Using a commercially available external flash

You can mount a commercially available external ßash that supports the advanced accessory shoe.

Mount the external flash to the advanced accessory shoe.

Set the mode dial to SET UP.

Select 2 (Camera 2) with /, [Flash] with //, [Ext.] with /, then press .

Turn on the external flash.Set the mode dial to M or A.

The ßash also strobes when the mode dial is set to , P, S or SCN, but we recommend recording with the mode dial set to M or A.

Shoot the image.

•If you record with [Flash] set to [Int.] in the SET UP settings, the built-in ßash may pop up. If this happens, return the built-in ßash to its original position and set [Flash] to [Ext.] (page 140).

•When you set [Flash] to [Ext.] in the SET UP

settings,is indicated. In this case, the built-in ßash is disabled.

•Set the most appropriate aperture value according to the guide number of the ßash used and the distance to the subject.

•The ßash guide number varies according to the ISO sensitivity (page 65) of the camera, so be sure to check the ISO number.

•Note that the camera may not function properly or may malfunction when using a ßash manufactured by another company for a speciÞc camera (generally a ßash with multiple contact points on the advanced accessory shoe), a high-voltage type ßash, or a ßash accessory.

•Depending on the type of commercially available external ßash, you may be unable to use some functions, and other operations may be difÞcult.

Adjusting color tones— White Balance

Normally, this camera adjusts color tones automatically, but you can also select the following modes according to your shooting situations. The color of the subject that you see will be captured according to the lighting conditions. When you want to Þx the conditions under which the image is captured, or when the color of the entire image seems to be a bit unnatural, it is recommended that you adjust the white balance.

Auto (No indicator)

The white balance is set automatically in response to the condition of the subject. The default setting is Auto.

(Color temperature: about 3000-7000 K)

(Daylight)

Used when shooting outdoors, and for shooting at night, under neon lights, for Þreworks, sunrise, and twilight gloom. (Color temperature: about 5500 K)

(Cloudy)

Used when shooting under a cloudy sky. (Color temperature: about 6500 K)

shooting image still Advanced

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