Canon PowerShot G1 X PowerShot G1 X Camera User Guide - Page 194

Speedlite 580EX II/430EX II/320EX/270EX II

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Using Optional Accessories Still Images Movies Speedlite 580EX II/430EX II/320EX/270EX II These optional flash units can provide bright lighting and meet a variety of flash photography needs. Attach the flash unit to the hot shoe. Turn the flash on, and then turn the camera on. X A red h icon is now displayed. X The flash pilot lamp will light up when the flash is ready. Choose shooting mode G, M, B, or D. z Flash settings can only be configured in these modes. In other modes, the flash is adjusted and fired automatically, as needed. Set the white balance to h (p. 100). Configure settings for the external flash. z Press the n button, choose [Flash Control] on the 4 tab, and then press the m button. X Options already set on the flash itself are displayed. z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an item, and then adjust the setting by pressing the qr buttons. z Available settings vary depending on the shooting mode and the flash attached (p. 200). 194

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Using Optional Accessories
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These optional flash units can provide bright lighting and meet a variety of
flash photography needs.
Attach the flash unit to the hot
shoe.
Turn the flash on, and then turn the
camera on.
A red
h
icon is now displayed.
The flash pilot lamp will light up when the
flash is ready.
Choose shooting mode
G
,
M
,
B
, or
D
.
Flash settings can only be configured in
these modes. In other modes, the flash is
adjusted and fired automatically, as needed.
Set the white balance to
h
(p. 100).
Configure settings for the external
flash.
Press the
n
button, choose [Flash
Control] on the
4
tab, and then press the
m
button.
Options already set on the flash itself are
displayed.
Press the
op
buttons or turn the
7
dial to
choose an item, and then adjust the setting
by pressing the
qr
buttons.
Available settings vary depending on the
shooting mode and the flash attached
(p. 200).
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