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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon Speedlite 90EX is a compact flash unit for Canon EOS cameras, and works with the E-TTL II and E-TTL autoflash systems. All control is performed on the camera side, letting you easily enjoy flash shooting in the same manner as a built-in flash.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Nomenclature ......................4 Installing the Batteries ..................... 5 Attaching the Flash ....................7 Flash Shooting ......................8 Flash Shooting in Each Camera Mode ..............9 Other Functions ...................... 12 Setting the Flash Functions by Camera Operation ..........13 About Wireless Flash ..................... 15 Wireless Settings ....................

  • Page 4: Nomenclature

    Nomenclature " & " Flash head/AF-assist beam emitter (p.12) ' < > lamp (p.8) # Flash output detection sensor ( Battery compartment cover (p 5) $ Locking pin ) Mounting foot lock lever (p.7) % Contacts * Power button (p.8) &...

  • Page 5: Installing The Batteries

    Make sure the + and - battery contacts are correctly oriented. Return the cover to its original position. Recycling Time and Flash Count Recycling Time: Approx. 0.1 - 5.5 sec. Flash Count: Approx. 100 flashes or more Based on new size-AAA/LR03 alkaline batteries and Canon’s testing standards.
  • Page 6 Be sure to use a new set of two batteries of the same brand. When replacing the batteries, replace both batteries at once. Do not fire more than 20 continuous flashes in a short time. If you change the batteries after firing flashes continuously, be aware that the batteries might be hot.

  • Page 7: Attaching The Flash

    Attaching the Flash Be sure to turn off the Speedlite before attaching or detaching it. Slide the lock lever to the left and attach the Speedlite to the camera. Slip the Speedlite’s mounting foot firmly all the way into the camera’s hot shoe. Secure the Speedlite.

  • Page 8: Flash Shooting

    Flash Shooting Press and hold the power button for at least 1 second to turn on the flash. The power lamp turns on and flash recycling starts. Check that the < > lamp is lit. When the < > lamp lights, you can shoot with the flash.

  • Page 9: Flash Shooting In Each Camera Mode

    Flash Shooting in Each Camera Mode : Program AE In this mode, the camera will automatically adjust the flash output level to achieve standard exposure with Program AE, which automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the brightness of the subject. •...

  • Page 10: Aperture Priority Ae

    : Aperture Priority AE In this mode, the camera will automatically adjust the flash output level to achieve standard exposure for the set aperture. If the background is dark, like a night scene, a slow sync speed will be used to obtain a standard exposure of both the main subject and background.
  • Page 11 Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Used Shutter Speed Setting Aperture Setting Set automatically (1/X sec. - 1/60 sec.) Automatic Set manually (1/X sec. - 30 sec.) Automatic Set automatically (1/X sec. - 30 sec.) Manual Set manually (1/X sec. - 30 sec., Bulb) Manual 1/X sec.

  • Page 12: Other Functions

    Other Functions Auto Power Off To save battery power, power will be turned off automatically after 5 min. of idle use. To turn on the power again, press and hold the Speedlite’s power button for at least 1 second. * Canceling the auto power off function is possible. (p.14) AF-Assist Beam When you press the camera’s shutter button halfway, the flash may fire repeatedly.

  • Page 13: Setting The Flash Functions By Camera Operation

    Setting the Flash Functions by Camera Operation When the 90EX is attached to an EOS DIGITAL camera with an external flash control function, the following settings are available through camera menu operations. See the camera’s instruction manual for the setting method and functions.
  • Page 14 • Shutter sync. (1st curtain*/2nd curtain) - 1st curtain: This is the normal flash shooting mode in which the flash fires at the timing when the shutter is fully open. - 2nd curtain: The flash fires right before the shutter closes. •...

  • Page 15: About Wireless Flash

    About Wireless Flash With multiple Canon Speedlites having the wireless flash feature, you can create various lighting effects with the same ease as using normal E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash. The settings you input with the 90EX attached to the camera are also automatically transmitted to the slave units which are controlled by the master unit via wireless.
  • Page 16 Positioning and Operation Range Indoors Approx. 10 m Outdoors (32.8 ft.) Approx. (26.2 ft.) Approx. 80° Approx. 7 m Transmission distance Approx. 5 m (23.0 ft.) (16.4 ft.) The settings of the flash exposure compensation, high-speed sync (FP flash), FE lock, and manual flash set on the master unit are wirelessly and automatically set on the slave unit.
  • Page 17 Multi-Speedlite, Wireless Lighting Configurations You can create two (A/B) or three (A/B/C) slave groups and set the flash ratio for E-TTL II autoflash shooting (p.22 - 27). Wireless flash with two slave Wireless flash with three slave groups groups (p.22) (p.25)

  • Page 18: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash

    Fully Automatic Wireless Flash In this shooting mode, all flash units except the 90EX fire with the same flash output, and E- TTL II autoflash is used to obtain a standard exposure from the total flash output. Check the communication channel. You can change the transmission channel to avoid interference with other wireless multiple Speedlite systems being used.

  • Page 19: Take The Picture

    Check that the flash is ready. When the slave unit is fully charged, its flash-ready lamp lights or its AF-assist beam (LED) blinks at 1-second intervals. Take the picture. Set the camera in the same way as with normal flash shooting.
  • Page 20 Indoors Approx. Outdoors 10 m (32.8 ft.) Approx. (26.2 ft.) Approx. 80° Transmission distance Approx. 5 m Approx. 7 m (16.4 ft.) (23.0 ft.) Position the slave unit using the mini stand supplied with the slave unit (the one with a tripod screw hole).
  • Page 21 Using Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Flash exposure compensation and other settings set with the master unit will also be automatically set in the slave units. Thus, you need not operate the slave unit(s). Wireless flash with the following settings can be done in the same way as with normal flash shooting. Flash exposure compensation FE lock High-speed sync (FP flash)

  • Page 22: Flash Ratio With E-Ttl Ii

    Flash Ratio with E-TTL II You can use two slave units together and perform E-TTL II autoflash shooting while changing the flash ratio. This is described using two slave units.
  • Page 23 Setting the Slave Units Set the firing groups so as to divide the two slave units into different groups. Set one unit to <1> and the other to <2>. Setting the Master Unit Flash Ratio Set the firing group. Select <l>.
  • Page 24 Set the flash ratio. Take the picture. Set the camera in the same way as with normal flash shooting. The flash ratio range of 8:1 - 1:1 - 1 8 is equivalent to 3:1 - 1:1 - 1 3 in stops (1/2-stop increments).
  • Page 25 Wireless Flash with Three Slave Groups You can have slave groups A and B and also add slave group C. You can use slave groups A and B to obtain the standard flash exposure of the subject, and slave group C to illuminate the background to eliminate shadows.
  • Page 26 About Slave Group Control If you need more flash output or want to perform Firing group A advanced lighting, you can increase the number of slave units. Set an additional slave unit to the firing group (A, B or C) whose flash output you want to increase.

  • Page 27: Wireless Multiple Speedlite Shooting With Manual Flash Output

    Wireless Multiple Speedlite Shooting with Manual Flash Output With manual flash and multiple Speedlites, you can set a different flash output for each slave unit. All settings are made using the menus on the camera with the master unit. Set the flash mode to <q>. Select a firing group.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide If a problem occurs, refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. The Speedlite does not fire. • Make sure the batteries are installed in the correct orientation. (p.5) • If the < > lamp does not light after 30 seconds, replace the batteries with new ones. (p 5) •...
  • Page 29 The slave unit flash does not fire. • Check that the slave unit is ready. • Move the slave unit closer to this flash. • Point the sensor of the slave unit toward this flash. The power turns off by itself. •...

  • Page 30: Specifications

    Specifications Type Type ..........On-camera autoflash Speedlite Compatible cameras ......E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash EOS camera Guide No .......... 9/30 (ISO 100 in meters/feet) Flash coverage ........ Matches a EF 24mm (EF-M/EF-S: 15mm) wide angle lens Color temperature information transmission ........Flash color temperature information transmitted to camera when flash is fired Exposure Control Exposure control system....
  • Page 31 (W x H x D)... 44.2 x 52 x 65 mm / 1.7 x 2.0 x 2.6 in. Weight ........Approx. 50 g / 1 8 oz. (excluding batteries) All specifications above are based on Canon’s testing standards. Product specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 32 Flash Shooting Range Guidelines [Approx. m / ft.] EF-M18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM EF-M22mm f/2 STM ISO speed 18mm (f/3.5) 55mm (f/5.6) 22mm (f/2.0) 1 - 2 6 / 3.3 - 8 5 1 - 1.6 / 3.3 - 5.2 1 - 4.5 / 3.3 - 14.8 1 - 3.6 / 3.3 - 11.8 1 - 2.3 / 3.3 - 7.5 1 - 6.4 / 3.3 - 21.0...
  • Page 33 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the instructions.
  • Page 34 WEEE scheme or your household waste disposal service. For more information regarding return and recycling of WEEE products, please visit www canon-europe.com/environment. (EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)
  • Page 35 CANON EUROPA N.V. Bovenkerkerweg 59-61, 1185 XB Amstelveen, The Netherlands CPA-L036-001 © CANON NC. 2012...

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