Canon 580EX - Speedlite II - Hot-shoe clip-on Flash User manual

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Model: 580EX - Speedlite II - Hot-shoe clip-on Flash

Category: Camera accessories

Type: User manual

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Speedlite 580EX II

PREFACE

General

Repair

Adjustments

Parts Catalog

CY8-1201-307E

SERVICE MANUAL

By Portable Document Format

English Edition

SPEEDLITE 580EX II

C50-0811

Technical

Circuit Diagrams

To CP-E4

To SB-E2

SERVICE

MANUAL

SPEEDLITE 580EX II REF. NO. C50-0811

Preface

PREFACE

This manual contains the information necessary for servicing this product. It consist of the

following sections.

General Information

Provides the basic information necessary to understand the product. (Operating instructions

are not included. Refer to the product's instruction book if necessary.)

Technical Information

Provides technical information about the mechanisms and electronics of the product.

Repair Information

Provides information about disassembly, reassembly and mechanical adjustments, as well as

Information about tools and expendables required their use.

Adjustments

Provides information about adjustment items and procedures, as well as tools to be used.

Parts Catalog

Circuit Diagrams

General

Information

Trademarks

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of the individual companies.

Canon Inc. retains the copyright to this Service Manual. Reproduction, publication (including on the

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CONTENTS

Page

General Information

1. DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.1 Development Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.2 Development Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

2. OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

3. FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3.1 Improved Reliability and Features for Professionals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3.2 New Design and Easier to Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3.3 580EX's High-end Features Retained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

4. NOMENCLATURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

5. SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

5.1 Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

5.2 Custom Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

6. FEATURE AVAILABILITY WITH 580EX II + EOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

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. DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES

. Development Objectives

While based on the 580EX, the 580EX II has been developed as the agship Speedlite

for pros. It features improved dust and water resistance to match the EOS-1D Mark III's

system, a mounting foot made of metal for better strength, and improved reliability of the

direct contacts.

.2 Development Concepts

＜Flagship Speedlite Featuring Professional Specs and High Reliability＞

●Improved Reliability and Features for Pros

• Dust- and water-resistant as with the EOS-1D Mark III

• Dust- and water-resistant external power pack and O󰮏-Camera Shoe Cord

• Improved reliability of communications through the direct contacts

• Shorter recycling time

• Safety measures against non-Canon external power packs

• Silent recycling

• External metering sensor

●New Design and Improved Operation Ease

• New design to match the EOS-1D Mark III

• Quick attachment and new locking lever

• Battery compartment cover easier to open and close

• Speedlite control with the EOS-1D Mark III's menu

●Retains the 580EX's excellent basic features

Fig. 001 Exterior View

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2. OVERVIEW

While based on the 580EX, the 580EX II has been developed as the agship Speedlite with

pro specications compatible with D-SLRs. The Guide No. is 58/190 (105mm, at ISO 100 in

meters/feet). It is compatible with E-TTL II/E-TTL autoash and has a wireless transmitter.

The major specications are compared with the 580EX below.

Table 001 Comparison of 580EX II and 580EX

Shaded cells indicate superior specications.

 Item / Model 580EX

Max. Guide No. (ISO 100, in meters/feet) 58/190 (105mm)

Autozoom Range 24 - 105mm

Max. Coverage with Built-in Wide Panel (mm) 14

Autozoom control for image size



Flash Mode

Normal flash E-TTLII/E-TTL/TTL

FP flash



Manual flash

Output 1/1 - 1/128

Increment 1/3 stop

Stroboscopic flash

Output 1/4 - 1/128

Frequency 1 - 199Hz

FE Lock



Flash Exposure Compensation



FEB



2nd-curtain Sync



Wireless

Transmitter



Slave



Bounce Bounce Angle

Up 45 60 75 90º

Down

7º

Left 60 75 90 120 150 180º

Right 60 75 90 120 150 180º



Method Button + Dial

Custom Functions 14 (32 settings) 14 (28 settings)

Camera-controlled Speedlite



–

Internal Batteries

Battery LR6 (HR6. FR6 also compatible)

Qty

Min. recycling time (with new LR6) Approx. 3.7 sec.

Approx. 4.6 sec.

(with latest batteries)

Battery compartment cover lock



–



–

Reliability

Dust/water-resistant



–

Mounting foot material Metal Mold

Safety measures for non-Canon external

power packs



–

Misc.

External metering (Auto, manual)



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PC terminal



–

Dedicated bracket



–

Dimensions (W H D)

76 137 117 mm*

3.0 5.4 4.6 in* 76 134 114 mm

3.0 5.3 4.5 in

Weight (Excluding batteries) (Approx.) 405 g/14.3 oz 375 g/ 13.2 oz

580EX II

Firing

Features

Color Temperature Information

Transmission

AF assist

Beam

Information

Input

Power

Source

Dust/water-resistant with external power

pack

Linkable to the center AF point and 45-

point Area AF

* Excluding the dust/water-

resistant adapter

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Although the 580EX II inherits the 580EX's basic functions, its reliability and features have

been improved to meet the high-end needs of professional photographers.

1) Improved Reliability and Features for Professionals

■EOS-1D Mark III's dust- and water-resistance

While retaining the 580EX's easy operation, the 580EX II attains the same high level of

dust- and water-resistance as the EOS-1D Mark III. Details are explained below.

1. Exterior seams and joints, window edges, moving parts, and the control panel are sealed

against dust and water.

2. Dust- and water-resistant battery compartment cover and external power pack terminal

cover.

The battery compartment cover and external power pack terminal cover are lined with

rubber O-rings for dust- and water-resistance.

3. Dust- and water-resistant adapter for mounting foot.

A dust- and water-resistant adapter for the mounting foot is provided. When attached to

the new hot shoe of the EOS-1D Mark III and newer cameras, a high level of dust- and

water-resistance is attained. Although this adapter can also be tted on the hot shoe of

older cameras, the dust- and water-resistance will not be so e󰮏ective.

4. Sliding switch eliminated

Since sliding switches (power switch and wireless selector) make water seepage easier,

they have been eliminated to improve dust- and water-resistance. The power switch is

now shaped for better dust- and water-resistance. The wireless selector now operates

with the ZOOM button and selection dial.

5. Dust- and water-resistant system

The external power pack (CP-E4) and O󰮏-Camera Shoe Cord (OC-E3) to be marketed

together with the 580EX II are also designed for dust- and water-resistance on par with

the EOS-1D Mark III. Thus, the system as a whole is now dust- and water-resistant.

Seals indicated in Brown

Fig. 002 580EX II dust- and water-resistant parts

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■Improved reliability of direct contacts

1. Metal mounting foot

The mounting foot is now made of metal instead of molded plastic. With higher rigidity

and less chance of breakage due to shock, the reliability is improved.

2. Improved communication reliability

In the past, there have been cases where the Speedlite's metallic contacts rubbed against

the hot shoe's molded plastic as the Speedlite was attached to the camera. This generated

dust which stuck onto the contacts and caused faulty connection and communications.

The 580EX II's shape of the contacts has been changed to make the contact's surface

smaller. The contact's torque has also been reduced. These countermeasures reduce

the frictional dust generated with the EOS-1D Mark III's new hot shoe, and improve the

connection and communications reliability.

■Shorter recycling time

Thanks to an oscillator circuit whose frequency is controlled by a microcomputer, the ash

recycling time is approx. 20% shorter than with the 580EX (approx. 4.6 sec. to approx. 3.7

sec.).

* With four new LR6 batteries. Right after the pilot lamp lit, the Speedlite was red 10 times, and the time

required for the pilot lamp to light again for the 11th ash was measured.

■Safety measures against external power packs

If the external power pack terminal is connected to a power pack having 340 V or higher,

the pilot lamp blinks as a warning and the circuitry is cut o󰮏. This prevents the Speedlite

from damaging in case of 340 V or higher voltage is generated due to malfunction or

alteration. Reliability is thus enhanced.

■Silent recycling

Thanks to the oscillator circuit whose frequency is controlled by a microcomputer, the

oscillation frequency is increased (70 KHz) beyond the hearing ability of humans. This

makes the recycling sound inaudible.

* The hearing ability of humans ranges from 20 Hz to 20 KHz.

■External metering sensor

An external metering sensor has been provided in response to pros who really wanted it.

1. 580EX II's external metering system

The 580EX II's external metering system works with the ash reecting o󰮏 the subject

measured by the external metering sensor. In accordance with the ISO speed and

aperture set for the Speedlite, the ash exposure is obtained in real-time. When the

correct exposure level is attained, the ash is cut o󰮏. It is an orthodox system. The

external metering sensor angle is approx. 20º.

2. External metering modes

Two modes are provided: Auto external metering and manual external metering. Auto

external metering works with the EOS-1D Mark III and newer EOS digital cameras. The

ISO speed and aperture information from the camera are sent to the Speedlite which

then controls the ash output accordingly. Flash exposure compensation can also be

set. Manual external metering can be used with all EOS SLR cameras. The ISO speed and

aperture are entered to the Speedlite manually. However, ash exposure compensation

cannot be set.

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■PC terminal

A PC terminal has been newly provided. In case the mounting foot is broken, the Speedlite

can still be used with the PC terminal connection (manual ash and manual external

metering).

■Safety measures to prevent overheating

If the ash is repeatedly red many times, it will be forced to wait for an interval of 8

seconds before it can be repeatedly red again. If it is repeatedly red many times again,

the interval will be extended to 20 seconds. The extension of this forced extension of the

ash interval serves to prevent the ash from overheating or deteriorating. This function

will be activated in the following conditions. 1) When only the ash's batteries are used

and the ash is red 60 times continuously at the full output, 2) when the external battery

pack is used and the ash is red 40 times continuously at the full output. Since the above

conditions are quite extreme, therefore, in normal use, this function will be rarely activated.

In the 580EX II instruction manual, not to encourage the user to re more than 20

consecutive ashes (as in the previous models), the conditions is stated as follows; “If you

re more than 20 continuous ashes and then re more ashes in short intervals, the

inner overheating prevention function may be activated....” . If this function is activated, it

will return to normal after resting it for about 15 minutes. This function is also cleared if

you set the power switch to OFF/ON, although it is not stated in the 580EX II instruction

manual.

2) New Design and Easier Operation

■New design matching the EOS-1D Mark III

The Speedlite has been designed to optimally match the design of EOS-1 series digital

cameras (EOS-1D Mark III). The shape and layout of the Speedlite controls have been

optimized to convey the high reliability of this top-of-the-line Speedlite. An improved

exterior and better materials for the controls give the Speedlite a luxury feel. The design

also conveys an advanced and rened version of the 580EX.

■Quick attachment and new locking mechanism

The locking mechanism on the mounting foot has been changed from the conventional

rotating collar to a quick-lock and quick-release lever. This makes it much easier to attach

and detach the Speedlite. The new locking mechanism also has a lock-release button which

prevents the lock from accidental release.

■Battery compartment cover easier to open and close

Instead of opening horizontally, the battery compartment cover now opens vertically as

with the 430EX. The cover hinges are now metallic, with xed hinges instead of the molded

plastic hinges on the cover. This makes it smoother to open/close the cover and improves

reliability. A locking mechanism is also provided to prevent accidental opening of the cover.

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■Speedlite control with the EOS-1D Mark III's menu

When the 580EX II is attached to the EOS-1D Mark III, you can set the Speedlite function

settings and Speedlite Custom Functions with the camera's menu. You can also cancel all

the Speedlite Custom Function settings with the camera. However, if the ash exposure

compensation is set with the Speedlite, you cannot set it with the camera. Except for the

ash exposure compensation, if the settings are set with both the camera and the Speedlite,

the last setting will be e󰮏ective.

Fig. 003 EOS-1D Mark III's External Speedlite control menu

3) New Accessories

■CP-E4 (Dust/water-resistant external power pack)

Together with the 580EX II and EOS-1D Mark III, the

dedicated external power pack is also dust/water-

resistant. This makes the entire ash system dust/water-

resistant. Other than the improved dust/water-resistance,

the power pack's performance is the same as the previous

Compact Battery Pack CP-E3.

When CP-E4 is used with 580EX II, ash interval

and ash count are as follows (with size-AA alkaline

batteries).

Flash interval: Approx. 0.1 to 1.2 sec.

Flash count: Approx. 440 to 3000 ashes

Dimensions (W×H×D): 71×171×26 mm/2.8×6.7×1.0 in.

Weight: 220 g/7.8 oz.

■OC-E3 (Dust/water-resistant O󰮏-Camera Shoe Cord)

Together with the 580EX II and EOS-1D Mark III, the

O󰮏-Camera Shoe Cord is also dust/water-resistant. This

makes the entire ash system dust/water-resistant. Also,

the OC-E3 employs the same quick-lock system on the

mounting foot as the 580EX II. This improves reliability

and operation ease.

Dimensions of camera end (W×H×D)*:

38×32×50 mm/1.5×1.3×2.0 in.

Dimensions of Speedlite end (W×H×D):

30×29×35 mm/1.2×1.1×1.4 in.

* Excluding the dust/water-resistant adapter.

Weight: 105 g/3.7 oz.

Fig. 004 CP-E4

Fig. 005 OC-E3

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■SB-E2 (Dust- and water-resistant bracket)

Updated model of SB-E1 which included the original O󰮏-

camera Shoe Cord. The bracket is now equipped with

the new OC-E3 and it is now dust- and water-resistant,

equivalent to EOS-1D Mark III.

Dimensions (W×H×D):

251×109.5×77.2 mm/9.88×4.31×3.04 in.

Weight: Approx. 295 g/10.4 oz

Fig. 006 SB-E2

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. FEATURES

. Improved Reliability and Features for Professionals

●Same level of dust/water resistance as the EOS-1D Mark III

● Dust/water-resistant build also incorporated in the CP-E4 (external power pack), OC-E3

(O󰮏-Camera Shoe Cord), and EOS-1D Mark III to make the whole system dust/water

resistant

●Improved reliability of direct contacts

1. Mounting foot now made of metal, 2. Improved connection reliability makes the direct

contacts much more reliable.

●Shorter recycling time

20% shorter than with the 580EX (approx. 4.6 sec. to approx. 3.7 sec.).

* With four new LR6 batteries. Right after the pilot lamp lit, the Speedlite was red 10 times, and the

time required for the pilot lamp to light again for the 11th ash was measured.

●Safety measures against external power packs

If a power pack having 340 V or higher is connected, the circuitry is cut o󰮏 to prevent

damage to the Speedlite.

●Silent recycling

The recycling sound is inaudible. Good for places where you need to keep quiet.

●External metering

Provided in response to pros who really wanted it.

●PC terminal

In case the mounting foot is broken, the Speedlite can still be used (manual ash and

manual external ash metering).

.2 New Design and Easier to Use

● Since the design closely matches EOS-1 series digital cameras (EOS-1D Mark III), the

system looks like a whole, integrated unit

●A new quick-lock lever makes it easier to attach and detach the Speedlite

● The battery compartment cover has been totally revamped to improve ease of use and

reliability

●Speedlite function settings can be set with the EOS-1D Mark III's menu

When used with the EOS-1D Mark III, the Speedlite can be controlled with the camera's

operation menus.

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. 0EX's High-end Features Retained

●Maximum Guide No. 58/190 (105mm, at ISO 100 in meters/feet)

●Color temperature information transmission

The color temperature data is transmitted between the Speedlite and digital SLR camera.

The camera then sets the optimum white balance to minimize irregular colors.

●Autozoom control for image size

If the digital camera has an angle of view smaller than the full-frame 35mm-format, the

Speedlite's autozoom will zoom to obtain the optimum ash coverage.

●AF-assist beam compatible with all EOS AF systems

The AF-assist beam is compatible with all EOS AF systems.

* Horizontal and vertical pattern emitted by three very bright LEDs.

●Built-in wide panel expands the ash coverage for 14mm wide-angle lenses

●E-TTL II/E-TTL autoash

AF point-linked ash metering, preash evaluative metering, high-speed sync (FP ash),

and FE lock provided.

●Compatible with TTL autoash

●Autozoom for 24-105mm lenses provided

●1st- or 2nd-curtain sync can be set

●FEB (ash exposure bracketing) provided

●Wireless, multi-Speedlite control provided (master unit)

* Controls up to three groups of 580EX II, 580EX, 550EX, 430EX, or 420EX set as slave units.

• AF point-linked, wireless, multi-Speedlite, E-TTL II/E-TTL autoash.

• Wireless, multi-Speedlite high-speed sync (FP ash)

• Wireless, multi-Speedlite FE lock

• Wireless, multi-Speedlite FEB

• Wireless, multi-Speedlite manual ash

• Wireless, multi-Speedlite stroboscopic ash

• Flash ratio control with main and secondary ash units/groups (Flash ratio settable to

one of 13 levels in 1/2-stop increments)

• Wireless, multi-Speedlite shooting with Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 (sold separately)

●Slave function

●Flash exposure compensation up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments

• If the camera displays only 1/2-stop increments, the Speedlite adapts automatically to

±3 stops in 1/2-stop increments.

• If the camera can set ash exposure compensation, wireless ash exposure

compensation can be controlled with the camera.

● Manual ash can be set to one of 22 output levels (1/1 - 1/128) in 1/3-stop increments.

Stroboscopic ash can be set to one of 41 frequencies (1 - 199 Hz).

●Auto power o󰮏 provided

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. NOMENCLATURE

Built-in wide panel

(retracted)

Catchlight panel (retr

acted)

Bracket mounting hole

External power

source socket

AF-assist beam

emitter

Wireless sensor

Bounce lock release

button

Battery compartment cover

Flash exposure

confirmation lamp

LCD panel

Flash mode/

Slave setting button

LCD panel

illumination/Custom

Function setting button

Pilot lamp/Test firing/

Wireless slave

power ON button

High-speed sync (FP flash)/

Shutter curtain synchronization

button

Flash head/

Wireless

transmitter

Zoom button/

Wireless selector button/

Wireless set button

Power switch

Select Dial

Select/Set button

Dust- and water-resistant adapter

Terminal compartment

PC terminal

External

metering sensor

Terminal

compartment cover

Battery compartment lock lever

Mounting foot

Mounting foot's lock lever

(Lock-release button provided)

Fig. 007 Nomenclature (1)

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Fig. 008 Nomenclature (2)

With manual external metering (EM) set:

ISO

FNo

uto external metering

indicator

• Displayed when auto external

metering is set.

Flash mode/

Slave setting button

High-speed sync (FP flash)/

Shutter curtain synchronization button

(1st-curtain 2nd-curtain)

Power switch

Select Dial

Select/Set button

� During manual external metering, the button toggles

between the settings below. Then turn the dial to change

numeric setting.

Other functions work in the same way as with the 580EX.

Zoom button/ Wireless selector button/

Wireless set button

� When the wireless selector button is pressed, turning the

dial will display the following. Press the SET button to

make the selection.

- Wireless OFF

- Master

- Slave

� The Zoom button and wireless selector button function in

the same way as the 580EX.

Flash exposure confirmation

lamp

LCD panel illumination/

Custom Function setting

button

Pilot lamp/Test firing/

Wireless slave power ON

button

Manual external metering

indicator

� Displayed when manual external

metering is set.

ISO speed icon

� Displayed when manual external metering is set.

MASTER icon

� Displayed when Master is selected with the

wireless selector button.

SLAVE icon

� Displayed when Slave is selected with the wireless

selector button.

* Other icons and displays are the same as with the 580EX.

* All other controls not explained here function in the same way as with the 580EX.

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. SPECIFICATIONS

. Specications

Type

Type On-camera, E-TTL II/E-TTL/TTL autoflash Speedlite

Compatible cameras

Type-A EOS cameras (E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash),

Type-B EOS cameras (TTL autoflash)

Guide No. 58/190 (at 105mm focal length)

Flash coverage 24 - 105mm (14mm with wide panel)

Flash duration Normal flash: 1.2 ms or shorter, Quick flash: 2.3 ms or shorter

Color temperature

information transmission

Flash color temperature information transmitted to camera

Exposure

Control

Exposure Control Type E-TTL II/E-TTL/TTL autoflash, manual flash

Flash range

(with EF50mm f/1.4, ISO

100)

Normal flash: 0.5 - 30 m / 1.6 - 98.4 ft.

Quick flash: 0.5 - 7.5 m / 1.6 - 24.6 ft. (min.)

0.5 - 21 m / 1.6 - 68.9 ft. (max.)

High-speed sync: 0.5 - 15 m / 1.6 - 49.2 ft. (at 1/250 sec.)

Flash exposure compensation

Manual, FEB: ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments

(Manual and FEB can be combined)

FE lock With FE lock button or <*> button

High-speed sync Provided

Stroboscopic flash Provided (1 - 199 Hz)

Flash exposure confirmation Pilot lamp lights

Flash

Recycling

Recycling time/

Flash-ready indicator

Normal Flash: Approx. 0.1 - 5 sec. / Red pilot lamp lights

Quick Flash: Approx. 0.1 - 2.5 sec. / Green pilot lamp lights

(with size-AA alkaline batteries)

Wireless

Flash

Transmission method Optical pulse

Channels 4

Wireless options OFF, Master, and Slave

Transmission range

(Approx.)

Outdoors: 12 - 15 m / 39.4 - 49.2 ft.,

Indoors: 8 - 10 m / 26.2 - 32.8 ft.

Reception angle: ±40° horizontal, ±30° vertical

Controllable slave groups 3 (A, B, and C)

Flash ratio control 8:1 - 1:1 - 1:8 in 1/2-stop increments (A : B)

Slave-ready indicator AF-assist beam blinks

Modeling flash Fired with camera’s depth-of-field preview button

Custom Functions 14 (32 settings)

Camera-controlled Speedlite Enabled (with EOS-1D Mark III and newer digital SLR cameras)

AF-Assist

Beam

Linkable AF points 1 - 45 AF points (28mm or longer focal length)

Effective range

At center: 0.6 - 10 m / 2.0 - 32.8 ft.,

Periphery: 0.6 - 5 m / 2.0 - 16.4 ft.

Power

Source

Internal power

Four size-AA alkaline

* Size-AA Ni-MH or lithium batteries also possible

Battery life (flash count) Approx. 100 - 700 flashes (with size-AA alkaline batteries)

Battery life

(wireless transmissions)

Approx. 1500 transmissions (Master unit firing disabled, size-AA alkaline

batteries)

Power saving

Power off after a certain period of idle operation (approx. 1.5 min. to 15 min.)

(60 min. if set as slave)

External power sources CP-E3, CP-E4

Dimensions (W

H D) 76 137 117 mm/3.0 5.4 4.6 in. (Excluding dust/water-resistant adapter)

Weight (excluding batteries) 405 g/ 14.3 oz.

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.2 Custom Functions

Shaded cells indicate new features not found in the 580EX.

No. Item Setting Description

C.Fn-00 Distance indicator display

0 Meters (m)

1 Feet (ft)

C.Fn-01 Auto power off

C.Fn-02 Modeling flash

C.Fn-03 FEB auto cancel

C.Fn-04 FEB sequence

– +

0 +

C.Fn-05 Flash metering mode

2 External metering : Auto

3 External metering : Manual

C.Fn-06 Quickflash w/continuous shot

C.Fn-07 Test firing with autoflash

C.Fn-08 AF-assist beam firing

C.Fn-09 Auto zoom for sensor size

C.Fn-10 Slave auto power off timer

Slave auto power off cancel

0 60 minutes

1 10 minutes

C.Fn-11

C.Fn-12 Flash recycle w/exter. power

C.Fn-13 Flash exposure metering set.

Setting

No.

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled (DOF preview butt.)

Enabled (Test firing butt.)

Enabled (with both buttons)

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

0

–

E-TTL II/E-TTL

TTL

Disabled

Enabled

1/32

Full output

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Within 8 hours

Within 1 hour

Flash and external power

External power source

Speedlite button and dial

Speedlite dial only

General Information

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. FEATURE AVAILABILITY WITH 0EX II + EOS

*1: With the EOS 700, the aperture will be xed at f/5.6. *2: With the EOS 700, enabled with shutter speed-priority AE. *3: Single slave group control.

*4: Enabled with EOS-1D Mark II's rmware update. *5: E-TTL II with EOS ELAN 7 NE/ELAN 7N/30V/33V. *6: 1/300 sec. with EOS-1D Mark III. *7: Enabled only with EOS-1D Mark III.

*8: EOS-1 only. *9: With C.Fn 05-1. *10: 1/250 sec. with EOS 10D. *11: EOS-1Ds Mark II not compatible.

Table 002 Feature Availability with EOS camera

Camera

Max. Sync Speed (sec.) Flash Metering System

External

metering

Wireless Flash

Flash

Lock

Flash Exposure

Compensation

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