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A click stop is provided for each bounce angle.

To change the angle, move the flash head of the flash unit while pressing the bounce lock release button.

When using bounce flash, ( ) will be displayed on the LCD panel.

The effective flash range will blink only when the bounce angle is set at -10°.

It is recommended to set the bounce angle at -10°to prevent uneven exposure when the distance to the subject is within 1m.

P-TTL, TTL Auto Flash Photography

The amount of reflective light will change according to the condition of the reflective surface, angle, and distance. However, with TTL auto flash units bounce flash photography can be relatively easily done. Confirm the flash status indicator in the viewfinder or the auto check display in the LCD panel when taking pictures.

Manual Flash Photography

The amount of light during bounce flash photography is greatly affected by the condition of the reflective surface, therefore test pictures should be taken beforehand or changing the exposure and taking several pictures may be recommended.

When taking color photographs, if the reflective surface for the bounce flash is colored, the picture will be affected by the color and unless this is intentional, a white surface should be used.

Bounce flash photography is greatly affected by the surrounding conditions. A photography manual and other references are recommended.

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