Speedlite products Canon EOS flash system

1 speedlite products

1.1 90 series flashes

1.1.1 90 ex


1.2 200 series flashes

1.2.1 220 ex
1.2.2 270 ex , 270 ex ii


1.3 300 series flashes

1.3.1 320 ex
1.3.2 380 ex


1.4 400 series flashes

1.4.1 420 ex
1.4.2 430 ex, 430 ex ii , 430ex iii-rt


1.5 500 , 600 series flashes

1.5.1 550 ex
1.5.2 580 ex , 580 ex ii
1.5.3 600 ex-rt


1.6 st-e2 transmitter
1.7 st-e3-rt transmitter
1.8 macro flash products
1.9 model specifications

speedlite products

speedlite trade name canon s line of external flashes use eos line of cameras. similar not confused nikon corporation s speedlight brand flashes. speedlite name used ricoh unrelated product line of flash units, such ricoh speedlite 202.

the brand names intended indicate strobe flashes produce shorter , more intense bursts of light earlier photographic lighting systems, such flashbulbs, or continuous lighting used in studio situations.

90 series flashes
90 ex

introduced in autumn 2012, speedlite 90 ex small unit designed company s first mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera, eos m. runs off 2 aaa batteries, , can serve wireless flash controller. @ introduction, 90 ex bundled eos m kits sold in eu, though not in u.s.

200 series flashes
220 ex

introduced in 2000, speedlite 220 ex compact entry-level flash unit guide number of 22 m (at iso 100). operates 4 aa batteries, , not feature wireless capabilities.

270 ex , 270 ex ii

speedlite 270 ex (introduced in march 2009) , 270 ex ii (introduced in february 2011) compact entry-level flashes guide number of 27 m (iso 100).

270 ex features zoom head covers 28–55 mm lenses , bounce head capability. 270 ex ii adds wireless slave mode , remote shutter triggering.

300 series flashes
320 ex

in 2011, canon introduced new flash has built-in led light. 1 reviewer noted flash occupied new niche in canon flash lineup, slotting between 270 ex ii , 430 ex ii , , added did not replace previous model.

the led can used spotlight see objects in dim light before taking photo, present provide fill light video shooting. aforementioned reviewer stated led used in situations substitute standard flashlight.

380 ex

this unit similar 430ex in terms of e-ttl functions , power levels. not feature lcd screen 400 series systems has several leds indicating zoom position , other functions. first e-ttl unit canon sold dedicated flash first e-ttl cameras - eos 50 (elan ii) , eos 50e (elan iie), introduced in 1995.

400 series flashes

canon s external flashes model numbers in 400 range tend mid-range external flashes. tend have ability adjust direction of flash via swivel head, allows photographer bounce flash off walls, ceilings, , other objects, diffusing light hits subject , reducing harsh shadows associated on-camera flash. 400 series differs higher end 500 series lacking remote controller.

420 ex

the speedlite 420ex external flash formerly made canon. speedlite 420ex 1 of canon s older mid-range flashes, being replaced 430ex in 2005. intended users wanting step entry-level flashes, use slave flash along more advanced speedlite 550ex flash.

compared predecessor, 380ex, provided more power, improved autofocus assist beam, tilt , swivel (the 380ex tilt), , ability serve slave in canon s wireless multiple-flash system. 380ex, 420ex did not provide user controls (other enabling , disabling high-speed sync); flash-related settings, such exposure compensation or second-curtain synchronization, had set using body.

its autofocus assist system designed cover canon s autofocus layouts between 1 , 7 autofocus points; not designed cover 45-point autofocus layout used higher-end bodies. used 2 lamps project horizontal , vertical patterns, matched line sensitivity of autofocus sensors used in autofocus layouts. either or both patterns projected depending on body being used , user s selection of autofocus sensor(s).

430 ex, 430 ex ii , 430ex iii-rt

canon speedlite 430ex



canon speedlite 430ex ii

the speedlite 430ex , speedlite 430ex ii external flashes made canon use eos line of cameras. 430ex ii meant succeed 430 ex , announced on june 10, 2008, while speedlite 430ex first announced on 22 august 2005. flashes can used wireless slave unit canon speedlite transmitter st-e2 or top-of-line flashes built-in infrared controller, such speedlite 550ex, speedlite 580 ex or speedlite 580ex ii.

the flash head can swivel (to 90°), right (to 90°) , left (to 180°). swivel properties allow photographer bounce flash off walls, ceilings, , other objects, diffusing light hits subject , reducing harsh shadows associated on-camera flash.

both flashes support ttl, e-ttl, , e-ttl ii flash metering , have guide numbers of 141 ft/43m (at iso 100 , 105 mm).

the speedlite 430ex ii improved on predecessor adding stronger, metal foot quick release mechanism, silent flash recycling, 20% shorter recycle times , support setup through camera s menu system.

the speedlite 430ex iii-rt announced in july 2015 , expected ship in september 2015.

500 , 600 series flashes

canon s external flashes model numbers in 500 , 600 ranges tend high end external flashes. 3 products far have included controller enables wireless control of other flashes. common feature ability adjust direction of flash via swivel head. swivel properties allow photographer bounce flash off walls, ceilings, , other objects, diffusing light hits subject , reducing harsh shadows associated on-camera flash.

550 ex

a canon speedlite 550ex flash unit.

the speedlite 550ex (introduced september 1998) flash made canon use eos line of cameras, canon eos 3. 550 ex can act controller enables wireless control of other flashes. until release of speedlite 580ex in late 2004, 550ex canon s top-of-the-line flash.

580 ex , 580 ex ii

the speedlite 580ex , speedlite 580ex ii flashes made canon use eos line of cameras. 580 ex succeeded speedlite 580ex ii in 2008. flashes in 500 ex series can act controller enables wireless control of other flashes. have stronger maximum flash output , more durable casing 430ex units.

key features of 580 ex ii make desirable built-in pc terminal, easy locking metal foot, faster recycling time, silent charge, easier-to-use battery cover , support setup through camera s menu system.

the unit sealed against moisture , weather conditions silicon gaskets around. better features on earlier model dropped el backlight on lcd (580ex ii uses simple led back-light visible bleed pattern) , designated master/slave switch. both units made in japan.

none of 580ex variants available in canon store nor canon product pages in 2016, suggesting both discontinued.

600 ex-rt

the speedlite 600ex-rt announced on march 2, 2012 alongside new canon eos 5d mark iii. 600 ex-rt features new bi-directional 2.4 ghz wireless radio communication, compatible also-announced speedlite st-e3-rt transmitter; backwards compatibility optical triggering of combination of speedlite 580ex ii, 580ex, 550ex, 430ex ii, 430ex, 420ex, 320ex, or 270ex ii flashes.

both 600ex-rt , st-e3-rt may subject legal restrictions of use when in radio transmission (rt) mode. official canon documentation accompanying these units, regions of use , restrictions , lists 58 countries units comply local radio wave regulations. countries not listed include: republic of south africa, israel, argentina, pakistan, name few. customers advised not use product in areas not designed .

st-e2 transmitter

the speedlite transmitter st-e2 camera-mounted infrared controller canon s flashes. allows multiple off-camera flashes fired in e-ttl mode without need connecting wires.

flashes being triggered st-e2 can assigned either group or group b, , st-e2 can configured user-set ratio of flash output between 2 groups, ratios varying 8:1 1:8 in half-stop increments.

high-speed sync supported st-e2, not support second-curtain synchronization or stroboscopic flash.

a built-in focus assist light allows st-e2 used camera focus in low light.

the speedlite 550 ex, 580ex, 580ex ii , 600 ex-rt (when used optical master) flashes use modulation of pre flash main flash tube communicating slave flashes. st-e2 uses modulated flash tube purpose, fitted near infra-red filter (it serves no other purpose). has quoted range of 10-15m indoors, , 8-10m outdoors.

the st-e2 uses single 2cr5 lithium battery, said 1500 transmissions.

st-e3-rt transmitter

the speedlite st-e3-rt announced on march 2, 2012. features new bi-directional 2.4 ghz wireless communications range of 30m, compatible also-announced speedlite 600ex-rt flash , upcoming speedlite 430ex iii-rt. st-e3-rt not have focus-assist light, uses more commonly available aa batteries, , supports high-speed sync.

macro flash products

canon macro ring lite mr-14ex.

canon produces 2 flash products macro photography, macro twin lite mt-24ex flash , macro ring lite mr-14ex ii circular-shaped flash.

model specifications