3Setting the FlashN

Flash exposure compensation

See “yFlash Exposure Compensation” on page 85.

E-TTL II

For normal flash exposures, set it to [Evaluative].

If [Average] is set, the flash exposure will be averaged for the entire metered scene as with an external metering flash. Flash exposure compensation may be necessary depending on the scene, so this setting is for advanced users.

Clear Speedlite settings

On the [External flash func. setting] screen, press the <B> button to display the screen to clear the flash settings. When you select [OK], the settings for the built-in flash and external Speedlite will be cleared.

Setting the External Speedlite Custom Functions

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Display the Custom Function.

Select [External flash C.Fn setting], then press <0>.

Set the Custom Function.

Press the <U> key, then press <0>.

To clear all the Custom Function settings, select [Clear ext. flash C.Fn set.] in step 1.

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