Canon Speedlite 90EX User manual

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MODE D’EMPLOI
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CPA-L036-001 © CANON INC. 2012
CANON EUROPA N.V.
Bovenkerkerweg 59-61, 1185 XB Amstelveen, The Netherlands
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The Canon Speedlite 90EX is a compact flash unit for Canon EOS cameras, and works with
the E-TTL II and E-TTL autoflash systems. All control is performed on the camera side,
letting you easily enjoy flash shooting in the same manner as a built-in flash.
Use with an EOS DIGITAL camera
• The 90EX is designed for optimum use with an EOS DIGITAL camera.
Be sure to also read the description of flash shooting in the camera’s instruction
manual.
* The menu screens used in this instruction manual are the EOS M menu screens.
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Nomenclature ............................................................................................................4
Installing the Batteries .............................................................................................5
Attaching the Flash ..................................................................................................7
Flash Shooting ..........................................................................................................8
Flash Shooting in Each Camera Mode ...................................................................9
Other Functions ......................................................................................................12
Setting the Flash Functions by Camera Operation .............................................13
About Wireless Flash .............................................................................................15
Wireless Settings ....................................................................................................15
Fully Automatic Wireless Flash .............................................................................18
Flash Ratio with E-TTL II ........................................................................................22
Wireless Multiple Speedlite Shooting with Manual Flash Output ......................27
Troubleshooting Guide ..........................................................................................28
Specifications .........................................................................................................30
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Nomenclature
"Flash head/AF-assist beam emitter (p.12)
#Flash output detection sensor
$Locking pin
%Contacts
&Mounting foot (p.7)
'<Q> lamp (p.8)
(Battery compartment cover (p.5)
)Mounting foot lock lever (p.7)
*Power button (p.8)
+Power lamp
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1Slide the battery compartment cover
and open it as shown by the arrows.
2Install two batteries.
Make sure the + and - battery contacts are correctly
oriented.
Return the cover to its original position.
Recycling Time and Flash Count
Recycling Time: Approx. 0.1 - 5.5 sec.
Flash Count: Approx. 100 flashes or more
Based on new size-AAA/LR03 alkaline batteries and Canon’s testing standards.
Installing the Batteries
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Be sure to use a new set of two batteries of the same brand. When replacing the
batteries, replace both batteries at once.
Do not fire more than 20 continuous flashes in a short time.
If you change the batteries after firing flashes continuously, be aware that the batteries
might be hot.
Using size-AAA/LR03 batteries other than the alkaline type may cause improper battery
contact due to the irregular shape of the battery contacts.
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Be sure to turn off the Speedlite before attaching or detaching it.
1Slide the lock lever to the left and
attach the Speedlite to the camera.
Slip the Speedlite’s mounting foot firmly all the way
into the camera’s hot shoe.
2Secure the Speedlite.
Slide the lock lever to the right.
To remove the Speedlite, slide the lock lever to the
left and detach it from the camera.
Attaching the Flash
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1Press and hold the power button for at
least 1 second to turn on the flash.
BThe power lamp turns on and flash recycling starts.
2Check that the <Q> lamp is lit.
When the <Q> lamp lights, you can shoot with the
flash.
See p.32 for guidelines about the flash shooting
range.
3Take the picture.
Flash Shooting
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