Designed as a compact source of on-camera light, the Speedlite 270EX II from Canon offers a guide number of 89' at ISO 100 when set to the 50mm position.
Designed as a compact source of on-camera light, the Speedlite 270EX II from Canon offers a guide number of 89' at ISO 100 when set to the 50mm position. The flash can also be set to a normal position with 28mm of coverage on full frame cameras and can tilt upward 90° for bounce capabilities. The unit even features wireless slave TTL functionality for off-camera lighting when used with a master unit.
A remote control shooting setting available on the 270EX II enables wireless triggering of certain DSLRs up to 16.4' away. It also has an AF assist beam and a recycle time of 0.1 to 3.9 seconds. Other modes include high-speed, first and second curtain sync settings. It runs on just two AA batteries and comes with a mini stand and a case.
Guide Number | 88.58' / 27 m at ISO 100 (50 mm Position) |
Coverage | Full-Frame 28 to 50 mm |
Angle of Coverage | 75° 46° |
Bounce Head | 0 to +90° |
Swivel Head | None |
Recycle Time | Approx. 0.1 to 3.9 Seconds |
Secondary Illumination | None |