IM Canon Speedlite 550 EX [en].pdf

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INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.

The Canon Speedlite 550EX is a powerful, high-output flash unit featuring E-

TTL (Evaluative-Through-The-Lens) autoflash control. It can be used as an on-

camera Speedlite or as a master or slave unit in a wireless, multi-Speedlite

system.

When used with Type-A cameras (listed below), the 550EX obtains natural-look-

ing flash pictures by balancing the flash output and existing light. The 550EX

also enables high-speed sync (FP or Focal-Plane flash), FE (Flash Exposure)

lock, FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing), bounce flash and area AF-assist.

When used with Type-B cameras (listed below), the 550EX works as a TTL

autoflash unit.

With Type-B cameras, some 550EX features are not available. Refer to the

tables below to check your camera type and the features available.

This Instructions booklet has separate sections for Type-A and Type-B cam-

eras. Read the section which applies to your camera.

EOS-1D, 1V, 3, D60, D30, ELAN 7/7E, 30/33, 50/50 E, ELAN ll/ELAN ll E,

300/REBEL 2000, 500N/REBEL G, 3000N/66/REBEL XSN, IX, IX 7/IX Lite

Type-A Camera

E-TTL

Type-B Camera

TTL

All other EOS cameras.

550EX Features Available with EOS Cameras

? : Available X: Not available

Features

With Type-A Cameras

With Type-B Cameras

E-TTL autoflash control

High-speed sync (FP flash)

FE lock

FEB

Wireless, multi-Speedlite E-TTL

Key to Symbols

: Warning for preventing camera or Speedlite malfunction.

: Supplementary notes for basic operation.

: Helpful tip for Speedlite operation or picture taking.

• Keep this Instructions booklet handy for future reference.

Conventions Used in this Booklet

The Instructions are divided into separate sections for Type-A and Type-B

cameras. If you have a Type-A camera, see pages 10 to 76 and 112 to

125. If you have a Type-B camera, see pages 10 to 22 and 77 to 125.

The Speedlite operation procedures assume that the Speedlite 550EX

has been turned on with its main switch. Before proceeding, turn on

the main switch.

The camera and Speedlite’s buttons and dials and their settings are

indicated by icons in the Instructions. The name of each button and

dial can be found in “Nomenclature” on page 6. Icons for camera

modes are also used. They are as follows:

: Full Auto

: Program AE

: Aperture-priority AE

: Shutter speed-priority AE

: Manual

The icon indicates a simple explanation of a relevant Custom

Function. For details, see “Custom Functions” on page 112. The

Custom Function explanations assume that the default Custom

Function settings are in effect.

Contents

Nomenclature .........................................6

1. Installing Batteries..........................10

2. External Power Sources ................12

3. Attachment to Camera ...................13

4. Wireless Selector ...........................14

5. Main Switch....................................16

1. Using Flash in Full Auto Mode .......24

2. Using Flash in

Other Camera Modes ....................26

Before You Start

Basic Flash

Photography

1. High-Speed Sync

(FP Flash) ......................................32

2. FE Lock ..........................................34

3. Flash Exposure

Compensation ................................36

[1] Wireless System Setup and Testing ...52

1. Setting the 550EX as the Master Unit....52

2. Setting the 550EX as a Slave Unit........53

3. Setting the Master/Slave Channel ........54

4. Setting the Slave ID ..............................56

5. Master Flash ON/OFF ..........................57

6. Wireless Flash Range...........................58

Advanced Flash

Photography

Wireless Flash

Photography

1. Using Flash in Full Auto Mode .......78

2. Using Flash in

Other Camera Modes ....................80

Basic Flash

Photography

1. Flash Exposure Compensation ......86

2. FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing) ......88

3. Bounce Flash .................................90

[1] Wireless System Setup and Testing...100

1. Setting the 550EX as the Master Unit....100

2. Setting the 550EX as a Slave Unit......100

3. Setting the Master/Slave Channel ......101

4. Setting the Slave ID ............................103

5. Master Flash ON/OFF ........................104

6. Wireless Flash Range.........................105

Advanced Flash

Photography

Wireless Flash

Photography

•

For Type-A cameras, see pages 10 to 76 and 112 to 125.

•

For Type-B cameras, see pages 10 to 22 and 77 to 125.

6. Pilot Lamp and Test Firing..........17

7. Flash Exposure Confirmation .....18

8. Using the Zoom Button and

Wide Panel .................................18

9. Flash Mode.................................21

10. Setting the Film Speed ...............21

11. LCD Panel Illumination ...............21

12. AF-Assist Beam..........................22

Automatic Reversion to Default

Settings.......................................22

(1) Av : Aperture-Priority AE and

E-TTL Autoflash..........................27

(2) Tv : Shutter Speed-Priority AE and

E-TTL Autoflash ..........................29

(3) M : Manual Exposure and

E-TTL Autoflash..........................30

4. FEB

(Flash Exposure Bracketing) ......38

5. Bounce Flash..............................40

6. Close-Distance Flash

Photography ...............................43

7. Manual Flash Mode ....................44

8. Stroboscopic Flash .....................46

9. Second-Curtain

Synchronization ..........................49

10. Modeling Flash ...........................50

[2] Wireless E-TTL Autoflash ....60

1. Wireless E-TTL Autoflash

With Flash Ratio OFF .......................60

2. Wireless E-TTL Autoflash

With Flash Ratio ON .........................63

[3] Wireless Manual Flash ....71

1. Wireless Manual Flash

With Uniform Flash Output ...............71

2. Wireless Manual Flash

With Varied Flash Output..................72

[4] Wireless Stroboscopic Flash ....73

[5] Manual or Stroboscopic Flash

With a Slave Unit ....74

1. Setting Manual Flash

With a Slave Unit ..............................74

2. Stroboscopic Flash With a Slave Unit ...75

(1) Av : Aperture-Priority AE and

E-TTL Autoflash..........................81

(2) Tv : Shutter Speed-Priority AE and

E-TTL Autoflash ..........................83

(3) M : Manual Exposure and

E-TTL Autoflash..........................84

4. Close-Distance

Flash Photography .....................92

5. Manual Flash Mode ....................93

6. Stroboscopic Flash .....................95

7. Second-Curtain Synchronization...98

[2] Wireless Manual Flash ...107

1. Wireless Manual Flash

With Uniform Flash Output .............107

2. Wireless Manual Flash With Varied Flash Output ..108

[3]

1. Manual Flash With a Slave Unit......110

2. Stroboscopic Flash With a Slave Unit ...111

Custom Functions ...........................112

Canon Speedlite 550EX System.....114

Troubleshooting Guide....................116

Specifications..................................118

Wireless Stroboscopic Flash ...109

[4]

Manual or Stroboscopic Flash

With a Slave Unit ...110

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