SPEEDLITE 220EX Instruction Manual
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... (off-the-film metering for real-time flash metering) Regarding the camera's available flash metering modes, refer to an EOS camera, almost all automatic exposure control for purchasing a Canon product. Thank you are called Type-B cameras. * This instruction manual assumes that you for flash photography is handled by the camera. The Canon Speedlite 220EX is automatically compatible with normal AE shooting...
... (off-the-film metering for real-time flash metering) Regarding the camera's available flash metering modes, refer to an EOS camera, almost all automatic exposure control for purchasing a Canon product. Thank you are called Type-B cameras. * This instruction manual assumes that you for flash photography is handled by the camera. The Canon Speedlite 220EX is automatically compatible with normal AE shooting...
SPEEDLITE 220EX Instruction Manual
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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
SPEEDLITE 220EX Instruction Manual
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.... They match the same icons found on the 220EX (see the next page) does not light, it means the camera is Type B. 4 If the lamp on the camera and Speedlite. FE lock and high-speed sync (FP flash) cannot be used . The (1) / (3) icons indicate that both the camera and Speedlite's power switches are indicated by (p.**). This instruction...
.... They match the same icons found on the 220EX (see the next page) does not light, it means the camera is Type B. 4 If the lamp on the camera and Speedlite. FE lock and high-speed sync (FP flash) cannot be used . The (1) / (3) icons indicate that both the camera and Speedlite's power switches are indicated by (p.**). This instruction...
SPEEDLITE 220EX Instruction Manual
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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
SPEEDLITE 220EX Instruction Manual
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Set the power switch to . To fire a test flash, press the test firing button (pilot lamp). of idle use. When the flash is ready, the lamp will then start recycling. A test flash cannot be fired while the camera's operation timer 4 or 0 is ready. The flash will light. About Auto Power Off To save battery power, the power will light. 2 Check that the flash is active. 8 Turn on the Power Switch 1 Turn on the Speedlite again, press the camera's shutter button halfway. To turn off automatically after 90 sec. X The lamp will turn on the power switch.
Set the power switch to . To fire a test flash, press the test firing button (pilot lamp). of idle use. When the flash is ready, the lamp will then start recycling. A test flash cannot be fired while the camera's operation timer 4 or 0 is ready. The flash will light. About Auto Power Off To save battery power, the power will light. 2 Check that the flash is active. 8 Turn on the Power Switch 1 Turn on the Speedlite again, press the camera's shutter button halfway. To turn off automatically after 90 sec. X The lamp will turn on the power switch.
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... mode is set to (Full Auto) or (Program AE), E-TTL II/E-TTL fully automatic flash photography will be displayed in the viewfinder. With a digital camera, you can also increase the camera's ISO speed. 9 If the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not light, move closer to focus. X The shutter speed and aperture will light for...
... mode is set to (Full Auto) or (Program AE), E-TTL II/E-TTL fully automatic flash photography will be displayed in the viewfinder. With a digital camera, you can also increase the camera's ISO speed. 9 If the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not light, move closer to focus. X The shutter speed and aperture will light for...
SPEEDLITE 220EX Instruction Manual
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... shutter speed (30 sec. - 1/X* sec.) to set both the main subject and background. Standard exposure of the background is the camera's maximum flash sync speed. If the shutter speed display blinks, it means that the background exposure will be underexposed or overexposed. Select this mode if... you set. * 1/X sec. The exposure of the background is obtained with W the flash, while a standard exposure of the main subject is obtained with the shutter speed (buLb, 30 sec. - 1/X* sec.) and aperture combination you ...
... shutter speed (30 sec. - 1/X* sec.) to set both the main subject and background. Standard exposure of the background is the camera's maximum flash sync speed. If the shutter speed display blinks, it means that the background exposure will be underexposed or overexposed. Select this mode if... you set. * 1/X sec. The exposure of the background is obtained with W the flash, while a standard exposure of the main subject is obtained with the shutter speed (buLb, 30 sec. - 1/X* sec.) and aperture combination you ...
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...-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the shorter the flash range will light. With a digital camera, you press the button, a preflash will be fired and the FE lock will not be very effective. X The Speedlite will fire a preflash and the required flash output for fill-flash portraits. If the subject is lit. If the...
...-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the shorter the flash range will light. With a digital camera, you press the button, a preflash will be fired and the FE lock will not be very effective. X The Speedlite will fire a preflash and the required flash output for fill-flash portraits. If the subject is lit. If the...
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... Since high-speed sync makes the effective flash range shorter, check the Guide No. 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...power turns off took effect. 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. of idle operation, auto power off by itself. • After 90 sec. and set the...
... Since high-speed sync makes the effective flash range shorter, check the Guide No. 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...power turns off took effect. 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. of idle operation, auto power off by itself. • After 90 sec. and set the...
SPEEDLITE 220EX Instruction Manual
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... Exposure Control Type: E-TTL II/E-TTL/TTL autoflash 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...
... Exposure Control Type: E-TTL II/E-TTL/TTL autoflash 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...