Problem with Flash

Caroline, you should try to set the camera on "M" and the flash in 2nd curtain flash sync.

Or set flash in ATG wireless IR ETTL Slave modes and pop-up the flash on Canon EOS-70D.

Truly,
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Jack, place the flash on the camera.
Then do the following:
1. Load up Canon EOS Utility software
2. Connect camera with USB Cable to computer
3. Turn on camera
4. Click on EOS Utility
5. Click on flash setting

More help send to my email.

atdlee@netzero,com

Bruce,
Try these steps:
1. Set camera to manual2. Set shutter to 1/60
3. Set aperture to F5.6
4. ASA/ISO 200
5. 550EX on hotshoe
6. Do not set on slave or master
7. Turn on flash


Display must shows, ETTL.
If that doesn't work, you have to use the flash on manual.
Some of this model will not work fully on ATG Canon EOS-1D C, ATG Canon EOS-1D X IR, Canon EOS-1D X/60D/T4i because this flash is over 20 years old.


Unless you would want it to be modified by me.
But that can be costly when you can get the 580EX II for less than $425.00 USD.


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It could be the bad bulb. You need to replace the entire bulb assembly. Canon Speedlite 580EX II MYK Camera Camcorder Repair

Hi,
Congrats on your flash purchase. To pruchase a copy of the instructions manual, I would suggest the infamous ebay. There is currently a copy available by this seller: http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-Speedlite-540EZ-Instruction-Manual-Orig_W0QQitemZ220318470163QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item334c011013#ht_818wt_1166
Alternatively, check out this mir site for information regarding the buttons and capabilities: http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/eos/EOS-1n/Flash/Canon_540EZ/index.htm
Hope this helps.
Andrew

I had the same problem with a 400d and 580exmkii however the problem seemed to disapear when i used a white plastic flash defuiser over the unit.(available from stores or ebay) also note this model produces a lot of underexposure and some brand of batt heat up very quickly. For indoor set to camera to manual and flash to ettl. Best of luck.

Canon Vista compatible software now available ...with added support for some cameras, but not older ones. Go here: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=DownloadIndexAct and navigate to your camera model and select "Drivers/Software" link. RAW Codec for Vista and updates to Zoombrowzer and DPP are available for the following: EOS-1Ds Mark II, EOS-1D Mark III, EOS-1D Mark II N, EOS-1D Mark II, EOS 5D, EOS 30D, EOS 20D, EOS 400D DIGITAL, EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi, EOS Kiss Digital X, EOS 350D DIGITAL, EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT, EOS Kiss Digital N

Speedlites with the suffix "EZ" are never compatible with the digital EOS line-up. All models that do work are named "EX" (420, 430, 550, 580EX et al.)

u can use the H sync button only with the camera set in semiautomatic or manual modes, it dosent work in AUTOmatic modes

Hi Joelgue,

Now, go to a real camera store and bring your equipments with you.

Say to them:

I have a Canon 580EX Flash and wanted to know if you have the Quantum Turbo Battery with the Adapter Cord for my 580EX?

Ask to see if you can test them out.

This adapter does not go into the 4AA battery hold but to the flip out cover, AC Adapter. You need to plug it into the flash.

Press "On" from the Q battery, then set flash to "Master" on camera and other EX to "Slave".

Turn all three on(1st flash, 2nd flash and camera.

Do not press shutter button but press the pre-flash(pre-auto lock/flash) on camera body. On the EOS-1Ds Mark III has "*".

Both flashes should come on.

Now, press the camera shutter using "ETTL Modes" and look at the image from the LCD screen...is exposure correct?

Address to this address from now, please: [email protected]

PS: You did set both flashes into same channel and with no exposure adjustment, right?