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... reading/lens distance information) 2. And cameras having 1 and 2 above as with preflash reading) 3. The Canon Speedlite 220EX is attached to an EOS camera, almost all automatic exposure control for real-time flash metering) Regarding the camera's available flash metering modes, refer to the "External Speedlite" specification in the "Specifications" of your camera's instruction...
... reading/lens distance information) 2. And cameras having 1 and 2 above as with preflash reading) 3. The Canon Speedlite 220EX is attached to an EOS camera, almost all automatic exposure control for real-time flash metering) Regarding the camera's available flash metering modes, refer to the "External Speedlite" specification in the "Specifications" of your camera's instruction...
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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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... symbol gives supplemental information. Conventions Used in this instruction manual assume that the respective function remains in effect for flash photography. Reference page numbers are ON. FE lock and high-speed sync (FP flash) cannot be used . The (1) / (3) icons indicate that both the camera and Speedlite's power switches are indicated by (p.**). or...
... symbol gives supplemental information. Conventions Used in this instruction manual assume that the respective function remains in effect for flash photography. Reference page numbers are ON. FE lock and high-speed sync (FP flash) cannot be used . The (1) / (3) icons indicate that both the camera and Speedlite's power switches are indicated by (p.**). or...
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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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...sure the + and - Using size-AA batteries other than 20 continuous flashes. Size-AA Ni-MH or lithium batteries can also be used. 6 Flash Count Approx. 250 - 1700 Based on a new set of four... Close the cover. When replacing the batteries, replace all four at least 10 min. Recycling Time and Flash Count Battery Type Recycling Time Size-AA alkaline batteries Approx. 0.1 - 4.5 sec. Installing the Batteries Use... edge. 2 Insert the batteries. To avoid overheating and degrading the flash head, do not fire more than the alkaline type may cause improper battery contact due to ...
...sure the + and - Using size-AA batteries other than 20 continuous flashes. Size-AA Ni-MH or lithium batteries can also be used. 6 Flash Count Approx. 250 - 1700 Based on a new set of four... Close the cover. When replacing the batteries, replace all four at least 10 min. Recycling Time and Flash Count Battery Type Recycling Time Size-AA alkaline batteries Approx. 0.1 - 4.5 sec. Installing the Batteries Use... edge. 2 Insert the batteries. To avoid overheating and degrading the flash head, do not fire more than the alkaline type may cause improper battery contact due to ...
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When the flash is ready, the lamp will turn on the power switch. To turn off automatically after 90 sec. About Auto Power Off To save battery power, the power will light. X The lamp will then start recycling. Turn on the Power Switch 1 Turn on the Speedlite again, press the camera's shutter button halfway. A test flash cannot be fired while the camera's operation timer 4 or 0 is ready. To fire a test flash, press the test firing button (pilot lamp). The flash will light. 2 Check that the flash is active. 8 of idle use. Set the power switch to .
When the flash is ready, the lamp will turn on the power switch. To turn off automatically after 90 sec. About Auto Power Off To save battery power, the power will light. X The lamp will then start recycling. Turn on the Power Switch 1 Turn on the Speedlite again, press the camera's shutter button halfway. A test flash cannot be fired while the camera's operation timer 4 or 0 is ready. To fire a test flash, press the test firing button (pilot lamp). The flash will light. 2 Check that the flash is active. 8 of idle use. Set the power switch to .
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..., you can also increase the camera's ISO speed. 9 Press the shutter button halfway to the subject and take the picture again. X If a standard flash exposure was obtained, the flash exposure confirmation lamp will be enabled, making it as easy as normal AE shooting in the or mode. 1 Focus the subject. X Right before... the shot is taken, a preflash is fired, then the main flash is lit in the viewfinder. 2 Take the picture. X The shutter speed and aperture will light for about 2 sec. Fully Automatic...
..., you can also increase the camera's ISO speed. 9 Press the shutter button halfway to the subject and take the picture again. X If a standard flash exposure was obtained, the flash exposure confirmation lamp will be enabled, making it as easy as normal AE shooting in the or mode. 1 Focus the subject. X Right before... the shot is taken, a preflash is fired, then the main flash is lit in the viewfinder. 2 Take the picture. X The shutter speed and aperture will light for about 2 sec. Fully Automatic...
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...result will be used for low-light scenes, using a tripod is obtained with a slow shutter speed. If the background is obtained with the flash. Select this mode if you want to obtain a If the aperture display blinks, it means that standard exposure. Since a slow shutter speed ...is dark like a night scene, a slow sync speed will be underexposed or overexposed. Standard exposure of the main subject is the camera's maximum flash sync speed. The camera will be used to set . * 1/X sec. If the shutter speed display blinks, it means that the background ...
...result will be used for low-light scenes, using a tripod is obtained with a slow shutter speed. If the background is obtained with the flash. Select this mode if you want to obtain a If the aperture display blinks, it means that standard exposure. Since a slow shutter speed ...is dark like a night scene, a slow sync speed will be underexposed or overexposed. Standard exposure of the main subject is the camera's maximum flash sync speed. The camera will be used to set . * 1/X sec. If the shutter speed display blinks, it means that the background ...
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... is convenient when you press the button, a preflash will be fired and the FE lock will be displayed in the viewfinder for 0.5 sec. If the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not light, move closer to the subject and try the FE lock again. With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter... speed, the shorter the flash range will light. Press the button. (3) Aim the subject at the center of the scene. This is lit. Move closer to the subject and take...
... is convenient when you press the button, a preflash will be fired and the FE lock will be displayed in the viewfinder for 0.5 sec. If the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not light, move closer to the subject and try the FE lock again. With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter... speed, the shorter the flash range will light. Press the button. (3) Aim the subject at the center of the scene. This is lit. Move closer to the subject and take...
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... to , and the scene was a highly reflective object (glass window, etc.) in the correct orientation. (p.6) • The batteries are exhausted. If the flash recycling time takes 30 sec. and set the shooting mode to the camera. Keep at least 0.7 m/2.3 ft away from the subject. The... The bottom of the Speedlite and camera are dirty. Clean the contacts. (p.7) The power turns 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) • ...
... to , and the scene was a highly reflective object (glass window, etc.) in the correct orientation. (p.6) • The batteries are exhausted. If the flash recycling time takes 30 sec. and set the shooting mode to the camera. Keep at least 0.7 m/2.3 ft away from the subject. The... The bottom of the Speedlite and camera are dirty. Clean the contacts. (p.7) The power turns 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) • ...
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...are based on Canon's testing standards. at ISO 100) (at 1/250 sec.) FE lock: Enabled with FE lock button High-speed sync: Provided Flash exposure confirmation: Flash exposure confirmation lamp lights • Flash Recycling Recycling time/ Flash ready indicator: ... x H x D): 65 x 92 x 61.3 mm / 2.6 x 3.6 x 2.4 in meters/feet) Maximum flash coverage: EF28mm lens Flash duration: 1.4 ms or shorter • Exposure Control Exposure Control Type: E-TTL II/E-TTL/TTL autoflash Flash range: Normal flash: Approx. 0.7 - 15.7 m / 2.3 - 51.5 ft. (With EF50mm f/1.4 lens, High-speed sync: ...
...are based on Canon's testing standards. at ISO 100) (at 1/250 sec.) FE lock: Enabled with FE lock button High-speed sync: Provided Flash exposure confirmation: Flash exposure confirmation lamp lights • Flash Recycling Recycling time/ Flash ready indicator: ... x H x D): 65 x 92 x 61.3 mm / 2.6 x 3.6 x 2.4 in meters/feet) Maximum flash coverage: EF28mm lens Flash duration: 1.4 ms or shorter • Exposure Control Exposure Control Type: E-TTL II/E-TTL/TTL autoflash Flash range: Normal flash: Approx. 0.7 - 15.7 m / 2.3 - 51.5 ft. (With EF50mm f/1.4 lens, High-speed sync: ...