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The Canon Speedlite 380EX is a Canon EOS-dedicated autofocus zoom flash unit featuring

the newly-developed E-TTL (Evaluative-Through-The-Lens) auto flash control system. lt also

has two hew features: FP (Focal-Plane) flash and FE (Flash Exposure) lock. FP flash enables

the Speedlite to synchronize with all shutter speeds (high-speed sync) while FE lock locks the

flash exposure rehding for a specific area. These new features are available when Speedlite

380EX is coupled to a Type-A camera (see below).Other fea tures inc lude au to f lash-exposure compensat ion , au to f lash exposure w i th a

manually-set shutter speed and aperture, second-curtain synchronization, and multiple-flash

compatibility.When used with a Type-B camera, Speedlite 380EX operates as a TTL autofocus zoom flash

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The features available with Speedlite 380EX differ depending on the camera it is used with.

Refer to the table below to check your camera type.This Instructions booklet has separate sections for Type-A and Type-Bsections which apply to your camera.

cameras. Read the

Available Features with EOS CamerasO: Available X: Not available.

Type-A Camera E.TTL EOS 50 EOS sOE EOS ELAN II EOS ELAN IIE

Type-B Camera TTL EOS 650 EOS 620 EOS 7s0 EOS 850 EOS 630 EOS-1EOS RT EOS 10 EOS 1OS EOS 7OO EOS l OOOEOS REBEL EOS 1OO EOS ELAN EOS 1OOONEOS REBELII EOS l OOOFN EOS REBEL SIIEOS 5 EOS A2 EOS ME EOS 5OO EOS REBEL XEOS 5OOO EOS 888 EOS.1N EOS-1N RS

Speedlite Feature With Type-A Cameras With Type-B Cameras

E-TTL auto flash control o x*

FP flash o X

FE lock o X

Second-curtain sync o X

Fill flash o o

Slow-speed sync o o

Bounce flash o o

Mult ip le f lash O* o

Flash exposure compensation o o. TTL auto flash control operates instead..* Available only with the EOS-1N, EOS-1N RS, EOS A2|A2E.


Ganon Speedlite O80EX Features1 E-TTL auto flash control

When Speedlite 380EX is used with a Type-A camera, E-TTL auto flash control takesover. Unlike the A-TTL and TTL auto flash systems which use a multiple-zone flashmetering sensor,to read the flash exposure, the E-TTL auto flash system uses normalevaluative metering with the camera's metering sensor and controls the flash exposureautomatically.The E-TTL auto flash system thereby controls the flash exposure with higher precision andboosts the pedormance of the AIM (Advanced Integrated Multi-point) sfstem (which linksthe metering and flash exposure to the focusing poinl;.The E-TTL auto flash system controls the exposure of the main subject as well as thebackground for a balanced exposure. lt combines automatic exposure control for ambientlight and flash exposure control for both fi l l f lash and low-light conditions.

2 FP flash (high-speed sync)When Speedlite 380EX is used with a Type-A camera, it can synchronize with all shutterspeeds.FP flash is effective when you want to use fill flash for an outdoor portrait while creatingbackground blur with a large aperture. Or, when you want to produce a catchlight in thesubject's eyes in daylight.

3 FE lockWhen Speedlite 380EX is used with a Type-A camera, you can lock the correct flashexposure reading for any portion of the picture

4 Flash exposure confirmationThe flash confirmation lamp on the back of the Speedlite lights for 2 sec. after the flashfires if the flash exposure was sufficient. lt thereiore givejyou immediate feedback onproper flash exposure.

5 Auto zoomThe flash head zooms automatically for optimum flash coverage for lens focal lengths

. ranging from 24mm to 105mm.

6 Bounce flashThe flash head can tilt upward up to 90" to bounce the flash.

7 Auto power oftl f the Speedlite has been turned on and it is not used for about 90 sec., it turns offautomatically to conserve battery power. To turn on the Speedlite again, press the shutterbutton or the Speedlite's test firing button.

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I Speedlite accessories for creative lighting

Off-Camera Shoe Cord 2 connects the Speedlite off the camera while retaining E-TTL

auto f lash contro l . Accessor ies are also avai lable to set up mul t ip le- f lash systems

maintaining auto flash exposure control'

Speedlite Gare1 Speedlite 380EX contains high-voltage circuitry. Nev_er attempt to

disassemble the Speedlite. For any repairs, take the Speedlite to a

Canon Service Center.

2 Do not get the Speedlite wet. lf it is exposed to rain or snow, wipe

immediatelY with a dry cloth.

3 When the Speedlite is not to be used for an extended period, remove

the batteries.

4 Avo id pu t t ing the speed l i te where i t may be expo_sed to . h igh

t e m p e i a t u r e 6 . 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.

Symbols used in this Instructions:

Q:Warning for preventing camera malfunction or damage'

ffi :lnformation you should know when operating the Speedlite 380EX'

-l i i ::Helpful t ip for using the Speedlite 380EX and taking pictures.


Contents. l f you have a Type-A camera, read pages 2-28 and 36-46.

. lf you have a Type-B camera, read pages 2-16 and 29-46.


Quick Star t Guide

Before following this Guide, attach Speedlite 3B0EX to the camera andturn on the camera and Speedlite.

* The asterisked features are available only with rype-A cameras. Formore details, see the specified pages.

Test firing(Page14)

Flashcoveragecheck(Page15)

Full Automode(Page17)

Flashconfirmation(Page14)

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FP flash(Page24)

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FE lock(Page26)

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Second-cuftain sync(Page28)

Slow-speedsync(Page36)

Bounce flash(Page38)

Quick Star t Gu ide

N E W S Y S T E M


Nomenclature

. Front

AF-assist beam emitter

Locking pin

Flash head

Battery

compartmentcover

Locking collar

Mounting foot


Nomenclature

. Rear

Pilot lamp/Testfiring button

confirmation lamp)

Flash coverageindicators

Power switchO:Turns off the power.| :Turns on the power.

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1. Installing the BatteriesInstall one of the following types of batteries:

(1) Four size-AA alkaline batteries (LR6 or AM-3)

(2) Four size-AA NiCd batteries (KR15 or KR51)

1 S l i d e t h e b a t t e r y' cover as shown by

fl ip it up.

compar tmentthe arrow and

2 I n s e r t t h e b a t t e r i e s w i t h t h econtacts oriented as shown in thebattery compaftment. Use four newbatteries of the same type.. To prevent faulty connections, make sure

the battery contacts are clean.

? Close the bat tery compartmentv cover as shown in the figure.

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l. Before You Start

E Battery Cautions. When replacing batteries, replace all four batteries at one time.. Although ordinary, non-alkaline batteries (RG or UM3) may be used, the

number of flashes will be less.. The contacts of NiCd batteries are not standardized. lf you want to use NiCd

batteries, make sure the battery contacts touch the battery compartment'scontacts securely.

. When you will not use the Speedlite for an extended period, remove thebatteries.

. In low temperatures, take two sets of fully-charged NiCd batteries and keepone set warm in a pocket, etc., and use the batteries alternately.

. Speedlite 380EX cannot be used with an external power source.

Battery Life and Recycling Time

Battery Type No. of Flashes Recycling TimeSize-AA alkaline batteries

(LR6 or AM-3) 260 to 1800 0.1 to 7.5 sec.

Size-AA NiCd batteries

(KR15 o r KR51)75 to 500 0.1 to 4.5 sec.

' The above figures are based on Canon's Standard Test Method with a new set of batteries.

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2. Mounting the Speedlite

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1 Loosen the locking collar by turningit as shown by the arrow.

) St ip the Speedl i te 's mount ing foot- on the camera 's ho t shoe un t i l i t

stops.

Q Turn the locking collar as shown by- t h e a r r o w a n d t i g h t e n . ( T h e

mounting foot's locking pin extendsinto the hot shoe.). To detach the Speedl i te, turn the locking

c o l l a r i n t h e o p p o s i t e d i r e c t i o n u n t i l i ts tops. (The locking pin retracts into themounting foot )

f= Afihough the hot shoe on the EOS 650, EOS 620, EOS 750, and EOS 850 doesIJJ not have a locking pin hole, Speedlite 380EX can stil l be mounted on these

cameras.

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3. Power Switch

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Set the power switch asfollows:O :To turn off the power.

| : T o t u r n o n t h e p o w e r . l f t h eSpeedlite is left unused for about90 sec., it turns off automatically tosave battery power. To turn on theSpeedlite again, press the shutterb u t t o n o r p r e s s t h e t e s t f i r i n gbutton.

4. FP Flash Switch

Use this switch to set high-speed sync.O : For normal sync.

lx: For high-speed sync.

When Speedlite 380EX is used with a Type-A camera and the switch is set for high-speedsync, using a shutter speed faster than the camera's maximum sync speed sets the high-speed sync mode and using a shutter speed slower than the maximum sync speed sets thenormal sync mode.When a Type-B camera is used, normal sync mode is set regardless of this switch's setting.

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5. Pilot Lamp and Test Firing

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. The Speedlite starts to recharge. Whenrecharging is completed, the pi lot lamplights.

) After the pilot lamp lights, press it- to test fire the flash. (The pilot lamp

is also a test firing button.)

l=l The flash cannot be test fired while the exposure setting is displayed during thelll halfway pressing of the shutter button and the four seconds after the shutter

button is released.

6. Flash Exposure Confirmation

The flash confirmation lamp lights for2 sec. after the flash fires if the correctflash exposure has been obtained. lfthe flash confirmation lamp does notl ight after the flash fires, the picturemay have been underexposed. Movecloser to the subject and try again.

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7. Flash Coverage

Speedlite 380EX's flash head zooms automatically to provide adequateflash coverage for the lens focal length in use. Flash coverage is providedtor 24mm to 105mm focal lengths. The corresponding flash coverageindicator on the Speedlite l ights.

When a zoom lens is used, the Speedlite adjusts the flash coverageautomat ical ly whenever the lens is zoomed. The corresponding f lashcoverage indicator lights.. When the flash coverage changes, the Speedlite's Guide 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 falloff at the picture's periphery.. Using any lens longer than 100mm lights the 105 flash coverage indicator.

I Turn on the camera.I

2Turn on Speedlite 380EX.

? Press the shutter button halfway.v T h e f l a s h c o v e r a g e i n d i c a t o r

cor respond ing to the lens foca llength l ights.

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8. AF-Assist Beam

l f where you focus lacks sufficient l ight or contrast, the speedlite's AF-assist beam is emitted automatically to help the camera autofocus. TheAF-assist beam is effective from 0.7 to 10 meters (2.3 to 33 feet).

AF-assist beam activationDepending on the camera and the active focusing point, either the camera's AF-assist beam orthe Speedlite's AF-assist beam is emitted. Speedlite 380EX's AF-assist beam is l inkable onryto the center focusing point . l f the camera has only one focusing point (AF f rame), theSpeedlite's AF-assist beam is emitted. lf the camera has multiple focusing points, the camera'sAF-assist beam is emitted instead. with the Eos 50,Eos 50E,Eos ELAN tr,Eos ELAN tr Eand EOS-1N, Speedl i te 380EX's AF-assist beam is emit ted i f the center focusing point isactive. See page 46.

9. Shutter Button OperationThe EOS camera's shutter button operates in two steps: Press it halfwayor all the way.

When it is pressedhalfway:1) Autofocus is activated to focus the

subject.

2 ) T h e e x p o s u r e s e t t i n g ( s h u t t e rspeed and aperture) is also set atthe same t ime.

When it is pressedcompletely:1) The shutter is released to take the

picture and then the fi lm advancesto the next frame.

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t!, Spgedlite 380EX with Type-A Cameraswith a Type-A camera, you can use Speedlite 380EX's E-TTL auto flashsystem. The E-TTL auto flash system uses the camera's focusing point-l inked, evaluative metering sensor to meter the flash exposure. Flashexposure control is more precise, resulting in a balanced exposure forboth the subject and background in f i l l - f lash or low-l ight condi t ions.Automatic exposure control and flash exposure control are thereforecombined. FP flash and FE lock can also be easily set.

1. Ful ly-Automat ic Flash Operat ionFor fully-automatic flash operation, attach Speedlite 38oEX to a Type-Acamera and set the camera to Program AE ( e ) or Ful l Auto (E ) The E-TTL auto flash system then sets the camera's sync speed and apertureautomat ical ly. This mode makes f lash photography easy and automat icfor low-l ight and f i l l - f lash condi t ions.

(1 ) Ful ly-Automatic Flash Operation

1 Set the camera to Program AE (p )' o r Fu l l Au to (E ) .. l f a Programmed lmage Cont ro l mode is

set, the Ful l Auto mode takes effect

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

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Speedlite 380EX with

Q S l i d e t h e F P f l a s h s w i t c h t o t h ev green dot (normal sync).

/ l Aim the act ive focusing point onT the subject and press the shutter

button halfway.. Focus is achieved and the shutter speed

and aperture setting are displayed in theviewfinder and on the LCD panel.

. T h e 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 yanywhere from 1i60 sec. to the camera'sm a x i m u m s y n c s p e e d ( t h i s v a r i e sdepending on the camera). The aperture isalso set automaticallv.

6 C h e c k t h a t I a n d t h e s h u t t e rtv- s p e e d a n d a p e r t u r e s e t t i n g a r ed isp layed in the v iewf inder , thenpress the shutter button completelyto take the picture.

. l m m e d i a t e l y b e f o r e t h e s h u t t e r i sr e l e a s e d , t h e S p e e d l i t e f i r e s a t e s tpreflash. After obtaining a flash exposurereading wi th the pref lash, the Speedl i tefires the main flash accordingly to obtainthe correct flash exposure.

l=l . The test preflash is fired to obtain a flash exposure reading which is used tolJl calculate the output of the main flash for a correct flash exposure.

. The main flash is fired when the shutter is released.

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lite 380EX with

Fil l Flash

!ve.n in daylight, you can use flash as fill light for harsh shadows or dark,backlit portrait subjects.

l=l Wh9n a fully-automatic picture-taking mode is used with Speedlite 3BOEX, the fitll-|l flash output may be reduced automatically to balance the exposure between the

subject and background. This is called auto flash output reduciion.

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With fil l flash. Without fil l flash.

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2. Flash with Other Modes

The E-TTL auto flash system can also be used with a Type-A camera setto Av (ape r tu re -p r i o r l t y AE) , Tv ( shu t te r speed -p r i o r i t y AE) , o I M(manuai;. Set the FP flash switch to the green dot (normal sync).

t When you press the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture sett ing are

displayed as in any AE mode.

Shutter Speed and Aperture Setting According to Mode

. Manually set: Set by the user. Automatically set: Set by the camera.

. llX sec.: Camera's maximum sync speed (see page 46).

I When you press the shut te r bu t ton comple te ly , the Speed l i te f i res a tes t p re f lash

immediately before the shutter is released. The flash exposure reading obtained with the

preflash is used to calculate the optimum output of the main flash.

I The exposure for the background is set with the shutter speed and apeilure.

l=l lf flash is used in the DEP (Depth-of-field AE) mode, it will be the same as using

ljl flash in the Program AE mode.

Mode Shutter Speed Flash Aperture

Full Auto and Programmedlmage Control

Automatically set(1/60-1/X sec.) Automatically set

PAutomatically set( 1 /60- 1 /X sec. ) Automatically set

AvAutomatically set(30-1/X sec.) Manually set

TvManually set(30- 1 /X sec. ) Automatically set

MManually set(buLb-1/X sec.) Manually set

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(1) F lash wi th Aperture-Pr ior i ty AEWhen you want to cont ro l the depth o f f ie ld o r when you want thebackground correct ly exposed, use aperture-pr ior i ty AE. You set theaperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to suit thebackground's l ight level. The E-TTL auto flash system controls the flashoutput according to the apefture you set.

I Se t the camera to Av (aper tu re-I p r i o r i t y A E ) a n d s e t t h e d e s i r e d

aperture.

Check that the FP f lash switch isset to the green dot.

Press the shutter button halfway tofocus the subject.

Check that nothing is bl inking in thev iewf inder and press the shut te rb u t t o n c o m p l e t e l y t o t a k e t h epicture.

In low-light conditions, a slow sync speed is set automatically. A tripod isrecommended for slow sync speeds.

lf the maximum sync speed blinks, the background will be overexposed. lf the 30"sync speed blinks, the background will be underexposed. Change the aperturesetting until the sync speed stops blinking and stays on.

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(2) Flash with Shutter Speed-Priority AEwhen you want to create a certain effect with the shutter speed, useshutter speed-priority AE. In this mode, you set the sync speed anywherefrom 30 sec. to the camera's maximum sync speed. The camera thens 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 y t 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 de 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 s t h e f l a s h o u t p u taccording to the apefture set automatically by the camera.

1 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

speed anywhere from 30 sec. tothe camera's max. sync speed.

) Check that the FP flash switch isset to the green dot (normal sync).

? Press the shutter button halfway tov focus the subject.

A Check tha t no th ing is b l ink ing in+ t h e v i e w f i n d e r a - n d p r e s s i h e

shutter button completely to takethe picture.

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H 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 d w i l l b e o v e r e x p o s e d o rqr underexposed. Change the sync speed until the aperture setting stops blinking

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(3) Flash with Manual ExposureWhen you want to set both the sync speed and the aperture, use manuale 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 s t h e f l a s h o u t p u taccording to the aperture you set.

I S e t t h e c a m e r a t o M ( m a n u a lt e x p o s u r e ) a n d s e t t h e d e s i r e d

aperture and sync speed anywherefrom bulb to the camera's maximumsync speed.

) Check that the FP flash switch isset to the green dot (normal sync).

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C h e c k t h e i n f o r m a t i o n i n t h ev iewf inder and press the shut te rb u t t o n c o m p l e t e l y t o t a k e t h epicture.

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3. Using Special Features

with a Type-A camera, speedlite 380EX enables Fp frash and FE lock.

(1) FP f lashFP ( foca l -p lane) f lash , o r h igh-speed sync , enabres the speed l i te tosynchronize with a shutter speed faster than the camera's maximum syncspeed.

when a sync speed faster than the camera's maximum sync speed is set,Speedlite 3B0EX automatically sets the high-speed sync mode for autoflash exposure.

FP flash can be used in the P, Tv, Av, M, and DEp modes. lt is effectivewhen you want to use fi l l f lash for an outdoor portrait while blurring thebackground with a large aperture. l t can also be used to produie acatchlight in the subject's eyes or to eliminate harsh shadows. The resultis best with a fast (large-aperlure) lens.. lf a large aperture is to be used, set the camera to the Tv, Av, or M mode.

1 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 gr mode.

I S l i d e t h e S p e e d l i t e 3 8 0 E X ' s F P- f l a s h s w i t c h t o t x ( h i g h - s p e e d

sync).

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Q Press the shutter button halfway toe focus the subject.


ll. !pgg!!!te 380EX with Type-A Cameras

2f Check that nothing is blinking in theT viewfinder and p-ress the Shutter

b u t t o n c o m p l e t e l y t o t a k e t h epicture.. When high-speed sync has been set, lx

is displayed in the vieMinder.

l=l rhe speedlite's Guide No. changes according to the high-speed sync. Theql Speedlite's flash range decreases with FP flash.

High-Speed Sync Guide No. Table

The effective range of FP flash isO.7 to 11.9 meters l2.3to 39.3 feet (at 1/180 sec. with EF50mm f/1.4 lens).

The Guide No. can be calculated with the following formula: camera-to-subjectdistance x correct aperture value = Guide No. 25

Taken with FP flash at 1/3000 sec.. f/2.0(EF 100mm f/2.0lens).

Taken with normal flash at 11125 sec.. f/9.5(EF 100mm f/2.0lens).

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1/1 80 11.2 12.3 1 5 . 0 1 6 . 6 17.6 20.3'11250 10.0 1 1 . 0 13.3 14.8 15.7 1 8 . 11/350 8.7 9 .6 1 1 . 6 12.9 13.7 1 5 . 81/500 7.3 8.0 9.8 10.8 1 1 . 5 13.31n50 6.2 6.8 8.2 9 . 1 9.7 11.2

1/1000 5.2 5.7 6.9 7.7 8.2 9.41/1 500 4.4 4.8 5.8 6.4 6.9 7.9112000 3.7 4.0 4.9 5.4 5.8 6.61/3000 3 .1 3.4 4 . 1 4.6 4.8 5.61/4000 2.6 2.8 3.5 3.8 4 .1 4.7


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(2) FE LockWhen used with a Type-A camera, Speedlite 380EX enables FE (flashexposure) lock. The camera's AE lock button funct ions as an FE lockbutton. Use FE lock to obtain and lock the correct f lash exposure readingfor any port ion of the picture. You can then recompose the shot whi leretaining the flash exposure reading.

Set the camera to a Creative Zonemode (P, Tv, Av, M, or DEP).

Press the shutter button halfway tofocus the subject . Keep pressingthe sh u t te r bu t ton ha l fway evenafter focus is achieved.

Aim the focusing point where youwan t t o ob ta in t he co r rec t f l ashexposure reading, then press theFE lock button .o $ p e e d l i t e 3 8 0 E X f i r e s a p r e f l a s h t o

c a l c u l a t e t h e r e q u i r e d f l a s h e x p o s u r ewhich is then locked unti l 16 sec. after theFE lock button is released.

. ln the viewfinder, the FE lock symbol (FEL)is d isp layed fo r about 0 .5 sec . and thecorrect flash exposure setting is locked.

. The focusing point l inked to the FE lockflashes in red.

Using FE lock may not make any difference for a small subject.lf the EOS 50, EOS 50E, EOS ELAN ll and EOS ELAN ll E Custom FunctionNo. C04 (AF activation method and AE lock button operation) is set to 1 or 2,FE lock cannot be used.

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. lf the subject is too far away for FE lock tob e s e t , I b l i n k s . M o v e n e a r e r t o t h esubject and repeat steps 2 and 3.

A Compose the picture.T

E With in 16 sec. af ter re leasing therv FE lock button, check the display in

t h e v i e w f i n d e r , r e c o m p o s e i fnecess ary , then take the picture... Each t ime you press the FE lock button, a

preflash is fired to obtain the correct flashexposure reading which is then locked for1 6 sec.

. The FE lock is canceled 16 sec, after theFE lock symbol ( * ) is displayed or whenthe Command Dial is turned.

With a Type-A camer?, the FE lock links tothe focusing point as follows:

Wath Eye-Controlled Autofocus, if you press the FE lock button while pressingthe shutter button halfway, FE lock links to the selected focusing point.Also, if you press the FE lock button before focus is achieved or withoutpressing the shutter button, FE lock links to the center focusing point.Within 16 sec. after pressing the FE lock button, you can turn the Quick ControlDial for exposure compensation. In this way, you can control the exposure forthe background.

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Focusing Point Selection Method FE Lock-Linked Focusing Point

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(3) Second-Curtai n Synch ron izationlf your Type-A camera has a Custom Function for setting second-curtainsynchronization, you can fire the flash right before the exposure ends( 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 nsynchronization is set so that the flash is fired at the start of the exposure( w h e n t h e f i r s t s h u t t e r c u r t a i n o p e n s ) . W i t h s e c o n d - c u r t a i nsynchronizat ion and a slow shutter speed, you can capture a movingsubject sharply and leave a blurred streak behind the subject. This ismore natural than when first-curtain synchronization is used.* To set the camera's Custom Function, refer to the camera's Instructions.

H . l f the camera is set to the Full Auto (O) mode or a Programmed lmage

qr Control mode, second-curtain synchronization cannot be used.. To obtain second-curtain synchronization etfects, set the camera to the Tv, Av,

or M mode and use a slow shutter speed.. Setting bulb for the sync speed makes second-curtain synchronization shots

easrer.

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lll. Speedlite 380EX with Type-B CamerasWith a fype-B cam era, you can use Speedlite 380EX's TTL auto flashsys tem and o the r f ea tu res such as au toma t i c f l ash exposu rec6mpensation, auto f lash control with manual ly-set sync speed aldaperlure, and multiple-flash capability. Just press the shutter button foreasy and automatic flash photography.

1 . Ful ly-Automat ic Flash Operat ion

For ful ly-automatic f lash operat ion, attach Speedl i te 3B0EX to a Type-Bcamera and set the camera to Program AE ( p ) or Ful l Auto (O ) . TheTTL auto flash system then sets the camera's sync speed and apertureautomatical ly. This mode makes f lash photography easy and automaticfor low- l rght and f i l l - f lash condi t ions.

Ful ly-Automat ic F lash OPerat ion

1 Set the camera to Program AE ( P )' o r Fu l l Au to (D )

2 T u r n o n t h e S p e e d l i t e ' s P o w e r- switch.

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l l l. Speedlite 3B0EX with Type-B Cameras

3 f i r th.e act ive focusing point onthe subject and press the shutterbutton halfway.. Focus is achieved and the shutter soeed

and aperture setting are displayed in theviewfinder and on the LCD panei.

. The sync speed i s se t au toma t i ca l l yanywhere from 1/60 sec. to the camera'lm a x t m u m s y n c s p e e d ( t h i s v a r i e sdepending on the cameraln the case ofEOS Rebe l - se r i es cameras , t he syncspeed is set to 1/90 sec. in the program orFull Auto mode). The aperture is ilso setautomatically. (See page 46)

4 C h e c k t h a t , a n d t h e s h u t t e rspeed and aper tu re se t t ing aredisplayed in the v iewf inder , thenpress the shutter button completelyto take the picture.

E l#::ff:fl'ffi:s;:3#,T,.",fJ??fftrilTff"conrro, mode, it wi,, be the

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ite 380EX with T

Fil l- in FlashEven in daylight, you can use flash as fill light for harsh shadows or dark,backlit portrait subjects.

When a fully-automatic, picture-taking mode is used with Speedlite 380EX, the fillflash output may be reduced automatically to balance the exposure between thesubject and background. This is called auto flash output reduction.

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With fill flash. Without fill flash.

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2. Flash with Other Modes

The TTL auto flash system can also be used with a Type-B camera set toAv (aperture-priority AE), Tv (shutter speed-priority AE), or M (manual).I When you press the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture sett ing are

displayed as in any AE mode.

Shutter Speed and Aperture Setting According to Mode

' Manually set: Set by the user. Automatically set: Set by the camera.. 1lX sec.: Camera's maximum sync speed (see page 46).

I When you press the shut ter but ton completely, the Speedl i te f i res. The f lash output iscontro l led by the TTL auto f lash system ( the f lash is metered of f - the-f i lm and cut-of fautomatically when the correct exposure is attained) according to the set aperture.

I The exposure for the background is set with the shutter speed and aperture.

l=l ' When the 380EX is used with a Type-B EOS camera, the FP flash switch does

l{l not function.' Using the 380EX in the depth-of-f ield AE mode obtains the same result as

using it in the Program AE mode.

Mode Shutter Speed Flash Aperture

PAutomatically set(1/60-1/X sec.) Automatically set

AvAutomatically set(30-1/X sec.) Manually set

TvManually set(30- 1 /X sec. ) Automatically set

MManually set(buLb-1/X sec.) Manually set

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l l l . Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras

(1) Flash with Aperture-Priority AEWhen you want to cont ro l the depth o f f ie ld o r when you want thebackground correct ly exposed, use aperture-pr ior i ty AE. You set theaperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to suit thebackground's l ight level. The TTL auto f lash system controls the f lashoutput according to the aperture you set.

1 Set the camera to Av (aper ture-' p r i o r i t y AE) and se t t he des i red

apertu re.

t Press the shutter button halfway tofocus the subject.

? Check tha t no th ing is b l ink ing inv t h e v i e w f i n d e r a n d p r e s s t h e

shutter button completely to takethe picture.

In low-l ight condit ions, a slow sync speed is set automatically. A tr ipod isrecommended for slow sync speeds.

lf the maximum sync speed blinks, the background will be overexposed. lf the 30"sync speed blinks, the background will be underexposed. Change the aperturesetting until the sync speed stops blinking and stays on.

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Av

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l l l. Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras

(2) Flash with Shutter Speed-Priority AEWhen you want to create a certain effect with the shutter speed, useshutter speed-priority AE. In this mode, you set the sync speed anywherefrom 30 sec. to the camera's maximum sync speed. The camera thensets the aper tu re au tomat ica l l y to ob ta in the cor rec t backgroundexposure. The TTL auto flash system controls the flash output accordingto the aperture set automatically by the camera.

1 S e t t h e c a m e r a t o T v ( s h u t t e rI speed-priority AE) and set the sync

speed anywhere f rom 30 sec. tothe camera's max. sync speed.


Check tha t no th ing is b l ink ing int h e v i e w f i n d e r a n d p r e s s t h eshutter button completely to takethe picture.

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E l f t he ape r t u re se t t i ng b l i nks ,underexposed. Change the syncand stays on.

the background w i l l be overexposed orspeed until the aperture setting stops blinking

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l l l. Speedlite 380EX with Type-B Cameras

(3) Flash with Manual ExposureWhen you want to set both the sync speed and the aperture, use manualexposure. The TTL auto flash system controls the flash output accordingto the aperture you set.

1 S e t t h e c a m e r a t o M ( m a n u a lt e x p o s u r e ) a n d s e t t h e d e s i r e d

aperture and sync speed anywheref r o m 3 0 s e c . t o t h e c a m e r a ' smaximum sync speed.


C h e c k t h e i n f o r m a t i o n i n t h eviewf inder and press the shut terb u t t o n c o m p l e t e l y t o t a k e t h epicture.

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1. Slow-Speed SyncSlow-speed sync is a slow shutter speed you use with flash. By using aslow shutter speed, you can expose the background correctly while theflash exposes the subject correctly. You can use slow-speed sync in thepicture-taking modes below.

l:l

IIJ When using slow-speed sync, use a tripod.

(1) Av (Aperture-priority AE) Automatic Slow-Speed Sync

1. Set the camera to Av and set the aperture.2. Focus the subject.

3. Check that nothing is blinking in the vieMinder and take the picture.o With a Type-A camera, the flash exposure is automatically controlled

by the E-TTL auto flash system. With a Type-B camera, the flashexposure is automatically controlled by the TTL auto flash system.

Taken with a slow sync speed. Taken with a normal sync speed.

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lV. Other Applications

(2) Tv (Shutter speed-priority AE) Slow-speed sync

1. Set the camera to Tv.

2. Focus the subject.

-, 3. Set the shutter speed so that a correct exposure* will be obtained.

4. Check that nothing is blinking in the viewfinder and take the picture.

(3) M (Manual exposure) Slow-speed sync

1. Set the camera to M.

2. Focus the subject and compose the shot.

3. To obtain the correct background exposure,* set the shutter speedand aperture so that the exposure level indicator is at the center ofthe exposure level scale in the viewfinder. lf your camera viewfinderhas - and + symbols instead, set the shutter speed and aperture untilboth symbols l ight.

4. Check the information in the viewfinder and take the picture.

* Balancing the exposure between the subject and background. In shutter speed-priority AE mode

Use a slower shutter speed until the aperture value stops blinking.. In manual exposure mode

' Set the shutter speed and aperture so that the exposure level indicator is at the center ofthe scale.

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2. Bg"ql"g,g "fl""h,When the flash is aimed directly at a portrait subject, a harsh shadow mayappear behind the subject. By bouncing the f lash off the cei l ing, etc.,youcan reduce or el iminate the shadow and produce a softer l ight.. The f lash head has c l ick stops at 0 ' , oo" ,7s", and 90" angles for t i l t ing.

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Taken with

/ , / tI

bounced f lash. Taken with direct f lash.

T i l t t h e f l a s h h e a d t o w a r d t h eceil ing or other reflective surface.

T u r n o n t h e S p e e d l i t e 3 8 0 E X ' spower switch.

Focus the subject.

4 Check that nothing is bl inking in the' viewfinder and take the picture.

E The reflective surface should be a solid whitish color. lf the reflective surface ispatterned or not white, the result will be affected accordingly.

' when the f lash head is t i l ted up, the zoom posit ion is set50mm.

automatically to

When the f lash head is t i l ted for bounce f lash, the f lash coverage is setautomatically to 50mm.

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3. Flash Exposure Compensation

l f you have an EOS-1 N, EOS-1N RS, EOS 50,EOS SOE,EOS ELAN l l, E O S E L A N l l E , o r E O S A 2 l A z E , y o u c a n s e t f l a s h - e x p o s u r ecompensation with Speedlite 380EX. Refer to your camera's Instructionsto set flash-exposure compensation.

4. Multiple Flash

By using multiple Speedlites, you can attain various lighting effects suchas giving the portrait subject a more natural and sculptural look.

By connecting mult iple Speedl i tes with mult iple-f lash accessories, youcan use the TTL auto flash system for easy and automatic flash exposure.You need not make any troublesome exposure calculat ions. You canconnect up to four Canon Speedlites. Besides Speedlite 380EX, you canconnect Speedlite 480EG, any EZ-series Speedlite, and Macro Ring LiteML-3.

Sample Multiple-Flash Connections

1 Use multiple-flash accessories to connect Canon Speedlites.

, B e f 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- connected Speedlites are lit.

Otf-Camera Sho^e Adapter

Connecting Cord

TTL Hot Shoe Adapter 3

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lV. Other ApplicationsI I

Sample Multiple-Flash Setup

Connecting Cord

540E2 mounted on Off-CameraShoe Adapter

Connecting Cord

TTL Distributor

380EX mounted on TTL Hot ShoeAdapter 3

t=l '

I the bat ter ies in TTL Hot Shoe Adapter 3 are almost exhausted, theu Speedlite's pilot lamp may not light and the flash may not fire. Make sure the

batteries in TTL Hot shoe Adapter 3 have sufficient power.' The Connecting Cord can be extended up to 9 meters / 90ft by connecting

three Connecting Cord 300's (3 meters / 1Oft each).

54OEZ mounted on Off-Camera Shoe Adapter

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Speedlite 380EX Accessories@ Off-Camera Shoe Cord 2

This cord enables you to use the Speedlite up to 60 cm/1 .98ft away from the camera. All ofthe camera's automatic functions are left intact.

Multiple-Flash Accessories@ Off-Camera Shoe Adapter

This adapter has a hot shoe, a Connecting Cord socket, and a tripod socket. Mount aSpeedlite on the hot shoe, connect a Connecting Cord to the Connecting Cord socket, andmount the adapter on a tripod. The Connecting Cord's other end can be connected to aTTL Hot Shoe Adaoter 3 or TTL Distributor.

€) TTL DistributorWith four Connecting Cord sockets, the TTL Distributor relays exposure information fromthe TTL Hot Shoe Adapter 3 to up to three Speedlites via Connecting Cords.

@ TTL Hot Shoe Adapter 3Equipped with a hot shoe and a Connecting Cord socket, this adapter is mounted on thecamera's hot shoe. A Speedl i te is then mounted on the adapter 's hot shoe and aConnec t ing Cord i s connec ted to the socke t . By connec t ing the o the r end o f theConnecting Cord to an Off-Camera Shoe Adapter or a TTL Distributor, you can connectmore Speedlites to the camera.

@ Connecting Cord 60 and Connecting Cord 300Available in two lengths (60 cm and 3 meters), the Connecting Cords are used to wire amultiole-flash setuo.

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( c \ r e )s/ ^ \Y/A / )-r-rI : J I J ...+-

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l=l When a multi-flash accessory is attached to Speedlite 380EX, the TTL auto flashql exposure mode takes effect.

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Troubleshooting Guide

No. Problem Probable Cause Solution Page No.

1 The Speedlite cannotbe detached from thecamera.

The locking collar hasnot been loosenedenough to retract thelocking pin.

Loosen the lockingcollar completely toretract the locking pin. 1 2

2 The f lash does not f ireeven when the shutterbutton is pressed.

The Speedlite has notbeen mounted properlyon the hot shoe.

Mount the Speedliteproperly and securelyon the camera.

1 2

The hot shoe contactsare dirty.The Speedlite'smounting foot contactsare dirty.

l f the contacts are dirty,use a c lean cloth towipe them. 1 2

3 After turning on theSpeedlite, the pilot lampturns off after a while.

lf the Speedlite is notused for 90 sec., thepower turns offautomatically.

Press the shutter buttonor press the test firingbutton.

1 3

4 When high-speed syncwas used with the EOS5 0 , E O S 5 O E , E O SE L A N I I . E O S E L A N I IE, the picture wasunderexposed.

With high-speed sync,the Guide No changesdepending on the syncspeed. A faster syncspeed reduces the flashrange. l f the subject isbeyond the f lash range,underexposu re results.

Set the shutter speedso that the desired f lashrange is attained.

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5 The subject looksblurred in the picture.

lf flash is used withaperture-priority AE inlow-light conditions, aslow sync speed is setautomatically. A blurredpicture is prone to occurif the camera is handheldat a slow shutter speed.

Use a tripod.

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Specifications

Type Direct-sync, shoe-mount flash with E-TTL auto flash control (E-TTL test preflash, AF-assist beam, auto zoom head, andbounce capability).

Compatible cameras Type-A cameras (with E-TTL auto flash control).Type-B cameras (with TTL auto flash control). (See page 2)

Flash coverage and Guide No See page M.

Battery life and recycling time See page 1 1

Flash duration 1.4 ms or less. (Normal Flash)Flash coverage Auto zoom head covers 24mm,28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 70mm,

and 105mm lenses automatically.

Flash modes (1) Normal sync(2) High-speed sync (FP flash); Type-A Camera.(3) Test firing (with test firing button)

Tiltable angles Max. tilt angle: 9OupwardClick stops: 0", 60', 75", 90"

Exposure control modes (1) E-TTL auto flash (Type-A Camera).(2!.FE lock (Type-A Camera).(3) TTL auto flash (with EOS cameras without E-TTL auto flash

capability).Flash metering system (1) E-TTL auto f lash metering with a test preflash (Type-A

Camera).(2) E-TTL auto flash partial metering with a test preflash (Type-

A Camera).(3) TTL off-the-film auto flash metering (with Type-B cameras).

Flash exposurecompensation

(1) Automatic flash output reduction for fill flash.(2) Enabled with cameras having flash-exposure compensation

capability.

Flash range(with 50mm f/1.4 lens at ISO 100)

(1) With normal sync: O.7 - 22 meters / 2.3-73ft(2) With high-speed sync: 0.7 - 11.9 meters / 2.3-39.27tt(al

1/125 sec).

Sync speed See page 46.

Flash-ready i ndication Red pilot lamp.

AF-assist beam linkage andrange

Linked to center focusing point, effective from approx. 0.7 to 10meters I 2.3 to 33ft (in total darkness).

Auto power off Power turns off automatically after 90 sec. of non-use.

Power source (1) Four si2s-A/A alkaline batteries (LRO or AM-3)(2) Four size-AA NiCd batteries (KR15 or KR51)

Dimensions (mm) 75 (W) x 1 13.5 (H) x 103.5 (D) | 2-15 / 16 (w) x 4-1 | 2 (Hlx a-3 / a (D)Weight 270 g (excluding batteries) l9.45oz

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Guide No.(meters at ISO 100)Flash Coverage (mm) 24 28 35 50 70 105Normal (full) Output (G.N.) 21 23 28 31 33 38

FP Flash

Shutter Speed1/180 11 .2 12.3 1 5 . 0 16 .6 1 7 . 6 20.311250 10 .0 1 1 . 0 13.3 14 .8 15.7 1 8 . 11/350 8.7 9.6 1 1 . 6 12.9 13.7 1 5 . 81/s00 7.3 8.0 9.8 10 .8 1 1 . 5 13.31n50 6.2 6.8 8.2 9 . 1 9.7 11 .2

1/1 000 5.2 5.7 6.9 7.7 8.2 9.41/1500 4.4 4.8 5 .8 6.4 6.9 7.9112000 3.7 4.0 4.9 5.4 5.8 6.61/3000 3 .1 3.4 4 . 1 4.6 4.8 5.6114000 2.6 2.8 3.5 3.8 4 .1 4.7

Battery Life and Recycling TimeBattery Type No. of Flashes Recycling Time

Size-AA alkaline batteries(LR6 or AM-3) 260 to 1800 0.1 to 7.5 sec.

Size-AA NiCd batteries(KR15 o r KR51) 75 to 500 0.1 to 4.5 sec.

. The above figures are based on Canon's Standard Test Method with a new set of batteries.

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AF-Assist Beam Emission Precondit ions

3SOEluCamera Combination380EX's AF-AssistBeam Emitted

Camera's AF-AssistBeam Emitted

EOS 50EOS 50 EEOS ELAN IIEOS ELAN II E

With the center focusing Pointselected. o -

With the left or right focusingpoint selected

- oEOS 5OO, EOS REBEL X, EOS 5OOO, EOS 888EOS 5, EOS A2, EOS AzE, EOS 1O

- oEOS.1N, EOS.1N RS, EOS 1OOON, EOS REBEL II'

EOS 1OOO FN, EOS REBEL SN, EOS REBEL, EOS1OOO, EOS 1OO, EOS EI.AN, EOS 7OO, EOS RT, EOS.1, EOS 630, EOS85o, EOS 750, EOS 620, EOS 650

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Speedlite 380EX Feature AvajlgpilllylIf,rr.iitSiltltttftE$ffffiifillft"ei'f,?Sn|Fii|l{'-F;:<.rr''x

t1'4ti[t##,t'Ftffi.' t6}wr'+*r:?.+Frf-irttr,:t*!*Itfr;t/r!'k,iq'f,ti

. with the Eos-1N, EOS-1N RS, if a focusing point other than the center one is selected, the

camera's AF-assist beam is emitted instead'

Camera's Flash-Related Exposure Warnings

Exposure Mode Warning Indicator Description Remarks

Aperture-prioritY AE Max. sync speedblinks.

The background willbe overexposed.

Only the flashexposure setting forthe subject is correct.Changing the aPerturemay stop the shutterspeed from blinking.

Shutter speed-PrioritYAE

Minimum apeiluresetting blinks.

The background willbe overexposed.

Only the flashexposure setting forthe subject is correct.

Maximum aperturesetting blinks.

The background willbe underexposed.

Program AE Minimum aperturesetting blinks.

The subiect is toobright.

Attach a neutral-density filter to thelens to reduce theamount of lightreceived by thecamera.

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$p_gg9J1je 380EX Featu re Avai tabi I ity

CameraCamera's Max. Sync Speed 3-Zone

AutoFlash

letering

Auto FlashControl

FlashExposureCompensation withCamera

Second-CurtainSync

CameraMode lor

Fully-Automatic

Flash

Bulb

1/90 11125 1t200 1t250 E.TTL TTLExpsure

EOS 650 o X X o X Y: P/tr o

EOS 620 o X X o X X P/O X

EOS 750 o X X o X X PROGMIj| X

EOS 850 o X X o X X PROGRAIIo

EOS 630 o X X o X X P/O o

EOS-1 o X X o X X P o

EOS RT o X X o X X P o

EOS 10/10S o o X o X X P/O o

EOS 700 o X X o X X P o

EOS lOOO/REBELo X X o X X P/D o

EOS IOO/ELAN o X X o X X P/O oEOS1000NREBELII o X X o X X P/A o

EOSlOOOFNREBEL SII o X X o X X P/O o

EOS s/AZA2E o o X o o X P/A oEOS s00 /REBEL X o o X o X X P/D oEOS 5000EOS 888 o o X o X X o o

EOS 1N/1NRS o o X o o X P oE0s50,50E

ELANIIELANIIE o o o X o o P/O o

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