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... manner as Type-A camera in camera's instruction manuals. 2 Use with an EOS DIGITAL camera • The 270EX is designed for optimum use with TTL autoflash EOS film cameras. The Canon Speedlite 270EX is indicated as a built-in the camera's instruction manual. For convenience, a camera compatible with the E-TTL II and E-TTL autoflash systems. All control is performed on the camera side, letting you for Canon EOS cameras, and works with E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash systems is a compact flash unit for purchasing a Canon product.
... manner as Type-A camera in camera's instruction manuals. 2 Use with an EOS DIGITAL camera • The 270EX is designed for optimum use with TTL autoflash EOS film cameras. The Canon Speedlite 270EX is indicated as a built-in the camera's instruction manual. For convenience, a camera compatible with the E-TTL II and E-TTL autoflash systems. All control is performed on the camera side, letting you for Canon EOS cameras, and works with E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash systems is a compact flash unit for purchasing a Canon product.
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Contents Nomenclature...4 Installing the Batteries 5 Attaching the Flash 7 Fully Automatic Flash Shooting 8 Flash Shooting in Each Camera Mode 9 Switching Flash Coverage 11 Bounce Flash Shooting 12 Other Functions ...13 Setting the Flash Functions by Camera Operation 14 Troubleshooting Guide 16 Specifications ...17 3
Contents Nomenclature...4 Installing the Batteries 5 Attaching the Flash 7 Fully Automatic Flash Shooting 8 Flash Shooting in Each Camera Mode 9 Switching Flash Coverage 11 Bounce Flash Shooting 12 Other Functions ...13 Setting the Flash Functions by Camera Operation 14 Troubleshooting Guide 16 Specifications ...17 3
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Nomenclature c Flash head/AF-assist beam emitter d Locking pin e Contacts f Mounting foot g Battery compartment cover h Bounce angle index 4 i lamp j Mounting foot lock lever k Power switch : Turns on power : Turns off power
Nomenclature c Flash head/AF-assist beam emitter d Locking pin e Contacts f Mounting foot g Battery compartment cover h Bounce angle index 4 i lamp j Mounting foot lock lever k Power switch : Turns on power : Turns off power
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Return the cover to its original position. Flash Count: Approx. 100 - 680 flashes Based on new size-AA/LR6 alkaline batteries and Canon's testing standards. 5 Recycling Time and Flash Count Recycling Time: Approx. 0.1 - 3.9 sec. Make sure the + and - battery contacts are correctly oriented. Installing the Batteries 1 Slide the battery compartment cover and open it as shown by the arrows. 2 Install two batteries.
Return the cover to its original position. Flash Count: Approx. 100 - 680 flashes Based on new size-AA/LR6 alkaline batteries and Canon's testing standards. 5 Recycling Time and Flash Count Recycling Time: Approx. 0.1 - 3.9 sec. Make sure the + and - battery contacts are correctly oriented. Installing the Batteries 1 Slide the battery compartment cover and open it as shown by the arrows. 2 Install two batteries.
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... Ni-MH or lithium batteries can also be hot. If you change the batteries after firing flashes continuously, be aware that the batteries might be used. 6 and the functioning of the flash will then return to use a new set of two batteries of the same brand. If you fire more than the alkaline type may be activated and make the recycling time about...
... Ni-MH or lithium batteries can also be hot. If you change the batteries after firing flashes continuously, be aware that the batteries might be used. 6 and the functioning of the flash will then return to use a new set of two batteries of the same brand. If you fire more than the alkaline type may be activated and make the recycling time about...
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To remove the Speedlite, slide the lock lever to the left and attach the Speedlite to the camera. Attaching the Flash Be sure to turn off the Speedlite before attaching or detaching it. 1 Slide the lock lever to the left and detach it from the camera. 7 Slip the Speedlite's mounting foot firmly all the way into the camera's hot shoe. 2 Secure the Speedlite. Slide the lock lever to the right.
To remove the Speedlite, slide the lock lever to the left and attach the Speedlite to the camera. Attaching the Flash Be sure to turn off the Speedlite before attaching or detaching it. 1 Slide the lock lever to the left and detach it from the camera. 7 Slip the Speedlite's mounting foot firmly all the way into the camera's hot shoe. 2 Secure the Speedlite. Slide the lock lever to the right.
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... increase the ISO speed and try shooting again. When the resulting picture is set the camera's shooting mode to (Full Auto), (Creative Auto) or (Program AE), you can shoot in fully automatic flash mode. 1 Set the power switch to . Fully Automatic Flash Shooting When you set to M: Manual Flash (p.14). B The flash recycling starts. 2 Check that the lamp is blinking (Quick Flash), but the flash output level will...
... increase the ISO speed and try shooting again. When the resulting picture is set the camera's shooting mode to (Full Auto), (Creative Auto) or (Program AE), you can shoot in fully automatic flash mode. 1 Set the power switch to . Fully Automatic Flash Shooting When you set to M: Manual Flash (p.14). B The flash recycling starts. 2 Check that the lamp is blinking (Quick Flash), but the flash output level will...
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... be used for low-light scenes, using a tripod is dark, like a night scene, a slow sync speed will be used to obtain a standard exposure of both the main subject and background. Flash Shooting in Each Camera Mode X: Shutter Priority AE In this mode, the camera will automatically adjust the flash output level to achieve standard exposure for the set aperture. • If the aperture display blinks...
... be used for low-light scenes, using a tripod is dark, like a night scene, a slow sync speed will be used to obtain a standard exposure of both the main subject and background. Flash Shooting in Each Camera Mode X: Shutter Priority AE In this mode, the camera will automatically adjust the flash output level to achieve standard exposure for the set aperture. • If the aperture display blinks...
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... the aperture you use the or shooting mode, the result will be the same as flash shooting in (Program AE) mode. 10 Aperture Setting Automatic Automatic Manual Manual If you set, the exposure of the background is the camera's maximum flash sync speed. Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Used Shutter Speed Setting V Set automatically (1/X sec. - 1/60 sec.) X Set manually (1/X sec. - 30 sec.) W Set automatically (1/X sec. - 30 sec.) q Set manually (1/X sec. - 30 sec., Bulb) 1/X sec. The exposure...
... the aperture you use the or shooting mode, the result will be the same as flash shooting in (Program AE) mode. 10 Aperture Setting Automatic Automatic Manual Manual If you set, the exposure of the background is the camera's maximum flash sync speed. Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Used Shutter Speed Setting V Set automatically (1/X sec. - 1/60 sec.) X Set manually (1/X sec. - 30 sec.) W Set automatically (1/X sec. - 30 sec.) q Set manually (1/X sec. - 30 sec., Bulb) 1/X sec. The exposure...
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is 22/72 (ISO 100 in meters/feet). When shooting with longer focal length. See p.19 for guidelines about the flash shooting range. 11 Flash head (pulled forward) The Guide No. is 27/89 (ISO 100 in meters/feet). The flash coverage matches an EF 50mm (EF-S 32mm) or lenses with a lens wider than EF 50mm (EF-S 32mm), the periphery of the picture becomes extremely dark. The maximum flash coverage matches an EF 28mm wide angle lens (EF-S 18mm). Switching Flash Coverage Flash head (normal position) The Guide No.
is 22/72 (ISO 100 in meters/feet). When shooting with longer focal length. See p.19 for guidelines about the flash shooting range. 11 Flash head (pulled forward) The Guide No. is 27/89 (ISO 100 in meters/feet). The flash coverage matches an EF 50mm (EF-S 32mm) or lenses with a lens wider than EF 50mm (EF-S 32mm), the periphery of the picture becomes extremely dark. The maximum flash coverage matches an EF 28mm wide angle lens (EF-S 18mm). Switching Flash Coverage Flash head (normal position) The Guide No.
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... resulting picture. After shooting with bounce flash, be sure to return the flash head to determine the flash head angle. This can soften shadows behind the subject for bounce flash by taking test shots and checking the resulting pictures on the camera LCD monitor. 12 Determine the best...the flash head back into its original position. If the bounce surface is dark, set smaller F number (open the aperture) or increase the ISO speed and try shooting again. Bounce Flash Shooting By pointing the flash head toward a wall or ceiling, the flash will bounce off the surface before illuminating ...
... resulting picture. After shooting with bounce flash, be sure to return the flash head to determine the flash head angle. This can soften shadows behind the subject for bounce flash by taking test shots and checking the resulting pictures on the camera LCD monitor. 12 Determine the best...the flash head back into its original position. If the bounce surface is dark, set smaller F number (open the aperture) or increase the ISO speed and try shooting again. Bounce Flash Shooting By pointing the flash head toward a wall or ceiling, the flash will bounce off the surface before illuminating ...
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... when using the Speedlite with an EOS DIGITAL camera that has an external flash control function. If you fire the modeling flash 10 consecutive times, allow the Speedlite to see the shadow effects on the subject before flash shooting. This is the AF-assist beam function that the firmware may fire repeatedly. Modeling Flash Pressing the camera's depth-of idle use. Other Functions Auto Power Off To save battery power, power will fire the flash continuously...
... when using the Speedlite with an EOS DIGITAL camera that has an external flash control function. If you fire the modeling flash 10 consecutive times, allow the Speedlite to see the shadow effects on the subject before flash shooting. This is the AF-assist beam function that the firmware may fire repeatedly. Modeling Flash Pressing the camera's depth-of idle use. Other Functions Auto Power Off To save battery power, power will fire the flash continuously...
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See the camera's instruction manual for the setting method and functions. [Flash firing] (Enable*/Disable) Set to [Disable] when you wish to an EOS DIGITAL camera with an external flash control function, you can also be set when not using autoflash. 14 setting] • Flash mode (E-TTL II*/Manual flash) Normally, use only the AF-assist beam. [External flash func. Setting the Flash Functions by Camera Operation When the 270EX is attached to use [E-TTL II]. [Manual flash] can make the following settings by camera menu operations.
See the camera's instruction manual for the setting method and functions. [Flash firing] (Enable*/Disable) Set to [Disable] when you wish to an EOS DIGITAL camera with an external flash control function, you can also be set when not using autoflash. 14 setting] • Flash mode (E-TTL II*/Manual flash) Normally, use only the AF-assist beam. [External flash func. Setting the Flash Functions by Camera Operation When the 270EX is attached to use [E-TTL II]. [Manual flash] can make the following settings by camera menu operations.
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... entire scene. [External flash C.Fn setting] C.Fn-01: Auto power off (Enabled*/Disabled) C.Fn-06: Quick flash w/continuous shot (Disabled*/Enabled) Default settings are indicated by *. 15 Evaluative: Fully automatic flash shooting can adjust the flash output level in which the flash fires at all shutter speeds. Average: Metering is fully open. - 2nd curtain: The flash fires right before the shutter closes. - • Shutter sync. (1st...
... entire scene. [External flash C.Fn setting] C.Fn-01: Auto power off (Enabled*/Disabled) C.Fn-06: Quick flash w/continuous shot (Disabled*/Enabled) Default settings are indicated by *. 15 Evaluative: Fully automatic flash shooting can adjust the flash output level in which the flash fires at all shutter speeds. Average: Metering is fully open. - 2nd curtain: The flash fires right before the shutter closes. - • Shutter sync. (1st...
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... too close to . 16 Troubleshooting Guide If a problem occurs, refer to its original position before shooting again. The Speedlite does not fire. • Make sure the batteries are installed in the correct orientation. (p.5) • If the lamp does not light after 30 seconds, replace the batteries with the flash head pulled forward, be sure to return the flash head to this Troubleshooting Guide. Keep at least...
... too close to . 16 Troubleshooting Guide If a problem occurs, refer to its original position before shooting again. The Speedlite does not fire. • Make sure the batteries are installed in the correct orientation. (p.5) • If the lamp does not light after 30 seconds, replace the batteries with the flash head pulled forward, be sure to return the flash head to this Troubleshooting Guide. Keep at least...
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...) wide angle lens Color temperature information transmission Flash color temperature information transmitted to camera when flash is fired Exposure Control Exposure control system E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash, manual flash Effective flash range 0.7 - 19.3 m / 2.3 - 63.3 ft. (Quick flash: 0.7 - 11.1 m / (With EF 50mm f/1.4 lens at ISO 100) 2.3 - 36.4 ft.) * High-speed sync: 0.7 - 7.6 m / 2.3 - 24.9 ft. (at 1/250 sec.) Functions supported by camera operations Flash exposure compensation, FE lock, high-speed sync, modeling flash 17
...) wide angle lens Color temperature information transmission Flash color temperature information transmitted to camera when flash is fired Exposure Control Exposure control system E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash, manual flash Effective flash range 0.7 - 19.3 m / 2.3 - 63.3 ft. (Quick flash: 0.7 - 11.1 m / (With EF 50mm f/1.4 lens at ISO 100) 2.3 - 36.4 ft.) * High-speed sync: 0.7 - 7.6 m / 2.3 - 24.9 ft. (at 1/250 sec.) Functions supported by camera operations Flash exposure compensation, FE lock, high-speed sync, modeling flash 17
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... operation Dimensions (W x H x D 64 x 65 x 76.5 mm / 2.5 x 2.6 x 3.0 in. Weight Approx. 145 g / 5.1 oz. (excluding batteries) All specifications above are subject to change without notice. 18 Product specifications and external appearance are based on Canon's testing standards. AF-Assist Beam Intermittent flash firing Effective range: Center: Approx. 4 m / 13.1 ft., Periphery: Approx. 3.5 m / 11.5 ft. Power Source Battery Two size-AA alkaline batteries...
... operation Dimensions (W x H x D 64 x 65 x 76.5 mm / 2.5 x 2.6 x 3.0 in. Weight Approx. 145 g / 5.1 oz. (excluding batteries) All specifications above are subject to change without notice. 18 Product specifications and external appearance are based on Canon's testing standards. AF-Assist Beam Intermittent flash firing Effective range: Center: Approx. 4 m / 13.1 ft., Periphery: Approx. 3.5 m / 11.5 ft. Power Source Battery Two size-AA alkaline batteries...
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... Guidelines (EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5 - 5.6 IS) [Approx. m / ft.] Flash head normal position ISO 18mm 55mm 100 1-6.5 / 3.3-21.3 1-4 / 3.3-13.1 Flash head pulled forward 18mm 55mm - 1-5 / 3.3-16.4 200 1-9 / 3.3-29.5 400 1-13 / 3.3-42.7 1-5.5 / 3.3-18 1-8 / 3.3-26.2 - 1-7 / 3.3-23 - 1-9.5 / 3.3-31.2 800 1-18 / 3.3-59.1 1-11 / 3.3-36.1 - 1-14 / 3.3-45.9 1600 1.5-25 / 4.9-82 ...3200 1.5-35 / 4.9-114.8 1-22 / 3.3-72.2 - 1-27 / 3.3-88.6 6400 2-50 / 6.6-164 1-31 / 3.3-101.7 - 1.5-39 / 4.9-128 As the periphery of the pictures becomes dark, do not use these focal lengths. 19
... Guidelines (EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5 - 5.6 IS) [Approx. m / ft.] Flash head normal position ISO 18mm 55mm 100 1-6.5 / 3.3-21.3 1-4 / 3.3-13.1 Flash head pulled forward 18mm 55mm - 1-5 / 3.3-16.4 200 1-9 / 3.3-29.5 400 1-13 / 3.3-42.7 1-5.5 / 3.3-18 1-8 / 3.3-26.2 - 1-7 / 3.3-23 - 1-9.5 / 3.3-31.2 800 1-18 / 3.3-59.1 1-11 / 3.3-36.1 - 1-14 / 3.3-45.9 1600 1.5-25 / 4.9-82 ...3200 1.5-35 / 4.9-114.8 1-22 / 3.3-72.2 - 1-27 / 3.3-88.6 6400 2-50 / 6.6-164 1-31 / 3.3-101.7 - 1.5-39 / 4.9-128 As the periphery of the pictures becomes dark, do not use these focal lengths. 19
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... complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. If this device must accept any changes or modifications to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the instructions. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Operation is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is...
... complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. If this device must accept any changes or modifications to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the instructions. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Operation is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is...
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... be exposed to dripping or splashing. For more information about where you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection site for recycling, please contact your local city... an authorized one-for-one basis when you can drop off your household waste disposal service. For more information regarding return and recycling of natural resources. The apparatus shall not ...of WEEE products, please visit www.canon-europe.com/environment. (EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) 21 Dry batteries shall not be exposed to charging. Batteries shall not be subjected to excessive...
... be exposed to dripping or splashing. For more information about where you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection site for recycling, please contact your local city... an authorized one-for-one basis when you can drop off your household waste disposal service. For more information regarding return and recycling of natural resources. The apparatus shall not ...of WEEE products, please visit www.canon-europe.com/environment. (EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) 21 Dry batteries shall not be exposed to charging. Batteries shall not be subjected to excessive...