Using an External Flash (Optional)

Using the optional external flash SEF-36PZF enables a variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash mode, high-speed flash sync mode, and wireless mode. See the chart below for details. (Yes: Available #: Restricted No: Not available)

See the SEF-36PZF operating manual for details.

When using an external flash, it is recommended to use the high-precision SEF-36PZF, as it is capable of P-TTL auto flash mode.

Flash

Built-in Flash

SEF-36PZF

Camera Function

 

 

Red-eye reduction flash

Yes

Yes

 

 

 

Automatic flash discharge

Yes

Yes

 

 

 

After the flash is charged, the camera automatically switches to

Yes

Yes

the flash sync speed.

 

 

 

 

 

Aperture is automatically set in (Program) mode and

Yes

Yes

b (Shutter Priority) mode.

 

 

 

 

 

P-TTL auto flash (appropriate sensitivity: 200 to 3200)

Yes

Yes

 

 

 

Slow-speed sync

Yes

Yes

 

 

 

Flash exposure compensation

Yes

Yes

 

 

 

AF illuminator

Yes

Yes

 

 

 

Rear curtain sync flash*1

# *2

Yes

Contrast-control-sync flash mode

# *3

Yes

Slave flash

No

Yes

 

 

 

High-speed flash sync

No

Yes

 

 

 

Wireless flash*4

No

Yes

*1 : Shutter speed of 1/90 sec. or slower.

*2 : Can be combined with SEF-36PZF for rear curtain sync flash.

*3 : When combined with the SEF-36PZF, 1/3 of the flash discharge can be output by the built-in flash and 2/3 can be output by the external flash.

*4 : Two or more SEF-36PZF units are required.

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