Canon EOS 10D EOS 10D INSTRUCTIONS - Page 103
Full Auto Flash, Taking Flash Shots in Each Shooting Mode
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Flash Shot with Speedlite 550EX Full Auto Flash Using the < > (Program AE) mode with E-TTL autoflash is described below. Regarding the operation of the 550EX, refer to the Speedlite's instructions. MODE PILOT H Flash-ready icon 1 SELE Set the Mode Dial to < >. 2 Make sure the Speedlite 550EX's pilot lamp is on. 3 •Focus the subject, and shoot. Make sure the flash-ready indicator < > is on, and check the shutter speed and aperture value before shooting. Taking Flash Shots in Each Shooting Mode Even in modes, E-TTL autoflash is as easy as normal shooting without flash. 7 (1) Press the shutter button down halfway to have the camera automatically set the shutter speed or aperture value, just as in normal shooting without flash. Mode (Shutter-priority AE) (Aperture-priority AE) (Manual exposure) Shutter speed setting Manual (30 to 1/200 sec.) Auto (30 to 1/200 sec.) Manual (30 to 1/200 sec.) Aperture (flash aperture) setting Auto Manual Manual ∗ If < > is set in low-light conditions, a slow shutter speed will be set. Therefore, use a tripod to prevent camera shake. (2) When you press the shutter button fully, the image will be captured with E-TTL autoflash based on the aperture set by preflash in (1). (3) The background exposure is determined by the shutter speed and aperture value. Shooting with a Flash Flash shooting in < > mode operates the same as in < > mode. •• In the Basic Zone modes, it will be automatic and as easy as flash shooting with the built-in flash. With C.Fn-05-3, you can disable the EX-series Speedlite from firing. (→p.147) •• With C.Fn-03-1, the flash sync speed will be fixed at 1/200 sec. in the < > mode. (→p.146) 103