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... with preflash reading) 3. And cameras having 1 and 2 above as with the camera's flash metering mode (E-TTL ll, E-TTL, or TTL). Thank you are called Type-B cameras. * This instruction manual assumes that you for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon Speedlite 220EX is an external flash... unit, it works automatically and seamlessly just like the camera's built-in the following flash metering modes: 1. ...
... with preflash reading) 3. And cameras having 1 and 2 above as with the camera's flash metering mode (E-TTL ll, E-TTL, or TTL). Thank you are called Type-B cameras. * This instruction manual assumes that you for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon Speedlite 220EX is an external flash... unit, it works automatically and seamlessly just like the camera's built-in the following flash metering modes: 1. ...
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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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...prevent shooting problems. : The Note symbol gives supplemental information. FE lock and high-speed sync (FP flash) cannot be used . Using a Type-B Camera With a Type-B camera, TTL autoflash will be used for 8 sec. They match the same icons found on the 220EX (see the next page) does not light, ...it means the camera is Type B. 4 or 16 sec. This instruction manual uses the following alert symbols: : The Caution symbol indicates a warning to indicate the respective ...
...prevent shooting problems. : The Note symbol gives supplemental information. FE lock and high-speed sync (FP flash) cannot be used . Using a Type-B Camera With a Type-B camera, TTL autoflash will be used for 8 sec. They match the same icons found on the 220EX (see the next page) does not light, ...it means the camera is Type B. 4 or 16 sec. This instruction manual uses the following alert symbols: : The Caution symbol indicates a warning to indicate the respective ...
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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 The effective range of the flash is compatible with only the EOS camera's center AF point.
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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 Attaching to the Camera 1 Slide the lever to the left. Slip the Speedlite's mounting foot into the camera's hot shoe all the way. 3 Secure the Speedlite. 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 Attaching to the Camera 1 Slide the lever to the left. Slip the Speedlite's mounting foot into the camera's hot shoe all the way. 3 Secure the Speedlite. Slide the mounting foot's lock lever to the right. 2 Attach the Speedlite.
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When the flash is active. 8 To turn off automatically after 90 sec. A test flash cannot be fired while the camera's operation timer 4 or 0 is ready, the lamp will turn on the power switch. Turn on the Power Switch 1 Turn on the Speedlite again, press the camera's shutter button halfway. X The lamp will then start recycling. of idle use. To fire a test flash, press the test firing button (pilot lamp). The flash will light. 2 Check that the flash is ready. About Auto Power Off To save battery power, the power will light. Set the power switch to .
When the flash is active. 8 To turn off automatically after 90 sec. A test flash cannot be fired while the camera's operation timer 4 or 0 is ready, the lamp will turn on the power switch. Turn on the Power Switch 1 Turn on the Speedlite again, press the camera's shutter button halfway. X The lamp will then start recycling. of idle use. To fire a test flash, press the test firing button (pilot lamp). The flash will light. 2 Check that the flash is ready. About Auto Power Off To save battery power, the power will light. Set the power switch to .
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... the or mode. 1 Focus the subject. If the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not light, move closer to focus. With a digital camera, you can also increase the camera's ISO speed. 9 X If a standard flash exposure was obtained, the flash exposure confirmation lamp will light for about 2 sec. 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 ...
... the or mode. 1 Focus the subject. If the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not light, move closer to focus. With a digital camera, you can also increase the camera's ISO speed. 9 X If a standard flash exposure was obtained, the flash exposure confirmation lamp will light for about 2 sec. 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 ...
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...-light scenes, using a tripod is recommended. Since a slow shutter 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 want to obtain a standard exposure. Select this... you set the shutter speed (30 sec. - 1/ X* sec.) matching the aperture to set both the main subject and background. The camera will be underexposed or overexposed. Select this mode when you can use E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash. Standard exposure of the main subject is obtained...
...-light scenes, using a tripod is recommended. Since a slow shutter 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 want to obtain a standard exposure. Select this... you set the shutter speed (30 sec. - 1/ X* sec.) matching the aperture to set both the main subject and background. The camera will be underexposed or overexposed. Select this mode when you can use E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash. Standard exposure of the main subject is obtained...
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...will not be fired and the FE lock will fire a preflash and the required flash output for the subject is convenient when you press the camera's button. This is retained in the viewfinder. In the viewfinder, check that the icon is too far away and underexposure will result, the icon... range will light. If the subject is lit. If the subject is slower than the maximum flash sync speed, will be very effective. With a digital camera, you press the button, a preflash will be displayed in the viewfinder for 0.5 sec. 7 FE Lock FE (flash exposure) lock locks the correct flash ...
...will not be fired and the FE lock will fire a preflash and the required flash output for the subject is convenient when you press the camera's button. This is retained in the viewfinder. In the viewfinder, check that the icon is too far away and underexposure will result, the icon... range will light. If the subject is lit. If the subject is slower than the maximum flash sync speed, will be very effective. With a digital camera, you press the button, a preflash will be displayed in the viewfinder for 0.5 sec. 7 FE Lock FE (flash exposure) lock locks the correct flash ...
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...exposure becomes underexposed or overexposed. • There was dark. Use a tripod or set the shooting mode to . (p.10) 12 and set to the camera. Keep at least 0.7 m/2.3 ft away from the subject. Troubleshooting Guide The flash does not fire. • The batteries are installed in the wrong ... blurred. • The shooting mode was set the shutter speed. (p.11) The picture is not attached securely to the camera. Attach the Speedlite's mounting foot securely to the camera. (p.7) • The electrical contacts of the picture looks dark. • The subject is too close to , and ...
...exposure becomes underexposed or overexposed. • There was dark. Use a tripod or set the shooting mode to . (p.10) 12 and set to the camera. Keep at least 0.7 m/2.3 ft away from the subject. Troubleshooting Guide The flash does not fire. • The batteries are installed in the wrong ... blurred. • The shooting mode was set the shutter speed. (p.11) The picture is not attached securely to the camera. Attach the Speedlite's mounting foot securely to the camera. (p.7) • The electrical contacts of the picture looks dark. • The subject is too close to , and ...
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The camera's specifications and external appearance 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 .../ 2.3 - 51.5 ft. (With EF50mm f/1.4 lens, High-speed sync: Approx. 0.7 - 7.6 m / 2.3 - 24.9 ft. Specifications • Type Type: On-camera, E-TTL II/E-TTL/TTL autoflash Speedlite Compatible cameras: Type-A EOS cameras (E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash) Type-B EOS cameras (TTL autoflash) Guide No.: 22/72 (ISO 100, in . • Weight Approx. 160 g / 5.6 oz. (excluding batteries) All the...
The camera's specifications and external appearance 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 .../ 2.3 - 51.5 ft. (With EF50mm f/1.4 lens, High-speed sync: Approx. 0.7 - 7.6 m / 2.3 - 24.9 ft. Specifications • Type Type: On-camera, E-TTL II/E-TTL/TTL autoflash Speedlite Compatible cameras: Type-A EOS cameras (E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash) Type-B EOS cameras (TTL autoflash) Guide No.: 22/72 (ISO 100, in . • Weight Approx. 160 g / 5.6 oz. (excluding batteries) All the...
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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. This Instructions booklet is dated February 2006.