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D Flash Photography
EL/EX Series Speedlites for EOS Cameras
Using an EL/EX series Speedlite (sold separately) makes flash
photography easy.
For operation procedures, refer to the EL/EX series Speedlite's
Instruction Manual. This camera is a Type-A camera that can use all
the features of EL/EX series Speedlites.
To set the flash functions and flash Custom Functions on the camera's
menu screen, see page 179.
Flash exposure compensation
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You can adjust flash output (flash exposure compensation). With an
image displayed on the screen, press the < B > button, turn the
< 5 > dial to select the flash exposure compensation item, then turn
the < 6 > dial to set the flash exposure compensation. You can set
flash exposure compensation up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
FE lock
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This enables you to attain an appropriate flash exposure for a
specific part of the subject. Aim the viewfinder center over the
subject, press the camera's < A > button, then compose the shot and
take the picture.
Even if you set negative flash exposure compensation (to keep images
darker), bright images may still be captured unless [ z 3: Auto Lighting
Optimizer] (p.104) is set to [Disable].
The Speedlite will automatically fire an AF-assist beam as needed, if
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autofocusing is difficult under low light.
You can adjust the flash exposure compensation with Quick Control
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(p.68) or with [Flash function settings] under [ z 2: External
Speedlite control] (p.182).
The camera can turn on a Speedlite automatically when the camera is
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turned on. For details, refer to the instruction manual of Speedlites that
support this feature.
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