User manual CANON SPEEDLITE 270EX II BROCHURE

[. . . ] E-TTL I autoflash (evaluative flash metering with preflash readingllens 1 distance information) 2. E-TTL autoflash (evaluative flash metering with preflash reading) 3. TTL autoflash (off-the-film metering 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 manual. In the camera instruction manual, cameras having flash metering modes 1 or 2 are called Type-A cameras (compatible with E-TTL II or E-TTL). [. . . ] Check the LCD panel for the maximum flash range for the respective shutter speed. To return to normal flash, press the < + t i l a * > button so that icon turns off. <m> W Second-Curtain Sync With a slow shutter speed, you can create a light trail following the subject. For the effective lens focal length (or crop factor). refer to the camera's instruction manual. If you use bounce flash with the wide panel in place, the entire display on the LCD panel will blink as a warning. Since the subject will be illuminated by both the bounce flash and direct flash, it will look unnatural. Using excessive force may detach the wide panel. . 18 M: Manual Flash You can set the flash output from 1/64 power to 111 full power In 113stop Increments Use a hand-held flash meter to determine the requlred flash output to obtaln a correct flash exposure Settlng the camera's shoot~ng mode to <Av > or <M>is recommended ' 9; " ~oorn3~rnm Press the <MODE> button so that <M>is displayed. A Set the flash output. ril w Press the cL. C> button The flash output bllnks Press the button to set the flash output, then press the <@> button Press the shutter button halfway to see the effective flash range d~splayed <aD> - I Flash Output Display The manual flash output value will change as shown below when the flash output is decreased or increased. I1 \ (Examole) , , F~aures decreased flash o u t ~ ui for t 111 -0. 3 112 + 0 7 'I' 1 1 Ill-0. 7 112 +0. 3 t F~gures increased flash output for 11 'I2 112 -0. 3 I14 + 0 7 1 I 112 -0. 7 114 +0. 3 1 'I4 . . . . . . Metered Manual Flash Exposures When the Speedlite is attached to an EOS-1D series camera, you can also set the flash exposure level manually. 9 Set the camera and Speedlite. o Setting the camera's shooting mode to <Av> or <M>is recommended. e Set the Speedlite's flash mode to <M>(Manual flash). 2 Focus the subject. o Focus manually. 3 Set up an 18% gray card. o Place the gray card at the subject's position. r In the viewfinder, the entire spot metering circle at the center should cover the gray card. 4 Press the <FE L> button. (616) b The Speedlite will fire a preflash and the required flash output for the subject is retained in memory. b On the right side of the viewfinder, the exposure level indicator will show the flash exposure level for the correct flash exposure. 5 Set the flash exposure level. e Adjust the Speedlite's manual flash level and the camera aperture so that the flash exposure level aligns with the standard exposure index. 6 Take the picture. e Remove the gray card and take the picture. C. Fn: Setting Custom Functions You can customize Speedlite features to suit your shooting preferences. You do this with Custom Functions. - C. Fn-02-113: Convenient when you want to use the depth-of-field preview button to check the depth of field. If the Speedlite or camera's AF-assist beam is 0 C. Fn-08: disabled, the AF-assist beam will not be emitted. The settings you input with the master unit attached to the camera are also automatically transmitted to the slave units which are controlled by the master unit via wireless. Therefore, you need not operate the slave unit(s) at all during the shoot. For details on wireless flash photography and operating the master unit, see the master unit's instruction manual. The procedure below applies to a master unit attached to the camera and slave unit(s) controlled by wireless. 1 Set the master unit. 0 Attach the master unit Speedlite to the camera and set it as necessary. Set the 430EX II as the slave unit. e Hold down the <ZOOM/ ;4> button for 2 sec or more. j Check the communication channel. e If the master unit and slave unit(s) are set to a different channel, set them all to the same channel (p. 29). 8 4 Set the slave ID. 5 Set the slave ID when using two (A and B) or three (A, B, and C) slave groups (p. 30). Position the camera and Speedlites. e Position the slave unit(s) within the master unit's wireless transmission range. Set the master unit's flash mode For shoot~ng, <ETTL> will also be set automatically for the slave unit(s). wwv r 7 Check that the flash is ready. a When h e slave unltrs) IS ready to f~re (fully charged), the AF-asslst beam w~ll bllnk at I-sec l n t e ~ a l s ICI d - @ Check the flash operation. @ @ 9 Set the camera and shoot. wlth normal flash shootlng Sample wireless flash setup Press the master unlt's test firlng button b The slave unlt w~ll flre If the flash does not flre, adjust the slave unlt's angle toward the master u n ~and t dlstance from the master unit a Set the camera in the same way as I Indoors rrh (430EX 1 ) 1 Slave B (430EX II) Speedlite 580EX II 8m (26. 2n. ) 12m (39. 4ft. ) e Use the mini stand (tripod socket provided) to prop up the slave unit. r Use the bounce feature to swing the slave unit's flash body so that the wireless sensor faces the master unit. Indoors, the wireless signal can also bounce off the wall so there is more leeway in positioning the slave unit(s). r Afier positioning the slave unit(s), be sure to test the wireless flash operation before shooting. a Do not place any obstacles between the master unit and slave t unit(s). Obstacles can block the transmission of wireless signals. r, l o Even with multiple slave units, all of them will be controlled in the same way via wireless. e The Speedlite's zoom setting will be set automatically to 24mm. It is possible to change the master unit's zoom setting. [. . . ] Channels: Transmission range: Slave-ready indicator: Modeling flash: Custom Functions: 9 (20 settings) AF-Assist Beam Linkable AF points: Effective range, 1 - 9 AF points (28mrn or longer focal length) At center: Approx. 0. 7 - 10 m 12 3 - 32. 8 ft. , Periphery: Approx. Four size-AA alkaline batteries * Size-AA Ni-MH and lithium batteries also usable Power Source Battery: Battery life (flash count): Approx. 200 - 1400 flashes (with size-AA alkaline batteries) Power saving: Power off afler approx. [. . . ]