Perfect for expanding your creative options on compact cameras and entry-level EOS DSLRs, Canon's Speedlite 270EX adds power and flexibility for enhanced flash photography anywhere. Light, compact and small enough to fit in your pocket, Speedlite 270EX features 2-step coverage for 28mm and 50mm focal lengths, plus a highly useful bounce-flash function for amazingly easy, polished results. Powered by 2 AA batteries (not included), Speedlite 270EX is easily set-up and controlled through your camera's menu system (with select models), communicates color temperature information with your camera for optimal white balance and recharges silently in less than 4 seconds. An indispensable complement to your Canon camera, Speedlite 270EX is a perfect extension of your photographic genius.
Features
- Compact, lightweight design - ideal for compact PowerShot cameras (G-series and select SX-series) and EOS Rebel class cameras
- 28mm and 50mm. 2-step Coverage Angle Selection
- Bounce feature for an even greater range of picture-taking options
- Simple set-up using the camera's rear monitor
- Color temperature communication
- Optimized recycling time (approx. 0.1 to 3.9 seconds)
- Quieter charging
- Easy storage soft case
- Powered using just 2 AA batteries
Specifications
Flash
- Type
- Compatible Cameras
- All Canon EOS cameras; PowerShot G-series cameras and select SX-series cameras
- Guide Number
- 72 ft./22m (at ISO 100); flash head at 28mm zoom setting
- 89 ft./27m (at ISO 100); flash head at 50mm zoom setting
- Recycling Time
- Normal flash: Approx. 0.1 to 3.9 seconds; Quick flash: 0.1 to 2.6 seconds (AA-size Alkaline Batteries)
- Flash Range
- (At ISO 100, with EF 50mm f/1.4)
- For normal (28mm): 2.3-51.5 ft./0.7-15.7m
- For tele end (50mm): 2.3-63.3 ft./0.7-19.3m
- For high sync speed (at 1/250 second): Approx. 2.3-24.9 ft./0.7-7.6m
- AF Assist Beam
- Intermittent flash firing system
- Effective range:
- At center: Approx. 13.1 ft./4m
- Periphery: Approx. 11.5 ft./3.5m (in total darkness)
- Compatible with model EOS 50D and later. Available via firmware update for: EOS- 1Ds
- Mark III, EOS-1D Mark III, EOS 40D, EOS Rebel XSi, and EOS Rebel XS.
- Bounce / Swivel
- Up: 60 degrees, 75 degrees, 90 degrees
- Custom Functions
- C.Fn-01: Auto power off (Enabled/Disabled)
- C.Fn-06: Quick flash during continuous shooting (Enabled/Disabled)
General
- Power Source
- Two AA-size/LR6 Alkaline Batteries
- Dimensions
- 2.5 x 2.6 x 3.0 in./64 x 65 x 76.5mm
- Weight
- 5.1 oz./145g (without batteries)
