DFlash Photography

EOS-dedicated, EX-series Speedlites

An EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) makes flash photography as easy as normal shooting.

For detailed instructions, refer to the EX-series Speedlite’s instruction manual. This camera is a Type-A camera that can use all the features of EX-series Speedlites.

To set the flash functions and flash Custom Functions with the camera’s menu, see pages 193-198.

Shoe-mount Speedlites

Macro Lites

FE lock

This enables you to obtain a proper flash exposure for a specific part of the subject. Aim the viewfinder center over the subject, then press the camera’s <B> button and take the picture.

Flash exposure compensation

In the same way as normal exposure compensation, flash exposure compensation can be set. You can set flash exposure compensation up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments.

Press the camera’s <Q> button, then turn the <5> dial while looking at the viewfinder or top LCD panel.

If [z2: Auto Lighting Optimizer] (p.146) is not set to [Disable], the image may still look bright even if a darker flash exposure compensation amount was set.

When it is difficult to achieve focus with autofocus, the EOS-dedicated, external Speedlite may automatically emit the AF-assist beam.

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