Kodak DCS500 manual Using Non-Dedicated Flash Equipment, PC Terminal

In general, manual flash exposure is an excellent choice in situations where the speedlite’s position relative to the subject is fixed, for example in certain kinds of portraiture. The best camera exposure modes for use with manual flash are aperture-priority and manual. Aperture-priority combined with manual flash forces the camera’s shutter speed to 1/250 sec., and is therefore suitable for hand-held work in dark situations where most if not all of the exposure is supplied by the flash. Manual camera exposure allows the photographer to select both shutter speed and aperture for maximum creative control.

For details of operation, please refer to the instruction book of the Speedlite you’re using.

Using Non-Dedicated Flash Equipment

Your camera’s shutter can synchronize with non-dedicated portable flash units at shutter speeds up to 1/250 sec., and with most studio strobes up to 1/125 sec. Before use, fire the flash unit at various shutter speeds to make sure it synchronizes properly with the camera.

PC Terminal

Flash units equipped with a synchro cord can be used by connecting the cord to the camera’s PC terminal. The PC terminal is threaded to prevent accidental disconnection when using compatible PC flash synchro cords.

The PC terminal provides only an X-sync contact and synchronizes at all shutter speeds up to 1/125 sec.

TTL automatic flash exposure control is not possible through the PC terminal.

Flash units can be connected to both the PC terminal and accessory shoe for multiple flash set-ups.

☛We recommend using Canon EOS dedicated Speedlites with this camera.

CAUTION:

Use of flash units (having two or more contacts on the hot shoe) or flash accessories that are designed for dedicated use with other brands of cameras will not work properly and may result in damage to your camera.

Use of flash units of other brands with a trigger circuit voltage in excess of 6 volts DC may damage your camera. Consult your service representative to confirm the compatibility.

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