71
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70
This mode can be selected in the 5794
photography modes.
Set this setting to ON when you are using an
external flash.
Synchronization speed :
Up to 1/1000 sec.
Close the built-in flash.
Mount the external flash on the cameras hot
shoe.
!
Built-in and external flash units cannot be used at
the same time.
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Select 579 (P.42) or 4 (P.44).
However, the use of 9 or 4 mode is
recommended.
MODE SELECT

F

ISO
mm
AUTO
3 4

IUSING AN EXTERNAL FLASH

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU
Compatible Flash Units
Flash units that can be used with this camera
must meet the following 3 conditions :
The aperture can be set.
External flash synchronization can be used.
The ISO sensitivity can be set.
When you are using an external flash, always
specify a fixed aperture setting.
External Flash Settings
For external flash, refer to the users manual for
the flash and specify the settings as described
below.
Match the settings to the camera aperture
setting.
In 5 or 7 mode, match the settings to the
aperture measured by the camera.
Match the ISO sensitivity setting (P.68) to
the setting on the camera.
Select External Flash mode (TTL mode cannot
be used).
!
Set the white balance (P.64) to AUTO or Custom
White Balance (P.72).
!
Flash photography cannot be used when continuous
shooting (P.59) or auto bracketing (P.68) is
selected.