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English INSTRUCTION MANUAL
English INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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...external flash unit, it works automatically and seamlessly just like the camera's built-in flash. The basic operation is a compact flash unit automatically compatible with the camera's flash metering mode (E-TTL ll, E-TTL, or TTL). The camera controls the Speedlite automatically in the "Specifications" of your camera's instruction manual. The camera instruction manual's chapter on flash photography will refer to familiarize yourself with the Speedlite operations. The Canon Speedlite 220EX is as easy as a Type-A camera (compatible with a Type-A camera. Before using the Speedlite...
...external flash unit, it works automatically and seamlessly just like the camera's built-in flash. The basic operation is a compact flash unit automatically compatible with the camera's flash metering mode (E-TTL ll, E-TTL, or TTL). The camera controls the Speedlite automatically in the "Specifications" of your camera's instruction manual. The camera instruction manual's chapter on flash photography will refer to familiarize yourself with the Speedlite operations. The Canon Speedlite 220EX is as easy as a Type-A camera (compatible with a Type-A camera. Before using the Speedlite...
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Contents Conventions Used in this Manual 4 Nomenclature 5 Installing the Batteries 6 Attaching to the Camera 7 Turn on the Power Switch 8 Fully Automatic Flash Shooting 9 Automatic Flash in Each Shooting Mode 10 7 FE Lock 11 F High-Speed Sync 11 Troubleshooting Guide 12 Specifications 13 3
Contents Conventions Used in this Manual 4 Nomenclature 5 Installing the Batteries 6 Attaching to the Camera 7 Turn on the Power Switch 8 Fully Automatic Flash Shooting 9 Automatic Flash in Each Shooting Mode 10 7 FE Lock 11 F High-Speed Sync 11 Troubleshooting Guide 12 Specifications 13 3
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... and high-speed sync (FP flash) cannot be used . If the lamp on the camera and Speedlite. This instruction manual uses the following alert symbols: : The Caution symbol indicates a warning to indicate the respective buttons and settings. They match the same icons found on the 220EX (see the next page) does not light, it means the camera is Type B. 4 Conventions Used in this Manual The operation...
... and high-speed sync (FP flash) cannot be used . If the lamp on the camera and Speedlite. This instruction manual uses the following alert symbols: : The Caution symbol indicates a warning to indicate the respective buttons and settings. They match the same icons found on the 220EX (see the next page) does not light, it means the camera is Type B. 4 Conventions Used in this Manual The operation...
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The effective range of the flash is compatible with only the EOS camera's center AF point. Nomenclature *AF-assist beam emitter Locking pin (p.7) Flash head Battery compartment cover (p.6) Mounting foot (p.7) Contacts (p.7) E-TTL lamp (Red) (p.8) Pilot lamp (Red)/ Test firing button (p.8) Flash exposure confirmation lamp (Green) (p.9) High-speed sync lamp (p.11) High-speed sync (FP flash) button (p.11) Power switch (p.8) L : Power OFF K : Power ON Mounting foot's lock lever (p.7) * The 220EX's AF-assist beam is approx. 0.7 - 5 m / 2.3 - 16.4 ft. 5
The effective range of the flash is compatible with only the EOS camera's center AF point. Nomenclature *AF-assist beam emitter Locking pin (p.7) Flash head Battery compartment cover (p.6) Mounting foot (p.7) Contacts (p.7) E-TTL lamp (Red) (p.8) Pilot lamp (Red)/ Test firing button (p.8) Flash exposure confirmation lamp (Green) (p.9) High-speed sync lamp (p.11) High-speed sync (FP flash) button (p.11) Power switch (p.8) L : Power OFF K : Power ON Mounting foot's lock lever (p.7) * The 220EX's AF-assist beam is approx. 0.7 - 5 m / 2.3 - 16.4 ft. 5
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... the batteries. Recycling Time and Flash Count Battery Type Recycling Time Size-AA alkaline batteries Approx. 0.1 - 4.5 sec. To avoid overheating and degrading the flash head, do not fire more than the alkaline type may cause improper battery contact due to the irregular shape of batteries and Canon's testing standards. When replacing the batteries, replace all four at least 10 min. Use a new set of the battery contacts...
... the batteries. Recycling Time and Flash Count Battery Type Recycling Time Size-AA alkaline batteries Approx. 0.1 - 4.5 sec. To avoid overheating and degrading the flash head, do not fire more than the alkaline type may cause improper battery contact due to the irregular shape of batteries and Canon's testing standards. When replacing the batteries, replace all four at least 10 min. Use a new set of the battery contacts...
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Attaching to the Camera 1 Slide the lever to the left. Slide the mounting foot's lock lever to the right. 2 Attach the Speedlite. To detach the Speedlite, slide the mounting foot's lock lever to the camera. The locking pin will then protrude to secure the Speedlite to the right and detach. 7 Slip the Speedlite's mounting foot into the camera's hot shoe all the way. 3 Secure the Speedlite.
Attaching to the Camera 1 Slide the lever to the left. Slide the mounting foot's lock lever to the right. 2 Attach the Speedlite. To detach the Speedlite, slide the mounting foot's lock lever to the camera. The locking pin will then protrude to secure the Speedlite to the right and detach. 7 Slip the Speedlite's mounting foot into the camera's hot shoe all the way. 3 Secure the Speedlite.
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To fire a test flash, press the test firing button (pilot lamp). of idle use. When the flash is ready, the lamp will then start recycling. The flash will light. A test flash cannot be fired while the camera's operation timer 4 or 0 is ready. To turn off automatically after 90 sec. X The lamp will turn on the power switch. Set the power switch to . About Auto Power Off To save battery power, the power will light. 2 Check that the flash is active. 8 Turn on the Power Switch 1 Turn on the Speedlite again, press the camera's shutter button halfway.
To fire a test flash, press the test firing button (pilot lamp). of idle use. When the flash is ready, the lamp will then start recycling. The flash will light. A test flash cannot be fired while the camera's operation timer 4 or 0 is ready. To turn off automatically after 90 sec. X The lamp will turn on the power switch. Set the power switch to . About Auto Power Off To save battery power, the power will light. 2 Check that the flash is active. 8 Turn on the Power Switch 1 Turn on the Speedlite again, press the camera's shutter button halfway.
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... shutter speed and aperture will be enabled, making it as easy as normal AE shooting in the viewfinder. Press the shutter button halfway to the subject and take the picture again. With a digital camera, you can also increase the camera's ISO speed. 9 Fully Automatic Flash Shooting When the camera's shooting mode is set to (Full Auto) or (Program AE), E-TTL II/E-TTL fully automatic flash photography...
... shutter speed and aperture will be enabled, making it as easy as normal AE shooting in the viewfinder. Press the shutter button halfway to the subject and take the picture again. With a digital camera, you can also increase the camera's ISO speed. 9 Fully Automatic Flash Shooting When the camera's shooting mode is set to (Full Auto) or (Program AE), E-TTL II/E-TTL fully automatic flash photography...
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the background exposure will be used for low-light scenes, using a tripod is dark like a night scene, a slow sync speed will be the same as shooting in Each Shooting Mode Just set the camera's shooting mode to (shutter-priority AE), (aperture-priority AE), or (manual exposure), and you can use E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash. Adjust the shutter speed until the shutter speed display stops blinking. If the background is recommended...
the background exposure will be used for low-light scenes, using a tripod is dark like a night scene, a slow sync speed will be the same as shooting in Each Shooting Mode Just set the camera's shooting mode to (shutter-priority AE), (aperture-priority AE), or (manual exposure), and you can use E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash. Adjust the shutter speed until the shutter speed display stops blinking. If the background is recommended...
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...-flash portraits. With a digital camera, you want to use aperture priority for 0.5 sec. If the shutter speed is slower than the maximum flash sync speed, will fire a preflash and the required flash output for the subject is too far away and underexposure will result, the icon will blink in the viewfinder. X The Speedlite will not be fired and the FE lock will light...
...-flash portraits. With a digital camera, you want to use aperture priority for 0.5 sec. If the shutter speed is slower than the maximum flash sync speed, will fire a preflash and the required flash output for the subject is too far away and underexposure will result, the icon will blink in the viewfinder. X The Speedlite will not be fired and the FE lock will light...
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... operation, auto power off by itself. • After 90 sec. Troubleshooting Guide The flash does not fire. • The batteries are installed in the wrong orientation. Install the batteries in the picture. Use FE lock. (p.11) • You used high-speed sync. Since high-speed sync makes the effective flash range shorter, check the Guide No. or longer until the pilot lamp lights, replace the batteries. (p.6) • The Speedlite is not attached securely to the camera...
... operation, auto power off by itself. • After 90 sec. Troubleshooting Guide The flash does not fire. • The batteries are installed in the wrong orientation. Install the batteries in the picture. Use FE lock. (p.11) • You used high-speed sync. Since high-speed sync makes the effective flash range shorter, check the Guide No. or longer until the pilot lamp lights, replace the batteries. (p.6) • The Speedlite is not attached securely to the camera...
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... High-speed sync: Provided Flash exposure confirmation: Flash exposure confirmation lamp lights • Flash Recycling Recycling time/ Flash ready indicator: Approx. 0.1 - 4.5 sec. / Pilot lamp lights • AF-Assist Beam Compatible AF point: Effective range: Center AF point only Approx. 0.7 - 5 m / 2.3 - 16.4 ft. • Power Source Power source: Battery life: Power saving: Four size-AA alkaline batteries Approx. 250 - 1700 flashes Power off after 90 sec. Specifications • Type Type: On-camera, E-TTL...
... High-speed sync: Provided Flash exposure confirmation: Flash exposure confirmation lamp lights • Flash Recycling Recycling time/ Flash ready indicator: Approx. 0.1 - 4.5 sec. / Pilot lamp lights • AF-Assist Beam Compatible AF point: Effective range: Center AF point only Approx. 0.7 - 5 m / 2.3 - 16.4 ft. • Power Source Power source: Battery life: Power saving: Four size-AA alkaline batteries Approx. 250 - 1700 flashes Power off after 90 sec. Specifications • Type Type: On-camera, E-TTL...
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If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the equipment. This device complies with ...generates, uses and can be required to radio communications. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to stop operation of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is...
If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the equipment. This device complies with ...generates, uses and can be required to radio communications. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to stop operation of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is...
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This Instructions booklet is dated February 2006. For information on the camera's compatibility with system accessories marketed after this date, contact your nearest Canon Service Center.
This Instructions booklet is dated February 2006. For information on the camera's compatibility with system accessories marketed after this date, contact your nearest Canon Service Center.
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