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Part 1: General Information
(3) With an EZ-series Speedlite and A-TIL auto flash
exposure: When the Speedlite is ready, the sync
speed (1/60 to 1/125 sec.) is set automatically and
the optimum aperture is set automatically according
to the camera's A-TIL program and the result of the
Speedlite's near-infrared preflash which measures the
subject's distance and brightness. TIL off-the-film
auto flash control with 3-zone flash metering linked
to the focusing point. Automatic fill-in flash is possi-
ble.
(4) With the ML-3 and TIL auto flash metering
See (2) above.
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For (1) to (4) above, a sync speed of 1/125 sec, or
slower can be selected when the camera is set to
shutter speed-priority AE. Also, when the 380 EX
is attached and the high sync speed switch is on, a
sync speed faster than 1 / 125 sec. can be set. In
the aperture-priority AE mode, any aperture can be
selected.
(5) Other combinations
1) With a T- or A-series flash unit, manual exposure
is required.
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Set the shutter speed manually to 30 to 1/ 125 sec.
or bulb.
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Set the same aperture value manually on the cam-
era and flash unit.
2) With a non-Canon flash unit
For portable flash units: Set the sync speed to
1/125 sec. or slower.
For studio flash: Set the sync speed to 1/60 sec. or
slower.
(Check that the flash duration is sufficient.)
8-5 Remote control:
2.5 mm dia. mini-jack remote control terminal provided.
Wireless remote control sensor is built-in (for Remote
Controller RC- 1).
8-6 Date printing: EOS 55:
Printing position shifts automatically for the normal and
panorama picture sizes.
For other QD versions: Imprinting position is fixed for
the normal picture size.
For all QD versions, date range: 1994 1 I to 2019 12 31.
8-7 Power source:
One 2CR5 lithium battery (6
V).
With the BP-50 battery
pack attached, four alkaline or NiCd batteries. With the
BP-5B attached, four size-D alkaline batteries. Size M
Lithium Cells cannot be used.
8-8 Main switch:
Camera turns off when the Command Dial is set to L
(locked position).
8-9 Battery check:
Battery level is displayed automatically and constantly
when the Command Dial is set to a mode other than L.
Battery power is indicated in one of four levels.
8- IO EXtemal display:
Large LCD panel provided.
8-11 Tripod socket:
CU 1/4 socket provided.
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