Canon PowerShot G12 User Manual page 186

Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)
Configuring the Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)
• The maximum flash synchro shutter speed is 1/250 second.
• The flash output will automatically adjust when [Flash Mode] is set to
[Auto]. Flash exposure compensation and safety FE can also be set.
However, when setting flash exposure compensation on the camera, make
sure to set the flash exposure compensation amount on the flash to [+0]
beforehand.
• The flash output can be adjusted on the camera or the flash* if [Flash
Mode] is set to [Manual].
* With Speedlite 220EX and 270EX, settings cannot be made on the flash.
In D mode, you can set the flash output on the camera even if the flash
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unit is set to E-TTL flash exposure compensation. [E-TTL] will display on
the flash, but the flash will fire at the flash output set on the camera. The
flash compensation amount set on the flash will also change.
• Settings available on the camera are as follows.
Item
Flash Mode
Flash Exp.Comp
Flash Output
Shutter Sync.
Slow Synchro
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Wireless Func. *
Red-Eye Corr.
Red-Eye Lamp
Safety FE
Clear Flash Settings *
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Options
Auto/Manual
-3 to +3
2
1/128* to 1/1 (in 1/3 steps)
1st-curtain/2nd-curtain/Hi-Speed *
On/Off
On/Off
On/Off
On/Off
On/Off
7
Resets settings to their default values.
Shooting mode
G M B D 8
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