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... with E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash systems is performed on the camera side, letting you for optimum use with an EOS DIGITAL camera. The Canon Speedlite 270EX is a compact flash unit for Canon EOS cameras, and works with the E-TTL II and E-TTL autoflash systems. All control is indicated as when used with TTL autoflash...
... with E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash systems is performed on the camera side, letting you for optimum use with an EOS DIGITAL camera. The Canon Speedlite 270EX is a compact flash unit for Canon EOS cameras, and works with the E-TTL II and E-TTL autoflash systems. All control is indicated as when used with TTL autoflash...
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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 Troubleshooting Guide 16 Specifications ...17 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 Troubleshooting Guide 16 Specifications ...17 3
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Nomenclature c Flash head/AF-assist beam emitter d Locking pin e Contacts f Mounting foot g Battery compartment cover h Bounce angle index 4 i lamp j Mounting foot lock lever k Power switch : Turns on power : Turns off power
Nomenclature c Flash head/AF-assist beam emitter d Locking pin e Contacts f Mounting foot g Battery compartment cover h Bounce angle index 4 i lamp j Mounting foot lock lever k Power switch : Turns on power : Turns off power
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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. Make sure the + and - 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. 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. Make sure the + and - 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. Flash Count: Approx. 100 - 680 flashes Based on new size-AA/LR6 alkaline batteries and Canon's testing standards. 5
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Be sure to use a new set of two batteries of the battery contacts. Using size-AA batteries other than the alkaline type may be activated and make the recycling time about 15 min. If you change the batteries after firing flashes continuously, be aware that the batteries might be used. 6 If you fire more than 20 continuous flashes in a short time. Do not fire more than 20 continuous flashes in a short time, the overheating prevention function may cause improper battery contact due to the irregular shape of the same brand. and the functioning of about 8 to normal. If ...
Be sure to use a new set of two batteries of the battery contacts. Using size-AA batteries other than the alkaline type may be activated and make the recycling time about 15 min. If you change the batteries after firing flashes continuously, be aware that the batteries might be used. 6 If you fire more than 20 continuous flashes in a short time. Do not fire more than 20 continuous flashes in a short time, the overheating prevention function may cause improper battery contact due to the irregular shape of the same brand. and the functioning of about 8 to normal. If ...
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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 right. 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 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. Slide the lock lever to the right. 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 camera. Attaching the Flash Be sure to turn off the Speedlite before attaching or detaching it from the camera. 7
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You cannot use Quick Flash during continuous shooting. (To enable flash, see p.15) 8 See p.19 for guidelines about the flash shooting range. Fully Automatic Flash Shooting When you set to M: Manual Flash (p.14). When the lamp lights, you can shoot with the flash. You can also shoot when the lamp is lit. You cannot use Quick Flash when the flash mode is dark, move closer to the subject or increase the ISO speed and try shooting again. B The flash recycling starts. 2 Check that the lamp is blinking (Quick Flash), but the flash output level will be 1/2 to . When the resulting...
You cannot use Quick Flash during continuous shooting. (To enable flash, see p.15) 8 See p.19 for guidelines about the flash shooting range. Fully Automatic Flash Shooting When you set to M: Manual Flash (p.14). When the lamp lights, you can shoot with the flash. You can also shoot when the lamp is lit. You cannot use Quick Flash when the flash mode is dark, move closer to the subject or increase the ISO speed and try shooting again. B The flash recycling starts. 2 Check that the lamp is blinking (Quick Flash), but the flash output level will be 1/2 to . When the resulting...
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Standard exposure of the main subject is obtained with the flash, while a standard exposure of the background is obtained with 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 used to obtain a standard exposure of both the main subject and background. Adjust the shutter speed until the shutter speed display stops blinking. 9 If the background is recommended. • If the shutter speed display blinks, it means that the background exposure will be underexposed or ...
Standard exposure of the main subject is obtained with the flash, while a standard exposure of the background is obtained with 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 used to obtain a standard exposure of both the main subject and background. Adjust the shutter speed until the shutter speed display stops blinking. 9 If the background is recommended. • If the shutter speed display blinks, it means that the background exposure will be underexposed or ...
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Aperture Setting Automatic Automatic Manual Manual If you use the or shooting mode, the result will be the same as flash shooting in (Program AE) mode. 10 The exposure of the main subject will be standard. 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. is obtained with the shutter speed and aperture combination you set. As the camera will automatically adjust the flash output level ...
Aperture Setting Automatic Automatic Manual Manual If you use the or shooting mode, the result will be the same as flash shooting in (Program AE) mode. 10 The exposure of the main subject will be standard. 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. is obtained with the shutter speed and aperture combination you set. As the camera will automatically adjust the flash output level ...
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is 27/89 (ISO 100 in meters/feet). The maximum flash coverage matches an EF 28mm wide angle lens (EF-S 18mm). 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 becomes extremely dark. See p.19 for guidelines about the flash shooting range. 11 Switching Flash Coverage Flash head (normal position) The Guide No. Flash head (pulled forward) The Guide No. is 22/72 (ISO 100 in meters/feet). When shooting with longer focal length.
is 27/89 (ISO 100 in meters/feet). The maximum flash coverage matches an EF 28mm wide angle lens (EF-S 18mm). 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 becomes extremely dark. See p.19 for guidelines about the flash shooting range. 11 Switching Flash Coverage Flash head (normal position) The Guide No. Flash head (pulled forward) The Guide No. is 22/72 (ISO 100 in meters/feet). When shooting with longer focal length.
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This can soften shadows behind the subject for high reflectance. The wall or ceiling should be a plain, white or nearly white color for more naturallooking shots. The resulting picture may produce a color cast in the resulting picture. 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. Determine the best angle for bounce flash by taking test shots and checking the resulting pictures on the camera LCD monitor. 12 When the resulting picture is too far away. If the bounce surface is colored...
This can soften shadows behind the subject for high reflectance. The wall or ceiling should be a plain, white or nearly white color for more naturallooking shots. The resulting picture may produce a color cast in the resulting picture. 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. Determine the best angle for bounce flash by taking test shots and checking the resulting pictures on the camera LCD monitor. 12 When the resulting picture is too far away. If the bounce surface is colored...
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...turn on the camera model, note that has an external flash control function. of -field button will be updated. This is available when using the Speedlite with an EOS DIGITAL camera that the firmware may fire repeatedly. If you press the camera's shutter button halfway, the flash may need to rest... for at least 10 min. This enables you to avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head. 13 Depending on the Speedlite again. * You can cancel the auto power off function. (p.15) AF-Assist Beam When you fire the modeling flash 10 consecutive times, allow ...
...turn on the camera model, note that has an external flash control function. of -field button will be updated. This is available when using the Speedlite with an EOS DIGITAL camera that the firmware may fire repeatedly. If you press the camera's shutter button halfway, the flash may need to rest... for at least 10 min. This enables you to avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head. 13 Depending on the Speedlite again. * You can cancel the auto power off function. (p.15) AF-Assist Beam When you fire the modeling flash 10 consecutive times, allow ...
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setting] • Flash mode (E-TTL II*/Manual flash) Normally, use only the AF-assist beam. [External flash func. Setting the Flash Functions by Camera Operation When the 270EX is attached to use [E-TTL II]. [Manual flash] can make the following settings by 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, you can also be set when not using autoflash. 14
setting] • Flash mode (E-TTL II*/Manual flash) Normally, use only the AF-assist beam. [External flash func. Setting the Flash Functions by Camera Operation When the 270EX is attached to use [E-TTL II]. [Manual flash] can make the following settings by 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, you can also be set when not using autoflash. 14
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Evaluative: Fully automatic flash shooting can adjust the flash output level in which the flash fires at all shutter speeds. comp You can be performed, from dark scenes to use aperture priority for the entire scene. [External flash C.Fn setting] C.Fn-01: Auto power off (Enabled*/Disabled) C.Fn-06: Quick flash w/continuous shot (Disabled*/Enabled) Default settings are indicated by *. 15 Average: Metering is averaged for fill-flash portraits. • Flash exp. This is effective when you want to fill-flash shooting. - • Shutter sync. (1st curtain*/2nd curtain/...
Evaluative: Fully automatic flash shooting can adjust the flash output level in which the flash fires at all shutter speeds. comp You can be performed, from dark scenes to use aperture priority for the entire scene. [External flash C.Fn setting] C.Fn-01: Auto power off (Enabled*/Disabled) C.Fn-06: Quick flash w/continuous shot (Disabled*/Enabled) Default settings are indicated by *. 15 Average: Metering is averaged for fill-flash portraits. • Flash exp. This is effective when you want to fill-flash shooting. - • Shutter sync. (1st curtain*/2nd curtain/...
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... speed also becomes slower. away from the subject. • If a lens hood is automatically set the shooting mode to this Troubleshooting Guide. 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 the subject. The bottom of the Speedlite and the camera. The periphery of the picture looks extremely dark. • After shooting with new ones. (p.5) • Clean the electrical ...
... speed also becomes slower. away from the subject. • If a lens hood is automatically set the shooting mode to this Troubleshooting Guide. 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 the subject. The bottom of the Speedlite and the camera. The periphery of the picture looks extremely dark. • After shooting with new ones. (p.5) • Clean the electrical ...
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Specifications Type Type On-camera autoflash Speedlite Compatible cameras E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash EOS camera Guide No 27/89 (with the flash head pulled forward, ISO 100 in meters/feet) Flash coverage ...
Specifications Type Type On-camera autoflash Speedlite Compatible cameras E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash EOS camera Guide No 27/89 (with the flash head pulled forward, ISO 100 in meters/feet) Flash coverage ...
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.... Weight Approx. 145 g / 5.1 oz. (excluding batteries) All specifications above are subject to change without notice. 18 Product specifications and external appearance are based on Canon's testing standards. 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...
.... Weight Approx. 145 g / 5.1 oz. (excluding batteries) All specifications above are subject to change without notice. 18 Product specifications and external appearance are based on Canon's testing standards. 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...
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Flash Shooting Range Guidelines (EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5 - 5.6 IS) [Approx. m / ft.] Flash head normal position ISO 18mm 55mm 100 1-6.5 / 3.3-21.3 1-4 / 3.3-13.1 Flash head pulled forward 18mm 55mm - 1-5 / 3.3-16.4 200 1-9 / 3.3-29.5 400 1-13 / 3.3-42.7 1-5.5 / 3.3-18 1-8 / 3.3-26.2 - 1-7 / 3.3-23 - 1-9.5 / 3.3-31.2 800 1-18 / 3.3-59.1 1-11 / 3.3-36.1 - 1-14 / 3.3-45.9 1600 1.5-25 / 4.9-82 1-16 / 3.3-52.5 - 1-19 / 3.3-62.3 3200 1.5-35 / 4.9-114.8 1-22 / 3.3-72.2 - 1-27 / 3.3-88.6 6400 2-50 / 6.6-164 1-31 / 3.3-101.7 - 1.5-39 / 4.9-128 As the periphery of the ...
Flash Shooting Range Guidelines (EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5 - 5.6 IS) [Approx. m / ft.] Flash head normal position ISO 18mm 55mm 100 1-6.5 / 3.3-21.3 1-4 / 3.3-13.1 Flash head pulled forward 18mm 55mm - 1-5 / 3.3-16.4 200 1-9 / 3.3-29.5 400 1-13 / 3.3-42.7 1-5.5 / 3.3-18 1-8 / 3.3-26.2 - 1-7 / 3.3-23 - 1-9.5 / 3.3-31.2 800 1-18 / 3.3-59.1 1-11 / 3.3-36.1 - 1-14 / 3.3-45.9 1600 1.5-25 / 4.9-82 1-16 / 3.3-52.5 - 1-19 / 3.3-62.3 3200 1.5-35 / 4.9-114.8 1-22 / 3.3-72.2 - 1-27 / 3.3-88.6 6400 2-50 / 6.6-164 1-31 / 3.3-101.7 - 1.5-39 / 4.9-128 As the periphery of the ...
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Do not make any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that may cause undesired ...
Do not make any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that may cause undesired ...
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... exposed to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your national law. For more information regarding return and recycling of WEEE products, please visit www.canon-europe.com/environment. (EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) 21 This symbol indicates that this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on an authorized...
... exposed to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your national law. For more information regarding return and recycling of WEEE products, please visit www.canon-europe.com/environment. (EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) 21 This symbol indicates that this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on an authorized...