Canon's ultra-lightweight Speedlite 270EX II is a compact, high-performance flash unit designed for EOS DSLR users. Developed for quick, simple flash shooting, when used with select Canon EOS DSLR cameras that have a master function, the Speedlite 270EX II can be used as a wireless slave flash. The 270EX II can also be used with other compact digital camera models equipped with a dedicated flash shoe mount. The user-friendly 270EX II's Tele/Wide function allows adjustment of illumination angle and guide number to match shooting conditions. Manual power adjustment from 1/1 to 1/64 is also available.

Features :

• Ultra-compact, ultra-lightweight, high-performance flash unit.


• Angle of Average - EF lens: 28mm/50mm EF-S lens: 17.5mm/31.3mm Manual switching


• Flash coverage can be switched between Normal (28mm full-frame equivalent, max. Guide No. 72 ft./22m at ISO 100) and Tele (50mm full-frame equivalent, max. Guide No. 89 ft./27m at ISO 100).


• Slave function allows the flash to be triggered wirelessly (when used with an EOS DSLR with a master function).


• Flash release function triggers the camera wirelessly from the flash on a 2-second delay, allowing the flash to be repositioned to illuminate the subject.


• 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 5D Mark II and later. Available via firmware update for: EOS-1Ds Mark III, EOS-1D Mark III, EOS 40D, EOS 50D, and EOS Rebel XS.


• Bounce: Up: 60, 75, 90


• Custom Functions: 1) C.Fn-01: Auto power off (Enabled/Disabled); 2) C.Fn-06: Quick flash w/continuous shot (Disabled/Enabled); 3) C.Fn-10: Slave auto power off timer (60 minutes/10 minutes); 4) C.Fn-11: Slave auto power off cancel (Within 8 hours/within 1 hour)


• Transmission Range: Reception of all channels via light pulse signal reception on the master unit


• Reception Angle: 45 horizontally and 25 vertically, facing the transmitter on the master unit