metering system
uExposure modes other than Programmed Auto exposure (P)
In
By selecting a slower shutter speed, the proper exposure for the background can be achieved.
•The camera selects the correct aperture. For details, see your camera’s user’s manual. However, set the shutter speed on the camera after confirming that the automatically controlled aperture will provide an appropriate shooting distance range for your subject. Refer to “Flash shooting distance range in the TTL auto flash mode” (p. 27).
•If you set a shutter speed faster than the flash sync speed, the camera automatically shifts to its fastest sync speed when the
In Aperture-Priority Auto exposure (A) mode
By selecting the aperture, you can control depth of field and the flash shooting distance range.
•The camera selects the correct shutter speed. For details, see your camera’s user’s manual.
•To determine the aperture, refer to the “Guide number” (p. 35) and “Flash shooting distance range in the TTL auto flash mode” (p. 27).
In Manual exposure (M) mode
By selecting the shutter speed and aperture, you can control the exposure of the background, the depth of field and the flash shooting distance range.
•If you set a shutter speed faster than the flash sync speed, the camera automatically shifts to its fastest sync speed when the
•To determine the aperture, refer to “Guide number” (p. 35) and “Flash shooting distance range in the TTL auto flash mode” (p. 27).
Basic operation
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