Canon Speedlite 420EX - Manual (Page 2)

Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The Canon Speedlite 420EX is an autozoom flash unit equipped with a
wireless sensor for E-TTL wireless autoflash.
• E-TTL stands for Evaluative-Through-The-Lens.
The features available with Speedlite 420EX depend on the EOS camera.
Refer to the table below to identify your camera type.
This instructioh booklet has separate chapters forType-A and Type-B EOS
cameras. After reading the first chapter applicable to both camera types,
read the respective sections that apply to your camera.
Type-A Camera E-TTL
EOS 3WELAN 7E, E0S1V, E0S3. EOS Elan ll/Elan IIE/50/50E,
EOS 300/RE8EL 2000, EOS REBEL G/500N, EOS IX. EOSIX 7/IX Lite
Type-B Camera TTL All other EOS cameras other than the above.
Available 420EX Features with EOS Cameras
O: Available X: Not available.
Speedlite Feature With Type-A Cameras With Type-B Cameras
E-TTL autotlash O X
TTL autoflash X O
High-speed sync (FP flash) 0 X
FE lock 0 X
E-TTL v/ireless aulollash with multiple Speedlites 0 X
Key to Symbols
The Caution symbol alerts you to actions to prevent flash
^ photography problems.
Q The Note symbol gives additional information for basic operations.
The Light bulb symbol offers helpful tips for operating the
Speedlite or for taking pictures.
Keep this instruction booklet handy for future reference.