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... as Type-A camera in camera's instruction manuals. 2 Thank you easily enjoy flash shooting in the same manner as a built-in flash. The Canon Speedlite 270EX II is a compact flash unit for Canon EOS cameras, and works with E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash systems is performed on the camera side, letting you for optimum use...• When used with an EOS DIGITAL camera. Use with an EOS DIGITAL camera • The 270EX II is designed for purchasing a Canon product. Be sure to also read the description of flash shooting in the same manner as when used with an EOS DIGITAL camera. • The...
... as Type-A camera in camera's instruction manuals. 2 Thank you easily enjoy flash shooting in the same manner as a built-in flash. The Canon Speedlite 270EX II is a compact flash unit for Canon EOS cameras, and works with E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash systems is performed on the camera side, letting you for optimum use...• When used with an EOS DIGITAL camera. Use with an EOS DIGITAL camera • The 270EX II is designed for purchasing a Canon product. Be sure to also read the description of flash shooting in the same manner as when used with an EOS DIGITAL camera. • The...
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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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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) . Remote release button (p.19) 4 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 -
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) . Remote release button (p.19) 4 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 -
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Make sure the + and - 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. 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.
Make sure the + and - 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. 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.
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..., allow a rest time of the battery contacts. Size-AA/LR6 Ni-MH or lithium batteries can also be hot. and the functioning of the flash will then return to use a new set of two batteries of the same brand. Be sure to normal. When replacing the batteries, replace both ...batteries at once. Do not fire more than 20 continuous flashes in a short time. If you change the batteries after firing flashes continuously, be aware that the batteries might be used. 6 Using size-AA/LR6 batteries other than 20 continuous...
..., allow a rest time of the battery contacts. Size-AA/LR6 Ni-MH or lithium batteries can also be hot. and the functioning of the flash will then return to use a new set of two batteries of the same brand. Be sure to normal. When replacing the batteries, replace both ...batteries at once. Do not fire more than 20 continuous flashes in a short time. If you change the batteries after firing flashes continuously, be aware that the batteries might be used. 6 Using size-AA/LR6 batteries other than 20 continuous...
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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. To remove the Speedlite, slide the lock lever to the right. 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.
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. To remove the Speedlite, slide the lock lever to the right. 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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... lights, you can shoot with the flash. When the resulting picture is blinking (Quick Flash), but the flash output level will be used during continuous shooting. (To enable flash, see p.16) Set the power switch to 1/3 the normal flash. 3 Take the picture. Quick Flash cannot be 1/2 to for guidelines about the flash shooting range. Shooting is also...
... lights, you can shoot with the flash. When the resulting picture is blinking (Quick Flash), but the flash output level will be used during continuous shooting. (To enable flash, see p.16) Set the power switch to 1/3 the normal flash. 3 Take the picture. Quick Flash cannot be 1/2 to for guidelines about the flash shooting range. Shooting is also...
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...it means that the background exposure will be underexposed or overexposed. W: Aperture Priority AE In this mode, the camera will automatically adjust the flash output level to obtain a standard exposure of the background is obtained with a slow shutter speed. • Since a slow shutter speed ...will be used for the automatically set aperture. 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 ...
...it means that the background exposure will be underexposed or overexposed. W: Aperture Priority AE In this mode, the camera will automatically adjust the flash output level to obtain a standard exposure of the background is obtained with a slow shutter speed. • Since a slow shutter speed ...will be used for the automatically set aperture. 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 ...
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is obtained with (Program AE) mode. 10 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 ... you set. Aperture Setting Automatic Automatic Manual Manual If you set both the shutter speed and aperture manually. As the camera will automatically adjust the flash output level according to the aperture you use the or shooting mode, the result will be the same as...
is obtained with (Program AE) mode. 10 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 ... you set. Aperture Setting Automatic Automatic Manual Manual If you set both the shutter speed and aperture manually. As the camera will automatically adjust the flash output level according to the aperture you use the or shooting mode, the result will be the same as...
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is 22/72 (ISO 100 in meters/feet). When shooting with longer focal length. 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 may become dark. Switching Flash Coverage Flash head (normal position) The Guide No. is 27/89 (ISO 100 in meters/feet). The maximum flash coverage matches an EF 28mm wide angle lens (EF-S 18mm). See p.26 for guidelines about the flash shooting range. 11 Flash head (pulled forward) The Guide No.
is 22/72 (ISO 100 in meters/feet). When shooting with longer focal length. 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 may become dark. Switching Flash Coverage Flash head (normal position) The Guide No. is 27/89 (ISO 100 in meters/feet). The maximum flash coverage matches an EF 28mm wide angle lens (EF-S 18mm). See p.26 for guidelines about the flash shooting range. 11 Flash head (pulled forward) The Guide No.
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...set a smaller F number (open the aperture) or increase the ISO speed and try shooting again. Pull the flash head forward and then tilt it upward to the forward-facing position and push the flash head back into its original position. This can soften shadows behind the subject for bounce...shots and checking the resulting pictures on the camera LCD monitor. 12 When the resulting picture is too far away. After shooting with bounce flash, be plain white or nearly white for high reflectance. Determine the best angle for more naturallooking shots. The resulting picture may produce a ...
...set a smaller F number (open the aperture) or increase the ISO speed and try shooting again. Pull the flash head forward and then tilt it upward to the forward-facing position and push the flash head back into its original position. This can soften shadows behind the subject for bounce...shots and checking the resulting pictures on the camera LCD monitor. 12 When the resulting picture is too far away. After shooting with bounce flash, be plain white or nearly white for high reflectance. Determine the best angle for more naturallooking shots. The resulting picture may produce a ...
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...Beam When you press the camera's shutter button halfway, the flash may fire repeatedly. Modeling Flash Pressing the camera's depth-of idle use. If you to be turned off function is available when using the Speedlite with an EOS DIGITAL camera that facilitates autofocus for dark scenes..... Its effective range is the AF-assist beam function that has an external flash control function. This enables you fire the modeling flash 10 consecutive times, allow the Speedlite to avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head. 13 to rest for 1 sec. This is approximately 4 m/13.1...
...Beam When you press the camera's shutter button halfway, the flash may fire repeatedly. Modeling Flash Pressing the camera's depth-of idle use. If you to be turned off function is available when using the Speedlite with an EOS DIGITAL camera that facilitates autofocus for dark scenes..... Its effective range is the AF-assist beam function that has an external flash control function. This enables you fire the modeling flash 10 consecutive times, allow the Speedlite to avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head. 13 to rest for 1 sec. This is approximately 4 m/13.1...
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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 available through camera menu operations. Default settings are indicated 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 the Flash Functions by *. 14
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 available through camera menu operations. Default settings are indicated 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 the Flash Functions by *. 14
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• Shutter sync. (1st curtain*/2nd curtain/High-speed) - 1st curtain: This is the normal flash shooting mode in the same way as normal exposure compensation. • E-TTL II (Evaluative*/Average) - comp You can be performed, from dark scenes to use aperture priority for the entire scene. 15 This is fully open. - 2nd...
• Shutter sync. (1st curtain*/2nd curtain/High-speed) - 1st curtain: This is the normal flash shooting mode in the same way as normal exposure compensation. • E-TTL II (Evaluative*/Average) - comp You can be performed, from dark scenes to use aperture priority for the entire scene. 15 This is fully open. - 2nd...
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... if no operations are made within 90 seconds, but in slave mode, the power turns 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...
... if no operations are made within 90 seconds, but in slave mode, the power turns 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...
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...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. Position the 270EX II while checking that it can perform wireless flash shooting using the ...reflection of the surrounding walls without having to point the wireless sensor of the 270EX II toward the camera. The 270EX II...
...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. Position the 270EX II while checking that it can perform wireless flash shooting using the ...reflection of the surrounding walls without having to point the wireless sensor of the 270EX II toward the camera. The 270EX II...
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If the master unit does not have a function for use the flash regardless of the transmission channel (1 to 4) on the slave unit When the power switch of the 270EX II is set (fixed) to group B or C. Auto power off automatically if no operations are made within 60 or 10 minutes (p.16 C.Fn-10).... The supplied mini stand is set to , the power of the 270EX II to and then to fall. 18 Transmission channel You can use only with another flash may cause the attached flash to again. This cannot be changed to group A. Slave ID (firing group) The slave ID ...
If the master unit does not have a function for use the flash regardless of the transmission channel (1 to 4) on the slave unit When the power switch of the 270EX II is set (fixed) to group B or C. Auto power off automatically if no operations are made within 60 or 10 minutes (p.16 C.Fn-10).... The supplied mini stand is set to , the power of the 270EX II to and then to fall. 18 Transmission channel You can use only with another flash may cause the attached flash to again. This cannot be changed to group A. Slave ID (firing group) The slave ID ...
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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 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.
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... the camera to , the 270EX II fires. Be careful not to cover the remote control transmitter or the wireless sensor of the camera. Shade the eyepiece of about the drive mode or remote control shooting in the camera's instruction manual. When wireless flash shooting is enabled and the power... switch on the 270EX II is taken after two seconds. Check the shooting results while performing remote control shooting. 20 For the setting ...
... the camera to , the 270EX II fires. Be careful not to cover the remote control transmitter or the wireless sensor of the camera. Shade the eyepiece of about the drive mode or remote control shooting in the camera's instruction manual. When wireless flash shooting is enabled and the power... switch on the 270EX II is taken after two seconds. Check the shooting results while performing remote control shooting. 20 For the setting ...
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...the subject. The bottom of the picture looks extremely dark. • After shooting with new ones. (p.5) • Clean the electrical contacts of the Speedlite and the camera. away from the subject. • If a lens hood is attached, remove the lens hood. The periphery of the picture looks ...dark. • You were too close to this Troubleshooting Guide. Keep at least 0.7 m/2.3 ft. 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 ...
...the subject. The bottom of the picture looks extremely dark. • After shooting with new ones. (p.5) • Clean the electrical contacts of the Speedlite and the camera. away from the subject. • If a lens hood is attached, remove the lens hood. The periphery of the picture looks ...dark. • You were too close to this Troubleshooting Guide. Keep at least 0.7 m/2.3 ft. 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 ...