Using the Menus: Shooting Mode

JAE BKT EV STEPS

Choose the size of the exposure bracketing increment used when O(AE BKT) is selected in continuous shooting. Choose from increments of ±1/3 EV,

±2/3 EV, and ±1 EV (for an explanation of the term “EV,” see the Glossary on page 128).

IFLASH

Adjust flash brightness. Choose from values between +2/3 EV and –2/3EV (the default setting is ±0). Note that the desired results may not be achieved depending on shooting conditions and the distance to the subject.

gEXTERNAL FLASH

Choose ON when using an optional flash unit mounted on the camera hot shoe.

cCautions

•Maximum shutter speed is 1/4000 s. The fl ash may not fully light the subject at speeds faster than 1/1000 s.

•Use auto or custom white balance (pg. 53).

•If the built-in fl ash is raised when ON is selected for gEXTERNAL FLASH, the built-in fl ash will fi re once to provide a signal for the optional fl ash unit to fi re.

aNote

The camera can be used with fl ash units that provide aperture adjustment, external metering, and sensitivity control. Some fl ash units that are designed specifi cally for other cameras can not be used.

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