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...E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash systems is indicated as a built-in flash. Use with an EOS DIGITAL camera • The 270EX is performed on the camera side, letting you for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon Speedlite 270EX is a compact flash unit for optimum use with the E-TTL II and E-TTL autoflash... systems. All control is designed for Canon EOS cameras, and works with an...
...E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash systems is indicated as a built-in flash. Use with an EOS DIGITAL camera • The 270EX is performed on the camera side, letting you for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon Speedlite 270EX is a compact flash unit for optimum use with the E-TTL II and E-TTL autoflash... systems. All control is designed for Canon EOS cameras, and works with an...
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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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battery contacts are correctly oriented. Make sure the + and - Flash Count: Approx. 100 - 680 flashes Based on new size-AA/LR6 alkaline batteries and Canon's testing standards. 5 Return the cover to its original position. Recycling Time and Flash Count Recycling Time: Approx. 0.1 - 3.9 sec. Installing the Batteries 1 Slide the battery compartment cover and open it as shown by the arrows. 2 Install two batteries.
battery contacts are correctly oriented. Make sure the + and - Flash Count: Approx. 100 - 680 flashes Based on new size-AA/LR6 alkaline batteries and Canon's testing standards. 5 Return the cover to its original position. Recycling Time and Flash Count Recycling Time: Approx. 0.1 - 3.9 sec. Installing the Batteries 1 Slide the battery compartment cover and open it as shown by the arrows. 2 Install two batteries.
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...-AA batteries other than the alkaline type may be activated and make the recycling time about 15 min. If you fire more than 20 continuous flashes in a short time. If this occurs, allow a rest time of about 8 to the irregular shape of the same brand. Size-AA Ni-MH or lithium... be hot. When replacing the batteries, replace both batteries at once. If you change the batteries after firing flashes continuously, be aware that the batteries might be used. 6 and the functioning of the flash will then return to use a new set of two batteries of the battery contacts. Do not fire more...
...-AA batteries other than the alkaline type may be activated and make the recycling time about 15 min. If you fire more than 20 continuous flashes in a short time. If this occurs, allow a rest time of about 8 to the irregular shape of the same brand. Size-AA Ni-MH or lithium... be hot. When replacing the batteries, replace both batteries at once. If you change the batteries after firing flashes continuously, be aware that the batteries might be used. 6 and the functioning of the flash will then return to use a new set of two batteries of the battery contacts. Do not fire more...
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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. 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
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... is blinking (Quick Flash), but the flash output level will be 1/2 to 1/3 the normal flash. 3 Take the picture. You cannot use Quick Flash when the flash mode is lit. Fully Automatic Flash Shooting When you set to M: Manual Flash (p.14). See p.19 for guidelines about the flash shooting range. When ...to the subject or increase the ISO speed and try shooting again. You can shoot with the flash. You cannot use Quick Flash during continuous shooting. (To enable flash, see p.15) 8 B The flash recycling starts. 2 Check that the lamp is set the camera's shooting mode to (Full Auto...
... is blinking (Quick Flash), but the flash output level will be 1/2 to 1/3 the normal flash. 3 Take the picture. You cannot use Quick Flash when the flash mode is lit. Fully Automatic Flash Shooting When you set to M: Manual Flash (p.14). See p.19 for guidelines about the flash shooting range. When ...to the subject or increase the ISO speed and try shooting again. You can shoot with the flash. You cannot use Quick Flash during continuous shooting. (To enable flash, see p.15) 8 B The flash recycling starts. 2 Check that the lamp is set the camera's shooting mode to (Full Auto...
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... scene, a slow sync speed will be underexposed or overexposed. 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 the...the main subject and background. Adjust the aperture until the aperture display stops blinking. 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...
... scene, a slow sync speed will be underexposed or overexposed. 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 the...the main subject and background. Adjust the aperture until the aperture display stops blinking. 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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... the shutter speed and aperture manually. The exposure of the main subject will be the same as flash shooting in (Program AE) mode. 10 is obtained with the shutter speed and aperture combination you set. Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Used Shutter Speed Setting V Set automatically (1/X sec. - 1/60 sec.) X Set manually (1/X sec... will be standard. 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 shutter speed and aperture manually. The exposure of the main subject will be the same as flash shooting in (Program AE) mode. 10 is obtained with the shutter speed and aperture combination you set. Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Used Shutter Speed Setting V Set automatically (1/X sec. - 1/60 sec.) X Set manually (1/X sec... will be standard. 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.
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Switching Flash Coverage Flash head (normal position) The Guide No. 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. Flash head (pulled forward) The Guide No. is 22/72 (ISO 100 in meters/feet). See p.19 for guidelines about the flash shooting range. 11 is 27/89 (ISO 100 in meters/feet). The maximum flash coverage matches an EF 28mm wide angle lens (EF-S 18mm). When shooting with longer focal length.
Switching Flash Coverage Flash head (normal position) The Guide No. 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. Flash head (pulled forward) The Guide No. is 22/72 (ISO 100 in meters/feet). See p.19 for guidelines about the flash shooting range. 11 is 27/89 (ISO 100 in meters/feet). The maximum flash coverage matches an EF 28mm wide angle lens (EF-S 18mm). When shooting with longer focal length.
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..., this may also be a plain, white or nearly white color for high reflectance. 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 The wall or ceiling should be dark if the ... try shooting again. Determine the best angle for more naturallooking shots. Bounce Flash Shooting By pointing the flash head toward a wall or ceiling, the flash will bounce off the surface before illuminating the subject. Pull the flash head forward and then tilt it upward to the forward-facing position and ...
..., this may also be a plain, white or nearly white color for high reflectance. 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 The wall or ceiling should be dark if the ... try shooting again. Determine the best angle for more naturallooking shots. Bounce Flash Shooting By pointing the flash head toward a wall or ceiling, the flash will bounce off the surface before illuminating the subject. Pull the flash head forward and then tilt it upward to the forward-facing position and ...
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...'s shutter button halfway, the flash may need to avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head. 13 of -field button will be turned off function. (p.15) AF-Assist Beam When you fire the modeling flash 10 consecutive times, allow the Speedlite to turn on the Speedlite again. * You can cancel... the auto power off automatically after 90 sec. This function is available when using the Speedlite with an EOS DIGITAL camera that the firmware may...
...'s shutter button halfway, the flash may need to avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head. 13 of -field button will be turned off function. (p.15) AF-Assist Beam When you fire the modeling flash 10 consecutive times, allow the Speedlite to turn on the Speedlite again. * You can cancel... the auto power off automatically after 90 sec. This function is available when using the Speedlite with an EOS DIGITAL camera that the firmware may...
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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 use [E-TTL II]. [Manual flash] can make the following settings by Camera Operation When the 270EX is attached to an EOS DIGITAL camera with an external flash control function, you can also be set when not using autoflash. 14 Setting the Flash Functions by camera menu operations. 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 use [E-TTL II]. [Manual flash] can make the following settings by Camera Operation When the 270EX is attached to an EOS DIGITAL camera with an external flash control function, you can also be set when not using autoflash. 14 Setting the Flash Functions by camera menu operations. setting] • Flash mode (E-TTL II*/Manual flash) Normally, use only the AF-assist beam. [External flash func.
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... shutter closes. - 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 • Shutter sync. (1st curtain*/2nd curtain/High-speed...
... shutter closes. - 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 • Shutter sync. (1st curtain*/2nd curtain/High-speed...
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... • You were too close to its original position before shooting again. The bottom of the Speedlite and the camera. Use a tripod or set , and the shutter speed also becomes slower. 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....
... • You were too close to its original position before shooting again. The bottom of the Speedlite and the camera. Use a tripod or set , and the shutter speed also becomes slower. 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....
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...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 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...
...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 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...
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...Two size-AA alkaline batteries Recycling Time Approx. 0.1 - 3.9 sec. (Quick flash: approx. 0.1 - 2.6 sec.) Battery life (flash count Approx. 100 - 680 flashes Power saving Power off after 90 sec. of idle operation Dimensions (W... x H x D 64 x 65 x 76.5 mm / 2.5 x 2.6 x 3.0 in. 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...
...Two size-AA alkaline batteries Recycling Time Approx. 0.1 - 3.9 sec. (Quick flash: approx. 0.1 - 2.6 sec.) Battery life (flash count Approx. 100 - 680 flashes Power saving Power off after 90 sec. of idle operation Dimensions (W... x H x D 64 x 65 x 76.5 mm / 2.5 x 2.6 x 3.0 in. 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...
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... 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-... / 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 pictures becomes dark, do not use these focal lengths. 19 Flash Shooting Range Guidelines (EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5 - 5.6 IS) [Approx.
... 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-... / 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 pictures becomes dark, do not use these focal lengths. 19 Flash Shooting Range Guidelines (EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5 - 5.6 IS) [Approx.