Canon PowerShot G16 User Guide - Page 169
Speedlite EX Series, the camera on., Choose shooting mode, Set the white balance
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Still Images Movies Using an External Flash (Sold Separately) More sophisticated flash photography is possible with an optional Speedlite EX series flash. For movie shooting using an LED light, the optional Speedlite 320EX flash is available. • This camera does not support some Speedlite EX series functions. • Wireless operation of the Speedlite 600EX-RT is not supported. • Non-EX series Canon flash units may not fire correctly or may not fire at all, in some cases. • Use of non-Canon flash units (especially high-voltage flash units) or flash accessories may prevent normal camera operation and may damage the camera. • Also refer to the Speedlite EX series manual for additional information. Still Images Movies Speedlite EX Series These optional flash units can provide bright lighting and meet a variety of flash photography needs. 1 Attach the flash. zzMake sure the camera is off, and then attach the flash unit to the hot shoe. 2 Turn the flash on, and then turn the camera on. zzA red [h] icon is now displayed. zzThe flash pilot lamp will light up when the flash is ready. 3 Choose shooting mode [G], [M], [B], or [D]. zzFlash settings can only be configured in these modes. In other modes, the flash is adjusted and fired automatically, as needed. 4 Set the white balance to [h] (= 74). 5 Configure the external flash. zzPress the button, choose [Flash Control] on the [4] tab, and then press the button. zzOptions already set on the flash itself are displayed. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose an item, and then adjust the setting by pressing the buttons. zzAvailable items vary depending on the shooting mode and the flash attached (= 172). • Settings for the built-in flash cannot be configured while a Speedlite EX series flash is attached, because that setting screen is no longer accessible. • You can also access the setting screen by pressing the button for at least one second. • Flash settings in [ ] shooting mode can be configured just as they are in [G] mode. • 600EX-RT/580EX II only: [Flash Control] is not available if the external flash has been set up for stroboscopic flash. • 320EX only: Auto LED lighting is only available in low-light movie recording or in Movie mode. In this case, the [ ] icon is shown. Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Index 169