWhen used with a Type-A or B camera, Speedlite 380EX enables slow-speed sync, bounce f lash, mul t ip le- f lash conf igurat ions, and f lash-exposure compensation.

1. Slow-Speed SyncSlow-speed sync is a slow shutter speed you use with flash. By using aslow shutter speed, you can expose the background correctly while theflash exposes the subject correctly. You can use slow-speed sync in thepicturetaking modes below.

ffi wn"n using slow-speed sync' use a tripod.

(1) Av (Aperture-priority AE) Automatic Slow-Speed Sync

1. Set the camera to Av and set the aperture.

2. Focus the subject.

3. Check that nothing is blinking in the viewfinder and take the picture'

. With a Type-A camera, the flash exposure is automatically controlledby the E-TTL auto f lash system. With a Type-B camera, the f lashexposure is automatically controlled by the TTL auto flash system.

Taken with a slow sync speed Taken with a normal svnc soeed.

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lV. Other Applications

(2) Tv (Shutter speed-priority AE) Slow-speed sync

1. Set the camera to Tv.

2. Focus the subject.

3. Set the shutter speed so that a correct exposure* will be obtained.

4. Check that nothing is blinking in the viewfinder and take the picture.

(3) M (Manual exposure) Slow-speed sync

1. Set the camera to M.

2. Focus the subject and compose the shot.

3. To obtain the correct background exposure,* set the shutter speedand aperture so that the exposure level indicator is at the center ofthe exposure level scale in the viewfinder. lf your camera viewfinderhas - and + symbols instead, set the shutter speed and aperture untilboth symbols light.

4. Check the information in the viewfinder and take the picture.

. Balancing the exposure between the subject and background

. ln shutter speed-priority AE modeUse a slower shutter speed until the aperture value stops blinking.

. In manual exposure modeSet the shutter speed and aperture so that the exposure level indicator is at the center ofthe scale.

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2. Bounce Flash

When the flash is aimed directly at a portrait subject, a harsh shadow mayappear behind the subject. By bouncing the flash otf the ceiling, etc., youcan reduce or eliminate the shadow and produce a softer light.. The flash head has click stops at 0', 60', 75', and 90' angles for tilting.

Taken with direct flash.

Ti l t the f lash head toward theceiling or other reflective surface.Turn on the Speedl i te 380EX'spower switch.Focus the subject.

Check that nothing is blinking in theviewfinder and take the picture.

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' 9 t [n lB . ,1 . r ' . . . ' r. $&en he flreh headF m0d br'b'Aqii€CI llffiir th€ tlesh eo,oetaga ls set

elomatiaally to 50rnm.

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3. Flash Exposure Compensation

l f you have an EOS-1N, EOS-1N RS, EOS 50, EOS 50E, EOS ELAN l l ,EOS ELAN ll E, EOS A2lA2E, or EOS lX, you can set f lash-exposurecompensation with Speedlite 380EX. Refer to your camera's Instructionsto set f lash-exposure compensation.

4. Mul t ip le Flash

By using multiple Speedlites, you can attain various l ighting effects suchas giving the portrait subject a more natural and sculptural look.

By connect ing mul t ip le Speedl i tes wi th mul t ip le- f lash accessor ies, youcan use the TTL auto flash system for easy and automatic flash exposure.You need not make any t roublesome exposure calculat ions. You canconnect up to four Canon Speedlites. Besides Speedlite 380EX, you canconnect Speedlite 480EG, any EZ-series Speedlite, and Macro Ring LiteM1.3.

Sample Mul t ip le-F lash Connect ions{ Use multipleJlash accessories to connect Canon Speedlites.I

) Be to re t ak ing the p i c tu re , make su re t he p i l o t l amp o f a l l t he- connected Soeedlites are l it.

Connecting Cord

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lV. Other Applications

Sample Multiple-Flash Setup

540E2 mounted on Off-Camera Shoe Adapter

Connecting Cord

540E2 mounted on Off-CameraShoe Adapter

Connecting Cord

TTL Distributor

380EX mounted on TTL HotAdapter 3

l= . lt the batteries in TTL Hot Shoe Adapter 3 are almost exhausted, theljl Speedlite's pilot lamp may not light and the flash may not fire. Make sure the

bafteries in TTL Hot Shoe Adapter 3 have sufficient power.. The Connecting Cord can be extended up to 9 meters / 30ft by connecting

three Connecting Cord 300's (3 meters / 10ft each).

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Speedlite 380EX Accessories@ Off-Camera Shoe Cord 2

This cord enables you to use lhe speedlite up to 60 cm/l.98tt away from the camera. Ail ofthe camera's automatic functions are left intact.

M ultiple-Flash Accessories@ Off-Camera Shoe Adapter

This adapter has a hot sho6, a connecting cord socker, and a tripod socket. Mount aSpeedtfte on the hor rho::g9!,n1g, " ^Conn"irinj corO to tn" Connecting Cord socket, andmount the adapter on a tripod. The connecting"corJ'"-om", end can be connected to aTTL Hot Shoe Adapter 3 orTTL Distributor. --. " -- '"

@ ffl Distributorwith four connectino cord sockets, the TTL Distributor rerays exposure information fromthe TTL Hot Shoe AJaprer 3 to up to three Spee;ffi;i; Connecting Cords.

@ ]-rL Hot Shoe Adapter3Equrpped with a hot shoeanda.connecting cord socket, this adapter is mounted on thecamera's hot shoe. A Speedr i te is *ren-mounteJ on tne aoapter,s hor shoe and aconnect ing cord is connected to the soctet . ay aonn"at ing the other end of theconnecting cord to an off-camera stto" naapiei oi J'rt oi"unrtor, you can connecrmore Speedlites to the camera.

@ Connecting Cord 60 and Connectinq Cord 300Avaraore In two rengths (60 cm and 3 meterJ), the connecting cords are used to wire amultiple{lash setuD.

ffi wtren a multi-frash accessory is attached to speedlite 380EX, the TTL auto flash{J exposure mode takes effecr.

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Troubleshooting Guide

NO Problem Probable Cause Solution Page No.

1 The Soeedlite cannotbe detached from thecamera.

The locking collar hasnot been loosenedenough to retract thelocking pin.

Loosen the lockingcollar completely toretract the locking pin. 1 2

2 The flash does not fireeven when the shutterbutton is pressed.

The Speedlite has notbeen mounted properlyon the hot shoe.

Mount the Speedliteproperly and securelyon lhe camera.

l 2

The hot shoe contactsare dirty.The Speedlite'smounting loot contaclsare dirty.

lf the contacts are dirty,use a clean cloth towipe them. 1 2

After turning on theSpeedlite, the pilot lampturns off after a while.

lf the Soeedlite is nolused for 90 sec., theoower turns offautomatically.

Press the shutter buttonor press the test firingbutton.

1 3

4 When high-speed syncwas used with the EOS50,Eos 50E,EosELAN I I ,EOS ELAN I IE, the picture wasunderexposed.

With high-speed sync,the Guide No. changesdepending on the syncspeed. A faster syncspeed reduces the flashrange. lf the subject isbeyond lhe flash range,underexposure results.

Set the shutter speedso that the desired flashrange is attained.

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5 The subject looksblurred in the picture.

lf flash is used withaperture-priority AE inlow-light conditions, aslow sync speed is setautomatically. A blurredpicture is prone to occurif the camera is handheldat a slow shutter sDeed.

Use a tripod.

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Specifications

Type Direct-sync, shoe-mount flash with E-TTL auto flash control (E_TTL test pref lash, AF-assist beam, auto zoom head, anobounce capability).

Compatible cameras Type-A cameras (with E-TTL auto flash control).Type-B cameras (with TTL auto ftash controt). (See page 2)

Flash coverage and Guide No See page 44Battery life and recycling time See page 1 1Flash duration '1.4 ms or less. (Normal Flash)Flash coverage Auto zoom head covers 24mm,21mm,35mm, 50mm, 7onrnr,

and 105mm lenses automaticailv.

Flash modes (1) Normal sync(2) High-speed sync (FP flash); Type-A Camera.(3) Test firing (with test firing button)

Tiltable angles Max. tilt angle: goupwardClick stops: 0", 60", 75', 90'.

Exposure control modes (1) E-TTL auto flash (Type-A Camera).(2) FE lock (Type-A Camera).(3) TTL auto flash (with EOS cameras without E-TTL auto flash

capability).Flash metering system (1) E-TTL auto f lash meter ing wi th a test pref tasn 6ype+

Camera).(2) E-IIL auto flash partial metering with a test preflash (Type_

A Camera).(3) TTL ofi-theJitm auto flash metering (with Type_B cameras).

Flash exposurecompensalion

( l ) Automatic flash output reduction for fill flash.(2) Enabled with cameras having flash-exposure compensation

capability.Flash range(with 50mm fi l.4 lens at tSO i00)

(1) With normal sync: 0.7 - 22 meters I 2.9-7gfl(2) With high-speed sync: 0.7 - t j.9 meters / 2.3-39.27tr(ar

1 /125 sec ) .

Sync speed See page 46.-lash-readv indication Red pilot lamp.

AF-assist beam linkage andranqe

Linked to center focusing point, effective from approx. 0.7 to 1 Ometers / 2.3 to 33ft (in total darkness).

Auto power off Power turns ofi automaticaily after gOJeiloinon-use

Power source (1) Four size-AA alkatine batteries (LR6 or AM-3)(2) Four size-AA NiCd batteries (KR15 or KR51 )

Dimensions (mm) 75 (W) x 1 13.5 (H) x 103.5 (D) / 2.15 / 1 6 (wJ x 4-1 I 2 (H\ x 4-3 I 4 (D\Weighl 270 g (excluding bafleries) / 9.4502

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Specif ications

Guide No. (meters at ISO 100)Flash Coverage (mm) 24 28 35 50 70 105

Normal( fu l l )Output (G.N.) 21 23 28 31 33 38

FP Flash

Shutter Soeed1/1 80 11 .2 12.3 1 5 . 0 16 .6 7.6 20.31t250 10.0 1 1 . 0 1 3 . 3 14 .8 5.7 1 8 . 1

1/350 8.7 9 .6 1 1 . 6 12.9 3.7 15 .8

1/500 8.0 9.8 1 0 . 8 t . 3 13.31t750 6.2 6.8 8.2 9 . 1 a 7 11 .2

1/1 000 5.2 5.7 6 .9 7.7 8.2 9.4

1/1 500 4.4 4 .8 5 .8 b . 4 6.9 7.9

112000 3.7 4.0 4 .9 5.4 5.8 o .o

1/3000 3.1 3 .4 4 . 1 4.6 4.8 5 .6

1/4000 z .o 2.8 3.5 3.U 4 .1 A A

Battery Life and Recycling TimeBattery Type No. of Flashes Recycling Time

Size-AA alkaline batteries(LR6 or AM-3) 260 to 1800 0.1 to 7.5 sec.

Size-AA NiCd batteries(KR15 o r KR51) 75 to 500 0.' l to 4.5 sec.

. The above figures are based Qn canon's standard Test Method with a new set of batteries

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Speedlite 380EX Feature Avaitabitity

AF-Assist Beam Emission preconditions

- with the Eos-1 N, Eos-1 N RS, if a focusing point other than the center one is serected, thecamera's AF-assist beam is emitted instead.

Camera's Flash-Related Exposure Warnings

3S0E)UCamera Combination

EOS 50trUb 5U E

EOS ELAN IIEOS ELAN tr EEOS sOON/EOS REBEL GEOS IX

With the center focusingpoint selected.

With the left or rightfocusing point selected

EOS 5OO, EOS REBEL X, EOS 5OOO, EOS 888EOS 5, EOS 42, EOS A2E, EOS 1O

EOS-1N, EOS-1N RS, EOS 1OOON, EOS REBEL II.EOS IOOO FN. EOS REBEL S[ EOS REBEL, EOS1OOO, EOS 1OO, EOS ELAN, EOS 7OO, EOS RT. EOS-1. EOS 630, EOS85o, EOS 750, EOS 620, EOS 650

Exposure Mode Warning Indicator Description Remarks

Aperture-priority AE Max. sync speedbl inks.

The background willbe overexposed.

Only the flashexposure setting forthe subject is correct.Changing the aperturemay stop the shutterspeed from blinking.

Shutter speed-priorityAE

Minimum aperturesetting blinks.

The background willbe overexposed.

Only the flashexposure setting for

Maximum aperturesetting blinks.

The background willbe underexposed.

the subject is correct

Program AE Minimum aperturesetting blinks.

The subject is toobr ight .

Attach a neutral-density filter to thelens to reduce theamount of lightreceived by thecamera.

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Speedlite 380EX Feature Availability

Camera

Camera's Max. Sync Speed 3-ZoneAutoFlash

Auto FlashControl

FlashExposureComo€nsCurtain

Sync

CameraMode lol

Fully-Bulb

1/90 '1t125 1t200 11250 E.TTL TTL Camera Flash

EOS 6s0 o X X a x X P/O a

EOS 620 a o X P/tr X

EOS 750 O X X o X PBOGMM X

EOS 850 o X o X PROGRAMo

EOS 630 a a x P/tr a

EOS-1 o o P o

EOS RT a X x o P a

EOS 10/10S a o a P/D O

EOS 700 a X a P a

EOS lOOO/REBELo X o x P/D o

EOS 1OO/ELAN a X a x X P/O a

EOS1000NREBELII a o X Plt) o

tUSIUUUFNREBEL S]I o x x a X P/D a

EOS 5/AZA2E o o a O P/D aEOS 500 /HEBEL X a a a X P/B a

EOS 5000Eos 888 o o o o o

EOS 1N/1NRS a a x o a P o

E0s50.50EELANIIELANIE a o a o o P/D o

EOS500N/EOS REBEL G o a X X P/D a

EOS IX a o X o P/D a

O: Available. Blank: Not available. X: Not available. l: Full Auto P: Program AE

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation issubject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unlesso t h e r w i s e s p e c i f i e d i n t h e i n s t r u c t i o n s . l f s u c h c h a n g e s o rmod i f i ca t i ons shou ld be made , you cou ld be requ i red to s topoperation of the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the l imitsfor a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection againstharmful in ter ference in a res ident ia l insta l la t ion. This equipmentgenerates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if notinstalled and used in accordance with the instructions, mav causeharmful intederence to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference wil l not occur in ap a r t i c u l a r i n s t a l l a t i o n . l f t h i s e q u i p m e n t d o e s c a u s e h a r m f u linterference to radio or television reception, which can be determinedby turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try tocorrect 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 helo.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radionoise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interlernce-causing equipment standard entit led "Digital Apparatus", ICES-003 ofthe Industry Canada.

The CE Mark is a Directive conformitv mark of the EurooeanCommuni ty (EC)

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