SPEEDLITE 270EX II Instruction Manual
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... use with an EOS DIGITAL camera. Use with an EOS film camera • When used with the E-TTL II and E-TTL autoflash systems. All control is designed for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon Speedlite 270EX II is a compact flash unit for Canon EOS cameras, and works with TTL autoflash EOS film cameras. For convenience, a camera compatible with E-TTL...
... use with an EOS DIGITAL camera. Use with an EOS film camera • When used with the E-TTL II and E-TTL autoflash systems. All control is designed for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon Speedlite 270EX II is a compact flash unit for Canon EOS cameras, and works with TTL autoflash EOS film cameras. For convenience, a camera compatible with E-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 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 - 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) .
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Installing the Batteries 1 Slide the battery compartment cover and open it as shown by the arrows. 2 Install two batteries. Recycling Time and Flash Count Recycling Time: Approx. 0.1 - 3.9 sec. battery contacts are correctly oriented. 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
Installing the Batteries 1 Slide the battery compartment cover and open it as shown by the arrows. 2 Install two batteries. Recycling Time and Flash Count Recycling Time: Approx. 0.1 - 3.9 sec. battery contacts are correctly oriented. 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
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... a new set of two batteries of the battery contacts. When replacing the batteries, replace both batteries at once. Do not fire more than 20 continuous flashes in a short time. Size-AA/LR6 Ni-MH or lithium batteries can also be hot. Using size-AA/LR6 batteries other than 20 continuous... 20 sec. If this occurs, allow a rest time of about 8 to the irregular shape of the same brand. If you change the batteries after firing flashes continuously, be aware that the batteries might be used. 6 If you fire more than the alkaline type may be activated and make the recycling time...
... a new set of two batteries of the battery contacts. When replacing the batteries, replace both batteries at once. Do not fire more than 20 continuous flashes in a short time. Size-AA/LR6 Ni-MH or lithium batteries can also be hot. Using size-AA/LR6 batteries other than 20 continuous... 20 sec. If this occurs, allow a rest time of about 8 to the irregular shape of the same brand. If you change the batteries after firing flashes continuously, be aware that the batteries might be used. 6 If you fire more than the alkaline type may be activated and make the recycling time...
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Slide the lock lever to the camera. Slip the Speedlite's mounting foot firmly all the way into the camera's hot shoe. 2 Secure the Speedlite. Attaching the Flash Be sure to turn off the Speedlite before attaching or detaching it from the camera. 7 To remove 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 right.
Slide the lock lever to the camera. Slip the Speedlite's mounting foot firmly all the way into the camera's hot shoe. 2 Secure the Speedlite. Attaching the Flash Be sure to turn off the Speedlite before attaching or detaching it from the camera. 7 To remove 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 right.
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... speed and try shooting again. When the lamp lights, you can shoot with the flash. Shooting is also possible when the lamp is blinking (Quick Flash), but the flash output level will be used when the flash mode is set the camera shooting mode to or Full Auto, you can shoot in... fully automatic flash mode. 1 Set the power switch to . When the resulting picture is lit. See p.26 for wireless flash shooting (p.17). 8 Quick Flash cannot be used during continuous shooting. (To enable flash, see p.16) Set the power switch to for guidelines about...
... speed and try shooting again. When the lamp lights, you can shoot with the flash. Shooting is also possible when the lamp is blinking (Quick Flash), but the flash output level will be used when the flash mode is set the camera shooting mode to or Full Auto, you can shoot in... fully automatic flash mode. 1 Set the power switch to . When the resulting picture is lit. See p.26 for wireless flash shooting (p.17). 8 Quick Flash cannot be used during continuous shooting. (To enable flash, see p.16) Set the power switch to for guidelines about...
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...is dark, like a night scene, a slow sync speed will be used for low-light scenes, using a tripod is obtained with the flash, while a standard exposure of both the main subject and background. Adjust the aperture until the aperture display stops blinking. Adjust the shutter ...speed until the shutter speed display stops blinking. 9 W: Aperture Priority AE In this mode, the camera will automatically adjust the flash output level to achieve standard exposure for the automatically set aperture. Standard exposure of the main subject is obtained with a slow shutter speed. ...
...is dark, like a night scene, a slow sync speed will be used for low-light scenes, using a tripod is obtained with the flash, while a standard exposure of both the main subject and background. Adjust the aperture until the aperture display stops blinking. Adjust the shutter ...speed until the shutter speed display stops blinking. 9 W: Aperture Priority AE In this mode, the camera will automatically adjust the flash output level to achieve standard exposure for the automatically set aperture. Standard exposure of the main subject is obtained with a slow shutter speed. ...
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...the camera will automatically adjust the flash output level according to set . is obtained with (Program AE) mode. 10 Aperture Setting Automatic Automatic Manual Manual If you use the or shooting mode, the result will be the same as flash shooting with the shutter speed and ...aperture combination you set both the shutter speed and aperture manually. Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Used Shutter Speed Setting V Set automatically (1/X sec. - 1/60 sec...
...the camera will automatically adjust the flash output level according to set . is obtained with (Program AE) mode. 10 Aperture Setting Automatic Automatic Manual Manual If you use the or shooting mode, the result will be the same as flash shooting with the shutter speed and ...aperture combination you set both the shutter speed and aperture manually. Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Used Shutter Speed Setting V Set automatically (1/X sec. - 1/60 sec...
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is 27/89 (ISO 100 in meters/feet). is 22/72 (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 may become dark. The maximum flash coverage matches an EF 28mm wide angle lens (EF-S 18mm). Flash head (pulled forward) The Guide No. See p.26 for guidelines about the flash shooting range. 11 When shooting with longer focal length. Switching Flash Coverage Flash head (normal position) The Guide No.
is 27/89 (ISO 100 in meters/feet). is 22/72 (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 may become dark. The maximum flash coverage matches an EF 28mm wide angle lens (EF-S 18mm). Flash head (pulled forward) The Guide No. See p.26 for guidelines about the flash shooting range. 11 When shooting with longer focal length. Switching Flash Coverage Flash head (normal position) The Guide No.
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...back into its original position. The resulting picture may produce a color cast in the resulting picture. Bounce Flash Shooting By pointing the flash head toward a wall or ceiling, the flash will bounce off the surface before illuminating the subject. If the bounce surface is colored, this may ... F number (open the aperture) or increase the ISO speed and try shooting again. 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 angle for more naturallooking shots. After...
...back into its original position. The resulting picture may produce a color cast in the resulting picture. Bounce Flash Shooting By pointing the flash head toward a wall or ceiling, the flash will bounce off the surface before illuminating the subject. If the bounce surface is colored, this may ... F number (open the aperture) or increase the ISO speed and try shooting again. 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 angle for more naturallooking shots. After...
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... you to see the shadow effects on the Speedlite again. * Canceling the auto power off automatically after 90 sec. of -field button will be updated. Modeling Flash Pressing the camera's depth-of idle use. Do not fire the modeling flash more than 10 consecutive times. This is approximately....1 ft. This function is possible. (p.16) AF-Assist Beam When you fire the modeling flash 10 consecutive times, allow the Speedlite to be turned off function is available when using the Speedlite with an EOS DIGITAL camera that the firmware may fire repeatedly. to turn on the subject...
... you to see the shadow effects on the Speedlite again. * Canceling the auto power off automatically after 90 sec. of -field button will be updated. Modeling Flash Pressing the camera's depth-of idle use. Do not fire the modeling flash more than 10 consecutive times. This is approximately....1 ft. This function is possible. (p.16) AF-Assist Beam When you fire the modeling flash 10 consecutive times, allow the Speedlite to be turned off function is available when using the Speedlite with an EOS DIGITAL camera that the firmware may fire repeatedly. to turn on the subject...
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setting] • Flash mode (E-TTL II*/Manual flash) Normally, use only the AF-assist beam. [External flash func. Default settings are available through 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, the following settings are indicated by *. 14 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. Default settings are available through 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, the following settings are indicated by *. 14 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.
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...8226; 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 averaged for fill-flash portraits. • Flash exp. Average: Metering is effective when you want to fill-flash shooting. - High-speed...
...8226; 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 averaged for fill-flash portraits. • Flash exp. Average: Metering is effective when you want to fill-flash shooting. - High-speed...
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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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... having to point the wireless sensor of the 270EX II toward the camera. For the detailed shooting method, refer to the instruction manual of the 270EX II to . 3 Attach the 270EX II to the camera must have a master function. Wireless Flash Shooting To perform wireless flash shooting, the camera or the Speedlite attached to the supplied mini stand and...
... having to point the wireless sensor of the 270EX II toward the camera. For the detailed shooting method, refer to the instruction manual of the 270EX II to . 3 Attach the 270EX II to the camera must have a master function. Wireless Flash Shooting To perform wireless flash shooting, the camera or the Speedlite attached to the supplied mini stand and...
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... 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 to , the power of the 270EX II to and then to again. Use with the 270EX II. Slave ID (firing group) The slave ID is for... canceling the auto power off (p.16 C.Fn-11) on the 270EX II, set the power switch of the flash turns off automatically if no operations are made within 60 or 10 minutes (p.16 C.Fn-10). The supplied mini stand is set (fixed) to group A. ...
... 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 to , the power of the 270EX II to and then to again. Use with the 270EX II. Slave ID (firing group) The slave ID is for... canceling the auto power off (p.16 C.Fn-11) on the 270EX II, set the power switch of the flash turns off automatically if no operations are made within 60 or 10 minutes (p.16 C.Fn-10). The supplied mini stand is set (fixed) to group A. ...
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Example of the 270EX II. 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. 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
Example of the 270EX II. 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. 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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Be careful not to (Remote control shooting). When wireless flash shooting is enabled and the power switch on the 270EX II is lit, point the remote control transmitter toward the camera, and press the remote release button. Check that light does not enter. 2 Take the picture. ... remote control shooting. 20 from the front of the camera. Shade the eyepiece of the camera viewfinder so that the lamp is set to , the 270EX II fires. BThe picture is taken after two seconds. 1 Set the camera to cover the remote control transmitter or the wireless sensor of the...
Be careful not to (Remote control shooting). When wireless flash shooting is enabled and the power switch on the 270EX II is lit, point the remote control transmitter toward the camera, and press the remote release button. Check that light does not enter. 2 Take the picture. ... remote control shooting. 20 from the front of the camera. Shade the eyepiece of the camera viewfinder so that the lamp is set to , the 270EX II fires. BThe picture is taken after two seconds. 1 Set the camera to cover the remote control transmitter or the wireless sensor of the...
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... attached, remove the lens hood. 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 its original position before shooting...
... attached, remove the lens hood. 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 its original position before shooting...