Canon Speedlite 420EX Bedienungsanleitung
E
English Edition
INSTRUCTIONS
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The 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 booklet has separate chapters for Type-A and Type-B EOS
cameras. After reading the first chapter applicable to both camera types,
read the respective sections that apply to your camera.
Keep this instruction booklet handy for future reference.
Key to Symbols
The Caution symbol alerts you to actions to prevent flash
photography problems.
The Note symbol gives additional information for basic operations.
The Light bulb symbol offers helpful tips for operating the
Speedlite or for taking pictures.
Available 420EX Features with EOS Cameras
Feature
With Type-A Cameras With Type-B Cameras
E-TTL autoflash O X
TTL autoflash X O
High-speed sync (FP flash) O X
FE lock O X
E-TTL wireless autoflash with multiple Speedlites
OX
O: Available X: Not available.
Type-A Camera E-TTL
EOS-1D, 1V, 3, D60, D30, ELAN 7/7E, 30/33,
ELAN ll/ELAN ll E, 50/50E, REBEL 2000/300,
500N/REBEL G, 3000N/66/REBEL XSN, IX, IX 7/IX Lite
Type-B Camera TTL All other EOS cameras other than the above.
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Conventions Used in this Booklet
This instruction booklet has separate chapters for Type-A and
Type-B cameras. If you have a Type-A camera, read pages 9 to
30 and 39 to 53.
If you have a Type-B camera, read pages 9 to 16 and 31 to 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 to turn on the main switch before
proceeding.
• The icons in the text indicate the camera and 420EX's buttons
and dials and their settings. The icons in the text are the same
ones found on the camera 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:
: Full Auto
: Program AE
: Aperture-priority AE
: Shutter speed-priority AE
: Manual
• The ( ) icon indicates that the respective function remains in
effect for 16 sec. after the relevant button is released.
• Reference page numbers are indicated in parentheses as
follows: (→page M)
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Contents
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Conventions Used in this Booklet..............................................3
Nomenclature ............................................................................6
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 Confirmation..................................................15
Flash Coverage.......................................................................16
AF-Assist Beam.......................................................................16
Easy Flash Photography (For Type-A Cameras) ..........17
Flash in Full Auto Mode...........................................................18
Flash in Other Picture-Taking Modes......................................20
High-Speed Sync (FP Flash)...................................................25
FE Lock ...................................................................................27
Second-Curtain Synchronization.............................................29
Modeling Flash........................................................................30
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Contents
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Easy Flash Photography (For Type-B Cameras) ..........31
Flash in Full Auto Mode...........................................................32
Flash in Other Picture-Taking Modes......................................34
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
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Nomenclature
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Front
Flash head
Locking collar
(→page 12)
Contacts (→page 12)
Mounting foot (→page 12)
Wireless sensor
AF-assist beam emitter
(→page 16)
Battery chamber
cover (→page 10)
• The reference page is indicated by (→page M).
• In the text, the 420EX's controls and settings are indicated with the corresponding
icons enclosed in brackets < >.
Locking pin(→page 12)
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Nomenclature
Back
<>
Horizontal bounce
release button (→page 40)
E-TTL indicator
<>
Upward bounce release
button (→page 40)
Autozoom position
indicators (→page 16)
Main switch (→page 14)
<>: Turns off the power.
<>: Turns on the power.
<>
High-speed sync (FP flash)
switch (→page 14)
<>
Pilot lamp /
Test firing button (→page 15)
Flash exposure confirmation
lamp (→page 15)
<>
Slave group (SLAVE ID)
button (→page 43)
Wireless selector (→page 42)
<>Channel button (→page 43)
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This chapter helps you prepare for flash
photography with the 420EX.
Before You Start
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Installing the Batteries
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Install one of the following types of batteries:
(1) Four size-AA alkaline batteries
(2) Four size-AA nickel-hydride batteries
1Open the battery chamber cover.
• Slide the battery chamber cover as
shown by arrow 1 and flip it up as
shown by arrow 2.
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2Insert the batteries.
• Make sure the + and - battery
contacts are properly oriented as
shown in the battery chamber.
2
3Close the battery chamber cover.
• Close the cover and push it down
while sliding it as shown by arrow 2.
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