Using the Menus: Shooting Mode

gEXTERNAL FLASH

Choose ON when using an optional flash unit mounted on

M SHOOTING

1 3

0

ON

■Using an Optional Flash Unit

the camera hot shoe.

OFF C1

OFF

M SHOOTING

1 3

0 ON

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. 39).

OFF C1

OFF

• 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.

2Lower the built-in flash and mount the option- al flash unit on the camera hot shoe. Tighten the locking screw.

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