Canon 580EX II Attaching to the Camera "I

Attaching to the Camera "I

Attach the Speedlite.

•Slipthe Speed lite'smounting foot into

the camera's hotshoe all the way.

Secure the Speedlite.

•On the mounting foot, slide the lock

leverto the right.

-When the lock leverclicks

place, it

will be locked.

Detach the Speedlite.

•While pressing the lock-release

button, slidethe lock lever to the left

and detach the Speedlite.

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