SPEEDLITE 270EX II Instruction Manual
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... EOS DIGITAL camera. The Canon Speedlite 270EX II is a compact flash unit for Canon EOS cameras, and works with the E-TTL II and E-TTL autoflash systems. All control is designed for purchasing a Canon product. Be sure to also read the description of flash shooting in the camera's instruction manual. Thank you easily enjoy flash shooting in the same manner as a built-in flash. For convenience, a camera compatible with E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash systems is indicated as when used with TTL...
... EOS DIGITAL camera. The Canon Speedlite 270EX II is a compact flash unit for Canon EOS cameras, and works with the E-TTL II and E-TTL autoflash systems. All control is designed for purchasing a Canon product. Be sure to also read the description of flash shooting in the camera's instruction manual. Thank you easily enjoy flash shooting in the same manner as a built-in flash. For convenience, a camera compatible with E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash systems is indicated as when used with TTL...
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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 Wireless Flash Shooting 17 Remote Control Shooting 21 Troubleshooting Guide 22 Specifications ...24 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 Wireless Flash Shooting 17 Remote Control Shooting 21 Troubleshooting Guide 22 Specifications ...24 3
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Remote release button (p.19) 4 Power switch (p.8, 17) & Mounting foot (p.7) : Turns on power ' Battery compartment cover (p.5) : For wireless flash shooting ( Remote control transmitter (p.19) : Turns off power ) Bounce angle index (p.12) . Nomenclature " # $ ( ' &) % + . - , * " Flash head/AF-assist beam emitter (p.13) * 270EX II mini stand (p.17) # Wireless sensor + lamp (p.8) $ Locking pin , Mounting foot lock lever (p.7) % Contacts -
Remote release button (p.19) 4 Power switch (p.8, 17) & Mounting foot (p.7) : Turns on power ' Battery compartment cover (p.5) : For wireless flash shooting ( Remote control transmitter (p.19) : Turns off power ) Bounce angle index (p.12) . Nomenclature " # $ ( ' &) % + . - , * " Flash head/AF-assist beam emitter (p.13) * 270EX II mini stand (p.17) # Wireless sensor + lamp (p.8) $ Locking pin , Mounting foot lock lever (p.7) % Contacts -
SPEEDLITE 270EX II Instruction Manual
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...batteries can also be activated and make the recycling time about 15 min. When replacing the batteries, replace both batteries at once. Using size-AA/LR6 batteries other than the alkaline type may be used. 6 Do not fire more than 20 continuous flashes in a short time, the overheating prevention function may cause improper battery... batteries after firing flashes continuously, be aware that the batteries might be hot. If you fire more than 20 continuous flashes in a short time. and the functioning of the same brand. Be sure to use a new set of two batteries of the flash will...
...batteries can also be activated and make the recycling time about 15 min. When replacing the batteries, replace both batteries at once. Using size-AA/LR6 batteries other than the alkaline type may be used. 6 Do not fire more than 20 continuous flashes in a short time, the overheating prevention function may cause improper battery... batteries after firing flashes continuously, be aware that the batteries might be hot. If you fire more than 20 continuous flashes in a short time. and the functioning of the same brand. Be sure to use a new set of two batteries of the flash will...
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To remove the Speedlite, slide the lock lever to the right. Slide the lock lever to the left and detach it . 1 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 from the camera. 7 Slip the Speedlite's mounting foot firmly all the way into the camera's hot shoe. 2 Secure the Speedlite.
To remove the Speedlite, slide the lock lever to the right. Slide the lock lever to the left and detach it . 1 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 from the camera. 7 Slip the Speedlite's mounting foot firmly all the way into the camera's hot shoe. 2 Secure the Speedlite.
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... the ISO speed and try shooting again. Fully Automatic Flash Shooting When you can shoot with the flash. See p.26 for wireless flash shooting (p.17). 8 Shooting is also possible when the lamp is set the camera shooting mode to . When the lamp lights, you can shoot in fully automatic flash mode. 1 Set the power switch to or Full Auto, you set to M: Manual Flash (p.14). Quick Flash cannot...
... the ISO speed and try shooting again. Fully Automatic Flash Shooting When you can shoot with the flash. See p.26 for wireless flash shooting (p.17). 8 Shooting is also possible when the lamp is set the camera shooting mode to . When the lamp lights, you can shoot in fully automatic flash mode. 1 Set the power switch to or Full Auto, you set to M: Manual Flash (p.14). Quick Flash cannot...
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... a slow shutter speed. • Since a slow shutter speed will be used for low-light scenes, using a tripod is dark, like a night scene, a slow sync speed will be underexposed or overexposed. Standard exposure of the main subject is obtained with the flash, while 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...
... a slow shutter speed. • Since a slow shutter speed will be used for low-light scenes, using a tripod is dark, like a night scene, a slow sync speed will be underexposed or overexposed. Standard exposure of the main subject is obtained with the flash, while 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...
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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. q: Manual Exposure Select this mode if you want to the aperture you set, the exposure of the background is the camera's maximum flash sync speed. is obtained with (Program AE) mode. 10 The exposure of the main subject will be the same...
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. q: Manual Exposure Select this mode if you want to the aperture you set, the exposure of the background is the camera's maximum flash sync speed. is obtained with (Program AE) mode. 10 The exposure of the main subject will be the same...
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... the camera's shutter button to avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head. 13 This is available when using the Speedlite with an EOS DIGITAL camera that facilitates autofocus for at least 10 min. This function is the AF-assist beam function that has an external flash control function. Depending on the Speedlite again. * Canceling the auto power off automatically after 90 sec. to turn on the camera model, note that the firmware...
... the camera's shutter button to avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head. 13 This is available when using the Speedlite with an EOS DIGITAL camera that facilitates autofocus for at least 10 min. This function is the AF-assist beam function that has an external flash control function. Depending on the Speedlite again. * Canceling the auto power off automatically after 90 sec. to turn on the camera model, note that the firmware...
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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, the following settings are indicated by *. 14 Default settings are available through camera menu operations. Setting the Flash Functions by Camera Operation When the 270EX II is attached to use [E-TTL II]. [Manual flash] can also be set when not using autoflash. setting] • Flash mode (E-TTL II*/Manual flash) Normally, use only the AF-assist beam. [External flash func.
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, the following settings are indicated by *. 14 Default settings are available through camera menu operations. Setting the Flash Functions by Camera Operation When the 270EX II is attached to use [E-TTL II]. [Manual flash] can also be set when not using autoflash. setting] • Flash mode (E-TTL II*/Manual flash) Normally, use only the AF-assist beam. [External flash func.
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... a function to cancel the auto power off on the slave unit, the master unit can cancel the auto power off mode. 16 [External flash C.Fn setting] C.Fn-01: Auto power off (Enabled*/Disabled) C.Fn-06: Quick flash w/continuous shot (Disabled*/Enabled) C.Fn-10: Slave auto power off timer (60 minutes*/10 minutes) During normal auto power off (C.Fn-01), the power turns off if no operations are made within 90 seconds, but in slave mode, the power turns...
... a function to cancel the auto power off on the slave unit, the master unit can cancel the auto power off mode. 16 [External flash C.Fn setting] C.Fn-01: Auto power off (Enabled*/Disabled) C.Fn-06: Quick flash w/continuous shot (Disabled*/Enabled) C.Fn-10: Slave auto power off timer (60 minutes*/10 minutes) During normal auto power off (C.Fn-01), the power turns off if no operations are made within 90 seconds, but in slave mode, the power turns...
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... instruction manual of the 270EX II to . 3 Attach the 270EX II to the camera must have a master function. Indoors, you can fire. 17 The 270EX II fires as the slave unit. Wireless Flash Shooting To perform wireless flash shooting, the camera or the Speedlite attached to the supplied mini stand and position the flash. Set the power switch of the camera or the Speedlite with a master function. 1 Set the camera or Speedlite as the master unit. 2 Set the 270EX II as a slave flash when controlled from a master unit...
... instruction manual of the 270EX II to . 3 Attach the 270EX II to the camera must have a master function. Indoors, you can fire. 17 The 270EX II fires as the slave unit. Wireless Flash Shooting To perform wireless flash shooting, the camera or the Speedlite attached to the supplied mini stand and position the flash. Set the power switch of the camera or the Speedlite with a master function. 1 Set the camera or Speedlite as the master unit. 2 Set the 270EX II as a slave flash when controlled from a master unit...
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...). Slave ID (firing group) The slave ID is set to fall. 18 If the master unit does not have a function for use the flash regardless of the transmission channel (1 to 4) on the 270EX II, set the power switch of the 270EX II to and then to again. The supplied mini stand is set (fixed) to group B or C. Auto power off on the slave unit When the power switch of the flash turns off...
...). Slave ID (firing group) The slave ID is set to fall. 18 If the master unit does not have a function for use the flash regardless of the transmission channel (1 to 4) on the 270EX II, set the power switch of the 270EX II to and then to again. The supplied mini stand is set (fixed) to group B or C. Auto power off on the slave unit When the power switch of the flash turns off...
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When wireless flash shooting is enabled, remote control shooting is possible while changing easily the position of using the flash for remote control shooting with cameras compatible with Remote Controller RC-1, RC-5, or RC-6. Example of the 270EX II. Using the 270EX II for Remote Control Shooting During Wireless Flash Shooting The 270EX II can be used for wireless flash shooting " Point the 270EX II toward the camera and press the remote release button. # Point the 270EX II to the subject within two seconds. 19
When wireless flash shooting is enabled, remote control shooting is possible while changing easily the position of using the flash for remote control shooting with cameras compatible with Remote Controller RC-1, RC-5, or RC-6. Example of the 270EX II. Using the 270EX II for Remote Control Shooting During Wireless Flash Shooting The 270EX II can be used for wireless flash shooting " Point the 270EX II toward the camera and press the remote release button. # Point the 270EX II to the subject within two seconds. 19
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... remote control function has an operation range of the 270EX II with your hand. When wireless flash shooting is enabled and the power switch on the 270EX II is set to cover the remote control transmitter or the wireless sensor of about the drive mode or remote control shooting in the camera's instruction manual. Check that light does not enter. 2 Take the picture. 1 Set the camera to (Remote...
... remote control function has an operation range of the 270EX II with your hand. When wireless flash shooting is enabled and the power switch on the 270EX II is set to cover the remote control transmitter or the wireless sensor of about the drive mode or remote control shooting in the camera's instruction manual. Check that light does not enter. 2 Take the picture. 1 Set the camera to (Remote...
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... press the remote release button during bulb shooting, the shutter opens after two seconds. Point the remote control transmitter toward the camera, and press the remote release button. The remote control function has an operation range of the camera. Remote Control Shooting The 270EX II can be used for remote control shooting with cameras compatible with your hand. from the front...
... press the remote release button during bulb shooting, the shutter opens after two seconds. Point the remote control transmitter toward the camera, and press the remote release button. The remote control function has an operation range of the camera. Remote Control Shooting The 270EX II can be used for remote control shooting with cameras compatible with your hand. from the front...
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... least 0.7 m/2.3 ft. The periphery of the picture looks dark. • You were too close to the subject. 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.
... least 0.7 m/2.3 ft. The periphery of the picture looks dark. • You were too close to the subject. 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.
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... shutter speed also becomes slower. The slave unit flash does not fire. • Raise the camera's built-in flash. • Set the power switch to (Remote control shooting). The picture is really blurred. • When the shooting mode is set to mode for a dark scene, a slow sync speed is automatically set the shooting mode to . Remote control shooting does not work. • Remote control shooting works only with cameras compatible...
... shutter speed also becomes slower. The slave unit flash does not fire. • Raise the camera's built-in flash. • Set the power switch to (Remote control shooting). The picture is really blurred. • When the shooting mode is set to mode for a dark scene, a slow sync speed is automatically set the shooting mode to . Remote control shooting does not work. • Remote control shooting works only with cameras compatible...
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... 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, 1st/2nd curtain sync, high-speed sync, FE lock, modeling flash Wireless Release Infrared method Operating range...
... 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, 1st/2nd curtain sync, high-speed sync, FE lock, modeling flash Wireless Release Infrared method Operating range...
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Product specifications and external appearance are based on Canon's testing standards. Optical pulse method Reception channel All channels Reception angle Approx. ±45° horizontally and ±25° vertically, facing the master unit Slave ID Fixed to group A 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...
Product specifications and external appearance are based on Canon's testing standards. Optical pulse method Reception channel All channels Reception angle Approx. ±45° horizontally and ±25° vertically, facing the master unit Slave ID Fixed to group A 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...