Canon 220EX - Speedlite - Hot-shoe clip-on Flash User manual

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English Edition
INSTRUCTIONS
Before You
Start
Speedlite 220EX
Accessories/
Reference
Speedlite 220EX with
Type B Cameras
Speedlite 220EX with
Type A Cameras
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Available Features with EOS Cameras
* TTL auto flash operates instead.
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The Canon Speedlite 220EX is a Canon EOS dedicated
compact flash unit featuring the sophisticated E-TTL
(Evaluative-Through-The-Lens) autoflash control system.
When the Speedlite 220EX is used with Type A cameras
(see below), natural-looking photographs can be captured
readily even under difficult lighting conditions by combining
both flash and ambient light harmoniously for optimum flash
exposure in each of the camera shooting modes. In addition,
the Speedlite 220EX provides the following advanced flash
techniques for amateur and professional flash applications:
FP (Focal Plane) flash which enables the Speedlite 220EX
to synchronize with all shutter speeds (high-speed sync), FE
(Flash Exposure) lock which locks the flash exposure read-
ing for the desired area, and multiple flash setup to obtain
creative lighting effects.
When the Speedlite 220EX is used with Type B cameras (see
below), the Speedlite 220EX operates as a TTL flash unit.
The features available with the Speedlite 220EX differ
depending on the camera it is used with. Refer to the table
below to check your camera type.
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K
E-TTL auto flash control K×*
FP flash K×
FE lock K×
Fill flash KK
Slow-speed sync KK
K
K: Available ×: Not available
With Type A
Cameras
With Type B
Cameras
Speedlite 220EX
Features
TTL auto flash
control/Multiple flash
Symbols used in this Instructions:
Warning for preventing camera malfunc-
tion or damage.
Additional information you should know
when operating the Speedlite 220EX.
Helpful tip for using the Speedlite 220EX
and taking pictures.
EOS-1D, 1V, 3, D60, D30, ELAN 7E/7, 30/33,
ELAN II/IIE, 50/50E, REBEL 2000, 300,
REBEL G, 500N, 3000N, 66, REBEL XSN,
IX, IX Lite, IX 7
All other EOS cameras.
Type B
Camera TTL
E-TTL
Type A
Camera
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• If you have a Type A camera, read pages 2~24 and 34~43.
• If you have a Type B camera, read pages 2~10 and 25~43.
Contents
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Before You
Start
Speedlite
220EX with
Type A
Cameras
Speedlite
220EX with
Type B
Cameras
Speedlite 220EX
Accessories/
Reference
Nomenclature................................................4
Installing the Batteries...................................6
Mounting the Speedlite .................................8
Power Switch ................................................9
FP Flash Button ...............................................9
Pilot Lamp and Test Firing..............................10
AF-Assist Beam..............................................10
Fully-Automatic Flash Operation .................12
Fill Flash ....................................................14
Flash Exposure Confirmation ......................14
Flash with Other Modes...............................15
1) Flash with Aperture-Priority AE .............16
2) Flash with Shutter Speed-Priority AE.....18
3)
Automatic Flash with Manual Exposure ..19
FP Flash .........................................................20
FE Lock ..........................................................23
Fully-Automatic Flash Operation ................26
Fill Flash ...................................................28
Flash Exposure Confirmation .....................28
Flash with Other Modes..................................29
1) Flash with Aperture-Priority AE ..............30
2) Flash with Shutter Speed-Priority AE.....32
3)
Automatic Flash with Manual Exposure ..33
Speedlite 220EX Accessories......................34
Sample Multiple Flash Connections ..........35
Troubleshooting Guide ...................................36
Specifications .................................................37
Speedlite 220EX Feature Availability .............40
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Nomenclature
Battery compartment cover (→6)
Locking pin (→8)
Mounting foot contacts (→8)
Mounting foot (→8)
Flash head
AF-assist beam emitter (→10)
Flash coverage
•The Speedlite 220EX flash coverage is sufficient for a 28mm lens focal length for conventional 35mm format EOS
cameras.
•The Speedlite 220EX flash coverage is sufficient for a 24mm lens focal length for the Advanced Photo System EOS
IX camera.
• Front * The number in parentheses indicates the reference page.
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Nomenclature
FP flash button (→9)
Flash exposure confirmation lamp
(→14, 28)
Hot shoe lock release (→8)
Power switch (→9)
O: Turns off the power.
I : Turns on the power.
FP flash indicator (red) (→9)
E-TTL indicator (red) (→15)
PILOT
E-TTL H
Pilot lamp (red)/Test fir-
ing button (→10)
• Rear
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Before
You
Start
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Installing the Batteries
Install one of the following types
of batteries:
(1) Four size-AA alkaline batter-
ies
(2) Four size-AA nickel-hydride
batteries
Slide the battery compart-
ment cover as shown by
the arrow and flip it up.
Insert the batteries with
the contacts oriented as
shown in the battery com-
partment.
Use four new batteries of
the same type.
To prevent faulty connections,
make sure the battery contacts
are clean.
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Battery Life and Recycling Time
Battery Type
Size-AA alkaline batteries
Recycling Time
0.1 to 4.5 sec.
No. of Flashes
250 to 1700
•The above specifications are based on Canon's testing standards.
•Using size-AA nickel-hydride batteries will yield only about 70 to 80 percent of
the flashes (1550 mAh at full output) obtainable with size-AA alkaline batteries.
The recycling time will also be about half the time with size-AA alkaline batteries.
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Before
You
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Close the battery compart-
ment cover as shown in
the figure.
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•When replacing batteries, replace all four batteries at one time.
•Size-AA lithium batteries may be used with the Speedlite 220EX.
•Although ordinary, non-alkaline batteries may be used, the number of
flashes will be less.
•When you will not use the Speedlite 220EX for an extended period,
remove the batteries.
•In low temperatures, keep one set warm in your pocket, etc., and use
the batteries alternately.
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Installing the Batteries
•If the battery contacts are dirty, the Speedlite 220EX may not operate
properly. Wipe the battery contacts with a cloth and make sure that the
battery contacts are clean before installing.
•The contacts of size-AA nickel-hydride and lithium batteries are not
standardized. If you want to use nickel-hydride or lithium batteries,
make sure that the battery contacts touch the battery compartment's
contacts securely.
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Before
You
Start
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Mounting the Speedlite
Slide the hot shoe lock
release to the right as
shown by the arrow.
Slip the Speedlite 220EX
mounting foot onto the
camera hot shoe until it
stops.
12 Slide the hot shoe lock
release to the left as
shown by the arrow to
mount the Speedlite 220EX
securely (the locking pin
will engage to secure the
Speedlite 220EX).
To detach the Speedlite 220EX,
slide the hot shoe release to the
right (the locking pin will
release) and remove from the
camera hot shoe.
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Although the hot shoe on the EOS 650, EOS 620, EOS 750, and EOS
850 does not have a locking pin hole, the Speedlite 220EX can still be
mounted on these cameras.
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Before
You
Start
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Power Switch
PILOT
E-TTL H
Set the power switch as follows:
:To turn off the power.
:To turn on the power. If the Speedlite
220EX is left unused for about 90 sec., it
turns off automatically to save battery
power. To turn on the Speedlite 220EX
again, press the shutter button or press the
test firing button.
PILOT
E-TTL H
Press the FP flash button to set to high-speed
sync which enables the Speedlite 220EX to syn-
chronize with all shutter speeds. The FP flash indi-
cator will light.
To cancel FP flash, press the FP flash button
again.
•When the Speedlite 220EX is used with Type A cameras
and the FP flash button is set to high-speed sync, using a
shutter speed faster than the camera maximum sync
speed sets the high-speed sync mode. Likewise, using a
shutter speed equal to or slower than the camera maxi-
mum sync speed sets to the normal sync mode.
•When the Speedlite 220EX is used with Type B cameras,
the normal sync mode is set regardless of the FP flash
button setting.
FP Flash Button
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You
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Pilot Lamp and Test Firing
The Speedlite 220EX AF-assist
beam is emitted automatically to
enable precise autofocus under
dim light and low contrast condi-
tions. The AF-assist beam is
effective from 1 to 5 meters (3.3
to 16.4 feet).
AF-Assist Beam
Emission
Preconditions
Refer to page 39 for more
details on AF-assist beam emis-
sion preconditions.
PILOT
E-TTL H
PILOT
E-TTL H
Set the power switch to I.
The Speedlite 220EX starts to
recharge. When recharging is
completed, the pilot lamp lights.
After the pilot lamp lights,
press the test firing button
to test fire the flash. (The
pilot lamp functions as a
test firing button also.)
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As a general rule, the descriptions for the remaining sections of the
Instructions assume that the power switch is set to I and that the power
of the Speedlite 220EX is turned on.
The flash cannot be test fired while the shutter button is pressed
halfway, or while the viewfinder displays the exposure setting and
remains active for a few seconds after the shutter button is pressed
halfway.
AF-Assist Beam
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