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... E-TTL II or E-TTL). It is handled by the camera. E-TTL II autoflash (evaluative flash metering with the Speedlite operations. And cameras having 1 and 2 above as with the camera's flash metering mode (E-TTL ll, E-TTL, or TTL). The Canon Speedlite 220EX is as easy as a Type-A camera (compatible with a Type-A camera. For Type-B cameras, see page...
... E-TTL II or E-TTL). It is handled by the camera. E-TTL II autoflash (evaluative flash metering with the Speedlite operations. And cameras having 1 and 2 above as with the camera's flash metering mode (E-TTL ll, E-TTL, or TTL). The Canon Speedlite 220EX is as easy as a Type-A camera (compatible with a Type-A camera. For Type-B cameras, see page...
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Contents Conventions Used in this Manual 4 Nomenclature 5 Installing the Batteries 6 Attaching to the Camera 7 Turn on the Power Switch 8 Fully Automatic Flash Shooting 9 Automatic Flash in Each Shooting Mode 10 7 FE Lock 11 F High-Speed Sync 11 Troubleshooting Guide 12 Specifications 13 3
Contents Conventions Used in this Manual 4 Nomenclature 5 Installing the Batteries 6 Attaching to the Camera 7 Turn on the Power Switch 8 Fully Automatic Flash Shooting 9 Automatic Flash in Each Shooting Mode 10 7 FE Lock 11 F High-Speed Sync 11 Troubleshooting Guide 12 Specifications 13 3
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... are used in effect for flash photography. FE lock and high-speed sync (FP flash) cannot be used . Icons are indicated by (p.**). The (1) / (3) icons indicate that both the camera and Speedlite's power switches are ON. If the lamp on the camera and Speedlite. This instruction manual uses the... following alert symbols: : The Caution symbol indicates a warning to indicate the respective buttons and settings. They match the same icons found on the 220EX (see the next page) does not light, ...
... are used in effect for flash photography. FE lock and high-speed sync (FP flash) cannot be used . Icons are indicated by (p.**). The (1) / (3) icons indicate that both the camera and Speedlite's power switches are ON. If the lamp on the camera and Speedlite. This instruction manual uses the... following alert symbols: : The Caution symbol indicates a warning to indicate the respective buttons and settings. They match the same icons found on the 220EX (see the next page) does not light, ...
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The effective range of the flash is compatible with only the EOS camera's center AF point. Nomenclature *AF-assist beam emitter Locking pin (p.7) Flash head Battery compartment cover (p.6) Mounting foot (p.7) Contacts (p.7) E-TTL lamp (Red) (p.8) Pilot lamp (Red)/ Test firing button (p.8) Flash exposure confirmation lamp (Green) (p.9) High-speed sync lamp (p.11) High-speed sync (FP flash) button (p.11) Power switch (p.8) L : Power OFF K : Power ON Mounting foot's lock lever (p.7) * The 220EX's AF-assist beam is approx. 0.7 - 5 m / 2.3 - 16.4 ft. 5
The effective range of the flash is compatible with only the EOS camera's center AF point. Nomenclature *AF-assist beam emitter Locking pin (p.7) Flash head Battery compartment cover (p.6) Mounting foot (p.7) Contacts (p.7) E-TTL lamp (Red) (p.8) Pilot lamp (Red)/ Test firing button (p.8) Flash exposure confirmation lamp (Green) (p.9) High-speed sync lamp (p.11) High-speed sync (FP flash) button (p.11) Power switch (p.8) L : Power OFF K : Power ON Mounting foot's lock lever (p.7) * The 220EX's AF-assist beam is approx. 0.7 - 5 m / 2.3 - 16.4 ft. 5
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...by the arrow, then flip up the edge. 2 Insert the batteries. Flash Count Approx. 250 - 1700 Based on a new set of four batteries of batteries and Canon's testing standards. To avoid overheating and degrading the flash head, do not fire more than the alkaline type may cause improper battery...AA batteries. 1 Open the cover. Make sure the + and - Using size-AA batteries other than 20 continuous flashes. Push down the cover and slide it back. After 20 continuous flashes, allow a rest time of the battery contacts. Slide the battery compartment cover as shown in the compartment. 3 ...
...by the arrow, then flip up the edge. 2 Insert the batteries. Flash Count Approx. 250 - 1700 Based on a new set of four batteries of batteries and Canon's testing standards. To avoid overheating and degrading the flash head, do not fire more than the alkaline type may cause improper battery...AA batteries. 1 Open the cover. Make sure the + and - Using size-AA batteries other than 20 continuous flashes. Push down the cover and slide it back. After 20 continuous flashes, allow a rest time of the battery contacts. Slide the battery compartment cover as shown in the compartment. 3 ...
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X The lamp will turn on the power switch. About Auto Power Off To save battery power, the power will light. 2 Check that the flash is ready. To turn off automatically after 90 sec. A test flash cannot be fired while the camera's operation timer 4 or 0 is ready, the lamp will then start recycling. Set the power switch to . When the flash is active. 8 To fire a test flash, press the test firing button (pilot lamp). The flash will light. of idle use. Turn on the Power Switch 1 Turn on the Speedlite again, press the camera's shutter button halfway.
X The lamp will turn on the power switch. About Auto Power Off To save battery power, the power will light. 2 Check that the flash is ready. To turn off automatically after 90 sec. A test flash cannot be fired while the camera's operation timer 4 or 0 is ready, the lamp will then start recycling. Set the power switch to . When the flash is active. 8 To fire a test flash, press the test firing button (pilot lamp). The flash will light. of idle use. Turn on the Power Switch 1 Turn on the Speedlite again, press the camera's shutter button halfway.
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... does not light, move closer to focus. Press the shutter button halfway to the subject and take the picture again. X If a standard flash exposure was obtained, the flash exposure confirmation lamp will be enabled, making it as easy as normal AE shooting in the viewfinder. 2 Take the picture. Fully Automatic... Flash Shooting When the camera's shooting mode is fired. With a digital camera, you can also increase the camera's ISO speed. 9 Check that the icon ...
... does not light, move closer to focus. Press the shutter button halfway to the subject and take the picture again. X If a standard flash exposure was obtained, the flash exposure confirmation lamp will be enabled, making it as easy as normal AE shooting in the viewfinder. 2 Take the picture. Fully Automatic... Flash Shooting When the camera's shooting mode is fired. With a digital camera, you can also increase the camera's ISO speed. 9 Check that the icon ...
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... result will be the same as shooting in Each Shooting Mode Just set the camera's shooting mode to set . * 1/X sec. Automatic Flash in the (Program AE) mode. 10 Adjust the aperture until the aperture display stops blinking. O Standard exposure of both the shutter speed ...the background exposure will then automatically set the shutter speed manually. The camera will be underexposed or overexposed. is obtained with the flash. The camera will be underexposed or overexposed. If the shutter speed display blinks, it means that the background exposure will then automatically...
... result will be the same as shooting in Each Shooting Mode Just set the camera's shooting mode to set . * 1/X sec. Automatic Flash in the (Program AE) mode. 10 Adjust the aperture until the aperture display stops blinking. O Standard exposure of both the shutter speed ...the background exposure will then automatically set the shutter speed manually. The camera will be underexposed or overexposed. is obtained with the flash. The camera will be underexposed or overexposed. If the shutter speed display blinks, it means that the background exposure will then automatically...
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... will be set again. Move closer to the subject and take the picture again. If the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not light, move closer to the subject and try the FE lock again. X The Speedlite will be shown in the viewfinder. If the subject is too small, FE lock might not... be fired and the FE lock will fire a preflash and the required flash output for 0.5 sec. With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter...
... will be set again. Move closer to the subject and take the picture again. If the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not light, move closer to the subject and try the FE lock again. X The Speedlite will be shown in the viewfinder. If the subject is too small, FE lock might not... be fired and the FE lock will fire a preflash and the required flash output for 0.5 sec. With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter...
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...m/2.3 ft away from the subject. or longer until the pilot lamp lights, replace the batteries. (p.6) • The Speedlite is not attached securely to the camera. Attach the Speedlite's mounting foot securely to the camera. (p.7) • The electrical contacts of the picture looks dark. • The .... Press the shutter button halfway or press the test firing button. (p.8) The bottom of the Speedlite and camera are exhausted. If the flash recycling time takes 30 sec. The flash exposure becomes underexposed or overexposed. • There was dark. Use a tripod or set the shutter...
...m/2.3 ft away from the subject. or longer until the pilot lamp lights, replace the batteries. (p.6) • The Speedlite is not attached securely to the camera. Attach the Speedlite's mounting foot securely to the camera. (p.7) • The electrical contacts of the picture looks dark. • The .... Press the shutter button halfway or press the test firing button. (p.8) The bottom of the Speedlite and camera are exhausted. If the flash recycling time takes 30 sec. The flash exposure becomes underexposed or overexposed. • There was dark. Use a tripod or set the shutter...
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... Flash range: Normal flash: Approx. 0.7 - 15.7 m / 2.3 - 51.5 ft. (With EF50mm f/1.4 lens, High-speed sync: Approx. 0.7 - 7.6 m / 2.3 - 24.9 ft. Specifications • Type Type: On-camera, E-TTL II/E-TTL/TTL autoflash Speedlite ...Compatible cameras: Type-A EOS cameras (E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash) Type-B EOS cameras (TTL autoflash) Guide No.: 22/72 (ISO 100, in . • Weight Approx. 160 g / 5.6 oz. (excluding batteries) All the specifications above are subject to change without notice. 13 The camera's specifications and external appearance are based on Canon...
... Flash range: Normal flash: Approx. 0.7 - 15.7 m / 2.3 - 51.5 ft. (With EF50mm f/1.4 lens, High-speed sync: Approx. 0.7 - 7.6 m / 2.3 - 24.9 ft. Specifications • Type Type: On-camera, E-TTL II/E-TTL/TTL autoflash Speedlite ...Compatible cameras: Type-A EOS cameras (E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash) Type-B EOS cameras (TTL autoflash) Guide No.: 22/72 (ISO 100, in . • Weight Approx. 160 g / 5.6 oz. (excluding batteries) All the specifications above are subject to change without notice. 13 The camera's specifications and external appearance are based on Canon...