About This Guide

Icons in This Guide

Select dial Indicates the select dial.
Camera menuMODEWireless / linked shooting settingFlash exposure compensation / flash output setting Indicates the Cross keys cross key directional buttons.
Select/Set Indicates the Select/Set button.
Timer 12 seconds / Timer 16 seconds Indicates the duration (approx. 12 or 16 sec.) of the operation for the button you pressed, based on when you release the button.
  • In reference to buttons or setting positions, the guide uses the same icons or display items found on the Speedlite.
Link Links to pages with related topics.
Warning

Warning to prevent shooting problems.

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Supplemental information

Supplemental information.

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to the right of page titles indicates functions only available with the camera set to Creative Zone modes (Flexible-priority AE, Program AE, Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Bulb, or Manual exposure).
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tips.

Basic Assumptions

  • Instructions apply to the Speedlite and camera with the power on ().
  • The icons used for buttons, dials, and symbols in the text match the icons found on the Speedlite and the camera.
  • Instructions for selecting options when configuring functions are mainly explained using the Select dial dial for selection. You can also select by pressing the Cross keys cross key directional buttons (Camera menuMODEWireless / linked shooting settingFlash exposure compensation / flash output setting buttons).
  • Function setup is exited by pressing the Undo 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.