Canon EOS 60D Instruction Manual

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Using Wireless FlashN
5Select [Wireless func.].
 For [ Wireless func.], select [ 0], 
then press < 0>.
X Under [Wireless func. ], [Channel ], 
etc., will be displayed.
6Set [Channel].
  Set the channel (1-4) to the same one 
as the slave unit.
7Select [Firing group].
 For [ Firing group ], select [1All ], 
then press < 0>.
8Take the picture.
  As with normal flash shooting, you 
can set the camera and take the 
picture in the same way.
  To terminate wireless flash shooting, 
set [ Wireless func.] to [ Disable].
 Setting [ E-TTL II meter. ] to [Evaluative ] is recommended.
  Even if you disable the built -in flash from firing, it will still fire to control 
the slave unit. Depending on shooting  conditions, the flash firing for 
slave unit control may be  visible in the picture.
  The slave unit cannot fire a test flash.
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Using Wireless FlashN
This shows fully-automatic wireless 
flash shooting with one external 
Speedlite and the built-in flash.
You can change the flash ratio between 
the external Speedlite and built-in flash 
to adjust how the shadows look on the 
subject.
1Select [Wireless func.].
 Follow step 5 on page 141 to select 
[0 :3] for [ Wireless func.], then 
press < 0>.
2Set the desired flash ratio and 
shoot.
  Select [1 :2] and set the flash ratio 
within 8:1 to 1:1. Setting a flash ratio 
to the right of 1:1 (up to 1:8) is not 
possible.
  If the built-in flash output is not 
enough, set a higher ISO speed 
(p.88).
Fully-automatic Shooting with One External Speedlite
and Built-in Flash
The 8:1 to 1:1 flash ratio is equiva lent to 3:1 to 1:1 stops (1/2-stop 
increments).
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Using Wireless FlashN
Multiple Speedlite slave units can be treated as one flash unit or 
separated into slave groups whose flash ratio can be set.
The basic settings are shown below. By changing the [ Firing group] 
setting, you can shoot with various wir eless flash setups with multiple 
Speedlites.
Basic settings:
Flash mode : E-TTL II
E-TTL II meter. : Evaluative
Wireless func. : 0
Channel : (Same as slave units)
[1 All] Using multiple slave Speedlites as one flash unit
Convenient when you need a large flash 
output. All the slave Speedlites will fire at 
the same output and controlled to obtain 
a standard exposure.
No matter what the slave ID is (A, B, or 
C), all the slave units will fire as one 
group.
Set [Firing group] to [1 All], then 
shoot.
Fully-automatic Shooting with Multiple External Speedlites
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Using Wireless FlashN
[1  (A:B)] Multiple slave units in multiple groups
Divide the slave units into groups A and 
B, and change the flash ratio to obtain 
the desired lighting effect.
Refer to your Speedlite’s instruction 
manual to set one slave unit’s slave ID 
to A (Group A) and the other slave unit’s 
ID to B (Group B) and position them as 
shown in the illustration.
1Set [Firing group] to [1  (A:B)].
2Set the desired flash ratio and 
shoot.
 Select [A:B fire ratio ] and set the 
flash ratio.
A B
If [Firing group ] is set to [1 (A:B) ], group C will not fire.
The 8:1 to 1:1 to 1:8 flash ratio is equivalent to 3:1 to 1: 1 to 1:3 stops (1/2-
stop increments).
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Using Wireless FlashN
The built-in flash can also  be added to wireless flash shooting explained 
on pages 143-144.
The basic settings are shown below. By changing the [ Firing group] 
setting, you can shoot with various wireless flash setups of multiple 
Speedlites complemented with the built-in flash.
1Basic settings:
Flash mode : E-TTL II
E-TTL II meter. : Evaluative
Wireless func. : [ 0+3 ]
Channel : (Same as slave units)
2Select [Firing group].
 Select the firing group, then set the 
flash ratio, flash exposure 
compensation, and other necessary 
settings before shooting.
Fully-automatic Shooting with the Built-in Flash and 
Multiple External Speedlites
A B
[1 All and  2][ 1 (A:B)  2]
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Using Wireless FlashN
Flash exposure compensation
When [Flash mode] is set to [E-TTL II], flash exposure compensation 
can be set. The flash exposure  compensation settings (see below) 
which can be set will differ depending on the [ Wireless func.] and 
[Firing group ] settings.
[Flash exp. comp]
 The flash exposure compensation is 
applied to the built-in flash and all 
external Speedlites.
[2  exp. comp.]
 The flash exposure compensation is 
applied to the built-in flash.
[1  exp. comp.]
 The flash exposure compensation is 
applied to all external Speedlites.
[A,B exp. comp.]
 The flash exposure compensation is 
applied to both groups A and B.
FE lock
If [Flash mode ] is set to [E-TTL II], you can press the < A> button to 
set FE lock.
Creative Wireless Flash Shooting
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Using Wireless FlashN
When [Flash mode ] is set to [Manual flash ], the flash output can be set 
manually. The flash output settings ([ 1 flash output ], [Group A 
output ], etc.) that can be set wi ll differ depending on the [ Wireless 
func. ] setting (see below).
[Wireless func.:  0]
 [Firing group:  1All]: The manual 
flash output setting will be applied to 
all the external Speedlites.
  [Firing group:  1  (A:B) ]: You can set 
the flash output separately for slave 
groups A and B.
[Wireless func.:  0+3]
  [Firing group:  1All and  2]: The 
flash output can be set separately for 
the external Speed lite(s) and built-in 
flash.
  [Firing group:  1  (A:B)  2]: You can 
set the flash output separately for 
slave groups A and B. You can also 
set the flash output for the built-in 
flash.
Setting the Flash Output Manually for Wireless Flash
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Basically operates like a built-in flash for easy operation.
When an EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) is attached to the 
camera, almost all the autoflash control is done by the camera. In other 
words, it is like a high-output flash  attached externally in place of the 
built-in flash.
For detailed instructions,  see the EX-series Speedlite’s instruction 
manual. This camera is a Type-A camera that can use all the features 
of EX-series Speedlites.
  With an EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series Speedlite set in TTL or A-TTL 
autoflash mode, the flash can be  fired at full output only.
Set the camera’s shooting mode to < a> (manual exposure) or 
< f > (aperture-priority AE) and adju st the aperture setting before 
shooting.
  When using a Speedlite which has  manual flash mode, shoot in the 
manual flash mode.
External Speedlites
EOS-dedicated, EX-series Speedlites
Canon Speedlites other than the EX-series
Macro LitesShoe-mount Speedlites
  With an EX-series Speedlite not compatible with flash function settings 
(p.135), only [ 1 exp. comp ] and [E-TTL II meter. ] can be set for 
[ External flash func. setting ]. (Certain EX-series Speedlites also 
enable [ Shutter sync.] to be set.)
  If the flash metering mode is set to  TTL autoflash with the Speedlite’s 
Custom Function, the flash w ill fire at full output only.
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External Speedlites
Sync Speed
The camera can synchronize with non-Canon compact flash units at 
1/250 sec. and slower speeds. With large studio flash units, since the 
flash duration is longer than compact flash units, set the sync speed 
within 1/60 sec. to 1/30 sec. Be sure to test the flash synchronization 
before shooting.
Cautions for Live View shooting
If you use a non-Canon flash with Live View shooting, set [ z Silent 
shooting ] to [Disable] (p.159). The flash will not  fire if it is set to [Mode 
1] or [Mode 2].
Using Non-Canon Flash Units
  If the camera is used with a flash  unit or flash accessory dedicated to 
another camera brand,  the camera may not operate properly and 
malfunction may result.
  The camera does not have a PC terminal.
  Do not attach a high-voltage flash un it on the camera’s hot shoe. It might 
not fire.
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