3Setting the FlashN

The built-in flash and external Speedlite settings can be set with the menu. The [External flash ***] menu options for external Speedlites will be applicable only to an attached EX-series Speedlite compatible with the respective functions.

The setting procedure is the same as setting a camera menu function.

Select [Flash control].

Under the [1] tab, select [Flash control], then press <0>.

XThe flash control screen will appear.

[Flash firing]

Normally, set this to [Enable].

If [Disable] is set, both the built-in flash and external Speedlite will not fire. This is useful when you only want to use the AF-assist beam.

[Built-in flash func. setting] and [External flash func. setting]

The [Built-in flash func. setting] and [External flash func. setting] menus can set the functions listed on the next page. The functions displayed under [External flash func. setting] will vary depending on the Speedlite model.

Select [Built-in flash func. setting] or [External flash func. setting].

XThe flash functions will be displayed. The functions not dimmed can be set or selected.

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Cannon 500D instruction manual 3Setting the FlashN, Flash firing, 139, Normally, set this to Enable