topic Re: Where to obtain original manual in Speedlite Flashes

Where to obtain original manual

jhjl1 — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:26:46 GMT

I recently purchased a used Canon 320EX Speedlite. I would like to have an original printed manual in English. I do have the .pdf copy but I would like the original to carry with my other manuals. If anyone can point me in the right direction I would appreciate it greatly.

Thanks

jhjl1

Re: Where to obtain original manual

digital — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:46:57 GMT

Here is the where you can find the PDF. I would try Canon directly for a hard copy or try eBay.

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/speedlite_flash_lineup/speedlite_320ex

Re: Where to obtain original manual

jhjl1 — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:54:29 GMT

Thanks . I have the .pdf copy. I am in communication with Canon now about getting the original small manual.

Re: Where to obtain original manual

digital — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:04:02 GMT

That is funny. I have not opened a manual in the last 3 years. I download PDF's and use them. Two of each so I can view the index on one and search the page on the second. My camera manuals are in original the plastic jackets. People who purchase my used equipment love it.

Re: Where to obtain original manual

jhjl1 — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:23:08 GMT

I have sold 3 Canon DSLR's and 4 Canon G series cameras. All had EVERYTHING that they came with. When I purchased this flash it was advertised as having the manual. The man was unable to find it. Since I had already paid I went through with the deal. He did tell me before shipping. Typically I will not buy used unless everything is included. I find if someone takes care of all the knick/knacks and stores them then the equipment is probably well cared for also.

Re: Where to obtain original manual

digital — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:33:25 GMT

I'm the same. I keep everything and repackage to original when selling. In fact even the neckstrap is in the original package as I hate neckstraps. I agree. If someone looks after the knick/knacks most of the time the gear is well looked after as well. In your case that happens. People lose stuff.

Re: Where to obtain original manual

jhjl1 — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:47:37 GMT

Update from Canon Customer Service via E-Mail:

The good news is Canon will be shipping one within 2 weeks. Great service from a great company.

Re: Where to obtain original manual

digital — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:47:59 GMT

Good news. Enjoy the new flash. Flash photography is endlessly fascinating.

Re: Where to obtain original manual

jhjl1 — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:55:39 GMT

I have always done Landscapes and Wildlife. A new and first grandbaby is responsible for adding another flash. It will work alongside 2-420Ex speedlites as I try to learn infant portraiture.

Re: Where to obtain original manual

digital — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:00:38 GMT

Congrats. If you have the time and interest this is a very good site but sounds like you will be working with off camera flash. Still a great site. Start in the blue column on the right - "natural' looking flash under flash photograhy techniques. He is my on camera flash guru. He has off camera flash stuff too and a book but there is lots of info on that out there.

http://neilvn.com/tangents/

Re: Where to obtain original manual

jhjl1 — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:04:20 GMT

Thanks for the link. I have received help over at POTN Canon forums and the Strobist website. I have reecently purchased a Syl Arenas book and another on Canon Speedlites. I can never have to much information.

Re: Where to obtain original manual

digital — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:12:13 GMT

Syl Arenas work is very good. More technical than tangents so both compilment each other. I lurk around POTN quite a bit. Very good site. I found Strobist hard to follow when I was starting out.

Manual Received

jhjl1 — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 22:08:32 GMT

Manual came in mail yesterday 4/6/13. Thanks Canon USA.

They did send an original manual and not a large .pdf copy. That was really appreciated. Thumbs up to their CS/Tech Support rep Rodney.

jwh