Canon Speedlite 550EX Instructions Manual page 2

Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The Canon Speedlite 550EX is a powerful. high-output /lash unit leaturing E-
TIL (Evaluative-Through-
The-lens)
autollash control. It can be used as an on-
camera Speedlite or as a master or slave unit in a wireless, mulli-Speedlite
system,
When used with Type-A cameras (listed below), the 550EX obtains natural-
looking lIash pictures by balancing the flash output and existing light. The
550EX also enables high-speed sync (FP or Focal-Plane flash) lor flash syn-
chronization at all shutter speeds, FE (Flash Exposure) lock, FEB (Flash
Exposure Bracketing), and bounce flash. lis AF-assist beam is compatible with
the EOS-3's area AF.
When used with Type-8 cameras (listed below), the 550EX works as a TIL
auloflash unit.
With Type-S 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.
Type-....
Camera
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EOS·3,
EOS50 1
EOS SO E. EOS ElAN I / EOS ELAN. E.
eos
FlESEL G
I
EOS 500 N. EOS IX
Type-S Camera
Tn ..... Qlher EOS cameras.
550EX Features Available with EOS Cameras
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Availabl8 x : NO! availabla
W"" T",,·8 C.m . ...
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Key to Symbots
U : Warning lor preventing camera
Of
Speedlite malfunction.
e:I :
Supplementary notes for basic operation.
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: Helplul tip for Speedlite operation or picture taking .
• Keep this Instructions booklet handy for future reference.
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