Flash synchronization and shutter speed

Shooting

 

Upper limit ofFixed timing
Flash timing

synchronization

when flash

mode

 

timing*1

fires*2

P

1/ (lens focal length × 2) or synchronization

 

1/60

A

timing, whichever is slower

1/160

 

 

 

 

S

The set shutter speed

―

 

 

 

M

 

 

 

 

 

*1 Can be changed using menu: 1/60 – 1/160 [#X-Sync.]: g“Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)

*2 Can be changed using menu: 30 – 1/160 [#Slow Limit]: g“Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)

External flash unit

Optional flash units designed for use with this camera can be used for a variety of flash effects. The external flashes communicate with the camera, allowing you to control the camera’s flash modes with various available flash control modes, such as TTL-AUTO and Super FP flash.

An external flash unit specified for use with this camera can be mounted on the camera by attaching it to the camera’s hot shoe. You can also attach the flash to the flash bracket on the camera using the bracket cable (optional). Refer to the documentation provided with the external flash units as well.

Functions available with external flash units
Optional flashFlash control mode

GN (Guide number) (ISO100)

RC mode

FL-50R

TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL,

GN50 (85 mm*) GN28 (24 mm*)

 

FL-36R

FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL

GN36 (85 mm*) GN20 (24 mm*)

 

FL-300R

TTL-AUTO, MANUAL

GN20 (28 mm*)

 

FL-14

TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL

GN14 (28 mm*)

–

RF-11

TTL-AUTO, MANUAL

GN11

–

TF-22

GN22

–

 

* The focal length of the lens that can be used (Calculated based on 35 mm film camera).

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