Canon speedlite 380ex features – Canon 380EX User Manual
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Canon Speedlite 380EX Features
1 E-TTL auto flash control
When Speedlite 380EX is used with a Type-A camera, E-TTL auto flash control takes
over Unlike the A-TTL and TTL auto flash systems which use a multiple-zone flash
metering sensor to read the flash exposure, the E-TTL auto flash system uses normal
evaluative metering with the camera’s metering sensor and controls the flash exposure
automatically.
The E-TTL auto flash system thereby controls the flash exposure with higher precision and
boosts the performance of the AIM (Advanced Integrated Multi-point) system (which links
the metering and flash exposure to the focusing point)
The E-TTL auto flash system controls the exposure of the main subject as well as the
background for a balanced exposure It combines automatic exposure control for ambient
light and flash exposure control for both fill flash and low-light conditions
2 FP flash (high-speed sync)
When Speedlite 380EX is used with a Type-A camera, it can synchronize with all shutter
speeds
FP flash is effective when you want to use fill flash for an outdoor portrait while creating
background blur with a large aperture. Or, when you want to produce a catchlight in the
subject's eyes in daylight.
3 FE lock
When Speedlite 380EX is used with a Type-A camera, you can lock the correct flash
exposure reading for any portion of the picture.
4 Flash exposure confirmation
The flash confirmation lamp on the back of the Speedlite lights for 2 sec. after the flash
fires if the flash exposure was sufficient. It therefore gives you immediate feedback on
proper flash exposure.
5 Auto zoom
The flash head zooms automatically for optimum flash coverage for lens focal lengths
ranging from 24mm to 105mm.
6 Bounce flash
The flash head can tilt upward up to 90' to bounce the flash.
7 Auto power off
If the Speedlite has been turned on and it is not used for about 90 sec., it turns off
automatically to conserve battery power. To turn on the Speedlite again, press the shutter
button or the Speedlite's test firing button.