Canon PowerShot G12 PowerShot G12 Camera User Guide - Page 180

Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold Separately

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Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) You can make your flash photography even better with the use of an externally mounted flash (sold separately). • You should set the white balance to h. • Please also read the manual included with the externally mounted flash. • When an externally mounted flash is attached, you cannot set the builtin flash. • Some functions on Speedlite 220EX, 270EX, 430EX II, and 580EX II cannot be used with this camera. • When using Canon brand flashes other than Speedlite EX series models, the flash may not fire correctly, or may not fire at all. Flashes with a manual firing function can be used in manual mode, however redeye correction is not available. • Using a non-Canon brand flash (particularly a high-voltage flash) or flash accessories may inhibit normal operation or damage the camera. Speedlite 220EX, 270EX, 430EX II, and 580EX II Attach the flash to the hot shoe. Turn the flash on, then turn the camera on. X A red h appears on the screen. X When the flash is charged, its pilot lamp will light. Display the flash settings screen. ● Press the n button to choose [Flash Control] in the 4 tab, then press the m button. X The options set on the flash will appear. 180

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You can make your flash photography even better with the use of an
externally mounted flash (sold separately).
You should set the white balance to
h
.
Please also read the manual included with the externally mounted flash.
Speedlite 220EX, 270EX, 430EX II, and 580EX II
Attach the flash to the hot shoe.
Turn the flash on, then turn the
camera on.
A red
h
appears on the screen.
When the flash is charged, its pilot lamp will
light.
Display the flash settings screen.
Press the
n
button to choose [Flash
Control] in the
4
tab, then press the
m
button.
The options set on the flash will appear.
When an externally mounted flash is attached, you cannot set the built-
in flash.
Some functions on Speedlite 220EX, 270EX, 430EX II, and 580EX II
cannot be used with this camera.
When using Canon brand flashes other than Speedlite EX series
models, the flash may not fire correctly, or may not fire at all. Flashes
with a manual firing function can be used in manual mode, however red-
eye correction is not available.
Using a non-Canon brand flash (particularly a high-voltage flash) or flash
accessories may inhibit normal operation or damage the camera.
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)