User Manual

Flash control mode: The fl ash control mode selected with the flash unit. This can
in some cases be adjusted from the camera; the options available vary with the flash.
• TTL: TTL mode. Adjust flash compensation ( ).
• MULTI: Repeating flash. Compatible shoe-mounted flash units will fire multiple
times with each shot.
• (OFF): The flash does not fire. Some flash units can be turned off from the
camera.
■ SHOE MOUNT FLASH
The following options are available
when an optional shoe-mounted
flash unit is attached and turned on.
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Flash compensation/output: The options available vary with flash control mode.
• TTL: Adjust flash compensation (the full value may not be applied if the limits of the
flash control system are exceeded). In the cases of the EF-X20, EF-20, and EF-42,
the selected value is added to the value selected with the flash unit.
• MULTI: Adjust flash output (compatible units only).
Flash mode (TTL): Choose a flash mode for TTL flash control.The options available
vary with the shooting mode (P, S, A,or M) selected.
• (FLASH AUTO): The flash fires only as required; flash level is adjusted
according to subject brightness. A icon displayed when the shutter button is
pressed halfway indicates that the flash will fire when the photo is taken.
• (STANDARD): The flash fires with every shot if possible;flash level is adjusted
according to subject brightness.The flash will not fire if not fully charged when the
shutter is released.
• (SLOW SYNC.): Combine the flash with slow shutter speeds when
photographing portrait subjects against a backdrop of night scenery. The flash will
not fi re if not fully charged when the shutter is released.
Sync: Control flash timing.
• (1ST CURTAIN): The flash fires immediately after the shutter opens (generally
the best choice).
• (2ND CURTAIN): The flash fires immediately before the shutter closes.
• (AUTO FP(HSS): High-speed sync (compatible units only). The camera
automatically engages front-curtain high-speed sync at shutter speeds faster than
the flash sync speed. Equivalent to 1ST CURTAIN when MULTI is selected for flash
control mode.
Zoom: The angle of illumination (flash coverage) for units that support flash zoom.
Some units allow the adjustment to be made from the camera. If AUTO is selected,
zoom will automatically be adjusted to match coverage to lens focal length.
Lighting: If the unit supports this feature, choose from the options below.
• (FLASH POWER PRIORITY): Gain range by slightly reducing coverage.
• (STANDARD): Match coverage to picture angle.
• (EVEN COVERAGE PRIORITY): Slightly increase coverage for more even
lighting.
LED light: Choose how the built-in LED light functions during still photography
(compatible units only). It can function as a catchlight ( /CATCHLIGHT), as an
AF-assist illuminator (AF/AF ASSIST), or as both a catchlight and an AF-ASSIST
illuminator ( /AF ASSIST+CATCHLIGHT). Choose OFF to disable the LED during
photography.
Number of flashes: Choose the number of times the flash fires each time the
shutter is released in MULTI mode. *
Frequency: Choose the frequency at which the flash fires in MULTI mode. *
* Full value may not be applied if limits of flash control system are exceeded.