Canon Speedlite 420EX Instruction Manual

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  • Canon Speedlite 420EX | Instruction Manual - Page 1
    Canon SPEEDLITE 420EX I SPIERIX117.4211EX • English Edition INSTRUCTIONS
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    Canon Speedlite 420EX is an autozoom flash unit equipped with a wireless sensor for E-TTL wireless autoflash. • E-TTL stands for Evaluative-Through-The-Lens. The features available with Speedlite 420EX depend on the EOS camera. Refer to the table below to identify your camera type. This instruction
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    53. • The operation procedures in this instruction booklet assume that the main (power) switch on the camera and 420EX has been turned on. Be sure and Speedlite. For the name of the button or dial, see "Nomenclature" on page 8. The following icons for the camera's picture-taking modes are also used:
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    Conventions Used in this Booklet 3 Nomenclature 6 1 Before You Start (For Type-A and Type-B Cameras) 9 Installing the Batteries 10 Mounting the Speedlite 12 Wireless Selector 13 Main Switch 14 High-Speed Sync (FP Flash) Switch 14 Pilot Lamp and Test Firing 15 Flash Exposure
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    (For Type-B Cameras) Flash in Full Auto Mode Flash in Other Picture-Taking Modes Contents 31 32 34 4 Advanced Flash Photography (For Type-A and B Cameras) ...39 Bounce Flash 40 Flash Exposure Compensation 41 Multi-Speedlite System 42 Troubleshooting Guide 48 Major Specifications 49 5
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    Front Flash head O O Wireless sensor AF-assist beam emitter (-)page 16) Locking pin(-4page 12) Canon _/ \ ' Ck Battery chamber cover (-page 10) Locking collar (-*page 12) Mounting foot (-)page 12) Contacts (-)page 12) • The reference page is indicated by (-)page ■). • In the text, the 420EX
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    button (->page 15) Autozoom position indicators (-page 16) Main switch (-page 14) : Turns off the power. : Turns on the power. Flash-exposure confirmation lamp (-page 15) < CH. >Channel button (--->page 43) < GROUP > Slave group (SLAVE ID) button (-page 43) Wireless selector (-page 42
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    This chapter helps you prepare for flash photography with the 420EX. Before You Start 9
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    Installing the Batteries Install one of the following types of batteries: (1) Four size-AA alkaline batteries (2) Four size-AA Ni-Cd batteries Open the battery chamber cover. • Slide the battery chamber cover as shown by arrow 1 and flip it up as shown by arrow 2. P o O ,0O Insert the batteries. •
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    . Flash Count Approx. 200-1400 Approx. 80-600 • The above data is based on Canon's standard tests with new batteries. 3 Battery Cautions • Use four the 420EX will not be used for an extended period. • In low temperatures, take two sets of batteries and keep one set warm in a pocket, etc., and use
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    Mounting the Speedlite Z. vr 1:03 0E Loosen the locking collar. • Turn it as shown by the arrow. A Mount the 420EX onto the camera. • Slide the 420EX's mounting foot all the way into the hot shoe. ov" \ Tighten the locking collar. • Turn the locking collar as shown by the arrow. The
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    Operation • Set the wireless selector to OFF to use the 420EX as a normal, oncamera Speedlite. OFF _I • SLAVE For Wireless Flash Operation • Set the wireless selector to SLAVE to use the 420EX as a wireless slave unit. • The flash coverage is set to 24mm automatically. M • Even if the wireless
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    the SE mode, press the test firing button. High-Speed Sync (FP Flash) Switch The high-speed sync switch has the following settings. Sets the normal sync mode. Sets the high-speed sync mode. •U When the 420EX is used with a Type-A camera and the switch is set to < 1-1>, setting a shutter speed
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    is in effect, pressing the test firing button cancels the SE mode and turns on the 420EX. Flash Exposure Confirmation PILOT ) GROUP A B C =1 OFF-, ,- ON ECM) CH. If the correct flash exposure has been obtained, the flash exposure confirmation lamp lights (in green) for about 3 sec. after the
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    Flash Coverage The 420EX's flash head zooms automatically to provide adequate flash coverage for the lens focal length in use. Flash coverage is provided for the 24mm to 105mm focal lengths. The corresponding autozoom position indicator on the Speedlite lights. When a zoom lens is used, the flash
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    (For Type-A Cameras) • This section uses the EOS 30/ELAN 7E as the sample Type-A camera. • Before proceeding, first turn on the main switch on the camera and 420EX. • Set the 420EX's wireless selector to . • For EOS 30/ELAN 7E operations, refer to the EOS 30/ELAN 7E instruction booklet.
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    420EX attached to a Type-A camera set to (Full Auto) or (Program AE), flash photography will be fully automatic and as easy as normal AE photography without flash The main flash then follows. The subject brightness metered with the preflash is used to determine the optimum output of the main
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    the picture again. G1 • The preflash is fired to obtain a meter reading of the subject. • The main flash is used for the actual flash exposure. Fill Flash Even in daylight, you can use flash as fill light to soften harsh shadows or illuminate a dark, backlit subject. The image has been removed
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    background exposure is set according to the shutter speed and aperture combination. • While the 420EX's main switch is on, the E-TTL indicator lights automatically when you press the camera's shutter button halfway. 3 If flash is used in the (depth-of-field AE) mode, it will be the same as
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    Flash in Other Picture-Taking Modes Av : E-TTL Autoflash and Aperture-Priority AE When you want to control the depth of field or when you want both the subject and background exposed correctly, use aperture-priority AE. You set the aperture, and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to
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    autoflash will then automatically control the flash exposure. • If you use an EOS camera mounted with an EF 135mm f/2.8 Soft Focus lens during hand-held flash photography, note the following: 1) To obtain a better soft-focus effect, set the aperture manually toward the maximum opening. 2) Set the
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    Flash in Other Picture-Taking Modes Tv : Autoflash and Shutter Speed-Priority AE When you want to use the shutter sets the aperture automatically to obtain the correct background exposure. E-TTL autoflash controls the flash output based on the set aperture. Set the camera's Command Dial to .
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    Exposure When you want to set both the shutter speed and aperture, use manual exposure. E-TTL autoflash controls the flash output according to the aperture you set. The background exposure is determined by the shutter speed and aperture combination. cs'\' \il Mh I I Set the camera's
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    High-Speed Sync (FP Flash) When the flash mode is set to high-speed sync (FP flash), the flash can synchronize with shutter speeds faster than the camera's fastest sync speed. When high-speed sync is set, the icon lights in the viewfinder. • High-speed sync can be used in the .
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    High-Speed Sync (FP Flash) .8 - 2O1 .1.2. • Take the picture. • Focus the subject, check that the icon is lit in the viewfinder, then take the picture. 51 • Using high-speed sync changes the Guide No. See page 50. • If you want to set the aperture, first set the camera to the < Av > or mode. •
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    exposure reading, then press the button. (616) • In the viewfinder, the icon is displayed. • The 420EX fires a preflash and the required flash exposure is locked. • In the viewfinder, is displayed for 0.5 sec. • Each time you press the button, a preflash is fired to obtain the
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    Point Selection Method Focusing Point for FE Lock Automatic Center Manual With C.Fn-8-0. With C.Fn-8-1. Center User-selected Eye subject is beyond the effective flash range (resulting in underexposure), the icon will blink. Move closer to the subject or use a larger aperture and try FE
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    synchronization, the flash is fired right before the shutter curtains close. When this is combined with a slow shutter speed, you can capture the light trail following the moving subject. This looks more natural. • To set the camera's Custom Function, refer to the camera's Instructions. The image
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    length. Check the camera and Speedlite's settings for flash photography. Press the camera's depth-of-field preview button. • The modeling flash is fired at 70 Hz for about 1 sec. 0 Do not fire the modeling flash more than 10 times in succession. After 10 times, allow the 420EX to cool for at least
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    . 1 Easy Flash Photography (For Type-B Cameras) • This section uses the EOS-1N as the sample Type-B camera. • Before proceeding, first turn on the main switch on the camera and 420EX. • Set the 420EX's wireless selector to . • For EOS-1N operations, refer to the EOS-1N instruction booklet. 31
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    Full Auto Mode With the 420EX attached to a Type-B camera set to (Program AE), flash photography will be fully automatic and as easy as normal AE photography without flash. The camera sets the shutter speed and aperture automatically to suit the lighting situation, whether it is dark or daylight
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    in daylight, you can use flash as fill light to soften harsh shadows or illuminate a dark, backlit subject. The image was removed due to copyright restrictions The image was removed due to copyright restrictions With fill flash. Without fill flash. With fill flash, the subject illuminated with
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    Other Picture-Taking Modes You can also use TTL autoflash with the camera set to (aperturepriority AE), (shutter speed-priority AE), or (manual). Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings According to Mode Mode Shutter Speed Flash Aperture p (Program AE) Automatically set (1/60 sec
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    Flash in Other Picture-Taking Modes Av : TTL Autoflash and Aperture-Priority AE When you want to control the depth of field or when you want both the subject and background exposed correctly, use aperture-priority AE. You set the aperture, and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to
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    autoflash will then automatically control the flash exposure. • If you use an EOS camera mounted with an EF 135mm f/2.8 Soft Focus lens during hand-held flash photography, note the following: 1) To obtain a better soft-focus effect, set the aperture manually toward the maximum opening. 2) Set the
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    Flash in Other Picture-Taking Modes -Itommommommer moor Tv : TTL Autoflash and Shutter Speed-Priority AE When you want to use sets the aperture automatically to obtain the correct background exposure. TTL autoflash controls the flash output based on the set aperture. Set the camera to the mode
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    Exposure When you want to set both the shutter speed and aperture, use manual exposure. TTL autoflash controls the flash output according to the aperture you set. The background exposure is determined by the shutter speed and aperture combination. Set the camera's Command Dial M to .
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    Bounce flash, flash exposure compensation, and a multi-Speedlite system are possible with the 420EX and a Type-A or B camera. Advanced Flash Photography (For Type-A and B Cameras) 39
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    the bounce surface. • While pressing the or button, turn the flash head toward the ceiling or wall where the flash can bounce off. • The flash head can be turned upward and/or sideways. • With bounce flash, the flash coverage is set automatically to 50mm, and the 50mm autozoom position
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    compensation, you can apply flash exposure compensation to the 420EX. To set flash exposure compensation, refer to the camera's instruction booklet. • Flash exposure compensation can be set with the EOS-1V, EOS-1N, EOS-1N RS, EOS-3, EOS 5/A2/A2E, EOS 30/ELAN 7 E, EOS ELAN II/ELAN II E/50/50 E and
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    makes it easy to use a wireless flash system for sophisticated lighting effects. Using multiple Speedlites is as easy as using just one Speedlite mounted on the camera. For details on wireless flash photography or on master unit operations, refer to the master unit's instruction booklet. 0 OFF I_
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    using the EOS-1V, EOS-3, or EOS 30/ELAN 7E with two (A and B) or three slave groups (A, B, and C). If you are using B, C... Position the Speedlites and fire a test flash. • Use the mini-stand (provided master unit's flash mode is set to (manual flash) or (stroboscopic flash), the slave
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    Multi-Speedlite System Sample Wireless Flash System You can easily set up an E-TTL wireless autoflash system with the 550EX, ST-E2, or MR-14EX as the master unit and the 420EX as the slave unit. Just set the 420EX's wireless selector to and position the slave unit(s) as desired within the
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    Flash Equipment Multi-Speedlite System Master unit O - ® Speedlite 420EX (Slave unit) C) Mini-stand (Provided with 420EX) Props up the 420EX and provides a tripod socket. ® Speedlite 550EX (Master or slave unit) Serves as a normal Speedlite or as the master unit or slave unit in a wireless flash
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    , EG-series, and E-series Speedlite can be used. Connection and Set-up Use the necessary wired flash system accessories to connect the Speedlites and take the picture after the pilot lamp lights. TTL Distributor Connecting Cord 420EX + Oft-Camera Shoe Adapter OA-2 420EX + TTL Hot Shoe Adapter
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    Wired Flash System Accessories Multi-Speedlite System O O EQ, C) r1D-rmammimmimh-qati 'II lU C) Off-Camera Shoe Cord 2 Enables the Speedlite to be used off-the-camera up to 60 cm away. All of the Speedlite's functions can still be used. Multi-Speedlite Accessories C Off-Camera Shoe Adapter OA
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    Troubleshooting Guide The flash does not The batteries are exhausted. fire. • Install new batteries. (a page 10) Batteries are installed incorrectly. • Install the batteries in the proper orientation. (-4 page 10) The 420EX looks blurred in the picture. If flash is used in the < Av > mode under
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    Flash coverage and Guide No See page 50. Recycling lime and flash count See page 11 and 50. Flash duration 1.2 ms or less with normal flash. Flash flash Enabled with master unit's test tiring button. SE mode Power turns oft automatically after 90 sec. of non-use based on Canon's testing
  • Canon Speedlite 420EX | Instruction Manual - Page 50
    Flash Coverage (mm) 24 28 35 50 70 105 Guide No. 23 25 31 34 37 42 [High-speed Sync (FP Flash)] Sync Speed Flash 3.1 3.9 4.3 • The Guide No. above apply to full flash output. (At ISO 100 in Recycling Time and Flash Count Battery Type Recycling Time (sec.) Flash Count Size-AA
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    blinks. The background will be overexposed. The background will be underexposed. Only the flash exposure setting for the subject is correct. Preconditions for AF-Assist Beam Emission 420EX & EOS Camera Combination AF-assist by 420EX AF-assist by the Camera EOS 30/ EOS ELAN 7E, EOS-1V, EOS
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    420EX Feature Availability Camera EOS 650 EOS 620 EOS 750 EOS 850 EOS 630/600 EOS•1 EOS RT EOS 10/10S EOS 700 EOS REBEL/REBEL S/1000/1000 F EOS ELAN/100 EOS 1000REBEL II EOS REBEL X./REBEL XS/500 EOS-1N/1N RS EOS-5000/888 EOS ELAN II/ELAN II E/50/50 E EOS REBEL G/500N EOS IX EOS IX 7/IX Lite EOS•3
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    TTL TTL x • x • x • x • x • x • x • x • x • x • x • x • x • x • x • x • • x • x • x • x • x x • • x • x • x FP Flash x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x • • • FE Lock x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x • • • Flash Exposure 2nd-Curtain Compensation
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    reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
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    Seal on the easily removable nickel-cadmium battery indicates that Canon is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful lives, when taken out of service within USA and CANADA. The RBRCTM program provides a convenient alternative
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    Canon Company information that is no longer current has been removed. If you have any questions regarding this model and are calling from the USA, please call 1 800 OK CANON. CT1-1718-002 © CANON INC. 2000 PRINTED IN KOREA
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