SPEEDLITE 270EX Instruction Manual
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... performed in the same manner as Type-A camera in the camera's instruction manual. Be sure to also read the description of flash shooting in camera's instruction manuals. 2 For convenience, a camera compatible with E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash systems is designed for optimum use with TTL autoflash EOS film cameras. The Canon Speedlite 270EX is a compact flash unit for purchasing...
... performed in the same manner as Type-A camera in the camera's instruction manual. Be sure to also read the description of flash shooting in camera's instruction manuals. 2 For convenience, a camera compatible with E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash systems is designed for optimum use with TTL autoflash EOS film cameras. The Canon Speedlite 270EX is a compact flash unit for purchasing...
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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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Slide the lock lever to the right. To remove the Speedlite, 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. 1 Slide the lock lever to the left and detach 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 attach the Speedlite to the camera. Attaching the Flash Be sure to turn off the Speedlite before attaching or detaching it. 1 Slide the lock lever to the left and detach 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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B The flash recycling starts. 2 Check that the lamp is set the camera's shooting mode to (Full Auto), (Creative Auto) or (Program AE), you can shoot with the flash. When the lamp lights, you can also shoot when ...
B The flash recycling starts. 2 Check that the lamp is set the camera's shooting mode to (Full Auto), (Creative Auto) or (Program AE), you can shoot with the flash. When the lamp lights, you can also shoot when ...
SPEEDLITE 270EX Instruction Manual
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...obtained with the flash, while a standard exposure of both the main subject and background. 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. • If the aperture display blinks, it... means that the background exposure will be used for the 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 obtain a standard exposure of the background is obtained with a ...
...obtained with the flash, while a standard exposure of both the main subject and background. 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. • If the aperture display blinks, it... means that the background exposure will be used for the 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 obtain a standard exposure of the background is obtained with a ...
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... use the or shooting mode, the result will be the same as flash shooting in (Program AE) mode. 10 As the camera will automatically adjust the flash output level according to set both the shutter speed and aperture manually. The exposure of the main subject... will be standard. Aperture Setting Automatic Automatic Manual Manual If you set, the exposure of the background is the camera's maximum flash sync speed. Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Used Shutter Speed Setting V Set automatically (1/X sec. - 1/60 sec.) X Set manually (1/X sec. ...
... use the or shooting mode, the result will be the same as flash shooting in (Program AE) mode. 10 As the camera will automatically adjust the flash output level according to set both the shutter speed and aperture manually. The exposure of the main subject... will be standard. Aperture Setting Automatic Automatic Manual Manual If you set, the exposure of the background is the camera's maximum flash sync speed. Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Used Shutter Speed Setting V Set automatically (1/X sec. - 1/60 sec.) X Set manually (1/X sec. ...
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... 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 sure to return the flash head to determine the flash head angle. Bounce Flash Shooting By...
... 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 sure to return the flash head to determine the flash head angle. Bounce Flash Shooting By...
SPEEDLITE 270EX Instruction Manual
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...battery power, power will fire the flash continuously for dark scenes. Modeling Flash Pressing the camera's depth-of idle use. This function is available when using the Speedlite with an EOS DIGITAL camera that facilitates autofocus for 1 sec. Do not fire the modeling flash more than 10 ...consecutive times. of -field button will be updated. Press the camera's shutter button to turn on the subject before ...
...battery power, power will fire the flash continuously for dark scenes. Modeling Flash Pressing the camera's depth-of idle use. This function is available when using the Speedlite with an EOS DIGITAL camera that facilitates autofocus for 1 sec. Do not fire the modeling flash more than 10 ...consecutive times. of -field button will be updated. Press the camera's shutter button to turn on the subject before ...
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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 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 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.
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...with new ones. (p.5) • Clean the electrical contacts of the picture looks dark. • You were too close 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 ...also becomes slower. Use a tripod or set to . 16 Troubleshooting Guide If a problem occurs, refer to the subject. The bottom of the Speedlite and the camera. The picture is really blurred. • When the shooting mode is set the shooting mode to mode for a dark scene, a slow sync...
...with new ones. (p.5) • Clean the electrical contacts of the picture looks dark. • You were too close 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 ...also becomes slower. Use a tripod or set to . 16 Troubleshooting Guide If a problem occurs, refer to the subject. The bottom of the Speedlite and the camera. The picture is really blurred. • When the shooting mode is set the shooting mode to mode for a dark scene, a slow sync...
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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