3Setting Speedlite FunctionsN

You can set Speedlite functions with the menu. Applicable only to a compatible EX-series Speedlite when attached to the camera.

The setting procedure is the same as that for setting a camera menu function.

Select [External Speedlite control].

Under the [A1] tab, select [External Speedlite control], then press <Q/ 0>.

XThe external Speedlite control screen will appear.

[Flash firing]

Normally, set this to [Enable].

If [Disable] is set, the external Speedlite will not fire. This is useful when you only want to use the flash’s AF-assist beam.

When using a Speedlite 90EX, if the shooting mode is <A> (Scene Intelligent Auto), <2> (Portrait), <4> (Close-up) or <6> (Night Portrait), the flash will fire automatically regardless of this setting. If the shooting mode is <C> (Creative Auto), you can select [Auto flash], [Flash on] or [Flash off] from the Quick Control screen.

[E-TTL II meter.]

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

[Average] is for advanced users. As with an external Speedlite, the metering area is averaged. Flash exposure compensation may be necessary.

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