3Setting the FlashN

Shutter sync.

Normally, set this to [1st curtain] so that the flash fires immediately after the exposure starts.

If [2nd curtain] is set, the flash will fire right before the exposure ends. When this is combined with a slow sync speed, you can create a trail of light such as from car headlights at night. With 2nd curtain sync, two flashes will be fired, once when you press the shutter button completely, and once immediately before the exposure ends. However, with shutter speeds faster than 1/30 sec., 1st curtain sync will automatically take effect.

If an external Speedlite is attached, you can also set [Hi-speed] (e). For details, see the Speedlite’s instruction manual.

Flash exposure compensation

See “yFlash Exposure Compensation” on page 132.

E-TTL II flash metering

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. Since flash exposure compensation may be necessary depending on the scene, this setting is for advanced users.

Wireless flash

See “Using Wireless Flash” on page 139.

Clear flash settings

With the [Built-in flash func. setting] or [External flash func. setting] screen displayed, press the <B> button to display the screen to clear the flash settings. When you select [OK], the settings for the flash will be cleared.

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