Speedlite 320EX
from Canon information February 2011
Canon announces the launch of the new Speedlite 320EX – a new addition to its leading EX Speedlite range. Designed for EOS Digital SLR (DSLR) owners who want to use creative lighting techniques to make their photography more engaging, the new model is ideal for experimenting with different lighting set-ups with off-camera support, allowing users to alter subject lighting and add ambiance to a scene.
The Speedlite 320EX is a compact, powerful and versatile flash for users of mid-level cameras who want to take more control over lighting. It is compatible with Canon’s distance-linked E-TTL II system, and can be used on-camera or as a slave unit controlled by a separate master unit or the Integrated Speedlite Transmitter of cameras such as the EOS 600D, 60D and 7D. Ideal for more creative home studio shooting or general use, the Speedlite 320EX adds a new dimension to portraits or still life shots.
Versatile and powerful performance
Offering additional functionality, the new Speedlite 320EX is the ideal flash unit for amateurs and professionals looking for a secondary flash, featuring the ability to light a scene when recording movies. An LED flash offers a guide number of 32 (m/ISO 100), as well as the ability to change the flash coverage from 24mm to 50mm by manually extending or retracting the flash head. The flash head can also be rotated for more flexible bounce flash shooting, creating a wider variety of lighting effects.
The Speedlite 320EX slave utility allows it to be controlled by a master unit via one of four selectable channels. Flash group A, B or C can also be selected, controlling the relative power of the flash and the resulting lighting effect. The Speedlite 320EX also features the Remote Release functionality allowing users to trigger their camera from the flash.
Video light
In a first for Canon Speedlite, the Speedlite 320EX features a Video Light function, complementing bodies with EOS Movie by enabling users to illuminate low light scenes continuously when capturing HD video. When using the Speedlite 320EX in combination with compatible cameras such as the EOS 1100D or 600D, Auto Light mode ensures that the LED light automatically turns on or off according to the ambient light of the scene when in Movie mode.
Key features of the Speedlite 320EX
• Guide Number 32 (m, ISO100) • Compact lightweight design • Bounce-and-swivel flash head, with 24mm and 50mm zoom settings • Integrated LED video light • Wireless slave for off-camera TTL flash • Remote Release button • Fast, silent recycling
Specification
POWER Guide number 32 (ISO 100, metres)
ZOOM Zoom head yes Focal length coverage 24mm, 50mm
FLASH MODES Auto exposure control E-TTL II / E-TTL High speed sync (FP) yes Manual yes; output settings 1/1 to 1/64 Manual steps 1/3 step Video light yes Video light power 75 lux Video light colour temperature 4500 to 6500 K
FLASH-RELATED FUNCTIONS FE lock yes Flash exposure compensation yes Flash exposure bracketing no Second-curtain flash sync yes Modelling flash yes Colour temperature info communication yes
WIRELESS FLASH Transmitter no Slave yes No. of groups 3 No. of channels 4 Remote shutter release yes
FLASH HEAD MOVEMENT Tilt 0°, 45°, 75° and 90° Swivel left 60°, 75°, 90°, 120°, 150° and 180° Swivel right 60°, 75° and 90°
AF ASSIST AF assist beam yes AF assist beam type flash strobe / LED
POWER SOURCE Batteries 4x AA size Minimum recycling time approx. 2.3 seconds after full discharge using alkaline batteries) External power supply no
CONSTRUCTION Dust and water resistance no Mounting foot material metal
MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES Custom functions 4 (8 options) Flash settings from camera menus yes (with compatible cameras only) External flash exposure sensor no PC terminal no Compatible accessory Off-camera Shoe Cord OC-E3 Dedicated flash bracket no
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT Size (w x h x d) 70 x 115 x 78.4mm Weight 275g (excluding batteries) | |
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