DUsing a Flash

In indoors, low light, or backlit conditions in daylight, you can attach a flash unit and just press the shutter button to take nice pictures. In the <d> mode, the shutter speed (1/60 sec. - 1/200 sec.) will be set automatically to obtain correct exposure of the subject.

In this section, the use of flash functions is explained using a Speedlite 90EX. For details about using other EOS-dedicated, EX-series Speedlite flashes, see page 292. For details on the Speedlite 90EX, see the Speedlite 90EX Instruction Manual. (When the Speedlite 90EX is attached to this camera, its AF-assist beam will not light up.)

Fully Automatic Flash Shooting

When the shooting mode is <A> (Scene Intelligent Auto), <2> (Portrait), <4> (Close-up) or <6> (Night Portrait), fully automatic flash shooting is possible. When the shooting mode is <C> (Creative Auto), you can select [Auto flash], [Flash on] or [Flash off] from the Quick Control screen*.

* The flash mode will differ depending on the shooting mode.

Shooting Mode

Flash mode

A(Scene Intelligent Auto)

Auto flash

C(Creative Auto)

Auto Flash/Flash on/Flash off*

2(Portrait)

Auto flash

3(Landscape)

Flash off

4(Close-up)

Auto flash

5(Sports)

Flash off

6(Night Portrait)

Auto flash

F(Handheld Night Scene)

Flash on

G(HDR Backlight Control)

Flash off

d(Program AE)

Flash on

s

Flash on

f

Flash on

a

Flash on

Movies

Flash off

* Flash mode can be set from the Quick Control screen.

If the resulting picture is too dark, get closer to the subject and take the picture again.

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