Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II User Manual page 192

Using an External Flash (Sold Separately)
More sophisticated flash photography is possible with an optional Speedlite
EX series flash. For movie shooting using an LED light, the optional
Speedlite 320EX flash is available.
• This camera does not support some Speedlite EX series functions.
• Wireless operation of the Speedlite 600EX-RT is not supported.
• Non-EX series Canon flash units may not fire correctly or may not
fire at all, in some cases.
• Use of non-Canon flash units (especially high-voltage flash units) or
flash accessories may prevent normal camera operation and may
damage the camera.
• Also refer to the Speedlite EX series manual for additional information.
Speedlite EX Series
These optional flash units can provide bright lighting and meet a variety of These optional flash units can provide bright lighting and meet a variety of These optional flash units can provide bright lighting and meet a variety of
flash photography needs.
1
Lower the built-in flash.
If the built-in flash is up, push it down. If the built-in flash is up, push it down. If the built-in flash is up, push it down.
To avoid damage, do not raise the built-in To avoid damage, do not raise the built-in To avoid damage, do not raise the built-in
flash when an external flash is attached. flash when an external flash is attached. flash when an external flash is attached.
Still Images Movies
Still Images Movies
2
Attach the flash.
Make sure the camera is off, and then
attach the flash unit to the hot shoe
(= 190).
3
Turn the flash on, and then turn
the camera on.
A red [h] icon is now displayed.
The flash pilot lamp will light up when the
flash is ready.
4
Choose shooting mode [G],
[M], [B], or [D].
Flash settings can only be configured in
these modes. In other modes, the flash
is adjusted and fired automatically, as
needed.
5
Set the white balance to [h]
(= 84).
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid
Auto Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, C1, and
C2 Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
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