Additional information on Canon 300EZ AF-Speedlite (original) (raw)

Additional information relating to Canon Speedlite 300EZ If the bigger 420EZ or 430EZ is not for you and this compact 300EZ may be your choice as the companion flash. Designed exclusively for Canon EOS cameras, this lightweight, compact dedicated flash features an Auto Internal Zoom Mechanism that matches the flash coverage for the lens in use from 28mm-70mm. The 300EZ uses Canon automatic A-TTL operation - the EOS camera measures the ambient light and fires a near-infrared preflash to determine the flash -to-subject distance and set a working aperture. Then, during exposure, SPC photocells measure the light reflected on the film plane and control flash output for perfect flash exposure balanced with the background light. The 300EZ also features a Rapid Fire Flash System which provides flash operation within 1 second of turning on the flash.Credit : Image(s) courtesy of ' Shutterblade team ' (e-mail)who specializes trading of new, used collectable cameras. The Company also operates a popular Ebay Store. All image(s) appeared herein are Copyright © 2005. All rights reserved. Please respect the visual property of the contributing photographer.

		" ... This is a Canon genuine 300 EZ Speedlite for all Canon EOS film cameras like Rebel 2000 G , EOS A2E , Elan 7e, Elan 7, Elan II etc. The 300EZ provides fully automatic operation with Canon EOS. Handy, compact, economical hot shoe flash. Designed for use with Canon EOS models, such as: EOS 620, EOS 650, EOS 750, EOS 630, EOS 5 , Elan-2, Rebel X, Rebel 2000, 300 ..."Credit : Image(s) courtesy of ' Ilia Malamoud ' who provides permission to use his images that I got from his Ebay Store. All image(s) appeared herein are Copyright © 2005. All rights reserved.

The Speedlite offers a choice of 1st or 2nd curtain sync. flash for creative special effects with f lash/time exposures- In low light conditions, an AF Auxiliary Light projects a focusing target onto subjects up to 20 feet away for sure autofocusing, even in total darkness. The 300EZ has a Guide Number of 93 (ISO 100, feet 50mm coverage angle). The advantage of portability with its wide compatibility in various advance Canon flash functions makes this a very popular Canon TTL flash for the EOS cameras.

Type: Energy-saving, automatic, electronic flash unit using A-TTL metering system to measure light reflected from the film surface. Clip-on type with directly coupled contacts. For exclusive use with EOS cameras.

	Download Instruction Manual for Canon 300EZ	Guide Number: 93 (ISO 100, feet 50mm coverage angle) Flash Coverage:For 35mm format, covers angle view of 28mm, 70mm Number of Flashes: Approx. 200-2000 with alkaline batteries Approx. 65-650 with Ni-Cd batteries

Guide Number Table (at ISO 100):

(The above figures in parentheses indicate the guide numbers in feet at ISO 100) Flash Coverage Angle: Covers more than the fields of view of 28mm, 35mm, 50mm and 70mm using auto internal zoom mechanism.

Recycling Time:

| | Alkaline | Ni-Cd | | | ---------------- | -------------------- | -------------------- | | Normal flash | approx. 0.3 to 8 sec | approx. 0.3 to 6 sec | | Rapid-fire flash | approx. 0.3 to 1 sec | approx. 0.3 to 1 sec |

Number of Flashes:

Based on flash firing at 30 sec intervals with new alkaline or fully charged Ni-Cd batteries.
Flash Duration: 1 m sec or less
X-sync Shutter Speed:

X-sync Shutter Speed:
Flash Control System: TTL series control system with preflash function.
Flash Exposure Level Control: A maximum of 1.5 BV steps in the A-TTL mode when subject brightness is more than BV5 according to the camera's metering system.
Film Speed Setting: Automatically set by the camera.
Automatic Shooting Distance Range:
A-TTL normal flash approx. 0.7 to 17m (approx. 2 3 to 55.8 ft)
A-TTL rapid-fire flash (min..) approx. 0.7 to 3.9m (approx. 2.3 to 12.8 ft~)
A-TTL rapid-fire flash (max.) approx. 0.7 to 12 m (approx. 2.3 to 39.4 ft)

Note: Based on EF 50mm f/1.8 lens at ISO 100. (The automatic shooting distance range extends according to film speed.)
Out-of -Coupling Range Warning: If a subject is too far away, the shutter speed and the aperture value blink in the viewfinder at the first stroke of the shutter button.
AF Auxiliary Light: Ultra-bright red LED (peak sensitivity: 700nm). Projected at subject for AF flash photography. The effective distance is approx. 0.9-6m (3 -19.7 ft.)
Save-Energy Function: Power automatically turns off after five minutes of non-use when the main switch is left on.
Ready Lamp: As soon as it glows, the camera automatically switches to flash mode. Yellow-green in the rapid-fire flash status, when sufficiently charged, the color turns to red. Test firing is possible by pressing the ready lamp after flash charge completion.
Power Source: Four size-AA 06) alkaline or Ni-Cd batteries. Carbon-zinc batteries may also be used.
Dimensions: 66(W) x 89(H) x 100.S(D)mm (2-5/8" y 3-1/2 " x 3-15/16 ft) Weight: 215g (7-9/16 oz.) without batteries, 315g (111-1/8 oz.) with batteries

Note: (All data based on Canon's Standard Test Method.) Subject to change without notice).

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