INSTRUCTIONS E Speedlite 220EX Speedlite 220EX with Speedlite 220EX with Accessories/ Type A Cameras Type B Cameras Reference English Edition Before You Start
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. 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.
Contents • 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. Nomenclature................................................4 Before You Start Installing the Batteries...................................6 Mounting the Speedlite .................................8 Power Switch ................................................9 FP Flash Button ...............................................9 Pilot Lamp and Test Firing..............................
Nomenclature * The number in parentheses indicates the reference page. • Front AF-assist beam emitter (→10) Flash head Battery compartment cover (→6) Locking pin (→8) Mounting foot (→8) Mounting foot contacts (→8) 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.
Nomenclature • Rear E-TTL indicator (red) (→15) FP flash indicator (red) (→9) E-TTL Flash exposure confirmation lamp (→14, 28) H FP flash button (→9) PILOT Power switch (→9) O: Turns off the power. I : Turns on the power.
Before You Start Installing the Batteries Install one of the following types of batteries: (1) Four size-AA alkaline batteries (2) Four size-AA nickel-hydride batteries w q 1 Slide the battery compartment cover as shown by the arrow and flip it up. 2 Insert the batteries with the contacts oriented as shown in the battery compartment. Use four new batteries of the same type. To prevent faulty connections, make sure the battery contacts are clean.
Installing the Batteries q w 3 Close the battery compartment cover as shown in the figure. Before You Start • 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.
Before You Start 1 Mounting the Speedlite Slide the hot shoe lock release to the right as shown by the arrow. 2 Slip the Speedlite 220EX mounting foot onto the camera hot shoe until it stops. 3 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.
Power Switch E-TTL FP Flash Button H PILOT 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. E-TTL Before You Start H PILOT Press the FP flash button to set to high-speed sync which enables the Speedlite 220EX to synchronize with all shutter speeds.
Before You Start Pilot Lamp and Test Firing E-TTL H E-TTL PILOT 1 Set the power switch to I. The Speedlite 220EX starts to recharge. When recharging is completed, the pilot lamp lights. H PILOT 2 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.
Speedlite 220EX with Type A Cameras When the Speedlite 220EX is used with Type A cameras, the sophisticated E-TTL (EvaluativeThrough-The-Lens) autoflash control system can be used. The E-TTL autoflash control system utilizes the camera evaluative metering sensor which is linked to the focusing point to meter accurate flash exposures. Thus, flash exposure control is more precise, resulting in a balanced exposure for both subject and background in fill flash or low light conditions.
Fully-Automatic Flash Operation For fully-automatic flash operations, use the Speedlite 220EX with Type A cameras and set the camera to Full Auto ( ). The E-TTL auto flash control system sets the camera sync speed and aperture automatically for simple and automatic flash photography in fill flash and low light conditions—all you do is press the shutter button and the camera together with the Speedlite 220EX will do the rest. E-TTL H PILOT 1 Set the camera to Full Auto ( ).
Fully-Automatic Flash Operation E-TTL H PILOT 2 1 2 1 3 Make sure that the pilot lamp is lit. 4 1 2 1 2 Aim the active focusing point on the subject and press the shutter button halfway. • Focus is achieved and the shutter speed and aperture settings are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. • The E-TTL indicator on the rear of the Speedlite 220EX lights. • The sync speed is set to 1/90 sec. automatically and the aperture is set automatically at the same time.
Fully Automatic Flash Operation Flash Exposure Confirmation Fill Flash Even in daylight, you can use the flash as fill light to reduce harsh shadows or dark, backlit portrait subjects by filling the shadows with the flash. E-TTL H PILOT The flash exposure confirmation lamp lights for 2 sec. after the flash fires if optimum flash exposure has been obtained. If the flash exposure confirmation lamp fails to light after the flash fires, the picture may have been underexposed.
Flash with Other Modes The E-TTL autoflash control system can be used with Type A cameras set to the P (Program AE), Av (Aperture-priority AE), Tv (Shutter speed-priority AE), or M (Manual) mode. ■ When you press the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture settings are displayed in the viewfinder as in any AE mode. Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings According to Mode Mode Shutter Speed Flash Aperture Automatically set P Automatically set(1/60sec to 1/X sec.
Flash with Other Modes 1) Flash with Aperture-Priority AE When you want to control the depth of field or when you want the background to be correctly exposed, use aperture-priority AE. Set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to suit the background light level. The ETTL autoflash control system regulates the flash output according to the aperture you set for optimum flash exposure.
Flash with Other Modes Automatic Slow-Speed Sync Slow-speed sync is a slow shutter speed setting you use with the flash for portrait photography in dimly lit indoors or night outdoors. By using a slower shutter speed, you can expose the background correctly while the flash exposes the subject correctly. Automatic slow-speed sync is set automatically when Type A cameras are set to the Av (Aperturepriority AE) mode where applicable.
Flash with Other Modes 2) Flash with Shutter Speed-Priority AE When you want to control the shutter speed to create a special effect, use shutter speed-priority AE. Set the desired sync speed anywhere from 30 sec. up to the camera maximum sync speed. The camera sets the aperture automatically to suit the background light level. The E-TTL autoflash control system regulates the flash output according to the shutter speed you set for optimum flash exposure.
Flash with Other Modes 3) Automatic Flash with Manual Exposure When you want to control both the sync speed and the aperture, use manual exposure. Set the desired aperture and shutter speed. The E-TTL autoflash control system regulates the flash output according to the aperture you set for optimum flash exposure. E-TTL H PILOT 1 Set the camera to M (Manual) and set the desired aperture and sync speed anywhere from 30 sec. up to the camera maximum sync speed. 2 3 Make sure that the pilot lamp is lit.
FP Flash When used with Type A cameras, FP (Focal Plane) flash, or high-speed sync, enables the Speedlite 220EX to synchronize with a shutter speed that is faster than the camera maximum sync speed when the FP flash indicator is lit. When a sync speed faster than the camera maximum sync speed is set, the Speedlite 220EX is set to the high-speed sync mode automatically and is displayed in the viewfinder. ■ FP flash can be used in the P, Tv, Av, M, and DEP modes.
FP Flash E-TTL E-TTL H H PILOT PILOT H 1 2 Set the camera to the desired shooting mode. 3 Turn on the power of the Speedlite 220EX. 4 5 2 1 1 2 Make sure that the pilot lamp is lit. Check that is displayed in the viewfinder. Then, press the shutter button completely to take the picture. Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject. • When high-speed sync is set, is displayed in the viewfinder. • is displayed in the viewfinder under normal flash operations.
FP Flash High-Speed Sync Guide Number Table Shutter Speed 1/125 Guide Number (m/ft) ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 13.3/43.6 18.8/61.7 26.6/87.2 1/180 12/39.4 17/55.8 24/78.7 1/250 10.7/35.1 15.1/49.5 21.4/70.2 1/350 9.1/30 12.9/42.3 18.2/59.7 1/500 7.7/25.3 10.9/35.8 15.4/50.5 1/750 6.5/21.3 9.2/30.2 13/42.6 1/1000 5.4/17.7 7.6/24.9 10.8/35.4 1/1500 4.6/15.1 6.5/21.3 9.2/30.2 1/2000 3.8/12.5 5.4/17.7 7.6/24.9 1/3000 3.2/10.5 4.5/14.8 6.4/21 1/4000 2.7/8.9 4/13.1 5.
FE Lock When used with Type A cameras, the Speedlite 220EX enables FE (Flash Exposure) lock which locks the flash exposure reading for the desired area. Use FE lock to obtain and lock the correct flash exposure reading for the desired area of the picture. You can simply recompose the shot while retaining the flash exposure reading for optimum flash exposure. +/– 1 Set the camera to the desired Creative Zone mode (P, Tv, Av, M, or DEP). 2 Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject.
FE Lock 4 5 FE lock effect Compose the picture. Check that is displayed in the viewfinder. Then, press the shutter button completely to take the picture. • Each time the FE lock button is pressed, a preflash is fired to obtain the correct flash exposure reading which is then locked for 16 sec. • FE lock is canceled 16 sec. after the FE lock symbol (FEL) is displayed, or when the Command Dial is turned.
Speedlite 220EX with Type B Cameras When the Speedlite 220EX is used with Type B cameras, the TTL (Through-The-Lens) autoflash control system can be used. The TTL autoflash control system sets the camera sync speed and aperture automatically for simple and automatic flash photography in fill flash and low light conditions for optimum flash exposures. The Speedlite 220EX also provides multiple flash setup capability to obtain creative lighting effects for amateur and professional flash applications.
Fully-Automatic Flash Operation For fully-automatic flash operations, use the Speedlite 220EX with Type B cameras and set the camera to Full Auto ( ) or Program AE (P). The TTL autoflash control system sets the camera sync speed and aperture automatically for simple and automatic flash photography in fill flash and low light conditions—all you do is press the shutter button and the camera together with the Speedlite 220EX will do the rest.
Fully-Automatic Flash Operation E-TTL H PILOT 3 Make sure that the pilot lamp is lit. 4 Aim the active focusing point on the subject and press the shutter button halfway. • Focus is achieved and the shutter speed and aperture settings are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. • The sync speed is set automatically anywhere from 1/60 sec. up to the camera maximum sync speed and the aperture is set automatically at the same time.
Fully-Automatic Flash Operation Flash Exposure Confirmation Fill Flash Even in daylight, you can use the flash as fill light to reduce harsh shadows or dark, backlit portrait subjects by filling the shadows with the flash. E-TTL H PILOT The flash exposure confirmation lamp lights for 2 sec. after the flash fires if optimum flash exposure has been obtained. If the flash exposure confirmation lamp fails to light after the flash fires, the picture may have been underexposed.
Flash with Other Modes The TTL autoflash control system can be used with Type B cameras set to the P (Program AE), Av (Aperture-priority AE), Tv (Shutter speed-priority AE), or M (Manual) mode. ■ When you press the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture settings are displayed in the viewfinder as in any AE mode. Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings According to Mode Mode P Av Tv M Shutter Speed Automatically set (1/60 sec. to 1/X sec.)* Automatically set (30 sec. to 1/X sec.
Flash with Other Modes 1) Flash with Aperture-Priority AE When you want to control the depth of field or when you want the background to be correctly exposed, use aperture-priority AE. Set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to suit the background light level. The TTL autoflash control system regulates the flash output according to the aperture you set for optimum flash exposure. Av 1 Set the camera to Av (Aperture-priority AE) and set the desired aperture.
Flash with Other Modes Automatic Slow-Speed Sync Slow-speed sync is a slow shutter speed setting you use with the flash for portrait photography in dimly lit indoors or night outdoors. By using a slower shutter speed, you can expose the background correctly while the flash exposes the subject correctly. Automatic slow-speed sync is set automatically when Type B cameras are set to the Av (Aperture-priority AE) mode where applicable.
Flash with Other Modes 2) Flash with Shutter Speed-Priority AE When you want to control the shutter speed to create a special effect, use shutter speed-priority AE. Set the desired sync speed anywhere from 30 sec. up to the camera maximum sync speed. The camera sets the aperture automatically to suit the background light level. The TTL autoflash control system regulates the flash output according to the shutter speed you set for optimum flash exposure.
Flash with Other Modes 3) Automatic Flash with Manual Exposure When you want to control both the sync speed and the aperture, use manual exposure. Set the desired aperture and shutter speed. The TTL autoflash control system regulates the flash output according to the aperture you set for optimum flash exposure. M M 1 Set the camera to M (Manual) and set the desired aperture and sync speed anywhere from 30 sec. up to the camera maximum sync speed.
Speedlite 220EX Accessories /Reference Speedlite 220EX Accessories Accessories for the Speedlite 220EX are available when operating E-TTL autoflash control system for off-camera flash photography applications, or when operating TTL autoflash control system for multiple flash photography applications to obtain optimum flash exposure. By using multiple Speedlite flash units, you can obtain various creative lighting effects by giving the subject more definition and a more natural appearance.
Speedlite 220EX Accessories /Reference Sample Multiple Flash Connections TTL Distributor With four Connecting Cord sockets, the TTL Distributor relays exposure information from the TTL Hot Shoe Adapter 3 to up to three Speedlite flash units via the Connecting Cords.
Speedlite 220EX Accessories /Reference No. 36 Troubleshooting Guide Problem Probable Cause Solution Page No. 1 The Speedlite 220EX cannot be detached from the camera. The hot shoe lock release has not Slide the hot shoe release to been slid to the right to release the the right to release the locking locking pin. pin. 8 2 The Speedlite 220EX does not The Speedlite 220EX has not been Mount the Speedlite 220EX fire even when the shutter button mounted properly on the hot shoe.
Specifications Type Compatible Cameras Flash Coverage and Guide Number Battery Life and Recycling Time Flash Duration Flash Coverage Flash Modes Exposure Control Modes Flash Metering System Flash Exposure Confirmation Flash Exposure Compensation Flash Range (with 50mm f/1.4 lens at ISO 100) Sync Speed Flash-Ready Indication AF-Assist Beam Linkage and Range Auto Power Off.
Speedlite 220EX Accessories /Reference Specifications High-Speed Sync Guide Number Table Shutter Speed 1/125 38 Guide Number (m/ft) Battery Life and Recycling Time Battery Type ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 13.3/43.6 18.8/61.7 26.6/87.2 1/180 12/39.4 17/55.8 24/78.7 1/250 10.7/35.1 15.1/49.5 21.4/70.2 1/350 9.1/30 12.9/42.3 18.2/59.7 1/500 7.7/25.3 10.9/35.8 15.4/50.5 1/750 6.5/21.3 9.2/30.2 13/42.6 1/1000 5.4/17.7 7.6/24.9 10.8/35.4 1/1500 4.6/15.1 6.5/21.3 9.2/30.
Specifications Speedlite 220EX Accessories /Reference AF-Assist Beam Emission Preconditions AF frame selection conditions for 220EX/EOS Camera combination Speedlite 220EX AF-assist Beam Emitted Camera AF-assist Beam Emitted EOS D60, EOS-1D, EOS 3000N, EOS 66, EOS REBEL XSN, EOS D30, EOS ELAN 7E/7, EOS 30/33, EOS-1V, EOS REBEL 2000, EOS 300, EOS-3, EOS IX, EOS IX Lite, EOS IX 7, EOS 500N, EOS RABEL G, EOS 50, EOS 50E, EOS ELAN II, EOS ELAN IIE, EOS-1N, EOS-1NRS, EOS 1000, EOS 1000N, 1000F, EOS 1000FN, E
Speedlite 220EX Accessories /Reference Speedlite 220EX Feature Availability ●: Available Camera E-TTL TTL ×: Not available : Full Auto Flash Exposure SecondFP Flash FE Lock CompenCurtain sation with Sync Camera P: Program AE Camera Mode for FullyAutomatic Flash EOS 650, 630, 600, 10S, 10, ELAN, 100 1/125 × ● × × × × /P EOS 620, 520 1/250 × ● × × × × /P EOS 750, 850 1/125 × ● × × × × Program EOS-1 1/250 × ● × × × × P EOS RT, 700 1/125 × ● × × × × P EOS RE
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Speedlite 220EX Accessories /Reference Speedlite 220EX Feature Availability Second-Curtain Synchronization with EOS-1D, 1V, 3, D60, D30, ELAN 7E/7, 30/33, ELAN II/IIE, 50/50E and Speedlite 220EX These cameras feature a Custom Function to set second-curtain synchronization with the Speedlite 220EX. You can fire the flash right before the exposure ends (when the second shutter curtain closes).
Speedlite 220EX Accessories /Reference This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the instructions.
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