Canon 270EX - Speedlite - Hot-shoe clip-on Flash User manual

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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The Canon Speedlite 270EX is a compact flash unit for Canon EOS cameras, and works
with the E-TTL II and E-TTL autoflash systems. All control is performed on the camera side,
letting you easily enjoy flash shooting in the same manner as a built-in flash.
Use with an EOS DIGITAL camera
• The 270EX is designed for optimum use with an EOS DIGITAL camera.
Use with an EOS film camera
• When used with an E-TTL II or E-TTL autoflash EOS film camera, autoflash shooting can
be performed in the same manner as when used with an EOS DIGITAL camera.
• The 270EX cannot be used with TTL autoflash EOS film cameras.
Be sure to also read the description of flash shooting in the camera’s instruction
manual. For convenience, a camera compatible with E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash systems is
indicated as Type-A camera in camera’s instruction manuals.
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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
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Nomenclature
cFlash head/AF-assist beam emitter
dLocking pin
eContacts
fMounting foot
gBattery compartment cover
hBounce angle index
i<Q> lamp
jMounting foot lock lever
kPower switch
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ON > : Turns on power
<
OFF > : Turns off power
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1Slide the battery compartment cover
and open it as shown by the arrows.
2Install two batteries.
Make sure the + and - battery contacts are correctly
oriented.
Return the cover to its original position.
Recycling Time and Flash Count
Recycling Time: Approx. 0.1 - 3.9 sec.
Flash Count: Approx. 100 - 680 flashes
Based on new size-AA/LR6 alkaline batteries and Canon’s testing standards.
Installing the Batteries
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Be sure to use a new set of two batteries of the same brand. When replacing the
batteries, replace both batteries at once.
Do not fire more than 20 continuous flashes in a short time.
If you fire more than 20 continuous flashes in a short time, the overheating prevention
function may be activated and make the recycling time about 8 to 20 sec. If this occurs,
allow a rest time of about 15 min. and the functioning of the flash will then return to
normal.
If you change the batteries after firing flashes continuously, be aware that the batteries
might be hot.
Using size-AA batteries other than the alkaline type may cause improper battery contact
due to the irregular shape of the battery contacts.
Size-AA Ni-MH or lithium batteries can also be used.
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Be sure to turn off the Speedlite before attaching or detaching it.
1Slide the lock lever to the left and
attach the Speedlite to the camera.
Slip the Speedlite’s mounting foot firmly all the way
into the camera’s hot shoe.
2Secure the Speedlite.
Slide the lock lever to the right.
To remove the Speedlite, slide the lock lever to the
left and detach it from the camera.
Attaching the Flash
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When you set the camera’s shooting mode to <U> (Full Auto), <C> (Creative Auto) or
<V> (Program AE), you can shoot in fully automatic flash mode.
1Set the power switch to < ON >.
BThe flash recycling starts.
2Check that the <Q> lamp is lit.
When the <Q> lamp lights, you can shoot with the flash.
See p.19 for guidelines about the flash shooting range.
You can also shoot when the lamp is blinking (Quick Flash), but the flash output level will
be 1/2 to 1/3 the normal flash.
3Take the picture.
Fully Automatic Flash Shooting
When the resulting picture is dark, move closer to the subject or increase the ISO speed
and try shooting again.
You cannot use Quick Flash when the flash mode is set to M: Manual Flash (p.14).
You cannot use Quick Flash during continuous shooting. (To enable flash, see p.15)
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