Introduction - Canon Speedlite 470EX-AI Instruction Manual

Introduction

The Canon Speedlite 470EX-AI is an EOS-dedicated external
Speedlite, compatible with E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash systems. The
Speedlite can be used as an on-camera flash that attaches to the hot
shoe of the camera (normal flash photography), and as a receiver unit
during optical transmission wireless flash photography. Note that,
during normal flash photography, the Speedlite can be used for AI
bounce flash photography.
Before Starting to Shoot, Be Sure to Read the Following
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the "Safety
Precautions" (pages 8-9). Also, read this manual carefully to ensure that
you use the product correctly.
Read This Instruction Manual while also Referring to Your
Camera's Instruction Manual
Before using the product, read this Instruction Manual and your
camera's Instruction Manual to familiarize yourself with their operations.
Be sure to store this manual safely, too, so that you can refer to it again
when necessary.
Using the Speedlite with a Camera
Using with an EOS DIGITAL camera (Type-A camera)
You can use the Speedlite for easy flash photography using
autoflash control in the same way as a camera's built-in flash.
Using with an EOS film camera
An EOS camera with E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash metering
system (Type-A camera)
You can use the Speedlite for easy flash photography using
autoflash control in the same way as a camera's built-in flash.
An EOS camera with TTL autoflash metering system (Type-B
camera)
See page 110.
* This Instruction Manual assumes that the Speedlite is used with a
Type-A camera.
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