Get enlightened with this detailed coverage of Canon's Speedlite
system

If you use a digital SLR camera, then you understand just how
critical it is to have a capable flash. A Canon Speedlite shines a
whole new light on taking photos with a Canon DSLR. This
full-color, in-depth guide takes you beyond the standard manual
that accompanies a Canon Speedlite and shows you the types of
settings you can use on your camera when working with off-camera
flashes.

You'll explore the possibilities of wireless lighting with
multiple speedlites as well as the creative effects you can
achieve. Author, teacher, and professional photographer Michael
Corsentino demystifies setting up a speedlite, synchronizing the
speedlite equipment, and determining lighting ratios. He provides
you with detailed, real-world information on using all of Canon's
various Speedlite models including the new 600EX-RT and
covers other Canon lighting system components such as the ST-E2
Wireless Transmitter, Macro Ring Lite, and Macro Twin Lites and
OC-E3 Off-Camera Shoe Cord.

• Highlights how the Canon Speedlite system is a must-have
  accessory for exploring a new world of digital photo
  possibilities

• Covers a number of Canon's Speedlites, including the 600EX-RT,
  580 EX II, 430 EX II, 270 EX and 270 EX II, and the 320 EX

• Shows you how to create an inexpensive and portable wireless
  studio lighting system that can go where you go

• Demystifies setting up the speedlite, synchronizing the
  equipment, and figuring out lighting ratios

  Canon Speedlite System Digital Field Guide, 3rd Edition
  is a handy guide that shares real-world information and untangles
  the complexities of using the Canon Speedlite system.

  Autorentext

  Michael Corsentino is an award-winning photographer, Adobe
  Photoshop & Adobe Lightroom expert, author, national speaker,
  and workshop leader based in Northern California. His blend of
  photojournalism, fashion, and editorial styles have made him an
  in-demand portrait and destination-wedding photographer.

  Zusammenfassung
  Get enlightened with this detailed coverage of Canon's Speedlite system If you use a digital SLR camera, then you understand just how critical it is to have a capable flash. A Canon Speedlite shines a whole new light on taking photos with a Canon DSLR. This full-color, in-depth guide takes you beyond the standard manual that accompanies a Canon Speedlite and shows you the types of settings you can use on your camera when working with off-camera flashes.

  You'll explore the possibilities of wireless lighting with multiple speedlites as well as the creative effects you can achieve. Author, teacher, and professional photographer Michael Corsentino demystifies setting up a speedlite, synchronizing the speedlite equipment, and determining lighting ratios. He provides you with detailed, real-world information on using all of Canon's various Speedlite models including the new 600EX-RT and covers other Canon lighting system components such as the ST-E2 Wireless Transmitter, Macro Ring Lite, and Macro Twin Lites and OC-E3 Off-Camera Shoe Cord.

• Highlights how the Canon Speedlite system is a must-have accessory for exploring a new world of digital photo possibilities
• Covers a number of Canon's Speedlites, including the 600EX-RT, 580 EX II, 430 EX II, 270 EX and 270 EX II, and the 320 EX
• Shows you how to create an inexpensive and portable wireless studio lighting system that can go where you go

• Demystifies setting up the speedlite, synchronizing the equipment, and figuring out lighting ratios
  Canon Speedlite System Digital Field Guide, 3rd Edition is a handy guide that shares real-world information and untangles the complexities of using the Canon Speedlite system.

  Inhalt
  Introduction xiv QT

  Quick Tour 1

  Getting Up and Running Quickly 2

  Taking Your First Photos with the Speedlite 3

  CHAPTER 1 Exploring the Canon Speedlite System 9

  Features of the Canon Speedlite System 10

  600EX/600EX-RT 11

  600EX/600EX-RT specifications and features 11

  Main components 14

  Function buttons, dedicated buttons, and Select dial 17

  600EX/600EX-RT accessories 19

  580EX II 20

  580EX II specifications and features 20

  Main components 22

  Control buttons and Select dial 26

  580EX II accessories 27

  430EX II 28

  430EX II specifications and features 28

  Main components 29

  Control buttons 32

  430EX II accessories 33

  Other Components of the Speedlite System 34

  270EX 34

  270EX II 35

  320EX 35

  OC-E3 Off-Camera Shoe Cord 36

  Speedlite transmitter ST-E3-RT 38

  ST-E2 wireless transmitter 41

  Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX 43

  Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX 44

  CHAPTER 2 Setting Up Your Speedlites 47

  Power Requirements 48

  Non-rechargeable 48

  Rechargeable 48

  Flash Modes 50

  E-TTL II 50

  E-TTL 51

  Manual 51

  Multi-stroboscopic flash 52

  Zoom position 54

  Auto Zoom Adjustment for APS-C Sensors 56

  Adjusting Flash Exposure Compensation 56

  600EX/600EX-RT 57

  580EX II 57

  430EX II 57

  AF-Assist Beam 58

  600EX/600EX-RT 59

  580EX II 59

  430EX II 60

  LCD Panel Illumination 60

  Custom Functions 60

  Setting Custom Functions on the flash 61

  Setting Custom Functions via the camera 68

  Auto Off mode 69

  CHAPTER 3 Flash Photography Basics 71

  Studio Strobes or Speedlites? 72

  Color Temperature and White Balance 77

  What is Kelvin temperature? 77

  Choosing the white balance 77

  White balance presets 80

  Balancing for the ambient light 84

  Using Bounce Flash 85

  Why and when to use bounce flash 86

  Camera and Speedlite settings 88

  Explaining Flash Exposure and Specifications 89

  Guide number 89

  Aperture 92

  Distance 93

  Guide number ÷ Distance = Aperture 93

  Sync speed 93

  Second-curtain sync 94

  Fill flash 94

  CHAPTER 4 Using Your Flash Off Your Camera 99

  How the Speedlite System Works Wirelessly with Your Camera 100

  Overview of Wireless Flash Setup with the Canon Speedlite System 101

  Step 1: Choose a fl ash mode 101

  Step 2: Choose a wireless mode 101

  Step 3: Choose a channel 102

  Step 4: Set up groups or slave IDs 103

  Step 5: Adjust the fl ash ratio levels 103

  Setting Up Master and Slave Flashes 104

  Masters 104

  Slaves 116

  Setting Up a Wireless Manual Flash 120

  600EX/600EX-RT in Manual mode 121

  580EX II in Manual mode 123

  Setting slaves for manual flash 124

  Using Wireless Multi-Stroboscopic Flash 127

  Setting Up Channels and Groups or Slave IDs 127

  Channels 127

  Groups 128

  600EX/600EX-RT 128

  580EX II 130

  430EX II 131

  Setting Flash Exposure Compensation 131

  Setting FEC with the 600EX/600EX-RT set to Master 132

  Setting FEC with the 580EX II set to Master 132

  Setting FEC slave fl ashes 133

  Testing and Modeling Flash from a Slave Unit 134

  Remote Release from a Slave Unit 134

  Linked Shooting with Radio Transmission 135 Using Your Speedlites with...