Using An Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) - Canon PowerShot A590IS Getting Started

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Using an Externally Mounted Flash
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High-Power Flash HF-DC1
This flash is used to supplement the camera's built-in flash when the
subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use the following
procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting
bracket.
Please read the instructions accompanying the flash along with this
explanation.
Bracket
(Comes with the flash)
The High-Power Flash will not fire under the following
circumstances.
- When shooting in
- When [Flash Mode] is on [Manual] (p. 86)
The flash charge time will lengthen as the battery charge
gets weaker. Always set the power/mode switch to off when
you finish using the flash.
Be careful not to touch the flash window or sensor windows
with your fingers while the flash is in use.
The flash may fire if another flash is being used in close
proximity.
mode
Tripod
Sockets