SPEEDLITE 270EX Instruction Manual
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The Canon Speedlite 270EX is performed on the camera side, letting you for purchasing a Canon product. Be sure to also read the description of flash shooting in flash. Use with an EOS film camera • When used with the E-TTL II and E-TTL autoflash systems. All control is a compact flash unit for optimum use with TTL autoflash...
The Canon Speedlite 270EX is performed on the camera side, letting you for purchasing a Canon product. Be sure to also read the description of flash shooting in flash. Use with an EOS film camera • When used with the E-TTL II and E-TTL autoflash systems. All control is a compact flash unit for optimum use with TTL autoflash...
SPEEDLITE 270EX Instruction Manual
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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
SPEEDLITE 270EX Instruction Manual
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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 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 Slide the lock lever to the right.
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 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 Slide the lock lever to the right.
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See p.19 for guidelines about the flash shooting range. You can also shoot when the lamp is set the camera's shooting mode to (Full Auto), (Creative Auto) or (Program AE), you can shoot with the flash. B The flash recycling starts. 2 Check that the lamp is ...
See p.19 for guidelines about the flash shooting range. You can also shoot when the lamp is set the camera's shooting mode to (Full Auto), (Creative Auto) or (Program AE), you can shoot with the flash. B The flash recycling starts. 2 Check that the lamp is ...
SPEEDLITE 270EX Instruction Manual
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... 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 ... will be used to obtain 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 automatically adjust the flash output level to achieve standard exposure for the set aperture. • If the ...
... 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 ... will be used to obtain 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 automatically adjust the flash output level to achieve standard exposure for the set aperture. • If the ...
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As the camera will automatically adjust the flash output level according to set . Aperture Setting Automatic Automatic Manual Manual If you use the or shooting mode, the result ... (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. The exposure of the main subject will be standard.
As the camera will automatically adjust the flash output level according to set . Aperture Setting Automatic Automatic Manual Manual If you use the or shooting mode, the result ... (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. The exposure of the main subject will be standard.
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... the flash head angle. 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 Pull the flash head forward and then tilt it upward to the forward-facing position and push the flash head back into...
... the flash head angle. 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 Pull the flash head forward and then tilt it upward to the forward-facing position and push the flash head back into...
SPEEDLITE 270EX Instruction Manual
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Other Functions Auto Power Off To save battery power, power will fire the flash continuously for 1 sec. Press the camera's shutter button to see the shadow effects on the Speedlite again. * You can cancel the auto power off automatically after 90 sec. This enables you to turn on the ... idle use. of -field button will be updated. Its effective range is available when using the Speedlite with an EOS DIGITAL camera that has an external flash control function. If you press the camera's shutter button halfway, the flash may need to be turned off function. (p.15) AF-Assist ...
Other Functions Auto Power Off To save battery power, power will fire the flash continuously for 1 sec. Press the camera's shutter button to see the shadow effects on the Speedlite again. * You can cancel the auto power off automatically after 90 sec. This enables you to turn on the ... idle use. of -field button will be updated. Its effective range is available when using the Speedlite with an EOS DIGITAL camera that has an external flash control function. If you press the camera's shutter button halfway, the flash may need to be turned off function. (p.15) AF-Assist ...
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See the camera's instruction manual for the setting method and functions. [Flash firing] (Enable*/Disable) Set to use [E-TTL II]. [Manual flash] can make the following settings by camera menu operations. 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 an EOS DIGITAL camera with an external flash control function, you wish to [Disable] when you can also be set when not using autoflash. 14
See the camera's instruction manual for the setting method and functions. [Flash firing] (Enable*/Disable) Set to use [E-TTL II]. [Manual flash] can make the following settings by camera menu operations. 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 an EOS DIGITAL camera with an external flash control function, you wish to [Disable] when you can also be set when not using autoflash. 14
SPEEDLITE 270EX Instruction Manual
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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 ... close to this Troubleshooting Guide. Use a tripod or set , and the shutter speed also becomes slower. Keep at least 0.7 m/2.3 ft. The bottom of the Speedlite and the camera. Troubleshooting Guide If a problem occurs, refer to the subject. away from the subject. • If a lens hood is automatically set the shooting mode to...
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 ... close to this Troubleshooting Guide. Use a tripod or set , and the shutter speed also becomes slower. Keep at least 0.7 m/2.3 ft. The bottom of the Speedlite and the camera. Troubleshooting Guide If a problem occurs, refer to the subject. away from the subject. • If a lens hood is automatically set the shooting mode to...
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... 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 Matches a EF 28mm (EF-S 18mm) wide angle lens Color temperature information transmission Flash color temperature information transmitted to camera when .... (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, FE lock, high-speed sync, modeling flash 17
... 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 Matches a EF 28mm (EF-S 18mm) wide angle lens Color temperature information transmission Flash color temperature information transmitted to camera when .... (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, FE lock, high-speed sync, modeling flash 17