E-Ttl Autollash - Canon Speedlite 550EX Instructions Manual

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Using Flash in Other Camera Modes
(3) M: Manua l Exposure and E-TTL Auloflash
In this mode, you set both the shutler speed and aperture. The E-TTL
autoflash system controls the flash exposure based on the the aperture you
set.
Tv /
V
ETTL
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1
Set the camera's picture-taking mode
to M and set the desired apertu re
and shutler speed anywhere from 30
sec. to the top sync speed. You can
also use bulb.
2
Set the 550EX's flash mode to
ETTL.
3
Focus the subject.
4
Check that the subject distance is
within the flash range displayed on
the 550EX's LCD panel.
5
Check that the
t
icon is displayed in
the viewfinder, then take the picture.
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II the flash ranges betow appty. tM .......
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icon
will blink on the
left
end QI
the
scala.
Zoom Setting
17-28mm
35mm and longer
Flash Range
0.5
m
11 .6
II Qr shQrter
0.7 m 12.3 II Qr shorIer