Canon 300 EZ Bedienungsanleitung

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3. Ready Lamp and Test FiringTurn the main switch ON (“I" mark) and wait for the ready lamp to light up To test functioning, press the ready l

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Turn the main switch OFF (“O" mark) when flash photography is finished to prevent unnecessary battery consumption. The Speediite 300EZ has

Rapid-Fire Flash Capability«=► A O ^A ATo help capture an unexpected moment in flash photography, the Speedlite 300EZ has rapid-fire flash cap

(1) Yellow-green — Indicates the unit inrapid-fire flash status, but fires for correct exposure.(2) Red — indicates the unit is fuily-charged.• S

Auto Internal Zoom MechanismThe Speedlite 300EZ has an auto zoom mechanism which automaticaiiy adjusts fiash coverage angle to use flash

AF Auxiliary LightIn dark settings difficult for autofocusing, the AF auxiliary light automatically emits to help the camera focus. The

Basic OperationUse the Speedlite 300EZ in conditions ranging from totai darkness to suppiementai daytime lighting by foilowing these steps:1) S

2) Set the camera's main switch to the “Fuil Auto” position (green "a" mark).

3) Turn the flash’s main switch on and make sure the ready lamp lights up.4) Cover the main subject with the AF frame and press the

CanonSpeedUteINSTRUCTIONS EnQiish Edition

X-sync shuller speed | AF in-focus indicatorFlash-charge completion indicator5) Exposure will be correct if the X-sync shutter speed and ap

other OperationsA-TTL Automatic Mode:The Speedlite 300EZ features the A (Ad- vanced)-TTL mode which can be used under conditions ranging

1, Program AE Mode [A-TTL]pONE SHOT--------------^ 1 * JSet the camera to "P” and the X-sync shutter speed and aperture are set automatically

Ai iTji cn«=► A ^ o1) Turn the main switch ON and make sure the ready lamp lights up.2) Cover the main subject with the AF frame and press

X-sync shutter speed I AF in-locus indicatorFlash-charge completion indicator1. When both values blink, the camera is warning that the subject

2. Shutter-priority AE Mode [A-TTL]Tvi D CONE SHOTS/5S.Set the camera to "Tv" to set the desired X- sync speed. The X-sync shutter speed

1) Turn the main switch ON and make sure the ready lamp lights up.• The shutter speed will be set to the fastest possible X-sync speed (1

X-$ync Splutter I AF m'focus mdpcatorCQffJfiJBtian mifjcanirr3) Exposure will be correct if continuously lit values display.1. When both value

2. When the lens maximum aperture blinks, the camera is warning that A-TTL is impossible and the background will be underexposed.

3. Aperture-priority AE Mode [A-TTL]Set the camera to "Av" to take the subject depth of field into account. This setting is b

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tstl^AO 1 11) Turn the main switch ON and make sure the ready lamp lights up.2) Cover the main subject with the AF frame and press the shu

X-sync shutter speed | af in-tocus indicator Flash-charge completion indicator3) Exposure will be correct if continuousiy lit vaiues display.1. When

2. When the shutter speed of 30" blinks, the camera is warning that A-TTL is impossible and the background will be underexposed. The mai

TTL Automatic Mode:Use this mode to control the exposure by setting both the shutter speed and the aperture manually. In the TTL mode, correct

4, Manual Mode [TTL]1) Turn the main switch ON and make sure the ready iamp iights up.2) Set the camera's shooting mode to "M.”

mMiC D 5.5ONE SHOT1 'JS3) Set the desired X-sync shutter speed and aperture values on the camera, refer to the camera’s instructions.•The

X-sync shutter speedAF in-locus indicatorFlash-charge completion indicator•The automatic shooting distance range changes according to the flas

If--—Automatic flash coupling range(ISO 100)X^lash Head Flasn\position Apedur^28mm 35mm 50mm70mm102 8-22m (9 2-72.2(1)3 2-25m (10 5-82ft)3 5-28m [11 5

• Use the table to check the automatic flash shooting distance. For example, if the flash head position is set at 50mm and the desired aperture value

5. Second-Curtain Sync Flash PhotographyWith focal plane shutters, flash synchronization is made when the first curtain is fully open. With

Especially designed for the EOS cameras, the Canon Speedlite 300EZ is a high- performance, electronic flash unit featuring the A(Advanc

Notes___________________1. Do not take the flash unit apart. If repair is necessary take it to the nearest Canon Service Facility.2. Do not get t

Speedlite Care1. Remove the batteries if you do not expect to use the flash about three weeks or longer.2. Do not store the flash

SpecificationsType: Energy-saving, automatic, electronic flash unit uses A-TTL metering system to measure light reflected from the film surfac

Number of Flashes:AlkalineNi-CdNormal flashApprox. 200 to 2000Approx. 65 to 650Based on flash firing at 30 sec intervals with new alkaline or fully-ch

Automatic Shooting Distance Range:A-TTL normal flashApprox. 0.7 to 17m (approx. 2.3 to 55.8 ft)A-TTL rapid-fire flash (min.)Approx. 0.7 to 3.9m (appro

Ready Lamp: As soon as it glows, the camera automatically switches to flash circuit. Yeliow- green in the rapid-fire flash status,

Table of Contents1Nomenclature... p. 3Preliminary Preparations1. Loading the Batteries... p. 52. Mount

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Preliminary Preparations1. Loading the BatteriesUse four, new, size-AA alkaline (LR6) or Nl-Cd batteries. Carbon-zinc batteries may also b

• When the batteries become exhausted, replace all four at the same time with the same brand.> Remove the batteries if you do not expect to use

2. Mounting the Flash on the Camer;1) Loosen the lock nut and slide the flash unit into the camera's accessory shoe. To ensure cor