Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon Speedlite 220EX is a Canon EOS dedicated compact flash unit featuring the sophisticated E-TTL (Evaiuative-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 Speedlite 220EX with Type A Cameras Speedlite 220EX with Type B Cameras Speedlite 220EX Accessories/ Reference Installing the Batteries......................... —............6 FP Flash Butlon..............................................................
Nomenclature * The number in parentheses indicates the reference page • Front AF-assist beam emitter (^tO) Flash head Battery compartment cover (—>6) Locking pin (—>8) Mounting toot (^8) Mounting foot contacts (->8) I 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) FP flash button (->9) Flash exposure confirmation iamp (^14, 28) Power switch (->9) 0: Turns off the power I : Turns on the power Piiot lamp (red)/Test fir ing button (^10) Hot shoe iock reiease (->8)
Before Installing the Batteries Install one of the following types of batteries: (1) Four size-AA alkaline batter ies (LR6 or AM-3) (2) Four size-AA NiCd batteries (KR15orKR51) Slide the battery compart ment cover as shown by the arrow and fiip it up. insert the batteries with the contacts oriented as shown in the battery com partment. Use four new batteries of the same type.
Installing the Batteries Before You Start 1^ Battery Cautions Close the battery compart ment cover as shown in the figure. • When replacing batteries, replace all four batteries at one time. • Although ordinary, non-alkaline batteries (R6 or DM3) may be used, the number of flashes will be less. • The contacts of NiCd batteries are not standardized. If you want to use NiCd batteries, make sure that the battery contacts touch the battery compartment's contacts securely.
Before 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. 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 Set the power switch as follows: 0 : To turn off the power. 1 : 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.
FP Flash Button Before You Start 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.
Before s»;j Pilot Lamp and Test Firing AF-Assist Beam 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). Set the power switch to I. The Speedlite 220EX starts recharge. When recharging completed, the pilot lamp lights. to is After the pilot lamp lights, press the test firing button to test fire the flash.
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 uti lizes 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 opera tions, use the Speedlite 220EX with Type A cameras and set the camera to Full Auto (D). The E-TTL auto flash control system sets the camera sync speed and aperture automatical ly 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. Set the camera Auto ( □ ).
Fully-Automatic Flash Operation Make sure that the pilot lamp is lit. 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 dispiayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panei • The E-TTL indicator on the rear of the Speedlite 220EX lights •The sync speed is set to 1/90 sec.
Fully Automatic Flash Operation Flash Exposure Confirmation -i!i rlash 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. Taken with Taken without fill flash. When the Speedlite 220EX is used with a camera that is set to fully-automatic flash operation, the fill flash output may be reduced automatically to balance the exposure between the subject and the background.
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 Mode Shutter Speed Flash Aperture P Automatically set(1/60sec to 1/X sec.)‘ Automatically set Av Automatically set(30sec to 1/X sec.
Flash with Other Modes 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. 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 shut ter speed setting you use with the flash for portrait photography in dimly lit indoors or night out doors. By using a slower shutter speed, you can expose the back ground correctly while the flash exposes the subject correctly. Automatic slow-speed sync is set automatically when Type A cam eras are set to the Av (Aperturepriority AE) mode where applica ble.
Flash with Other Modes 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 back ground light level. The E-TTL autoflash control system regu lates the flash output according to the shutter speed you set for optimum flash exposure.
Flash with Other Modes When you want to control both the sync speed and the aper ture, 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. Set the camera to M (Manual) and set the desired aperture and sync speed anywhere from 30 sec. up to the camera max imum sync speed. Make sure that the pilot lamp is lit. Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject.
FP Flash When used with Type A cam eras, FP (Focal Plane) flash, or high-speed sync, enabies the Speedlite 220EX to synchronize with a shutter speed that is faster than the camera maxi mum sync speed when the FP flash indicator is lit. When a sync speed faster than the cam era maximum sync speed is set, the Speedlite 220EX is set to the high-speed sync mode automaticaliy and 4h is displayed in the viewfinder. ■ FP flash can be used in the P, Tv, Av, M, and DEP modes.
FP Flash 5 c—T“’’ Set the camera to desired shooting mode. the Turn on the power of the Speedlite 220EX. Make sure that the pilot lamp is lit. Check that “tn is displayed in the viewfinder. Then, press the shutter button completely to take the pic ture. Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject.
FP Flash High-Speed Sync Guide Number Tabie 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 cam eras, the Speedlite 220EX enables FE (Flash Exposure) lock which locks the flash expo sure reading for the desired area. The camera AE lock but ton functions as an FE lock but ton as soon as the Speedlite 220EX is recharged. Use FE lock to obtain and lock the cor rect 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.
FE Lock Compose the picture. Check that-x-Hs displayed in the viewfinder. Then, press the shutter button completely to take the pic ture. • Each time the FE lock button is pressed, a pretlash 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 dis played, or when the Command Dial is turned. The flash exposure reading for the subject's face was locked and the picture was composed as shown above.
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 condi tions for optimum flash exposures. The Speedlite 220EX also provides multiple flash setup capabili ty to obtain creative lighting effects for amateur and professional flash applications.
Fully-Automatic Flash Operation For fully-automatic flash opera tions, use the Speedlite 220EX with Type B cameras and set the camera to Full Auto (□) or Program AE (P). The TTL aut oflash control system sets the camera sync speed and aper ture automatically for simple and automatic flash photography in fill flash and low light condi tions—all you do is press the shutter button and the camera together with the Speedlite 220EX will do the rest.
Fully-Automatic Flash Operation BO Make sure that the pilot lamp is lit. Aim the active focusing point on the subject and press the shutter button halfway. • Focus is achieved and the shut ter speed and aperture settings are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. • The sync speed is set automati cally anywhere from 1/60 sec up to the camera maximum sync speed and the aperture is set automatically at the same time. The camera maximum sync speed will vary depending on the camera model.
Fully-Automatic Flash Operation Flash Exposure Confirmation 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. Taken with |W| When the Speedlite 220EX is used with a camera that is set to fuily-auto^ matic flash operation, the fill flash output may be reduced automatically to balance the exposure between the subject and the background. This is called autoflash output reduction.
Flash with Other Modes The TTL autoflash control sys tem 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 Mode Shutter Speed Flash Aperture P Automatically set (1/60 sec. to 1/X sec.)' Automatically set Av Automatically set (30 sec. to 1/X sec.
Flash with Other Modes 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 regu lates the flash output according to the aperture you set for opti mum flash exposure. 3Q 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 shut ter speed setting you use with the flash-for portrait photography in dimly lit indoors or night out doors. By using a slower shutter speed, you can expose the background correctly while the flash exposes the subject cor rectly. 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 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 back ground light level. The TTL aut oflash control system regulates the flash output according to the shutter speed you set for opti mum flash exposure.
Flash with Other Modes When you want to control both the sync speed and the aper ture, use manual exposure. Set the desired aperture and shutter speed. The TTL autoflash con trol system regulates the flash output according to the aperture you set for optimum flash expo sure. nn BD 8.8 Set the camera to M (Manual) and set the desired aperture and sync speed anywhere from 30 sec. up to the camera max imum sync speed. 1 • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject.
Speed lite 220EX Accessories /Reference Speedlite 220EX Accessories Accessories for the Speedlite 220EX are available when oper ating E-TTL autoflash control system for off-camera flash pho tography applications, or when operating TTL autoflash control system for multiple flash photog raphy applications to obtain opti mum 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.
With four Connecting Cord sockets, the TTL Distributor reiays exposure information from the TTL Hot Shoe Adapter 3 to up to three Speedlite flash units via the Connecting Cords Available in two lengths (60 cm and 3 meters), the Connecting Cords are used to connect Speedlite flash units for multiple flash setup. Use of E-TTL autoflash control system is not applicable for flash photog raphy when multiple flash accessories are attached to the Speedlite 220EX. The Speedlite will operate as a TTL flash unit.
Speedlite 220EX Accessories /Heterence No, Troubleshooting Guide Problem Probable Cause 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.
Speedlite ffiOEX Accesscries /Reference Specifications Type Direct-sync, shoe-mount flash with E-TTL autoflash control (E-TTL test preflash, AF-assist beam) Compatible Cameras Type A cameras (with E-TTL autoflash control) Type B cameras (with TTL autoflash control) page 2.
Speedllte 220EX Accessories /Reference Specifications High-Speed Sync Guide Number Table Guide Number (m/ft) Shutter Speed 1/125 38 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.
Battery Life and Recycling Time Battery Type Recycling TimeNo. of Flashes Size-AA alkaline bat 0.1 to 4.5 sec. 250 to 1700 teries (LR6 or AM-3) Size-AA NiCd batteries 0.1 to 2.5 sec. 100 to 700 (KRISor KR51) The above figures are based on Canon's Standard Test Method with a new set of batteries.
Specifications Speedlite 220EX Accessories /Reference AF-Assist Beam Emission Preconditions Speedlite 220EX AF-assist Beam Emitted Camera AF-assist Beam Emitted With the center tocusing point selected О - With the left or right focusing point selected - О - о о - Speedlite 220EX/Camera Combination EOS RESELO, EOS SOON,EOS IX, EOS 50, EOS 50 E, EOS ELAN II EOS ELAN HE EOS 500, EOS REBEL X, EOS REBEL XS, EOS 5000, EOS 888, EOS 5, EOS A2, EOS A2E, EOS 10 EOS-1N, EOS-1N RS, EOS 1000N, EOS REBEL I
Speedliie 220EX Accessories /Reference Speedlite 220EX Feature Availability •: Available Blank: Not available x: Not available □: Full Auto P: Program AE Camera Max.
Speedlite 220EX Feature Availability Speedlite SOEX Accessories /Reference Camera Max.
Speedlite 220EX Accessories /Reference Speedlite 220EX Feature Availability S« Flash Exposure Compensation If you have an EOS-1N. EOS-1N RS. EOS 50. EOS 50E, EOS ELAN II, EOS ELAN HE, EOS A2/A2E, or EOS IX, you can set Hash exposure compensation for the Speedlite 220EX.
Speedlite 2&EX 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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