Canon 2262A006 User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.

The Canon Speedlite 220EX is a compact flash unit automatically

compatible with E-TTL II, E-TTL, and TTL autoflash.

Read this instruction manual while also referring to your

camera’s instruction manual.

Before using the Speedlite, read this instruction manual and your camera’s

instruction manual to familiarize yourself with the Speedlite operations.

The basic operation is as easy as with normal AE shooting.

When the 220EX is attached to an EOS camera, almost all automatic

exposure control for flash photography is handled by the camera.

Although the 220EX is an external flash unit, it works automatically and

seamlessly just like the camera’s built-in flash.

It is automatically compatible with the camera’s flash metering

mode (E-TTL ll, E-TTL, or TTL).

The camera controls the Speedlite automatically in the following flash metering

modes:

1. E-TTL II autoflash (evaluative flash metering with preflash reading/lens

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.

The camera instruction manual’s chapter on flash photography will refer

to cameras having 1 and 2 above as a Type-A camera (compatible

with E-TTL II or E-TTL). And cameras having 3(compatible with only

with TTL) are called Type-B cameras.

* This instruction manual assumes that you are using the Speedlite with a

Type-A camera.

For Type-B cameras, see page 4.

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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

7FE Lock...................................................................... 11

FHigh-Speed Sync......................................................... 11

Troubleshooting Guide .................................................... 12

Specifications ................................................................... 13

Contents

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The operation procedures in this instruction manual assume that both

the camera and Speedlite’s power switches are ON.

Icons are used in the text to indicate the respective buttons and

settings. They match the same icons found on the camera and

Speedlite.

The (1) / (3) icons indicate that the respective function remains

in effect for 8 sec. or 16 sec.

Reference page numbers are indicated by (p.**).

This instruction manual uses the following alert symbols:

:The Caution symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting

problems.

: The Note symbol gives supplemental information.

Conventions Used in this Manual

Using a Type-B Camera

With a Type-B camera, TTL autoflash will be used for flash photography. FE

lock and high-speed sync (FP flash) cannot be used. If the <a> lamp

on the 220EX (see the next page) does not light, it means the camera is

Type B.

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* The 220EX’s AF-assist beam is compatible with only the EOS camera’s center

AF point.

The effective range of the flash is approx. 0.7 - 5 m / 2.3 - 16.4 ft.

Nomenclature

Battery compartment

cover (p.6)

Mounting foot (p.7)

Locking pin (p.7)

<a>

E-TTL lamp (Red) (p.8)

Flash exposure

confirmation lamp

(Green) (p.9)

<J>

Pilot lamp (Red)/

Test firing button (p.8)

<F>

High-speed sync

lamp (p.11)

<F>

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)

Contacts (p.7)

*AF-assist beam emitter

Flash head

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Use four size-AA batteries.

1Open the cover.

Slide the battery compartment cover

as shown by the arrow, then flip up

the edge.

2Insert the batteries.

Make sure the + and - battery

contacts are properly oriented as

shown in the compartment.

3Close the cover.

Push down the cover and slide it

back.

Based on a new set of batteries and Canon’s testing standards.

Installing the Batteries

Recycling Time and Flash Count

Battery Type Recycling Time Flash Count

Size-AA alkaline batteries Approx. 0.1 - 4.5 sec. Approx. 250 - 1700

To avoid overheating and degrading the flash head, do not fire more than

20 continuous flashes. After 20 continuous flashes, allow a rest time of at

least 10 min.

Use a new set of four batteries of the same brand. When replacing the

batteries, replace all four at one time.

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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1Slide the lever to the right.

2Attach the Speedlite.

Slip the Speedlite’s mounting foot into

the camera’s hot shoe all the way.

3Secure the Speedlite.

Slide the mounting foot’s lock lever to

the left. The locking pin will then

protrude to secure the Speedlite to

the camera.

To detach the Speedlite, slide the

mounting foot’s lock lever to the right

and detach.

Attaching to the Camera

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1Turn on the power switch.

Set the power switch to <K>. The

flash will then start recycling.

XThe <a> lamp will light.

2Check that the flash is ready.

When the flash is ready, the

<J> lamp will light.

To fire a test flash, press the test firing

button (pilot lamp).

To save battery power, the power will turn off automatically after 90 sec.

of idle use. To turn on the Speedlite again, press the camera’s shutter

button halfway.

Turn on the Power Switch

About Auto Power Off

A test flash cannot be fired while the camera’s operation timer 4or 0is

active.

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When the camera’s shooting mode is set to <U> (Full Auto) or <V>

(Program AE), E-TTL II/E-TTL fully automatic flash photography will be

enabled, making it as easy as normal AE shooting in the <U> or <V>

mode.

1Focus the subject.

Press the shutter button halfway to

focus.

XThe shutter speed and aperture will

be displayed in the viewfinder.

Check that the <Q> icon is lit in the

viewfinder.

2Take the picture.

XRight before the shot is taken, a

preflash is fired, then the main flash is

fired.

XIf a standard flash exposure was

obtained, the flash exposure

confirmation lamp will light for about 2

sec.

Fully Automatic Flash Shooting

If the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not light, move closer to the

subject and take the picture again. With a digital camera, you can also

increase the camera’s ISO speed.

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