DFlash Photography

Using Non-EX-series Canon Speedlites

With an EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series Speedlite set in TTL or A-TTL autoflash mode, the flash can be fired at full output only. Set the camera’s shooting mode to <a> (manual exposure) or <f> (aperture-priority AE) and adjust the aperture setting before shooting.

When using a Speedlite which has manual flash mode, shoot in the manual flash mode.

Using Non-Canon Flash Units

Sync Speed

The camera can synchronize with compact, non-Canon flash units at 1/300 sec. or 1/250 sec. or slower. With large studio flash units, since the flash duration is longer than compact flash units, set the sync speed within 1/125 sec. to 1/30 sec. Be sure to test the flash synchronization before shooting.

PC Terminal

The camera’s PC terminal can be used with flash units having a sync cord. The PC terminal is threaded to prevent inadvertent disconnection. The camera’s PC terminal has no polarity. You can connect any sync cord regardless of its polarity.

If the camera is used with a flash unit or flash accessory dedicated to another camera brand, the camera may not operate properly and malfunction may result.

Do not connect to the camera’s PC terminal any flash unit requiring 250 V or more.

Do not attach a high-voltage flash unit on the camera’s hot shoe. It might not fire.

A flash unit attached to the camera’s hot shoe and a flash unit connected to the PC terminal can both be used at the same time.

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