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Canon Speedlite 270EX Flash for Canon Digital SLR Cameras | 
| Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $220.00
Buy New: $143.00
as of 7/31/2010 10:45 CDT details
You Save: $77.00 (35%)
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  50 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 5 x 6 x 5
MPN: 3806B002
Model: Speedlite 270EX
UPC: 013803111958
EAN: 0013803111958
ASIN: B001XURPR2
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| 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 |
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Product Description
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, 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.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 50
 Nice option for those wanting "a little more" May 1, 2009
Hiram Grant
81 out of 82 found this review helpful
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.
 270ex Compact marvel June 4, 2009
Mitch10 (San Francisco, CA USA)
42 out of 42 found this review helpful
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
 Nice, but all features do not work on Rebel XTi July 8, 2009
Curtis Gee (Nor Cal, USA)
18 out of 19 found this review helpful
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.
very practical flash July 15, 2009
Srini P (San Jose, CA)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I bought this because of it its small size and ease of use. I needed an external flash for indoor photography for reducing red eye and deer-caught-in-headlight effect. This flash is more than enough for my needs. Used it with Canon T1i. AF assist worked fine. The range is slightly better than the built-in flash in terms of telephoto and wide angle range but the evenness of lighting is pretty good compared to built-in flash. Excellent for indoor bounce flash photography. After getting this flash I have stopped using built-in flash for indoor photos. It needs only two AA batteries vs. 4 in bigger flashes. The bounce flash worked perfectly even in rooms with high vaulted ceiling. The colors are awesome vs. washed out colors with built-in flash. The faces don't look shiny anymore and no sharp shadows in the background. This flash is the way to go for indoor bounce flash. This flash can not tilt sideways so it can not be used for bounce flash for vertical photos.
It doesn't weigh 10 lb! June 4, 2009
Profiteor (LA, CA, USA)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I've used a 580EX II and own a 430EX II. Of course those swivel everywhere, has proper AF assist that doesn't involve firing the actual flash, and can fill flash a whole room. However, where the 270EX wins over the two larger flashes is size. I often left my 430EX II in the bag in the car, or hated every moment of carrying it. The 270EX fits in my pocket, and I can take it everywhere. Granted it's funny seeing a 270EX attached to an EOS 3, but hey, it works. And lighting is greatly improved.
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