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Using an EOS-dedicated Speedlite The camera is compatible with the EX/EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series EOSdedicated Speedlites. For details on operating the Speedlite, refer to the Speedlite's instruction booklet. Using an EX-series Speedlite With E-TTL II autoflash (AF point-linked, evaluative flash metering with preflash), you can easily take natural-looking flash pictures centering on the subject in the same way as normal AE shooting. Using an EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series Speedlite With A-TTL/TTL autoflash (AF point-linked, off-the-film flash metering), you can easily take flash pictures in the same way as normal AE shooting. About E-TTL II Autoflash E-TTL II is a new autoflash exposure system incorporating improved flash exposure control and lens focusing distance information, making it more precise than the previous E-TTL (evaluative flash metering with preflash) system. The camera can execute E-TTL II autoflash with any EX-series Speedlite. • Before attaching an external Speedlite, retract the built-in flash. • If you use a flash unit (with multiple contacts) dedicated to another camera brand or a high-voltage flash, the camera may not work properly or malfunction may result. • If focus is difficult to achieve, the EOS-dedicated Speedlite (one with a builtin AF-assist light) will automatically emit the AF-assist light (except in modes). • With regard to EOS-dedicated Speedlites, this is a Type A camera (compatible with E-TTL II autoflash). 81

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Using an EOS-dedicated Speedlite
The camera is compatible with the EX/EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series EOS-
dedicated Speedlites.
For details on operating the Speedlite, refer to the Speedlite’s
instruction booklet.
Using an EX-series Speedlite
With E-TTL II autoflash (AF point-linked,
evaluative flash metering with preflash),
you can easily take natural-looking flash
pictures centering on the subject in the
same way as normal AE shooting.
With A-TTL/TTL autoflash (AF point-linked, off-the-film flash metering),
you can easily take flash pictures in the same way as normal AE
shooting.
Using an EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series Speedlite
• Before attaching an external Speedlite, retract the built-in flash.
• If you use a flash unit (with multiple contacts) dedicated to another camera
brand or a high-voltage flash, the camera may not work properly or
malfunction may result.
• If focus is difficult to achieve, the EOS-dedicated Speedlite (one with a built-
in AF-assist light) will automatically emit the AF-assist light (except in <
I
>
<
P
> modes).
• With regard to EOS-dedicated Speedlites, this is a Type A camera
(compatible with E-TTL II autoflash).
About E-TTL II Autoflash
E-TTL II is a new autoflash exposure system incorporating improved flash
exposure control and lens focusing distance information, making it more
precise than the previous E-TTL (evaluative flash metering with preflash)
system.
The camera can execute E-TTL II autoflash with any EX-series Speedlite.