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Accessories
E-TTL II Flash Algorithm
Achieve perfect flash exposure in any situation with Canon's
E-TTL II flash system.
Designed to work with all Speedlite flash units, the new E-TTL II
flash algorithm – incorporated into all current EOS digital SLR's
and some analogue SLR's provides photographers with
consistently accurate flash metering, even with tricky subjects
and ambient lighting conditions. As well as taking into account
subject distance information provided by compatible EF lenses,
E-TTL II monitors readings from multiple metering zones.
Speedlites
Speedlite 580EX II
The Speedlite 580EX II is Canon's most powerful Speedlite. A guide number of
58 (m/ISO 100 at 105mm) gives the unit an abundance of capacity for many
shooting situations, including telephoto work and bounce flash applications.
An adjustable angle of coverage is suitable for use with wide lenses to 14mm.
It acts as a wireless master to compatible slave units, or as a slave to other
Speedlite transmitters such as the ST-E2.
The Speedlite 580EX II is a key component of the integrated flash system for both
Analogue and Digital SLR cameras. It is fully compatible with the distance linked
E-TTL II system found on recent EOS cameras. When fitted to all EOS cameras
released after January 2003, the zoom flash ensures accurate coverage by
auto-adjusting to the camera's sensor size.
Colour temperature data is transferred between digital EOS cameras and the
Speedlite to obtain optimum white balance for more stable colours. A focus
assist-beam suits all EOS AF systems.
Speedlite 430EX
The Speedlite 430EX has a guide number of 43 (m/ISO 100 at 105mm), ideal for
telephoto and bounce flash work. Designed with digital photographers in mind,
the unit shares many Speedlite 580EX features, including autozoom control to
match EOS body sensor sizes and colour temperature information transmission
for white balance optimisation.
To achieve accurate measurement in problematic environments,
the system gives less weight to readings from reflective objects
in the scene such as a mirror, white china, or bride's wedding
dress. The system works to provide accurate flash exposures
in scenes that confuse conventional metering systems.
Despite high power and short recycling times, the unit is small and lightweight.
A left-right 180° bounce allows either left or right vertical camera orientation for
portrait work. A retractable catch light reflector is built-in.
An intuitive and ergonomic interface includes a new select dial for fast setting
alterations, and a bounce lock release button for immediate control over the
bounce head angle. Custom functions can be pre-set for fast access to commonly
used settings.
When Speedlite 580EX II is used with EOS-1D Mark III the newly designed flash
foot allows for the same environmental sealing you expect from EOS-1 series
cameras.
Featuring E-TTL II and AF-assist compatibility with EOS systems, adjustable zoom
range of 14-105mm when fitted with the wide panel and 3.7 second recycle time.
The flash head can be rotated a full 180° left, 90° right and 90° up.
Speedlites continued
Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2
The Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 is a signal transmitter dedicated to
E-TTL Wireless Autoflash. Enables flash ratio control up to two groups
of 580EX's and 430EX's with simplified operation.
Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX
Close-up Flash unit for use with the MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5X,
EF 50mm f/2.5, EF 100mm f/2.8 and EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro lenses. It offers a
wide range of features with selected settings shown on a large, easy-to-read LCD
panel. The MR-14EX features E-TTL flash technology. When used with Speedlite
580EX and 430EX units, wireless control of up to three slave groups is possible.
Maximum guide number is 14 (m/ISO 100).
Speedlite Accessories
Off-camera Shoe Cord OC-E3
This accessory lets you use a Speedlite up to 0.6 m away from the camera while
retaining full flash dedication. One connector slides into the camera Accessory
Shoe, the other connector slides onto the base of the Speedlite. The Speedlite
connector is fitted with a tripod.
TTL Hot-shoe Adapter 3*
Connecting Cord 60 /
Mounts on the camera Accessory
Connecting Cord 300*
Shoe. Provides a socket for the
Dedicated flash connection cords in
connecting cord and Hot-shoe
lengths of 0.6m and 3m.
for Off-camera or Multiple Flash.
* Not compatible with EOS Digital SLR cameras and EOS 300X
SLR Cameras
Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX
Close-up flash unit for use with all EF macro lenses. Similar in design to the
Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX, except that the two flash units are further apart and
are fully adjustable both vertically and horizontally. The guide number is also
higher at 24 (m/ISO 100, with both heads firing).
Speedlite 220EX
The 220EX is especially designed to work with the E-TTL Autoflash system.
The E-TTL pre-stored evaluative system used in these flashguns fires a preflash to
determine the flash output required. The flashes synchronise to all shutter speeds
in High-speed Sync mode. The 220EX has a guide number of 22 (m/ISO 100).
Speedlite Bracket SB-E2
Positions the flash to one side of the camera. It helps prevent damage to
the Speedlite's mounting foot or camera's hot shoe in case of collisions.
When shooting in portrait orientation, the bracket helps suppress unnatural
shadows. The bracket comes complete with an off-camera shoe cord, and
allows in situ battery replacement.
TTL Distributor*
Off-camera Shoe Adapter OA-2*
Provides four connection sockets for
Slips onto the base of a Speedlite,
linking the TTL Hot-shoe adapter 3 to
providing a connecting cord socket
up to three off-camera shoe adapters.
for Off-camera Flash. Can be fixed
to a tripod.
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