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CT2-D329-A
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  • Page 1 Advanced User Guide CT2-D329-A © CANON INC. 2024...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction..........4 Supplemental Information.
  • Page 3 Autoflash with Two Receiver Groups....... 105 Autoflash with Three Receiver Groups......Wireless Multiple-Flash Photography with Flash Ratio.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Designed for EOS cameras equipped with a multi-function shoe, the Canon EL-10 is an external Speedlite compatible with E-TTL II / E-TTL autoflash. In normal flash photography, it can be used as an on-camera flash attached to a multi-function shoe, and in radio transmission wireless flash photography, it can be used as a sender or receiver.

  • Page 5: Supplemental Information

    Supplemental Information Check the following website for supplemental information about the Speedlite. https://cam.start.canon/H001/...

  • Page 6: Compatible Accessories

    Compatible Accessories Check the following website for the latest compatible cameras and accessories. https://cam.start.canon/H002/...

  • Page 7: Instruction Manual

    Instruction Manual The included Instruction Manual provides basic instructions on flash photography. Advanced User Guide Complete instructions are provided in this Advanced User Guide. For the latest Advanced User Guide, refer to the following website. https://cam.start.canon/A009/...

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    About This Guide Icons in This Guide Basic Assumptions Icons in This Guide Indicates the select dial. < > < > < > Indicates the < > cross key directional buttons. < > < > Indicates the Select/Set button. < >...
  • Page 9 Function setup is exited by pressing the < > button. Default settings are assumed for Custom/Personal Functions of the Speedlite, as well as menu functions/Custom Functions of the camera. The numerical values are measured according to Canon testing standards using four AA/LR6 alkaline batteries.

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Be sure to read these instructions in order to operate the product safely. Follow these instructions to prevent injury or harm to the operator of the product or others. WARNING: Denotes the risk of serious injury or death. Keep the product out of the reach of young children.
  • Page 11 CAUTION: Follow the cautions below. Otherwise physical injury or property damage may result. Do not fire the flash near the eyes. It may hurt the eyes. Flash emits high temperatures when fired. Keep fingers, any other part of your body, and objects away from the flash unit while taking pictures.

  • Page 12: Part Names

    Part Names LCD Panel Included Accessories Catchlight panel (shown stowed) Wide panel (shown stowed) Flash head (light-emitting unit) Bounce adapter detector Color filter detector Mounting foot Mounting foot locking pin Contacts Mounting foot cover...
  • Page 13 (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16)
  • Page 14 < > Radio transmission confirmation lamp LCD panel < > Sub menu button < > Flash-ready lamp / test flash button < > Undo button Mounting foot lock lever Lock-release button Color filter mount Bounce angle index (10) Bounce adapter mount (11) Battery compartment cover (12)
  • Page 15 LCD Panel E-TTL II / E-TTL autoflash ( (10) (11) < > First-curtain sync (normal shooting) < > Second-curtain sync < > High-speed sync < > E-TTL II / E-TTL autoflash < > / < > / < > Custom flash mode* <...
  • Page 16 Manual flash ( < > Manual flash < > / < > / < > Custom flash mode* Manual flash output Manual flash level * 1: The flash mode is identified after the indicator for the current Custom flash mode. Note These are only examples of display.
  • Page 17 Radio transmission wireless flash photography ( Sender unit (10) (11) < > Configured as a sender < > Configured as a sub-sender < > Radio transmission wireless Flash mode < > E-TTL II / E-TTL autoflash < > Manual flash <...
  • Page 18 < > Receiver fully charged Firing group control Group firing mode* * 1: < > Group firing only Note < > is no longer displayed after senders and receivers in radio transmission wireless flash photography are fully charged. < >, < >, <...
  • Page 19 Receiver unit < > Radio transmission wireless < > Receiver < > Configured as a receiver Firing group < > Test flash < > Remote release < > Modeling flash...
  • Page 20 Radio transmission: linked shooting ( < > Linked shooting < > / < > / < > Custom flash mode* < > Configured as a sender < > Configured as a receiver < > Release* * 1: The flash mode is identified after the indicator for the current Custom flash mode. * 2: <...
  • Page 21 Included Accessories Speedlite case (1) Mini stand storage pocket Mini stand (2) Mounting part...

  • Page 22: Getting Started And Basic Operations

    Getting Started and Basic Operations This chapter describes the preparations before starting flash photography and the basic shooting operations. Caution Precautions on continuous flash firing To avoid wearing out or damaging flash heads from overheating, do not fire the flash continuously at full output more than approx. 32 times. After firing continuously at full output this many times, stop using the Speedlite for at least 35 min.

  • Page 23: Inserting Batteries

    Inserting Batteries The unit is powered by four AA/R6 batteries. You can use AA/LR6 alkaline batteries or AA/HR6 Ni-MH batteries. Caution Do not use AA/R6 lithium batteries. In rare cases when using some AA/R6 lithium batteries, the batteries can get very hot.
  • Page 24 Approx. 0.1–2.5 sec. Approx. 210–1,400 times * The Quick flash function enables flash photography before the flash is fully charged ( * Numerical values measured according to Canon testing standards using new AA/LR6 alkaline batteries. Caution Do not touch the flash head, battery, or near the battery compartment after continuous flash firing.
  • Page 25 Note Batteries should be replaced with new batteries when < > is displayed, or if the LCD panel goes blank during flash recharging. All four batteries should be brand new and of the same brand. Replace all four batteries at the same time.

  • Page 26: Attaching And Detaching The Speedlite

    Attaching and Detaching the Speedlite Attach the Speedlite. Remove the camera shoe cover and Speedlite mounting foot cover. Insert the Speedlite slowly, making sure the Speedlite mounting foot is aligned with the camera multi-function shoe. Insert the Speedlite mounting foot all the way into the hot shoe. Secure the Speedlite.
  • Page 27 Caution Be sure to turn off the Speedlite before attaching or detaching it. Do not attach to cameras without a multi-function shoe. Forcing it onto the camera may result in damage. Do not allow hard objects to touch the contacts. This may damage the camera. Do not touch the contacts with your fingers.

  • Page 28: Turning On The Power

    Turning on the Power Quick Flash Auto Power Off Locking Flash Operations LCD Panel Illumination Turn the power switch to < >. Flash recharging begins. < > appears on the LCD panel during recharging. The LCD display will turn off once recharging is complete. Confirm that flash recharging is finished.
  • Page 29 Caution Test flash firing is not available while a camera's metering timer is active. Note Flash settings are retained even after the power is turned off. To retain settings when replacing the batteries, turn the power off before replacing. Quick Flash Quick flash enables flash photography even when the flash-ready lamp is still blinking in red (before fully charged).
  • Page 30 Auto Power Off This feature conserves battery power by turning the Speedlite off automatically if it is left idle for approx. 90 sec. To restore power to the Speedlite, either press the camera shutter button halfway or press the test flash button (flash-ready lamp). Auto power off takes effect in approx.
  • Page 31 Locking Flash Operations Button and dial operations of the Speedlite can be disabled by setting the power switch to < >. This can help prevent accidentally changing the Speedlite settings. < > is displayed on the LCD panel in response to button or dial operations. Note Even with the power switch set to <...
  • Page 32 LCD Panel Illumination The LCD panel is illuminated for approx. 12 sec. ( ) in response to button or dial operations. For details on LCD panel illumination when the Speedlite is set as a sender in radio transmission wireless flash photography, see LCD Panel Illumination.

  • Page 33: Fully Automatic Flash Photography

    Fully Automatic Flash Photography E-TTL II and E-TTL fully automatic flash shooting is available when the camera is set to < > (Program AE) or fully automatic shooting mode. Press the < > button on the < > cross keys. Select <...
  • Page 34 Take the picture. * This is an example of display when the camera is in < > (Program AE) mode. Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range (1). Pressing the shutter button completely fires the flash and takes a picture.

  • Page 35: E-Ttl Ii / E-Ttl Autoflash, By Shooting Mode

    E-TTL II / E-TTL Autoflash, by Shooting Mode Auto Zoom for Sensor Size Transmission of Color Temperature Information AF-Assist Beam Check Firmware Version / Certification Logo E-TTL II or E-TTL autoflash suitable for the current shooting mode is used automatically –  simply set the camera shooting mode to <...
  • Page 36 Flash sync speed and aperture value, by shooting mode Shutter Speed Aperture Value Automatic (1/X sec.–1/60 sec.)* Auto Manual (1/X sec.–30 sec.) Auto Manual Automatic (1/X sec.–1/60 sec.)* Manual / automatic (at least 1/X sec.) Auto / Manual Manual (1/X sec.–30 sec., Bulb) Manual * 1/X sec.
  • Page 37 Auto Zoom for Sensor Size The Speedlite automatically recognizes the image sensor size of the EOS Digital camera and sets optimal flash coverage for the effective shooting angle of view of the lens in a focal length range of 24–105 mm.
  • Page 38 Transmission of Color Temperature Information This feature provides optimal white balance in flash photography by using color temperature information at the moment of firing, which is transmitted by the Speedlite to the EOS Digital camera. It is automatically enabled when camera white balance is set to < >, <...
  • Page 39 AF-Assist Beam In conditions that make autofocusing difficult, such as focusing in low-light scenes, the flash fires continuously (intermittent flash firing mode) to assist in autofocusing. The AF-assist beam effective range is approx. 0.7–10 m at the center of the AF area. Caution Focusing with the AF-assist beam of an external Speedlite may be difficult when using a peripheral AF point on the camera, or when using wide-angle or telephoto...
  • Page 40 Check Firmware Version / Certification Logo Press the < > button. Display the information screen. Turn the < > dial to select < >, then press < >. Displays the firmware version (1) of the Speedlite. Open certification logo display. Press <...

  • Page 41: Advanced Flash Photography

    Advanced Flash Photography This chapter describes advanced shooting methods using Speedlite features. Caution Features on pages with in the upper right are not available when the camera is in Full Auto or Basic Zone modes. All operations in this chapter are available with the camera shooting mode set to <...

  • Page 42: Flash Exposure Compensation

    Flash Exposure Compensation Flash output is adjustable. The amount of flash exposure compensation can be set in a range of ±3 stops, in 1/3-stop increments. Press the < > button on the < > cross keys. Press < > and turn the < >...
  • Page 43 Set the flash exposure compensation amount. Turn the < > dial to select an exposure compensation amount, then press < >. “0.3” represents 1/3 stop and “0.7,” 2/3 stop. To cancel flash exposure compensation, return the value to “±0.” After changing the value, the changed value will not be set if the < >...

  • Page 44: Fe Lock

    FE Lock Shooting with flash exposure (FE) locked provides suitable flash exposure over your specified area of the subject. With < > displayed on the LCD panel, press the camera's < > (AE lock) button. Focus on the subject. Press the < >...

  • Page 45: High-Speed Sync

    High-Speed Sync High-speed sync enables flash photography at even higher shutter speeds than the maximum flash sync shutter speed. This is effective when shooting with an open aperture in < > (aperture-priority AE) mode to blur the background behind subjects outdoors in daylight, for example.
  • Page 46 Caution With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the lower the guide number. You can check the effective flash range on the LCD panel. To avoid wearing out or damaging the flash head from overheating, the Speedlite may reduce the continuous flash count in repeated shooting with high-speed sync. Note <...

  • Page 47: Second-Curtain Sync

    Second-Curtain Sync Using second-curtain sync at low shutter speeds enables natural shots of subject motion trails, such as car lights. The flash fires immediately before the camera finishes shooting (before the shutter closes). Press < >. Select the option shown in (1). Turn the <...
  • Page 48 Note Second-curtain sync works well in < > (Bulb) shooting mode. The Speedlite fires twice in < > flash mode. The first firing, which does not indicate malfunctioning, is preflash to determine flash output. To return to normal flash firing, select < >...

  • Page 49: Bounce

    Bounce Catchlight Shooting Shooting with a Bounce Adapter Pointing the flash head at a ceiling or wall to use the light reflected from it can soften subject shadows, enabling more natural-looking shots. This shooting method is referred to as bounce flash photography. Setting the orientation of the flash head You can turn or tilt the flash head as shown.
  • Page 50 Catchlight Shooting Using the catchlight panel when shooting a portrait enables you to capture reflected light in a person's eyes and create a more vivid expression. Tilt the flash head up 90°. Pull up the wide panel. Lift the tab in the middle of the wide panel. The white catchlight panel comes out with it.
  • Page 51 Caution Position the flash head toward the front and 90° up. When the flash head is rotated to the left or right, the catchlight is not very effective. To effectively obtain the catchlight in a person's eyes, shoot within approx. 1.5 m / 4.9 ft.
  • Page 52 1.5 m / 4.9 ft., at ISO 100 and f/2.8), further reducing subject shadows. When shooting people, this can also create catchlights. Attach the bounce adapter. (1) Canon logo Securely attach the adapter to the flash head as shown in the figure until you hear a “click.”...
  • Page 53 Take the picture. Bounce off the ceiling, walls, etc. while shooting. Caution When using a bounce adapter or a bounce adapter with a wide panel, the guide number will drop and underexposure is more likely. As necessary, raise the camera ISO speed or use flash exposure compensation ( As using Quick flash ( ) with a bounce adapter attached may result in insufficient...

  • Page 54: Flash Coverage Setting

    Flash Coverage Setting Wide Panel Flash coverage can be set automatically or manually. Set to < > (Auto) for automatic adjustment of flash coverage to suit the focal length (shooting angle of view) of the attached lens and the size of the image sensor ( ).
  • Page 55 Set the flash coverage. Turn the < > dial to select flash coverage, then press < >. To set automatically, select < >, and to set manually, select a value (focal length in mm). Note Flash coverage that you set manually should match or exceed the shooting angle of view, to avoid vignetting.
  • Page 56 Wide Panel The built-in wide panel enables flash photography covering the angle of view of an ultra wide-angle lens with a focal length of 14 mm. Pull out the wide panel. Pull out the tab in the middle of the wide panel. The white catchlight panel comes out with it.
  • Page 57 Note Flash coverage is set automatically when the wide panel is used. It cannot be changed manually.

  • Page 58: Manual Flash

    Manual Flash Setting Manual Flash Output from FE Memory Metered Manual Flash Exposure Flash output can be set in a range of 1/1024 to full output (1/1), in 1/3-stop increments. By using a commercially available flash meter, you can determine the flash output required for suitable exposure.
  • Page 59 Set the flash output. Turn the < > dial to select a flash output level, then press < >. The approximate shooting distance (1) and the aperture value (2) are displayed when you press the camera shutter button halfway. Note The flash output setting range is 1/128–1/1 when high-speed sync is set.
  • Page 60 Setting Manual Flash Output from FE Memory The flash output level used when shooting in < > flash mode can be applied as the level for < > flash mode. Set up the FE memory function. In the custom functions, set C.Fn-19 < >...
  • Page 61 Set the flash mode to < >. Press the < > button on the < > cross keys. Turn the < > dial to select < >, then press < >. Check the flash output. Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range (1). Caution Before firing with the Speedlite set to <...
  • Page 62 Note When C.Fn-19 < > is set to [2] (ON / ), you can switch between < > and < > simply by pressing the < > button on the < > cross keys.
  • Page 63 Metered Manual Flash Exposure Using a camera compatible with metered manual flash, you can set the flash exposure level manually before shooting. This is effective in close-range flash photography. Use a standard 18% gray reflector (commercially available) and shoot as follows. Configure the camera and Speedlite settings.
  • Page 64 Set the flash exposure level. Adjust the Speedlite's manual flash output to align the flash exposure level with the standard exposure index. Take the picture. Remove the gray reflector and take the picture. Note Refer to camera instruction manuals for details on cameras that are compatible with metered manual flash.

  • Page 65: Modeling Flash

    Modeling Flash The flash fires continuously for approx. 1 sec. in response to pressing the DOF preview button on the camera when cameras other than models in the EOS R or EOS M series are used as a sender with the EL-10 as a receiver. This feature is referred to as modeling flash. It is useful for checking subject shadows created by the Speedlite, as well as the balance of lighting in wireless flash photography ( Press the depth-of-field preview button on the camera.

  • Page 66: Color Filter

    Attach the color filter. (1) Canon logo Securely attach the filter to the flash head as shown in the figure until you hear a “click.”...
  • Page 67 Take the picture. Set the camera white balance to < > and take the picture. White balance can also be set to < > or < > to shoot. Check the image taken and compensate the white balance on the camera side as necessary.

  • Page 68: Clearing Speedlite Settings

    Clearing Speedlite Settings You can restore default settings for Speedlite shooting functions, wireless shooting, and Custom flash modes. Press the < > button. Select < >. Turn the < > dial to select < >, then press < >.
  • Page 69 Clear the settings. Turn the < > dial to select < >, then press < >. The Speedlite settings are cleared, preparing it for normal flash photography in < > flash mode. Note Clearing the settings does not clear the radio channel or wireless radio ID for wireless flash photography, Custom/Personal Functions (C.Fn/P.Fn) settings, or Custom flash mode settings (except settings for auto updating and camera mode linkage).

  • Page 70: Setting Flash Functions From The Camera

    Setting Flash Functions from the Camera This chapter describes how to configure flash functions from the camera menu. Caution Operations described in this chapter are not available when the camera is in Full Auto or Basic Zone modes. Set the camera's shooting mode to < >, <...

  • Page 71: Flash Control From The Camera Menu

    Flash Control from the Camera Menu Flash Function Settings Settings Available on the Flash Function Settings Screen Flash C.Fn Settings You can set flash functions and Custom Functions from the camera menu. If Custom Functions on the Speedlite are not displayed on the camera, try updating the camera firmware, or set them from the Speedlite.
  • Page 72 Flash Function Settings Set the function. The setting screen and options displayed vary depending on the camera. Select an option and set the function. Example of display...
  • Page 73 Settings Available on the Flash Function Settings Screen On the camera's [Flash function settings] or [External flash func. setting] screen, you can configure settings for normal flash photography or radio transmission wireless flash photography. Main functions you can configure are as follows. Available settings vary depending on flash mode, wireless function settings, and other conditions.
  • Page 74 Contin flash ctrl Set to [E-TTL each shot] to perform flash metering for each shot. Set to [E-TTL 1st shot] to perform flash metering for only the first shot before continuous shooting. The flash output level for the first shot is applied to all subsequent shots. Useful when prioritizing continuous shooting speed without recomposing shots.
  • Page 75 Note Flash exposure compensation cannot be performed from the camera when it is set on the Speedlite. If both are set at the same time, the Speedlite setting takes precedence.
  • Page 76 Flash C.Fn Settings You can set Custom Functions for the Speedlite from the camera menu. The information displayed varies depending on the Speedlite used. For details on Custom Functions, see Customization with Custom Functions. Select [Flash C.Fn settings]. Select [Flash C.Fn settings] or [External flash C.Fn setting]. Set the Custom Function.
  • Page 77 Caution Personal Functions (P.Fn) cannot be set or collectively cleared from the camera menu screen. Set them on the Speedlite.

  • Page 78: Radio Transmission Wireless Flash Photography

    Radio Transmission Wireless Flash Photography This chapter describes radio transmission wireless flash photography using sender and receiver functionality. For details on Speedlites compatible with this wireless flash photography, refer to the Supplemental Information ( Caution Operations described in this chapter are not available when the camera is in Full Auto or Basic Zone modes.

  • Page 79: Radio Transmission Wireless Flash Photography

    Restrictions for Specific Cameras Shooting with wireless lighting from multiple flash units is as easy as normal E-TTL II / E-TTL autoflash shooting when you use Canon Speedlites supporting radio transmission wireless flash photography. The system is designed so that the settings of the EL-10 (sender) are automatically applied to wirelessly controlled Speedlites (receivers).
  • Page 80 Positioning and Range Autoflash with one receiver ( EL-10 EL-10 (3) Transmission range: Approx. 30 m / 98.4 ft.
  • Page 81 Autoflash with groups of receivers ( E-TTL II / E-TTL autoflash photography is possible with two or three receiver groups, and the flash ratio (proportion of flash output) can be adjusted as needed. (1) 2 groups (A, B) (2) 3 groups (A, B, C) Caution Take a few test shots in advance, and test flash firing ( Transmission range may be shorter depending on factors such as Speedlite...
  • Page 82 Shooting in a different flash mode for each group ( * This is only one example of flash mode settings. (1) E-TTL II (2) E-TTL II (3) Manual flash (4) Ceiling (5) Manual flash (6) Manual flash...
  • Page 83 Group Control Firing group A You can add receivers when more light or sophisticated lighting is needed. For added receivers, simply specify the firing group (A, B, or C) that you want to be brighter. For example, when three receivers are set to firing group < >, they are all controlled as a single, high-output Speedlite in group A.
  • Page 84 Restrictions for Specific Cameras Using a Speedlite other than the EL-10 as the sender may limit the functions available in radio transmission wireless flash photography. For details on available functions, refer to the instruction manual of the Speedlite used as the sender.

  • Page 85: Wireless Settings

    Wireless Settings Setting as Sender Setting as Receiver Setting the Transmission Channel / Wireless Radio ID < > Lamp and Connection Indicator Sender Flash Firing On / Off Set the sender and receiver for radio transmission wireless flash photography with E-TTL II / E-TTL autoflash as follows.
  • Page 86 Select the firing method. Press < >. Turn the < > dial to select option (1), then press < >. Turn the < > dial to select from between < >, < >, and < >, then press < >.
  • Page 87 Setting as Receiver Set to < >. Configure this setting on Speedlites to use as receivers. Select < > just as you set up the sender. Caution Before normal flash photography, select < > to clear the wireless (sender/receiver) settings.
  • Page 88 Setting the Transmission Channel / Wireless Radio ID Set the sender's transmission channel and wireless radio ID as follows. Set the same channel and ID for both the sender and receivers. For receiver instructions, refer to the instruction manual of Speedlites equipped with radio transmission wireless receiver functionality.
  • Page 89 Set a transmission channel. Turn the < > dial to select < > or between Ch.1 to 15, then press < >. Select option (2). Select the ID option just as you set the transmission channel, then press < >.
  • Page 90 Set the wireless radio ID. Turn the < > dial to select the position (digit), then press the < >. Turn the < > dial to select a number between 0 and 9, then press < >. Set a 4-digit number the same way, then select < >.
  • Page 91 Scanning and setting sender transmission channels You can scan radio signal conditions and then set the sender transmission channel automatically or manually. Setting the channel to [AUTO] will automatically reset the Speedlite to the channel with the strongest signal. When setting the channel manually, you can review scan results as you reset it.
  • Page 92 Scanning when currently set to a channel (1–15) Press the < > button. Run the scan. • Turn the < > dial to select < >, then press < >. • Select < >. • The scan is performed, and a graph of signal conditions is displayed.
  • Page 93 Set the channel. • Turn the < > dial to select between Ch.1 to 15. • Press < > to set the channel.
  • Page 94 < > Lamp and Connection Indicator You can determine the connection status from the state of the < > lamp or the icon on the LCD panel. Status Description Action Connected – Not connected Check the channel and ID Too many units Do not exceed 16 senders and receivers, combined Error Restart the senders and receivers...
  • Page 95 Sender Flash Firing On / Off You can set whether the sender fires along with the receivers it controls wirelessly. When sender flash firing is enabled, the sender fires as firing group A. Press < >. Select the option shown in (1). Turn the <...
  • Page 96 Note Disabling sender flash firing expands the available flash output range from 1/1024 to 1/8192.

  • Page 97: Autoflash With One Receiver

    Autoflash with One Receiver LCD Panel Illumination Flash Photography Applying Wireless Features Using Multiple Senders This section describes basic fully automatic wireless shooting with an EL-10 attached to the camera as a sender and an EL-10 set as a receiver. Set up a unit as the sender.
  • Page 98 Set up a unit as the receiver. Set the EL-10 for wireless control by the sender as the receiver ( You can also use other Speedlites equipped with radio transmission wireless receiver functionality. Check the channel and ID. Set the same transmission channel and wireless radio ID on senders and receivers, if they are different ( Position the camera and other Speedlite.
  • Page 99 Set the flash mode to < >. Turn the < > dial to select < >, then press < >. The receiver is automatically set to < > during shooting, as controlled by the sender. Confirm that firing group control is set to < >.
  • Page 100 Check the connection and make sure the flash units are charged. Confirm that the < > lamp is lit in green. Confirm that the sender and receiver flash-ready lamps are lit. Confirm that the < > icon (1) indicating completion of sender/receiver charging appears on the sender LCD panel (<...
  • Page 101 Check operation. Press the sender test flash button. The Speedlites fire. If it does not fire, confirm that it is within transmission range ( Take the picture. Just as in normal flash photography, shoot after configuring the camera. Caution Radio transmission is not possible unless the < >...
  • Page 102 LCD Panel Illumination In radio transmission wireless flash photography, the sender LCD panel is on or off depending on whether senders and receivers (firing groups) are charged. The sender LCD panel is lit when the sender and receiver are not fully charged. LCD panel illumination turns off approx.
  • Page 103 You can also set flash exposure compensation and flash coverage manually on each receiver. With an EL-10 set as sender, radio transmission wireless second-curtain sync shooting is possible with other Canon Speedlites set as receivers. For details on compatible Speedlites, refer to the Supplemental Information (...
  • Page 104 Using Multiple Senders Multiple devices can be set as senders. Wireless flash photography under the same lighting arrangement (with the same receivers) is also possible using other cameras, by switching the camera that the sender is attached to. < > is displayed on the LCD panel when multiple senders are used. Caution <...

  • Page 105: Autoflash With Two Receiver Groups

    Autoflash with Two Receiver Groups Receivers can be divided into firing groups A and B, and you can adjust the lighting balance (flash ratio) between them. Exposure is automatically controlled, so that the groups' combined output provides standard exposure. Press < >.
  • Page 106 Set the receiver firing group in (1). Select either < > or < > for the firing group. Set one receiver to < > and another to < >. Set the sender firing group in (2). Complete steps 3–5 on the sender. Turn the <...
  • Page 107 Set the A:B flash ratio. Press < > to select the option shown in the figure. Turn the < > dial to select the A:B flash ratio, then press < >.
  • Page 108 Check the connection and make sure the flash units are charged. Confirm that the < > lamp is lit in green. Confirm that the sender and receiver flash-ready lamps are lit. Make sure < > is not displayed on the sender LCD panel. Confirm that the <...

  • Page 109: Autoflash With Three Receiver Groups

    Autoflash with Three Receiver Groups Once firing groups A and B have been set up, you can fire with multiple Speedlites by adding group C. For an overview of flash control, see Group Control. Group C is useful when you want to eliminate shadows in the background behind subjects. Press <...
  • Page 110 Select the option shown in (1). Turn the < > dial to select an option, then press < >. Set to < >. Turn the < > dial to select < >, then press < >. Add Speedlites to firing group A, B, or C and position them. Confirm that all receivers and the sender are set to the same transmission channel and wireless radio ID.
  • Page 111 Set the A:B flash ratio. Press < > to select the option shown in the figure. Turn the < > dial to select the A:B flash ratio, then press < >. Set the flash exposure compensation amount for firing group C. Press <...
  • Page 112 Check the connection and make sure the flash units are charged. Confirm that the < > lamp is lit in green. Confirm that the sender and receiver flash-ready lamps are lit. Make sure < > is not displayed on the sender LCD panel. Confirm that the <...
  • Page 113 Check operation. Press the test flash button on the sender. The Speedlites fire. If they do not fire, confirm that they are within transmission range ( Take the picture. Just as in normal flash photography, shoot after configuring the camera. Caution Radio transmission is not possible when <...

  • Page 114: Wireless Multiple-Flash Photography With Flash Ratio

    Wireless Multiple-Flash Photography with Flash Ratio This section describes wireless multiple-flash shooting in manual flash mode. For each firing group, you can set flash output in a range from full 1/1 output to 1/1024 output, in 1/3-stop increments. All settings are configured on the sender. Press the <...
  • Page 115 Select the option shown in (1). Turn the < > dial to select an option, then press < >. Configure the firing group setting. Turn the < > dial to select the firing method from the following options. This enables wireless multiple-flash photography with firing groups A–C added.
  • Page 116 Set the flash output. Press < >. Turn the < > dial to select a flash output level, then press < >. Repeat steps 6–7 to set flash output for all groups. Take the picture. Each group fires at the specified flash output. Caution The setting range is 1/128–1/1 when high-speed sync is set.

  • Page 117: Shooting In Group-Specific Flash Modes

    Shooting in Group-Specific Flash Modes (1) Ceiling For up to five groups (A–E), you can shoot with each group set to a specific flash mode. Available flash modes include (1) E-TTL II / E-TTL autoflash, (2) manual flash, and (3) auto external flash metering.
  • Page 118 Set the flash mode to < >. Turn the < > dial to select < >, then press < >. The receiver flash mode is set automatically during shooting, as controlled by the sender. Set the firing groups of the receivers. Set a firing group (A–E) for each receiver.
  • Page 119 Configure each firing group. On the sender, set the flash mode of each firing group. Press < >. Turn the < > dial to select a firing group, then press < >. Setting the flash mode Turn the < > dial to select the flash mode from < >, <...
  • Page 120 Setting the flash output and flash exposure compensation amount Turn the < > dial to select an option, then press < >. Turn the < > dial to adjust flash output or flash exposure compensation, then press < >. For < >, set the flash output level.
  • Page 121 Caution For < > flash mode, make sure the receivers support auto external flash metering. Receivers will not fire unless it is supported. In < > or < > flash mode, exposure is controlled to obtain standard exposure for the main subject as if using a single firing group, which may cause overexposure if multiple firing groups are pointing toward the main subject.

  • Page 122: Firing Test Flash/Modeling Flash From Receivers

    Firing Test Flash/Modeling Flash from Receivers Test flash or modeling flash ( ) can be fired in radio transmission wireless flash photography from EL-10 Speedlites set as receivers. Press < >. Fire the flash. [Test flash firing] Turn the < >...
  • Page 123 Note When there are multiple senders ( ), the firing signal is transmitted to the main sender.

  • Page 124: Remote Release From Receivers

    Remote Release from Receivers EL-10 Speedlites set as receivers can be used to shoot remotely in radio transmission wireless flash photography, enabling remote control shooting. Press < >. Take the picture. Turn the < > dial to select < >, then press < >.

  • Page 125: Linked Shooting

    Linked Shooting Linked shooting is supported, in which shooting with the sender camera automatically triggers shutter release by receiver cameras. You can perform linked shooting with up to 16 sender and receiver cameras in all. This is useful when shooting a subject from multiple angles at the same time.
  • Page 126 Caution Shooting is not simultaneous, because receiver cameras shoot slightly after the sender camera. Before following these steps, attach a Speedlite or transmitter to all cameras you will use in linked shooting. For instructions on setting up other devices, refer to the instruction manuals of the devices.
  • Page 127 Set as a sender or receiver. Turn the < > dial to select < > or < >, then press < >. Press < >. Select the option shown in (1). Turn the < > dial to select an option, then press < >.
  • Page 128 Set the flash mode. Turn the < > dial to select a flash mode, then press < >. Descriptions next to < >–< > vary depending on the registered settings. For details on Custom flash modes, see Custom Flash Modes. Set the transmission channel and wireless radio ID.
  • Page 129 Take the picture. Before shooting, confirm that the sender's < > lamp is lit in green. Shooting with the sender camera automatically activates shooting by receiver cameras. < > appears on the LCD panel of receivers that were used in linked shooting. Note To cancel linked shooting, change the setting in step 2 to <...

  • Page 130: Customizing The Speedlite

    Customizing the Speedlite This chapter describes how to customize the Speedlite with Custom/Personal Functions (C.Fn/P.Fn). Caution Operations described in this chapter are not available when the Speedlite is attached to a camera in Full Auto or Basic Zone modes. Set the camera's shooting mode to <...

  • Page 131: Setting Custom And Personal Functions

    Setting Custom and Personal Functions : Custom Functions : Personal Functions Custom Function List Personal Function List Clearing All Custom/Personal Functions You can customize Speedlite functions to suit your shooting preferences. The functions for this purpose are called Custom Functions and Personal Functions. Personal Functions also enable customization specifically for the EL-10.
  • Page 132 : Custom Functions Press the < > button. Display the Custom Functions screen. Turn the < > dial to select < >, then press < >. The Custom Functions screen is displayed. Select an option to set. Turn the < >...
  • Page 133 Change the setting. Press < >. Turn the < > dial to select the desired option, then press < >. Press the < > button to exit the settings.
  • Page 134 : Personal Functions Press the < > button. Display the Personal Functions screen. Select < > as in step 2 for Custom Functions, then press < >. Set the function. Set Personal Functions as in steps 3–4 for Custom Functions.
  • Page 135 Custom Function List Number Item C.Fn-00 Distance indicator display < > C.Fn-01 Auto power off < > C.Fn-08 AF-assist beam firing < > C.Fn-10 Receiver auto power off timer < > C.Fn-11 Receiver auto power off cancel < > C.Fn-13 Flash exposure compensation setting <...
  • Page 136 Personal Function List Number Item P.Fn-01 LCD panel density < > P.Fn-02 Quick flash < > P.Fn-03 Flash firing during linked shooting < > P.Fn-04 Change settings with dial < >...
  • Page 137 Clearing All Custom/Personal Functions Select < > or < > on the screen shown above, then select < > to clear all custom functions or personal functions. Caution Clearing all Custom Functions will not clear C.Fn-00. Note You can also set or clear Speedlite Custom Functions from the camera menu ( All Custom/Personal Functions registered in <...

  • Page 138: Customization With Custom Functions

    Customization with Custom Functions C.Fn-00: (Distance indicator display) You can select meters or feet for the distance indicator display on the LCD panel. 0: m (Meters (m)) 1: ft (Feet (ft)) C.Fn-01: (Auto power off) To conserve power, the Speedlite turns off automatically if left idle for approx. 90 sec., but this function can be disabled.
  • Page 139 C.Fn-10: (Receiver auto power off timer) You can change the time until auto power off takes effect when the Speedlite is set as a receiver in radio transmission wireless flash photography. < > is displayed on the LCD panel when the receiver enters auto power off mode. Set this function for each receiver. 0: 60 min.
  • Page 140 C.Fn-19: (FE memory) You can select whether to update, based on ETTL flash output, the flash output maintained in manual mode. 0: OFF 1: ON 2: ON / Note C.Fn-19 is set to [2], modes other than < > and < >...
  • Page 141 C.Fn-22: (LCD panel illumination) The LCD panel is illuminated in response to button or dial operations. You can change this illumination setting. 0: 12 sec. (illuminated for 12 sec.) 1: OFF (Disable panel illumination) 2: ON (stays on)

  • Page 142: Customization With Personal Functions

    Customization with Personal Functions P.Fn-01: (LCD panel density) Density for the LCD panel can be adjusted in 5 steps. P.Fn-02: (Quick flash) You can set whether to fire the flash (Quick flash) when the flash-ready lamp is still blinking in red (before fully charged), so there is less time to wait for recharging. 0: ON (Enabled) 1: OFF (Disabled) Caution...
  • Page 143 P.Fn-04: (Change settings with dial) You can select whether to allow direct configuration of the kinds of functions shown in the figure below simply by turning the < > dial on screens such as this one that are accessed by pressing < >.

  • Page 144: Custom Flash Modes

    Custom Flash Modes Registering Custom Flash Modes Canceling Automatic Updating Clearing Registered Custom Flash Modes Linking with Camera Shooting Modes The Speedlite can be used with settings for flash modes and wireless functions that you register in advance. Note Initially, Custom flash modes are as follows. •...
  • Page 145 Set the flash mode. Turn the < > dial, select one of < >, < >, and < >, and then press < >. Descriptions next to < >–< > vary depending on the registered settings.
  • Page 146 Registering Custom Flash Modes You can register current Speedlite settings such as general flash functions, Custom functions (except C.Fn-00) ( ), and Personal functions ( ) as Custom flash modes assigned to < >–< > modes. Press the < > button. Select <...
  • Page 147 Register the desired items. Turn the < > dial to select < >, then press < >.
  • Page 148 Canceling Automatic Updating If you change a setting while shooting in Custom flash mode, the mode can be automatically updated with the new setting. By default, this feature is enabled (< >). Press the < > button. Select < >. Turn the <...
  • Page 149 Select < >. Turn the < > dial to select < >, then press < >. Display then changes to < >.
  • Page 150 Clearing Registered Custom Flash Modes On the screen of step 3 in Registering Custom Flash Modes, select the Custom flash mode to clear (< >, < >, or < >). General flash functions, Custom functions (except C.Fn-00) ( ), and Personal functions ( ) are cleared.
  • Page 151 Linking with Camera Shooting Modes Custom flash modes can be used in conjunction with Custom shooting modes on a camera. For camera instructions, refer to the camera instruction manual. Available flash modes vary depending on the camera shooting mode. [E-TTL II flash metering] and [Manual flash] are available in <...
  • Page 152 Select < >. Turn the < > dial to select < >, then press < >. Display then changes to < >. Caution When the role of receiver is registered in a Custom flash mode, that mode cannot be linked to camera shooting modes. Note Custom flash modes are only linked to camera modes when the Speedlite is used with cameras that have Custom shooting modes.

  • Page 153: Reference

    Reference This chapter describes the flash system and includes frequently asked questions. • Flash Firing Restriction Due to Temperature Increase • Troubleshooting Guide • Specifications • Accessories...

  • Page 154: Flash Firing Restriction Due To Temperature Increase

    Flash Firing Restriction Due to Temperature Increase Temperature Increase Warning Continuous Flash Count and Rest Time Repeated use of continuous flash or modeling flash at short intervals may increase the temperature of the flash head, battery, and areas near the battery compartment. Repeated flash firing gradually increases the firing interval, up to approx.
  • Page 155 47 times or more 55 times or more At least 35 min. Modeling flash ( * As measured in manual flash mode according to Canon testing standards. * Uses new AA/LR6 alkaline batteries * 1: When using the wide panel...

  • Page 156: Troubleshooting Guide

    Radio transmission wireless flash photography Linked shooting Troubleshoot Speedlite issues as described in this section. If the problem persists, contact a Canon Service Center. Normal flash photography The power does not turn on. Make sure the batteries are inserted facing the right direction ( Make sure the battery compartment cover is closed ( Replace the batteries with new ones.
  • Page 157 Pictures are under or overexposed. If the main subject looks very dark or very bright, set flash exposure compensation ( If there are highly reflective objects in the picture, use FE lock ( With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the lower the guide number. Move closer to the subject ( The bottom of the picture looks dark.
  • Page 158 Radio transmission wireless flash photography Receivers do not fire or unexpectedly fire at full output. Set the sender to < > and receivers to < > ( Use the same settings for transmission channels and wireless radio IDs on the sender and receivers ( Make sure receivers are within transmission range of the sender ( Run a transmission channel scan and set the channel with the strongest signal (...
  • Page 159 Linked shooting Standard exposure is not provided, or exposure is uneven. Firing multiple Speedlites together in linked shooting may prevent suitable exposure or cause uneven exposure. Consider firing only one Speedlite or using a self-timer to fire multiple units at different times.

  • Page 160: Specifications

    Shoe-mount E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash Speedlite Compatible EOS R series cameras with a multi-function shoe cameras * For details, refer to the Canon website ( Flash head (light-emitting unit) Normal flash guide number Maximum guide number (at approx. ISO 100) Flash coverage...
  • Page 161 Manual flash guide number Maximum guide number (at approx. ISO 100) Flash coverage Flash output Unit 14 mm* 24 mm 28 mm 35 mm 50 mm 70 mm 80 mm 105 mm 12.1 20.7 22.2 25.2 29.6 36.1 37.3 40.5 39.7 67.9 72.8...
  • Page 162 Bounce direction Bounce angle (approx.) 0° 45° 60° 75° 90° Left 0° 60° 75° 90° 120° 150° Bounce angle Right 0° 60° 75° 90° 120° 150° 180° * Click stops at the angles above. * Downward bounce is not possible. Normal flash Flash output Flash duration (approx., sec.)
  • Page 163 Exposure control Flash modes and available functions Flash mode Mounted Radio transmission wireless E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash* ○ ○ Flash modes Manual flash ○ ○ (exposure control modes) Custom flash Following the registered flash mode Group firing ― ○ * 1: Set automatically when the camera shooting mode is set to Basic Zone modes. Effective flash range is as follows under these conditions: •...
  • Page 164 AA / LR6 alkaline batteries 0.1–2.2 sec. 0.1–2.5 sec. Recharge time Size AA Ni-MH batteries 0.1–1.3 sec. 0.1–1.5 sec. * Using new batteries, based on Canon testing standards. * Based on Canon testing standards. Normal flash Charging in progress Quick flash (fully charged) Flash-ready...
  • Page 165 AF-assist beam The intermittent AF-assist beam is not fired under the following conditions: - Lens attached: Manual focus (< >) - Camera: Set to [Servo AF], or with [AF-assist beam firing] set to [Disable] • Light emitted Visible light • Compatible AF system Intermittent flash Dual Pixel CMOS AF firing mode...
  • Page 166 Wireless functions via radio transmission Supported Sender * Secondary and additional units serve as sub-senders Wireless settings Receiver Supported Standards compliance IEEE 802.15.4, ARIB STD-T66 Primary modulation: OQPSK Communication method Secondary modulation: DS-SS Transmission frequency 2405–2475 MHz Channel 1–15 Channel Setting: Auto/Manual 0000–9999 Wireless radio ID...
  • Page 167 * Time until the Speedlite turns off with sender flash firing disabled, when using radio transmission wireless. wireless shooting * Using new AA/LR6 alkaline batteries, based on Canon testing standards. time When EL-10 is attached to a camera, the time from when the camera switches off, or auto power off mode is activated until the Speedlite turns off due to inactivity.
  • Page 168 Operation environment Working temperature 0–45°C / 32–113°F range Working humidity 85 % or less All specifications above are based on Canon's testing standards. Product specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 169: Accessories

    Because this product is designed for optimal performance with genuine Canon accessories, use with genuine accessories is recommended. Note that Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as malfunction, fire, etc. caused by the failure of non-genuine Canon accessories. Please note that any repair of Canon products that is required as a result is not covered under warranty but may be available for a fee.

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