Bounce Flash Photography - Canon Speedlite 470EX-AI Instruction Manual

This chapter describes functions related to the bounce
flash function, such as flash photography that uses the
AI.B full-auto function, AI.B semi-auto function, manual
bounce, and bounce adapter.
Cautions for the AI Bounce Flash Function
During AI.B full-auto and AI.B semi-auto shooting, the flash
head moves and fires automatically. The flash head may fire in
an unintended direction. Before performing AI bounce flash
photography, be sure to warn those around you. Additionally,
when you want to perform AI bounce flash photography, follow
the precautions below.
• Make sure your eyes are not close to the flash head.
• The flash head may come in contact with objects. Make sure
your face, head, and the like are not close to the flash head.
• The flash head moves. Be sure to hold the camera securely.
• Do not allow your hair or the like to get entangled with the
flash head.
• Be careful of the orientation of the flash head in low angle
shooting.
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