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• P-TTL auto is only available with the AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or AF160FC flash unit.

•The b will light in the viewfinder when the flash is ready (fully charged).

•For details such as operation method and effective distance, please read the external flash manual.

•The flash does not discharge when the subject is bright enough when Flash Mode is gor i. Therefore, it may not be suitable for daylight-sync shooting.

•Never press the Kbutton when any external flash unit is attached to the camera. The built-in flash will hit the external flash. If you want to use both at once, see p.146 for the connection method.

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Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode

With the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ, you can discharge the flash to take a picture at a shutter speed faster than 1/180 second.

Attaching and Using the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ

1Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the external flash (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) to the camera.

2Set the exposure mode to b(Shutter Priority) or a(Manual).

3Turn on the camera and the external flash.

4Set the external flash sync mode to HSb(high-speed flash sync).

5Confirm that the external flash is fully charged and then take a picture.

• The b will light in the viewfinder when the flash is ready (fully charged).

•High-speed flash sync is available only when the shutter speed is faster than 1/180 sec.

•High-speed flash sync is not available when the shutter speed is set to h.

Using in Wireless Mode

By using two external flashes (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) or using the built-in flash with an external flash, you can shoot in P-TTL flash mode without connecting the flash units with a cord.