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Canon Speedlite 270EX Flash for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
 
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Canon Speedlite 270EX Flash for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)
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Technical Details

  • 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
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Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 5 x 6 x 5 inches ; 1 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
  • ASIN: B001XURPR2
  • Item model number: Speedlite 270EX
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank
    #6 in  Electronics > Camera & Photo > Flashes
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: March 24, 2009

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Perfect for expanding your creative options on compact cameras and entry level EOS DSLRs, Canon’s new Speedlite 270EX adds power and flexibility for enhanced flash photography anywhere. Light, compact and small enough to fit in your pocket, the 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, 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.

Speedlite 270EX Highlights

  • Compact, lightweight design with 2 AA batteries; ideal for compact PowerShot cameras (G-series and select SX-series)
  • 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

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Perfect for expanding your creative options on compact cameras and entry-level EOS DSLRs, the Canon 270EX Speedlite 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
  • Powered using just 2 AA batteries

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86 of 87 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice option for those wanting "a little more", April 30, 2009
This review is from: Canon Speedlite 270EX Flash for Canon Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics)
The 270EX is a simple, two AA battery flash that should be perfect for someone wishing to add a bit more power or bounce to an digital EOS camera, or one of a few Powershots with a hot shoe.

The flash is very small, and balances well on cameras like the Powershot G10. I did most of my flash evaluating on a Rebel T1i, and was pleased with the handling of the duo.

The flash has almost nothing to set for increased power. Slide it on, turn it on, take pictures. Unlike fancier flashes, there is no power zoom flash panel, but you can manually set the flash to get a bit more distance with telephoto lenses by simply pulling the flash head out a notch.

If you want to make your closeup shots a bit less harsh, pull the head out (as per above), and you can tilt the head of the flash up at different angles to bounce the flash. My simple test worked very well, with much more pleasing skin tones (although bouncing does seem to lose, on all flashes, some of the whites of the eyes).

Compared to more expensive Canon flashes, several features are missing. Most notably is a sophisticated (such as a pattern) focusing assist system to help the camera's AF in low light or low contrast shooting. Additionally, don't expect advanced features like wireless flash, High Sync, etc.

Thus, the 270EX is great for anyone wanting a bit more powerful flash, adds bounce, and is in a nice, small, package.
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45 of 45 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars 270ex Compact marvel, June 4, 2009
By Mitch10 "mitch10" (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon Speedlite 270EX Flash for Canon Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics)
I purchased this flash for my new (and awesome!) Canon 5D Mark II. Most of the time, the Mark II can handle indoor and low lighting conditions without any issue; it's quite usable up to 3200 ISO. Still, even in RAW mode it can't handle all lighting conditions as it doesn't have an onboard flash. I like using flash for fill lighting especially for shooting flowers and insects. That's where the 270ex comes in as a carry around flash. The most surprising thing was how small and light it is; it really does fit in a shirt pocket. It powers up and is ready much faster than I expected considering it just takes 2 batteries. Considering the low profile, the forward angle of the build helps to eliminate lens shadows on long lenses. Still, it isn't without some faults; it isn't the build quality of a 580ex or 430ex. It also isn't the widest coverage I've seen on a flash with just 28 & 50mm settings. Still it's pretty great considering that it isn't supposed to be a replacement for a 580ex II.

Pros
*Light & small, fits in a shirt pocket
*Forward tilt angle doesn't cause lens shadow on a 24-105IS when fully extended
*Usable bounce angles
*Takes just 2 standard AA batteries
*Fast flash recharge
*Quite operation; way better than my 430ex Speedlite
*Good color temperature, not too blue
*Simple foot lock switch
*Easy operation with both the 5dII and 9G

Cons
*Less impressive build that more expensive Canon Speedlites
*So-so flash coverage when lens is 24mm or wider
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Nice, but all features do not work on Rebel XTi, July 8, 2009
By Curtis Gee (Nor Cal, USA) - See all my reviews
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Nice flash, better than the built-in pop-up flash on my Rebel XTi. However, the AF-assist on the flash will not work on an XTi, even with the lastest XTi firmware. I didn't know this before buying and will may return the flash.

Update (7/22/09): I've decided to keep the 270EX after all. The compact size is the main reason why I've decided to keep it. I will just have to compromise and put up with using my built-in flash instead in those really low light situations where I want to auto-focus.

For those that do not know, the AF-assist feature in the 270EX is supposed to help in low light situations where there isn't enough light for auto-focus. The 270EX works in the same way as the XTi's pop-up flash in that it fires a few bursts in order to help auto-focus.

I don't know why Canon had not decided to offer a firmware upgrade to support the 270EX, especially since the XTi is still displayed on the Canon USA cameras page.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great color
One of the aspects of this flash I liked was that the color was spot-on white.
The other aspects I liked:
It's simple and yet you can choose to cover the viewing... Read more
Published 1 month ago by M. Henri De Feraudy

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Flash
I purchased this due to the recent need of a bit more flash for doing portraits. I have the Canon 40D with built in flash - it just not adequate for the light levels I use This is... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Elizabeth L. Dilliplane

5.0 out of 5 stars Canon Speedlite 270EX Flash Review
This is a good and compact flash for Canon EOS SLR. It's affordable. I really love it.
Published 1 month ago by Kim Long

5.0 out of 5 stars seems perfect for the amateur, like me
i'm not a pro photographer, far from it. i have gotten to the point where i can use the P and M settings on my T1i, but the one glaring problem i've had is with indoor photos... Read more
Published 1 month ago by T. Taylor

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good external flash
The flash performs well enough. Kind of still pricey for the features it has but is a pretty good buy.
Published 2 months ago by wyn50

5.0 out of 5 stars I can't imagine not using the 270EX now.
This flash works perfectly on my Canon Powershot SX20 IS. The quality of my indoor pictures has vastly improved. No more blind people and pets! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Stuntman Mike

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect compannion for G10 and G11
Ok, first of all please dont even try ty to compare the performance of this flash against their bigger brothers. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Andres Cordon

4.0 out of 5 stars Great little light for little cameras
A friend of mine bought a Leica point and shoot (M8?) for $800+ and wouldn't stop bragging about the images it took. But they were all with ambient light. Read more
Published 4 months ago by BigLew1957

5.0 out of 5 stars Resurrected my Rebel XT
I used to use a Rebel XT with a 580 EX II flash for about 2 years before moving on to the 7D. While my wife could barely tolerate the weight of the 580 on the XT, the 7D+580EX... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. Vijay Venkataraman

5.0 out of 5 stars Just got it today, first impression review.
This is being used on a Canon SX1IS camera. I wasn't expecting the 270EX to be so compact. Bounce flash capable, quiet, inexpensive and looks damn good. Read more
Published 4 months ago by RoadBikePete

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