Full Auto Flash; Taking Flash Shots In Each Shooting Mode - Canon EOS 10D Digital Instruction Manual

Full Auto Flash

Using the < > (Program AE) mode with E-TTL autoflash is described below. Regarding the
operation of the 550EX, refer to the Speedlite's instructions.
MODE
PILOT
Flash-ready icon

Taking Flash Shots in Each Shooting Mode

Even in < > < > <
flash.
(1) Press the shutter button down halfway to have the camera automatically set the
shutter speed or aperture value, just as in normal shooting without flash.
Mode
(Shutter-priority AE)
(Aperture-priority AE)
(Manual exposure)
∗ If <
> is set in low-light conditions, a slow shutter speed will be set. Therefore, use a
tripod to prevent camera shake.
(2) When you press the shutter button fully, the image will be captured with E-TTL
autoflash based on the aperture set by preflash in (1).
(3) The background exposure is determined by the shutter speed and aperture value.
•
Flash shooting in <
•
In the Basic Zone modes, it will be automatic and as easy as flash shooting with the
built-in flash.
•
With C.Fn-05-3, you can disable the EX-series Speedlite from firing. (→p.147)
•
With C.Fn-03-1, the flash sync speed will be fixed at 1/200 sec. in the <
(→p.146)
Set the Mode Dial to < >.
1
SELE
H
Make sure the Speedlite 550EX's pilot
2
lamp is on.
Focus the subject, and shoot.
3
•
Make sure the flash-ready indicator < > is on, and
check the shutter speed and aperture value before
shooting.
> modes, E-TTL autoflash is as easy as normal shooting without
Shutter speed setting
Manual (30 to 1/200 sec.)
Auto (30 to 1/200 sec.)
Manual (30 to 1/200 sec.)
> mode operates the same as in < > mode.
Flash Shot with Speedlite 550EX
Aperture (flash aperture) setting
Auto
Manual
Manual
> mode.
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