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Thankyoufor purchasing
a Canonproduct.
The Canon Speedlite380EX is a Canon EOS-dedicatedautofocuszoom flash unit featuring
the newly-developed E-TTL (Evaluative-Through-The-Lens) auto flash controlsystem.ll also
has two new features:FP (Focal-Plane) flash and FE (FlashExposure)lock. FP flash enables
the Speedliteto synchronizewith all shutterspeeds(high-speedsync) while FE lock locksthe
flash exposurereadingfor a specificarea. These new featuresare availablewhen Speedlite
380EXis coupledto a Type-Acamera(see below).
O t h e r f e a t u r e s i n c l u d e a u t o f l a s h - e x p o s u r ec o m p e n s a t i o n ,a u t o f l a s h e x p o s u r ew i t h a
manually-setshutterspeed and aperture,second-curtainsynchronization, and multiplejlash
compalibility.
When used with a Type-B camera,Speedlite380EX operatesas a TTL autofocuszoom flash
un r t .

The featuresavailablewith Speedlite380EX differ dependingon the camera it is used with.

Referlo the table belowto checkyour cameralype.
This Instructionsbooklet has separatesectionsfor Type-A and Type-B cameras. Read the
sectionswhichapplyto your camera.

Type-ACamera E-TTL EOS 50 EOS sOE EOS ELAN II EOS ELANIIE

E O Ss O O N / E OR
S E B E LG E O S I X
Type-BCamera TTL EOS 650 EOS 620 EOS 750 EOS 850 EOS 630 EOS-1
E O S B T E O S l O E O S l O S E O S T O OE O S I O O O
E O S R E B E L E O S 1 O OE O S E L A N E O S 1 O O O N
EOS REBELII EOS lOOOFNEOS REBELSII
EOS 5 EOS A2 EOS A2E EOS 5OOEOS REBELX
EOS5OOO E O S 8 8 8 E O S - 1 NE O S - 1 N R S

AvailableFeatureswith EOS Cameras

O: AvailableX: Not available.
SpeedliteFeature With Type-ACameras WithType-BCameras
E-TTLauto flashcontrol (_) x*
FP flash o
FE lock o X
Second-curtain
sync o-"'
Fill flash o o
Slow-speedsync o o
Bounceflash o o
Multiplellash o- o
Flashexposurecompensation o""
- TTL autoflash
controlooeratesinslead.
. . A v a i l a b lo
e n l yw i t ht h e E O S - I N ,E O S - I N R S , E O SA 2 / A 2 E .
--- Second-curtain synchronization is not possiblewiththe EOS500N,EOS RebelG, and EOS lX.
--.. Flashexposurecompensationis not possible
with the EOS 500N and EOS RebelG.
CanonSpeedlite
380EXFeatures
1 E-TTLauto flash control
When Speedlite380EX is used with a Type-A camera, E-TTL auto llash controltakes
over. Unlike the A-TTL and TTL aulo flash systems which use a multiple-zoneflash
meteringsensor lo read the flash exposure,the E-TTL auto flash syslem uses normal
evaluativemeteringwith the camera'smeteringsensor and controlsthe tlash exposure
automatically.
The E-TTLauto flash syslemlherebycontrolsthe flashexposurewith higherprecisionand
booststhe performanceof the AIM (AdvancedIntegratedMulti-point)system(whichlinks
the meteringand flash exposureto the focusingpoint).
The E-TTL auto flash system conlrolsthe exposureof the main subjectas well as the
backgroundfor a balancedexposure.lt combinesaulomaticexposurecontrolfor ambient
lightand flash exposurecontrolfor both till flash and low-lightconditions.

2 FP flash(high-speed
sync)
When Speedlite380EX is used with a Type-A camera,it can synchronizewith all shutter

FP flash is effective when you want to use fill flash for an ouldoor portrait while creating
backgroundblur with a large aperture.Or, when you want to producea catchlightin the
subject'seyes in daylight.

3 FE lock
When Speedlite380EX is used with a Type-A camera, you can lock the correct flash
exposurereadingfor any portionof the picture.

Flashexposureconfirmation
The flash confirmationlamp on the back of the Speedlitelightsfor 2 sec. after the flash
fires if the flash exposurewas sufficient.lt thereforegives you immediatefeedbackon
propertlashexposure.

Autozoom
The flash head zooms automaticallyfor optimum flash coveragefor lens focal lengths
rangingfrom 24mm to 105mm.

Bounceflash
The flash head can tilt upwardup to 90' lo bouncethe flash.

Autopoweroff
lf the Speedlite has been turned on and it is not used for about 90 sec., it turns off
automaticallyto conserve battery power. To turn on the Speedliteagain, press the shutter
buttonor the Speedlite'stest firingbutton.
I Speedliteaccessoriesfor creativelighting
Off-Camera Shoe Cord 2 connects the Soeedlite off the camera while retainino E-TTL
auto flash control. Accessories are also available to set up multiple{lash iystems
maintainingauto llash exposurecontrol.

SpeedliteCare
1 Speedlite380EX contains high-voltagecircuitry.Never attempt to
disassemblethe Speedlite. For any repairs,take the Speedliteto a
Canon ServiceCenter.
2 Do not get the Speedlitewet. lf it is exposed to rain or snow, wipe
immediatelywith a dry cloth.
3 When the Speedliteis not to be used for an extendedperiod, remove
the batteries.
4 Avoid putting the Speedlite where it may be exposed to high
t e m p e r a t u r e s .H i g h t e m p e r a t u r e s m a y c a u s e t h e S p e e d l i t e t o
malfunction.

Symbolsusedin thisInstructions:
$:Warningfor preventing cameramalfunction
or damage.
fl :lnformationyoushouldknowwhenoperating the Speedlite
380EX.
)fl::Helpfultip 380EXandtakingpictures.
for usingthe Speedlite
 =,:-t:lignts
. lf youhqyqglWe-A camera,Jeaopagqs2-28qlq
rc:{Q
. lf youhavea Type-Bcamera,reaopages2-16and29-46.

Q u i c kS t a r tG u i d e ...6
Nomenclature..... ...8
l . I n s t a l l i ntgh e B a t t e r i e.s. . . . . . . . . t0
2 . M o u n t i ntgh eS p e e d l i t e . . . . . . . . . l2
3 . P o w e rS w i t c h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3
l. BeforeYou 4 . F P F l a s hS w i t c h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3
5 . P i l o tL a m pa n d T e s tF i r i n g . . . . l4
Start 6 . F l a s hE x p o s u r e Confirmation t4
7 . F l a s hC o v e r a g.e. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . t5
L A F - A s s i sBt e a m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . t6
9 . S h u t t e rB u t t o nO p e r a t i o n . . . . . . t6
F u l l y - A u t o m a tFi cl a s hO p e r a t i o n............ 17
F i l lF l a s h 19
ll. Speedlite 2 . F I a s hw r t hO t h e rM o d e s. . . . . . . . . . 20
( 1 )F l a s hw i t hA p e n u r e - P r i o A r iEt y. . . . . . . . .
380EXwith ( 2 ) F l a s hw i t hS h u t t e S r p e e d - P r i o r iAt yE 22
Type-A ( 3 ) F l a s hw i t hl \ , 4 a n uEaxl p o s u r e . . . . . . . . . . . . .
U s i n gS p e c i aFl e a t u r e s . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23
24
Cameras ( 1 ) F Pf | a s h . . . . . . . . 24
( 2 )F f 1 o c k . . . . . . . . 26
( 3 ) S e c o n d - C u r t aSi ny n c h r o n i z a t i .o.n. . . . 28
lll. Speedlite 1 F u l l y - A u t o m a tFi c
l a s hO p e r a t i o n
............ .29
F i l l - i nl -l a s h
380EXwith
. J l

2 F l a s hw i t hO t h e rl \ , 4 o d e s..... . . . . .32
Type-B ( 1 ) F l a s hw i t hA p e r t u r e - P r i o rAi tE
(2) Flashwith ShutlerSpeed-Priority
y .........
AE
.33
.34
Cameras ( 3 ) F l a s hw i t hl \ / a n u aE
l xposure............. .35
1 .S l o w - S p e eSdy n c. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
lV.Other 2.BouncF e|ash........................ .38
Applications
3 . F l a s hE x p o s u r eC o m p e n s a t i o n
4 . M u l t i p lFe| a s h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.39
.39
TroubleshootG i nugi d e. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Speci[rcatrons..... .43
Speedlite380EX FeatureAvailability .46
Q u i c kS t a r tG u i d e
Beforefollowingthis Guide,attach Speedlite3B0EXto the cameraand
turn on the cameraand Soeedlite.
Jr The asteriskedfeaturesare availableonly with Type-Acameras.For
moredetails,see the specifiedpages.

24 28 35 s0 70 105
Testfiring
(Page14)

Flash
coverage
check
(Pagel5)

FullAuto
mode
(Page17)

Flash 24 2a 35 50 70 105

confirmation h . 3 H

(Page14) t l
.-.v
 Q u i c kS t a r tG u i d e

*
FP flash
(Page24)

*
FE lock
(Page26)

*
Second-
curtainsync
(Page28)
'H
Slow-speed
sync
(Page36)

Bounceflash
(Page38)
r
ts r / /
Nomenclature
. Front

AF-assistbeam emitter Battery

compartment
cover
Lockingcollar

Mounting-foot
Mounting
foot
contacts
 Nomenclature

E-TTLindicator
coverage
indicators
FPflashswitch

Pilotlamp/Test
firingbutton

Flash
confirmation
lamp) O:Turnsoffthe power.
| :Turnson the power.
-

l. Before You Start

1 . l n s t a l l i ntgh e B a t t e r i e s
Installone of the followingtypesof batteries:
(1) Foursize-AAalkalinebatteries(LR6or AM-3)
(2) Foursize-AANiCdbatteries(KR15or KR51)

{t S l i d e t h e b a t t e r yc o m p a r t m e n t
cover as shown by the arrow and
f l i pi t u p .

lnsert the batterieswith the

2 contactsorientedas shown in the
batterycompartment. Use four new
batteriesof the sametype.
. To preventlaulty connections,make sure
the batteryconlactsare clean.

C l o s e t h e b a t t e r yc o m p a r t m e n l
-Q coveras shownin the fioure.

10
l. BeforeYouStart

Sl Battery
.
Cautions
When replacingbatteries,replace all four batteriesat one time.
. Although ordinary, non-alkaline batteries (R6 or UM3) may be used, the
numberof flasheswill 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's
contacts securely.
. When you will not use the Speedlite for an extended period, remove the
batteries.
. In low temperatures, take two sets of fully-charged NiCd batteries and keep
one set warm in a pocket, etc., and use the batteriesalternately.
. Speedlite380EX cannot be used with an external power source.

Battery Life and RecyclingTime

BatteryType No. of Flashes RecyclingTime
Size-AAalkalinebatteries
(LR6or AM-3) 260 to 1800 0.1 to 7.5 sec.
Size-AANiCd batteries
75 to 500 0.1 to 4.5 sec.
( K R 1 5o r K R 5 1 )
. The above figures are based on Canon's StandardTest Methodwilh a new set of batteries

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 2. Mountingthe Speedlite

co @ 1 Loosen the lockingcollarby turning

it as shownbv the arrow.

I a-l
t ' ' _

co @ t- s o u n t i n gf o o t
S t i pt h e S p e e d l i t e ' m
o n t h e c a m e r a ' sh o t s h o e u n t i l i t
stoos.

oo @ Q Turnthe lockingcollaras shownby

v the arrow and tighten. (The
mountingfoot'slockingpin extends
intothe hot shoe.)
. T o d e t a c ht h e S p e e d l i t et,u r n t h e l o c k i n g
c o l l a r i n t h e o p p o s i t ed i r e c t i o nu n t i l i t
s t o p s . ( T h e l o c k i n gp i n r e t r a c t si n t o t h e
mountinofoot.)

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

12
3. PowerSwitch
c ] -
24 2A
D
35
- - -
50 70 105
Set the powerswitch as
follows:
O :To turn off the power.
| :To turn on the power. lf the
Speedliteis left unused for about
90 sec., it turns off automaticallyto
save battery power. To turn on the
Speedliteagain, press the shutter
button or press the test firing
button.

4. FP Fla6hSwitch
- o
24 )L35
- - -
50
-
70 t05
Usethis switchto set high-
speedsync.
1 : Fornormalsync.
lx: Forhigh-speed
sync.

When Speedlite 380EX is used with a Type-A camera and the switch is set tor high-speed
sync, using a shutterspeed fasterthan the camera'smaximumsync speed sets the high-
speedsync mode and usinga shutterspeedslowerthan the maximumsync speedsets the
normalsync mode.
When a Type-B camera is used, normal sync mode is set regardlessof this switch's setting.
 5. PilotLampandTestFiring
1I Set the powerswitchto l.
. T h e S p e e d l i t es t a r t s t o r e c h a r g e .W h e n
r e c h a r g i n gi s c o m p l e t e d ,t h e p i l o t l a m p
lights.

!E After the pilot lamp lights,press it

to test fire the flash.(Thepilotlamp
is also a testfiringbutton.)

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

6. FlashExposure
Confirmation
The flash confirmationlamp lightsfor
O C D - D D 2 sec. after the flash fires if the correct
24 2A 35 50 70 105
flash exposurehas been obtained.lf
the flash confirmationlamp does not
light after the flash fires, the picture
may have been underexposed. Move
closerto the subjectand try again.

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7. FlashCoverage
Speedlite380EX's flash head zooms automaticallyto provide adequate
flash coveragefor the lens focal lengthin use. Flashcoverageis provided
lor 24mm to 105mm focal lengths. The correspondingflash coverage
indicatoron the Speedlitelights.
When a zoom lens is used, the Speedliteadjusts the flash coverage
automaticallywhenever the lens is zoomed. The correspondingflash
coverageindicatorlights.
. When the flash coveragechanges,the Speedlite'sGuide No. also changes.See "Guide
No.' on page 44 to see how the Guide No. changes.
. lf a lens wider than 24mm is used, the light will fallotf at the picture'speriphery.
. Usingany lens longerthan 100mmlightsthe 105 flashcoverageindicator.

Turnon thecamera.
1
on Speedlite
380EX.
2Twn
Pressthe shutterbuttonhalfway.
vQ T h e f l a s h c o v e r a g ei n d i c a t o r
corresponding to the lens focal
O - E - O
lengthlights.
28 35 50 70 10!

15
 Beam
8.AF-Assist
lf where you focus lacks sufficientlight or contrast,the Speedlite'sAF-
assist beam is emittedautomatically to help the cameraautofocus.The
AF-assistbeam is effectivefrom 0.7 to 10 meters(2.3to 33 feet).
AF-assistbeam activation
Dependingon the cameraand the activefocusingpoint,eitherthe camera'sAF-assislbeam or
the Speed-lite's AF-assistbeam is emitted.Spee-Oiite 380EX'sAF-assistbeam is linkableonly
t o t h e c e n t e r f o c u s i n gp o i n t . l f t h e c a m e r a h a s o n l y o n e f o c u s i n gp o i n t ( A F { r a m e ) ,t h e
Soeedlite'sAF-assistbeam is emitted.lf the camerahas multiplefocusingpoints,the camera's
AF-assistbeam is emittedinstead.With the EOS 50,EOS5OE,EOSELAN II ,EOS ELAN tr E
a n d E O S - 1 N ,S p e e d l i t e3 8 0 E X ' sA F - a s s i s tb e a m i s e m i t t e di f t h e c e n t e rf o c u s i n gp o i n t i s
active.See page 46.

9. ShutterButtonOperation
The EOS camera'sshutterbuttonoperatesin two steps:Pressit halfway
or all the way.

Whenit is pressed
halfway:
1) Autofocusis activatedto focus the
subject.
2 ) T h e e x p o s u r es e t t i n g ( s h u t t e r
speed and aperture)is also set at
the sametime.

Whenit is pressed
completely:
1) The shutteris releasedto take the
pictureand then the film advances
to the nextframe.

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ll. Speedlite
380EXwithType-ACameras
With a Type-A camera,you can use Speedlite380EX's E-TTL auto flash
system. The E-TTL auto flash system uses the camera'sfocusingpoint-
linked,evaluativemeteringsensor to meter the flash exposure.Flash
exposure control is more precise, resulting in a balanced exposure for
b o t h t h e s u b j e c t a n d b a c k g r o u n di n f i l l - f l a s ho r l o w - l i g h tc o n d i t i o n s .
Automatic exposure control and flash exposure control are therefore
combined.FP flash and FE lock can also be easilvset.

1. Fully-Automatic
FlashOperation
For fully-automatic flash operation,attachSpeedlite3B0EXto a Type-A
c a m e r aa n d s e t t h e c a m e r at o P r o g r a mA E ( p ) o r F u l lA u t o( E ; . f f r e e -
TTL auto flash systemthen sets the camera'ssync speed and aperture
automatically. This mode makes flash photographyeasy and automatic
f o r l o w - l i g hat n d f i l l - f l a scho n d i t i o n s .

(1) Fully-Automatic
FlashOperation
'l Set the camerato ProgramAE ( p
' )
o r F u l lA u t o( t r l ) .
. l f a P r o g r a m m e dl m a g e C o n t r o lm o d e i s
s e t ,t h e F u l lA u t om o d et a k e se f f e c t .

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

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 ll. Speedlite380EXwith Type-ACameras!-*i*+il_:'tid,;'r*r;ti*--;**!_Ar{1,:r!;,
:' ,: +i44ffitl?re,ewrs-+,*--*&s@;,rt

Q Slide the FP flash switchto the

v greendot (normalsync).

A Aim the active focusing point on

T the subject and press the shutter
buttonhalfway.
. Focus is achievedand the shutterspeed
and aperturesetting are displayedin the
viewfinderand on the LCD panel.
. The sync speed is sel automatically
anywherefrom 1/60 sec. to the camera's
maximum sync speed (this varies
dependingon the camera).The apertureis
also set automatically.

t and the shutter

-E C f r e c Xt h a t
s p e e d a n d a p e r t u r es e t t i n g a r e
d i s p l a y e di n t h e v i e w f i n d e r t, h e n
press the shutterbuttoncompletely
to take the picture.
.lmmediately before the shutter is
r e l e a s e d ,t h e S p e e d l i t ef i r e s a t e s t
preflash. After obtaining a flash exposure
reading with the preflash,the Speedlite
fires the main flash accordinglyto obtain
the correctflash exposure.

f-= . The test preflash is fired to obtain a flash exposure reading which is used to
L$ calculatethe output of the main flash for a correctflash exposure.
. The main flash is fired when the shutter is released.

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 ll. Speedlite
380EXwithType-ACameras

Fi ll Flas h
Even in daylight,you can use flashas fill lightfor harshshadowsor dark,
backlitportraitsubjects.

a6
.€

Withfillflash. Withoutfill flash.

l=l When a tully-automatic picture-takingmode is used with Speedlite380EX,the fitl

|-.']lJ flash output may be reduced automaticallyto balance the exposure between the
subiect and background.This is called auto flash output reduction.

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 2. FlashwithOtherModes
The E-TTL auto flash system can also be used with a Type-A camera set
y E), or M
t o A v ( a p e r t u r e - p r i o r i tAyE ) , T v ( s h u t t e rs p e e d - p r i o r i t A
(manual).Set the FP flashswitchto the greendot (normalsync).
t when you press the shutter button halfway,the shutter speed and aperturesetting are
displayedas in any AE mode.

andAperture
Speed
Shutter to Mode
According
Setting
Mode ShutterSpeed Flash Aperture

Full Auto and Programmed Automaticallyset

(1/60-1/Xsec.) Automaticallyset
lmage Control
Automaticallyset
P (1/60-1/X
sec.) Automaticallyset

Automaticallyset
Av (30-1/Xsec.) Manuallyset

Manuallyset
Tv (30-1/Xsec.) Automaticallysel

Manuallyset
M (buLb-1/Xsec.) Manuallysel

set: Set by the camera.

. Manuallyset: Set by the user. Automatically
. 1/X sec.:Camera'smaximumsync speed(see page46).
I W h e n y o u p r e s s t h e s h u t t e r b u t t o n c o m p l e t e l y ,t h e s p e e d l i t e f i r e s a t e s t p r e f l a s h
immediitely before the shutteris released.The flash exposurereadingobtainedwith the
oreflashis usedto calculatethe optimumoutputof the mainflash.
I The exposurefor the backgroundis set with the shutterspeedand aperture.

r= lf flash is used in the DEP (Depth-of-fieldAE) mode, it will be the same as using
l].1 ttash in the Program AE mode.

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 ll. Speedlite
380EXwithType-ACameras

(1) F las hw i t h A p e r tu re -P ri o ri ty
AE
W h e n y o u w a n t t o c o n t r o lt h e d e p t h o f f i e l d o r w h e n y o u w a n t t h e
b a c k g r o u n dc o r r e c t l ye x p o s e d ,u s e a p e r t u r e - p r i o r i tAyE . Y o u s e t t h e
apertureand the camerasets the shutterspeedautomatically to suit the
background'slight level.The E-TTLauto flash systemcontrolsthe flash
outputaccordingto the apertureyou set.

1' S e t t h e c a m e r at o A v ( a p e r t u r e -
p r i o r i t yA E ) a n d s e t t h e d e s i r e d
apenure.

2 set
C h e c kt h a t t h e F P f l a s h s w i t c hi s
to the greendot.

3 Pressthe shutterbuttonhalfwayto
fnnr rc iho cr rhionl

4 vCiheewcfkitnhdaetnarontdh ipnrgiessbslti hn ek isnhgi nuttht eer

b u t t o n c o m p l e t e l yt o t a k e t h e
prcture.

I n l o w - l i g h tc o n d i t i o n s ,a s l o w s y n c s p e e d i s s e t a u t o m a t i c a l l yA
. tripod is
{f recommendedfor slow sync speeds.

H lf the maximumsync speed blinks,the backgroundwill be overexposed.lf the 30"

sync speed blinks,the backgroundwill be underexposed.Change the aperture
settinguntilthe sync speedstopsblinkingand stayson.

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 380EXwithType-ACameras
ll. Speedlite

AE
(2) Flashwith ShutterSpeed-Priority
When you want to create a certain effect with the shutter speed, use
shutterspeed-priority AE. In this mode,you set the sync speedanywhere
from 30 sec. to the camera'smaximumsync speed. The camera then
s e t s t h e a p e r t u r ea u t o m a t i c a l l yt o o b t a i n t h e c o r r e c t b a c k g r o u n d
e x p o s u r e .T h e E - T T L a u t o f l a s h s y s t e m c o n t r o l st h e f l a s h o u t p u t
accordingto the apertureset automatically by the camera.

{I S e t t h e c a m e r a t o T v ( s h u t t e r
speed-priority AE) and set the sync
s p e e d a n y w h e r ef r o m 3 0 s e c . t o
the camera'smax.svncspeed.

r'! Check that the FP flash switch is

4 set to the greendot (normalsync).

3 focus
Press the shutterbuttonhalfwavto
the subject.

4 tChhee cv ki et hwafti nn odtehrianngids pbrl iensksi nt ghi ne

shutter button completelyto take
the picture.

E l f t h e a p e r t u r e s e t t i n g b l i n k s , t h e b a c k g r o u n dw i l l b e o v e r e x p o s e do r
underexposed.Change the sync speed until the aperturesettingstops blinking
and stavson.

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 ll. Speedlite380EXwith Type-ACameras

(3) Flash with Manual Exposure

When you want to set boththe sync speedand the aperture,use manual
e x p o s u r e .T h e E - T T L a u t o f l a s h s y s t e m c o n t r o l st h e f l a s h o u t p u t
accordingto the apertureyou set.
.l Set the camerato M (manual
' e x p o s u r e )a n d s e t t h e d e s i r e d
apertureand sync speed anywhere
from bulbto the camera'smaximum
syncspeed.

Check that the FP flash switch is

-)
set to the greendot (normalsync).

3 focus
Pressthe shutterbuttonhalfwavto
the subject.

4 v i e w f i n d e ra n d o r e s st h e s h u t t e r
C h e c k t h e i n f o r m a t i o ni n t h e

b u t t o n c o m p l e t e l yt o t a k e t h e
oicture.

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 3. UsingSpecialFeatures
With a Type-A camera,Speedlite380EX enablesFP flash and FE lock.
( 1) F P f la s h
F P ( f o c a l - p l a n ef)l a s h , o r h i g h - s p e e ds y n c , e n a b l e st h e S p e e d l i t et o
synchronize with a shutterspeedfasterthan the camera'smaximumsync
speed. {
When a syric speed faster than the camera'smaximumsync speed is set, I
Speedlite380EX automatically sets the high-speedsync mode for auto 1
flashexposure. I
FP flash can be used in the P, Tv, Av, M, and DEP modes. lt is etfective
when you want to use fill flash for an outdoor portraitwhile blurringthe
b a c k g r o u n dw i t h a l a r g e a p e r t u r e .l t c a n a l s o b e u s e d t o p r o d u c ea
catchlightin the subject'seyes or to eliminateharshshadows.The result
is best with a fast (large-aperture) lens.
. lf a largeapertureis to be used,set the camerato the Tv, Av, or M mode.

1I S e t t h e d e s i r e d p i c t u r e - t a k i n g
mode.

- - - o o - 9 S l i d e t h e S p e e d l i t e3 8 0 E X ' s F P
24 2A 35 50 70 105 E flash switch to tx (high-speed
sync).

Press the shutter button halfwayto

vQ focusthe subiect.

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 l l . S p e e d l i t3e8 0 E X
w i t hT y p e - AC a m e r a s

d ' C h e c kt h a tn o t h i n gi s b l i n k i n gi n t h e
v i e w f i n d e ar n d p r e s s t h e s h u t l e r
hrrlion comnlctelv to take the
prcrure.
. When high-speed sync has been set. lH
is d splayed in the viewl nder

.- ,-'"1 +rf"_

46t"
19'

.. -,:ri.Ji,,'
T a k e nw t h F P f l a s ha l 1 / 3 0 0 0s e c . f / 2 . 0 T a k e nw i t h n o r m a l l a s ha t 1 / 1 2 5s e c . f / 9 . 5
( E F 1 0 0 m ml i2 . 0 l e n s ) ( E F 1 0 0 m mf / 2 . 0 e n s ) .

l= T h e S p e e d l r l e 'G s u i d e N o . c h a n g e sa c c o r d i n gt o t h e h i g h - s p e e d
s y n c .T h e
Lll S p e e d l r tse l l a s hr a n q ed e c r e a s e w
s i t hF P f l a s h .

Hig h -S p e e dSy n c Gu i d e N o . T a b l e
coverageanqielm-j
24 28 35 50 70 105
S h u t t e sr o e e d
1 / 18 0 1 1. 2 Iz.J 15.0 lo.o 7.6 20.3
11250 100 1.0 13.3 4.8 5.7 8.1
1/350 8.7 9.6 11 . 6 2.9 3.7 5.8
1/500 7.3 8.0 9.8 10.8 1.5 3.3
1t750 6.2 6.8 8.2 9.1 9.7 t.a

1 / 10 0 0 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 6.6
1/3000 J. l 3.4 4.1 4.6 4.8 5.6
1/4000 2.6 2.8 3.5 3.8 + . 1 4.7
T h e e f f e c t i v er a n g eo f F P f l a s hi s 0 . 7 t o 1 1 . 9m e t e r s/ 2 . 3 t o 3 9 . 3f e e t ( a t 1 / 1 8 0s e c . w i t h E F
5 0 m mf / 1. 4 l e n s ) .

---XW- : T h e G u i d e N o . c a n b e c a l c u l a t e dw i t h t h e f o l l o w i n gf o r m u l a C
: a m e r at o - s u b j e c t
d i s t a n c ex c o r r e c at p e r t u r ev a l u e= G u r d eN o . 25
 ll. Speedlite380EXwith Type-ACameras

(2) FE Lock
When used with a Type-A camera, Speedlite380EX enables FE (flash
exposure)lock. The camera'sAE lock button functionsas an FE lock
button.Use FE lock to obtain and lock the correctflash exposurereading
for any portionof the picture.You can lhen recomposethe shot while
retainingthe flash exposurereading.

{ Set the camera to a CreativeZone

I mode (P, Tv, Av, M, or DEP).

tE Press the shutter button halfwayto

focus the subject. Keep pressing
the shutter button halfwayeven
afterfocus is achieved.
Q Aim the focusingpoint where you
v want to obtain the correctflash
exposure reading,then press the
FE lock button .
. Speedlite380EX tires a preflashto
calculate the required flash exposure
which is then lockeduntil 16 sec. afterthe
FE lock buttonis released.
. In the viewfinder, the FE lock symbol(FEL)
i s d i s p l a y e df o r a b o u t 0 . 5 s e c . a n d t h e
correctflash exposuresettingis locked.
. The focusing point linked to the FE lock
flashesin red.

lFl . Using FE lock may not make any differencefor 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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 ll. Speedlite
380EXwithType-ACameras

. lf the sublectis too far away for FE lock to

b e s e t , I b l i n k s .M o v e n e a r e rt o t h e
subjectand repeatsteps2 and 3.

/ Composethe picture.
-
W i t h i n 1 6 s e c . a f t e r r e l e a s i n gt h e
vI FE lock button,checkthe displayin
t h e v i e w f i n d e r ,r e c o m p o s e i f
necessary, thentakethe picture..
. Each time you presslhe FE lock button,a
oreflashis fired to obtainthe correctflash
exposurereadingwhich is then lockedfor
16 s e c .
. The FE lock is canceled 16 sec, after the
FE lock symbol( )e ) is displayedor when
the CommandDial is turned.
With a Type-Acamera,the FE lock links to
th e f o c u s i n g p o i n t a s fo l l o w s:
FocusingPointSelectionMethod FE Lock-LinkedFocusingPoint

Automatic Center

With CustomFunction
Center
C08 set to 0.
l\,4anual rl
With CustomFunction
User-selected
C 0 8 s e tt o 1 .
With CustomFunction
Center
C08 set to 0.
Eye-controlled
With CustomFunction I
User-selected'
C 0 8s e t t o 1 .

With Eye-Controlled Autofocus,if you press the FE lock buttonwhile pressing

E the shutterbuttonhalfway,FE lock linksto the selectedfocusingpoint.
Also, if you press the FE lock button before focus is achieved or without
pressingthe shutterbutton,FE lock linksto the centerfocusingpoint.
Within16 sec. after pressingthe FE lock button,you can turn the QuickControl
Dial for exposurecompensation.In this way, you can controlthe exposureJor
the background.
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 ll. Speedlite380EXwith Type-ACameras

(3)Second-Cu
rtain Synchronization
lf your Type-A camera has a Custom Functionfor settingsecond-curtain
synchronization, you can fire the flash right before the exposureends
( w h e n t h e s e c o n d s h u t t e r c u r t a i n c l o s e s ) . N o r m a l l y ,f i r s t - c u r t a i n
synchronizationis set so that the flash is fired at the start of the exposure
I
(when the first shutter curtain opens). With second-curtain
synchronizationand a slow shutter speed, you can capture a moving
subjectsharply and leave a blurred streak behind the sublect.This is
more naturalthan when first-curtainsynchronizationis used.
* To set the camera'sCustom Function,referto the camera'sInstructions.

synchronizalion
Takenwithsecond-curtain Takenwithfirst-curtain
synchronization.

f-fl . lf lhe camera is set to the Full Auto (r:|) mode or a Programmed lmage
ql Control mode, second-curtainsynchronizationcannot be used.
. To obtain second-curtainsynchronizationeffects,set the camera 10the Tv, Av,
or M mode and use a slow shufter sDeed.
. Setting bulb for the sync speed makes second-curtainsynchronizationshots
easier.

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lll. Speedlite
380EXwithType-BCameras
Witha Type-Bcamera,you can use Speedlite380EX'sTTL autoflash
s y s t e ma n d o t h e r l e a t u r e ss u c h a s a u t o m a t i cf l a s h e x p o s u r e
compensation, autoflashcontrolwith maiually-set syncspeedand
aperture,and multiple-flash capability. Just pressthe shutterbuttonfor
easyandautomatic flashphotography.

1. Fully-Automatic
FlashOperation
For fully-automatic flash operation,attachSpeedlite380EX to a Type-B
c a m e r aa n d s e t t h e c a m e r at o P r o g r a mA E ( P ) o r F u l lA u t o ( O ) . T h e
TTL auto flash systemthen sets the camera'ssync speed and aperture
automatrcally. This mode makes flash photographyeasy and automatic
f o r l o w - l i g hat n d f i l l J l a s hc o n d i t i o n s .

F u lly -Au t o m a t i cF l a shOp e ra ti o n

I ' S e t t h e c a m e r at o P r o g r a mA E ( r r )
o r F u l lA u t o( D ) .
f u r n o n t h e S p e e d l i t e ' sp o w e r
-) s w i t c h .

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 lll. Speedlite380EXwith Type-BCameras

Q A i m t h e a c t i v e f o c u s i n gp o i n t o n
v
the subject and press the shutter
button halfway.
. Focus is achieved and the shutter sDeed
and aperturesetting are displayedin the
viewfinderand on the LCD Danel.
. The sync speed is set automatically
anywhere from 1/60 sec. to the camera's
maximum sync speed (this varies
depending on the cameraln the case oJ
E O S R e b e l - s e r i e sc a m e r a s ,t h e s y n c
speed is set to 1/90 sec. in the Programor
Full Aulo mode). The aperture is also set
automatically.(See page 46)

{ ' Check that t and the shutter

speed and aperture setting are
displayed in the viewfinder,then
press the shutterbuttoncompletely
to take the picture.

l=l lf the Speedliteis usedwith a Programmed lmageControlmode,it will be the

IJ sameas usingthe Speedlite in the Program
AE mode.

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 lll. Speedlite380EXwith Type-BCameras

Fill-inFlash
Even in daylight,you can use flash as fill light for harsh shadowsor dark,
backlitportraitsubjects.

With fill flash. Withoutfill llash.

picture-taking
Whena tully-automatic,
E modeis usedwithSpeedlite
flashoutputmay be reduc€dautomatically
subjectandbackground.
380EX,thefill
to balancethe exposurebetweenthe
Thisis calledautoflashoutputreduction.

I I
I

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 2. FlashwithOtherModes
TheTTLautoflashsystemcanalsobe usedwitha Type-Bcameraset to
AE),Tv (shutter
Av (aperture-priority AE),or M (manual).
speed-priority
I When you press the shutter button halfway,the shutter speed and aperturesetting are
displayedas in any AE mode.

Shutter andAperture
Speed Setting to Mode
According
Mode ShutterSpeed FlashAperture

Automaticallyset
P (1/60-1/Xsec.) Automaticallyset

Automaticallysel
Av (30-1/Xsec.) Manuallysel

Manuallyset
Tv (30-11(sec.) Automaticallyset

Manuallyset
M (buLb-1/Xsec.) Manuallyset

. Manuallyset: Set by the user. Automatically

set: Set by the camera.
. 1/X sec.:Camera'smaximumsync speed(see page 46).
I When you press the shutter button completely,the Speedlitefires. The flash output is
controlled by the TTL auto flash system (the flash is metered off-the-filmand cut-off
automaticallywhen the correct exposure is attained)according10the set aperture.
I The exposurefor the backgroundis set with the shutterspeedand aperture.

E . When the 380EX is used with a Type-B EOS camera, the FP flash switch does
lll not function.
. Using the 380EX in the depth-of-fieldAE mode obtains the same result as
usingit in the ProgramAE mode.

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 lll. Speedlite
380EXwith Type-BCameras

(1)FlashwithAperture-Priority
AE
W h e n y o u w a n t t o c o n t r o lt h e d e p t h o f f i e l d o r w h e n y o u w a n t t h e
b a c k g r o u n dc o r r e c t l ye x p o s e d ,u s e a p e r t u r e - p r i o r i tAyE . Y o u s e t t h e
apertureand the camerasets the shutterspeedautomatically to suit the
b a c k g r o u n d 'lsi g h t l e v e l .T h e T T L a u t o f l a s h s y s t e mc o n t r o l st h e f l a s h
outputaccordingto the apertureyou set.

' l S e t t h e c a m e r at o A v ( a p e r t u r e -

E
' p r i o r i t yA E ) a n d s e t t h e d e s i r e d
apenure.
Av

2 focus
Pressthe shutterbuttonhalfwayto
the subject.

3 tChheevc iket hwafti nn od tehrai nngids pbrl iensksi nt hgi en

s h u t t e rb u t t o nc o m p l e t e l yt o t a k e
the picture.

I n l o w - l i g h tc o n d i t i o n s ,a s l o w s y n c s p e e d i s s e t a u t o m a t i c a l l yA
{f recommendedfor slow sync speeds.
. tripod is

l-l
lf the maximumsync speed blinks,the backgroundwill be overexposed.lf the 30"
LJ sync speed blinks,the backgroundwill be underexposed.Change the aperture
settinguntilthe sync speedstopsblinkingand stayson.

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 lll. Speedlite380EXwith Type-BCameras t ; *E i!41i4 vrdr. +ra'F. *r:,jws

AE
(2) Flashwith ShutterSpeed-Priority
When you want to create a certain effect with the shutter speed, use
shutterspeed-priorityAE. In this mode, you set the sync speed anywhere
from 30 sec. to the camera'smaximumsync speed. The camerathen
s e t s t h e a p e r t u r e a u t o m a t i c a l l yt o o b t a i n t h e c o r r e c t b a c k g r o u n d
exposure.The TTL auto flash system controlsthe flash output according
to the apertureset automaticallyby the camera.

'fv 1 Set the camera to Tv (shutter

E
I speed-priorityAE) and set the sync
speed anywhere from 30 sec. to
the camera'smax. sync speed.
t-l

Press the shutter button halfwayto

2 focus the subject.

3 tChhee cv ki et hwaf ti nndoet hr ianngdi s pbrl iensksi nt ghi en

shutter button completelyto take
the picture.

l=l lf the aperturesettingblinks,the backgroundwill be overexposedor

Lfl underexposed.Changethe sync speeduntilthe aperturesettingstopsblinking
andstayson.

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 lll. Speedlite380EXwith Type-BCameras

(3) Flashwith ManualExposure

Whenyouwantto set boththe syncspeedandthe aperture,usemanual
exposure.The TTL autoflashsystemcontrolsthe flashoutputaccording
to theapertureyouset.

1' S e t t h e c a m e r at o M ( m a n u a l
M
E
l-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
apertureandsyncspeedanywhere
from 30 sec. to the camera's
maximum syncspeed.

Pressthe shutterbuttonhalfwayto
-2 focusthesubject.
C h e c k t h e i n f o r m a t i o ni n t h e
vQ viewfinderand pressthe shutter
b u t t o nc o m p l e t e l yt o t a k e t h e
picture.

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 lV.OtherApplications
When used with a Type-A or B camera, Speedlite380EX enables slow-
s p e e d s y n c , b o u n c e f l a s h , m u l t i p l e - f l a s hc o n f i g u r a t i o n sa, n d f l a s h -
exposurecompensation.

Sync
1. Slow-Speed
Slow-speedsync is a slow shutterspeedyou use with flash.By usinga
slow shutterspeed,you can exposethe backgroundcorrectlywhile the
flash exposesthe subjectcorrectly.You can use slow-speedsync in the
picturetakingmodesbelow.

Taken with a slow sync speed Takenwith a normalsvnc soeed.

sync'usea tripod.
wn"n usingslow-speed
ffi

(1) Av (Aperture-priorityAE) Automatic Slow-Speed Sync

1. Set the camerato Av and set the aperture.

2. Focusthe subject.
3. Checkthat nothingis blinkingin the viewfinderand takethe picture'
. With a Type-Acamera,the flash exposureis automatically controlled
b y t h e E - T T La u t o f l a s h s y s t e m .W i t h a T y p e - Bc a m e r a ,t h e f l a s h
exposureis automatically controlledby the TTL autoflashsystem.

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 lV. OtherApplications

(2)Tv (Shutter AE) Slow-speed

speed-priority sync

1. Set the camerato Tv.

2. Focusthe subject.
3. Set the shutterspeed so that a correctexposure*will be obtained.
4. Checkthat nothingis blinkingin the viewfinderand take the picture.

(3)M (Manualexposure) Slow-speed

sync
1. Set the camerato M.
2. Focusthe subjectand composethe shot.
3. To obtain the correct backgroundexposure,*set the shutter speed
and aperture so that the exposure level indicatoris at the center of
the exposure level scale in the viewfinder.lf your camera viewfinder
has - and + symbols instead,set the shutterspeed and apertureuntil
both symbolslight.
4. Checkthe informationin the viewfinderand take the picture.

. Balancingthe exposurebetweenthe subjectand background

. ln shutterspeed-priority
AE mode
Usea slowershutterspeeduntilthe aperturevaluestops blinking.
. In manualexposuremode
Set the shutter speed and aperture so that the exposure level indicator is at the center of
the scale.

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2. BounceFlash
Whenthe flashis aimeddirectlyat a portraitsubject,a harshshadowmay
appearbehindthe subject.By bouncing the flashotf the ceiling,etc.,you
the shadowandproducea softerlight.
can reduceor eliminate
. The flash head has click stops at 0', 60', 75', and 90' angles for tilting.

Taken with bounced flash. Taken with direct flash.

1 Tceiling
i l t t h e f l a s h h e a d t o w a r dt h e
or otherreflectivesurface.

2 Turn on the Speedlite380EX's

powerswitch.

3 Focusthe subject.
Checkthatnothingis blinkingin the
4 viewfinder andtakethe picture.

' 9t[nlB .,1. r '. . .'r

. $&en he flreh headF m0d br'b'Aqii€CIllffiir th€ tlesh eo,oetagals set
elomatiaally to 50rnm.
3.FlashExposure
Compensation
l f y o u h a v ea n E O S - 1 N ,E O S - 1 NR S , E O S 5 0 , E O S 5 0 E , E O S E L A Nl l ,
EOS ELAN ll E, EOS A2lA2E,or EOS lX, you can set flash-exposure
compensation with Speedlite380EX.Referto your camera'sInstructions
to set flash-exposure compensation.

4 .M u l t i p l e
Flash
By using multipleSpeedlites,you can attainvariouslightingeffectssuch
as givingthe portraitsubjecta more naturaland sculpturallook.
B y c o n n e c t i n gm u l t i p l eS p e e d l i t e sw i t h m u l t i p l e - f l a sahc c e s s o r i e sy,o u
can use the TTL autoflashsystemfor easy and automaticflashexposure.
Y o u n e e d n o t m a k e a n y t r o u b l e s o m ee x p o s u r ec a l c u l a t i o n sY. o u c a n
connectup to four Canon Speedlites.BesidesSpeedlite380EX,you can
connectSpeedlite480EG,any EZ-seriesSpeedlite,and Macro Ring Lite
M1.3.
S a m p l eM u l t i p l e - F l a sC
h onnections
{I Use multipleJlash
accessories
to connectCanonSpeedlites.

B e t o r e t a k i n g t h e p i c t u r e ,m a k e s u r e t h e p i l o t l a m p o f a l l t h e
-) connectedSoeedlitesare lit.

ConnectingCord

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 lV. OtherApplications

Sample Multiple-FlashSetup

540E2 mountedon Off-CameraShoe Adapter

ConnectingCord

540E2 mounted on Off-Camera

Shoe Adapter
ConnectingCord

TTL Distributor

380EX mounted on TTL Hot

Adapter 3

l= . lt the batteriesin TTL Hot Shoe Adapter3 are almostexhausted,the

ljl Speedlite's pilotlampmay not lightand the flashmaynot fire.Makesurethe
bafteriesin TTL HotShoeAdapter3 havesufficientpower.
. The ConnectingCordcan be extendedup to 9 meters/ 30ft by connecting
threeConnecting Cord300's(3 meters/ 10fteach).

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 -T
-, . ! i*e*i&ry.a-*:s**i%q.*e**@

Speedlite380EXAccessories
@ Off-CameraShoe Cord 2
This cord enables you to use lhe speedlite up to
60 cm/l.98tt away from the camera.Ail of
the camera'sautomaticfunctionsare left intact.

Multiple-FlashAccessories
@ Off-CameraShoe Adapter
This adapter has a hot sho6, a connecting
cord socker,and a tripod socket. Mount a
Speedtfteon the hor rho::g9!,n1g, "
^Conn"irinj corO to tn" ConnectingCord socket, and
mount the adapteron a tripod.The connecting"corJ'"-om",
--. -- '"
TTL Hot Shoe Adapter3 orTTL Distributor. " end can be connectedto a

@ ffl Distributor
with four connectino cord sockets, the TTL Distributor
rerays exposure informationfrom
the TTL Hot Shoe AJaprer 3 to up to three Spee;ffi;i;
ConnectingCords.
@ ]-rL HotShoeAdapter3
Equrpped with a hot shoeanda.connecting cord socket,
this adapteris mountedon the
c a m e r a ' s h o t s h o e . A S p e e d r i t ei s * r e n - m o u n t e J
o n t n e a o a p t e r , sh o r s h o e a n d a
c o n n e c t i n g c o r d i s c o n n e c t e dt o t h e s o c t e t .
a y a o n n " a t i n gt h e o t h e r e n d o f t h e
connecting cord to an off-camera stto" naapiei
oi J'rt oi"unrtor, you can connecr
more Speedlitesto the camera.

@ ConnectingCord 60 and ConnectinqCord 300

AvaraoreIn two rengths(60 cm and 3 meterJ),
the connectingcords are used to wire a
multiple{lashsetuD.

ffi wtrena multi-frash

accessoryis attachedto speedlite380EX,the TTLauto
{J exposuremodetakeseffecr. flash

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 Guide
Troubleshooting
NO Problem ProbableCause Solution Page No.

1 The Soeedlitecannot The locking collar has Loosen the locking

be detachedfrom the
camera.
2 The flashdoes not fire
even when the shutter
buttonis pressed.
not been loosened collar completelyto 12
enough to retractthe retractthe locking pin.
lockingpin.
The Speedlitehas not Mountthe Speedlite
been mountedproperly properlyand securely l2
on the hot shoe. on lhe camera.

The hot shoe contacts lf the contacts are dirty,

are dirty. use a cleanclothto
The Speedlite's w i p et h e m . 12
mountingloot contacls
are dirty.
Afterturningon the lf the Soeedliteis nol Press the shutter button
Speedlite,the pilotlamp usedfor 90 sec.,the or press the test firing 13
turns off after a while. oower turns off button.
automatically.
4 When high-speedsync With high-speedsync, Set the shutter speed
was usedwith the EOS the Guide No. changes so that the desiredflash
50,Eos 50E,Eos dependingon the sync rangeis attained.
E L A NI I , E O SE L A NI I speed.A fastersync 25
E, the picturewas speedreducesthe flash
underexposed. range.lf the subjectis
beyondlhe flash range,
underexposure results.
5 The subject looks lf flash is usedwith Use a tripod.
blurred in the picture. aperture-priorityAE in
low-lightconditions,a
slow sync speed is set 36
automatically.A blurred
pictureis proneto occur
if the camerais handheld
at a slow shuttersDeed.
 l-
Specifications
Type Direct-sync, shoe-mountflashwith E-TTLauto flashcontrol(E_
T T L t e s t p r e f l a s h ,A F - a s s i s tb e a m , a u t o z o o m h e a d , a n o
bouncecapability).
Compatiblecameras Type-Acameras(withE-TTLauto flashcontrol).
Type-Bcameras(withTTL auto ftashcontrot).(See page 2)
FlashcoverageandGuideNo See page 44
Batterylifeand recyclingtime See page 11
Flashduration '1.4
ms or less.(NormalFlash)
Flashcoverage Auto zoom head covers 24mm,21mm,35mm, 50mm, 7onrnr,
and 105mmlensesautomaticailv.
Flashmodes (1) Normalsync
(2) High-speedsync (FP flash);Type-ACamera.
(3) Test firing (with test firing button)
Tiltableangles Max.tilt angle:goupward
Clickstops:0", 60", 75', 90'.
Exposurecontrol modes (1) E-TTLautoflash(Type-ACamera).
(2) FE lock (Type-ACamera).
(3) TTL auto flash (with EOS cameraswithout E-TTL auto flash
capability).
Flashmeteringsystem ( 1 ) E - T T L a u t o f l a s h m e t e r i n gw i t h a t e s t p r e f t a s n
6ype+
Camera).
(2) E-IIL auto flashpartialmeteringwith a test preflash(Type_
A Camera).
(3) TTL ofi-theJitmauto flash metering(withType_Bcameras).
Flash exposure ( l ) Automaticflash output reductionfor fill flash.
compensalion (2) Enabled with cameras having flash-exposurecompensation
capability.
Flashrange (1) With normalsync: 0.7 - 22 metersI 2.9-7gfl
(with50mmfi l.4 lensat tSOi00) (2) With high-speedsync: 0.7 - t j.9 meters /
2.3-39.27tr(ar
1 / 1 2 5s e c ) .
Sync speed See page 46.
-lash-readv indication Red pilotlamp.
AF-assistbeam linkageand Linked to center focusing point, effectivefrom approx. 0.7 to 1O
ranqe meters/ 2.3 to 33ft (in total darkness).
Auto power off Powerturnsofi automaticaily aftergOJeiloinon-use
Power source (1) Four size-AAalkatinebatteries(LR6or AM-3)
(2) Four size-AANiCd batteries(KR15or KR51)
Dimensions(mm) 75(W)x 113.5(H)x 103.5(D)/ 2.15/ 16 (wJx 4-1I 2 (H\x 4-3I 4 (D\
Weighl 270g (excluding
bafleries)
/ 9.4502

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Specifications

G u ide N o . ( m e t e r sa t IS O 1 0 0 )
FlashCoverage(mm) 24 28 35 50 70 105
N o r m a l ( f u l lOutput
) (G.N.) 2 1 23 28 31 33 38
ShutterSoeed
1 / 18 0 1 1 . 2 12.3 15.0 16.6 7 . 6 20.3
1t250 10.0 1 1 . 0 13.3 14.8 5.7 1 8 . 1
1/350 8.7 9.6 1 1 . 6 12.9 3.7 1 5 . 8
1/500 8.0 9 . 8 1 0 . 8 t.3 13.3
FP Flash a 7
1t750 6.2 6.8 8.2 9.1 11.2
1/1000 5.2 5.7 6.9 7.7 8.2 9.4
1/1500 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 RecyclingTime

BatteryType No. of Flashes RecyclingTime
Size-AAalkalinebatteries
(LR6or AM-3) 260 to 1800 0 . 1t o 7 . 5s e c .

Size-AANiCdbatteries
( K R 1 5o r K R 5 1 ) 75 to 500 0.'l to 4.5 sec.

. The abovefiguresare basedQncanon's standardTest Methodwith a new set of batteries

 .t-

Speedlite380EXFeatureAvaitabitity

AF-AssistBeamEmissionpreconditions
3S0E)UCameraCombination

EOS 50 With the centerfocusing

trUb 5U E
pointselected.
EOS ELAN II
EOS ELAN tr E
EOSsOON/EOS REBELG With the left or right
EOS IX focusingpointselected

EOS 5OO,EOS REBELX, EOS 5OOO, EOS 888

EOS 5, EOS 42, EOS A2E, EOS 1O

EOS-1N,EOS-1NRS, EOS 1OOON, EOS REBELII.

EOS IOOOFN. EOS REBELS[ EOS REBEL,EOS
1OOO,EOS 1OO,EOS ELAN,EOS 7OO,EOS RT. EOS-
1. EOS630, EOS85o,EOS750,EOS 620,EOS650
- with
the Eos-1 N, Eos-1 N RS, if a focusingpointotherthan the centerone is serected,the
camera'sAF-assistbeam is emittedinstead.

Camera'sFlash-Related
ExposureWarnings
ExposureMode WarningIndicator Description Remarks
Aperture-priorityAE Max. sync speed The backgroundwill Only the flash
blinks. be overexposed. exposuresettingfor
the subject is correct.
Changingthe aperture
may stop the shutter
speedfrom blinking.
Shutter speed-priority Minimumaperture The backgroundwill Only the flash
AE settingblinks. be overexposed. exposuresettingfor
the subject is correct
Maximumaperture The backgroundwill
settingblinks. be underexposed.
Program AE Minimumaperture The subjectis too Attacha neutral-
settingblinks. bright. densityfilterto the
lensto reducethe
amountof light
receivedby the
camera.

45
 Availability
380EXFeature
Speedlite
Auto Flash Flash Camera
Camera's Max. Sync Speed 3-Zone Control Exposure Modelol Bulb
Auto Como€ns C urtain Fully-
Camera Flash
'1t125 1t200 11250 Sync
1/90 E.TTL TTL Camera Flash

EOS6s0 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

E O S1 0 / 1 0 S a o a P/D O

EOS 700 a X a P a

o
lOOO/REBEL
EOS X o x P/D o

EOS1OO/ELAN a X a x X P/O a
EOS1000N o
REBELII a o X Plt)
tUSIUUUFN
REBEL
S]I o x x a X P/D a

EOS5/AZA2E o o a O P/D a
EOS500/
HEBELX a a a X P/B a
EOS5000 o o
Eos888 o o o

EOS1N/1NRS a a x o a P o
E0s50.50E o o o
ELANIIELANIE a o a P/D

EOS500N/ a
EOSREBELG o a X X P/D

EOSIX a o X o P/D a
AE
Notavailable.X:Notavailable.l: FullAuto P: Program
O: Available.Blank:
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This device complieswith Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operationis

subjectto the followingtwo conditions:(1) This devicemay not cause
harmfulinterference, and (2) this devicemust acceptany interference
received,includinginterference that may causeundesiredoperation.
Do not make any changesor modifications to the equipmentunless
o t h e r w i s es p e c i f i e di 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 r
m o d i f i c a t i o n ss h o u l d b e m a d e , y o u c o u l d b e r e q u i r e dt o s t o p
operationof the equipment.
This equipmenthas been testedand found to complywith the limits
for a class B digitaldevice, pursuantto part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designedto providereasonableprotectionagainst
h a r m f u li n t e r f e r e n c ei n a r e s i d e n t i a il n s t a l l a t i o nT. h i s e q u i p m e n t
generates,uses and can radiateradio frequencyenergy and, if not
installedand used in accordancewith the instructions,mav cause
harmfulintederence to radiocommunications.
However,there is no guaranteethat interferencewill not occur in a
p a r t i c u l a ri n s t a l l a t i o nl.f t h i s e q u i p m e n td o e s c a u s e h a r m f u l
interference to radioor televisionreception,whichcan be determined
by turningthe equipmentoff and on, the user is encouragedto try to
correctthe interference by one or moreof the followingmeasures:
. Reorientor relocatethe receivingantenna.
. Increasethe separationbetweenthe equipmentand receiver.
. Consultthe dealeror an experiencedradio/TVtechnicianfor helo.

This digitalapparatusdoes not exceedthe Class B limitsfor radio

noise emissionsfrom digitalapparatusas set out in the interlernce-
causingequipmentstandardentitled"DigitalApparatus",ICES-003of
the IndustryCanada.

The CE Mark is a Directiveconformitvmarkof the Eurooean

C o m m u n i t (yE C )

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