Canon 220EX Speedlite Instruction Manual

The Canon Speedlite 220EX is a compact flash unit automatically compatible with E-TTL II, E-TTL, and TTL autoflash.

Brand: Canon
Category: Other Electronics
Document type: User Manual
Language: English
Pages: 50
File format: PDF
File size: 2.6 MB
Published: 20 March, 2012
Updated: 30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum: E6CEF304252BFDD81A67ECAAD63E3026
PDF: Canon 220EX Speedlite Instruction Manual PDF

About this manual

This manual provides instructions for using the Canon Speedlite 220EX flash unit, which works automatically with EOS cameras supporting E‑TTL II, E‑TTL, or TTL flash metering. It covers basic operation, compatibility with Type‑A and Type‑B cameras, and safety notes.

The guide includes sections on conventions, battery installation, attaching the flash to the camera hot shoe, power switching, automatic flash modes, high‑speed sync, troubleshooting, and technical specifications such as flash range and recycling time.

What's inside

Conventions Used in this Manual
Installing the Batteries
Attaching to the Camera
Turn on the Power SWITCH
Fully Automatic Flash Shooting
Automatic Flash in Each Shooting Mode
High‑Speed SYNC
Troubleshooting Guide
Specifications

Specifications

Effective flash range	0.7‑5 m (2.3‑16.4 ft)
Battery type	4 × AA (alkaline, Ni‑MH or lithium)

Frequently asked questions

How do I install the batteries in the 220EX Speedlite?

Open the battery compartment cover, insert four AA batteries with correct polarity, then close the cover.

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