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Using a Remote Switch (Sold Separately) Still Images Movies An optional Remote Switch RS-60E3 can be used to avoid camera shake that may otherwise occur when pressing the shutter button directly. This optional accessory is convenient when shooting at slow shutter speeds. 1 Connect the remote switch. zzMake sure the camera is off. zzOpen the terminal cover and insert the remote switch plug. 2 Shoot. zzTo shoot, press the release button on the remote switch. Using an External Flash (Sold Separately) Still Images Movies 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. ●● 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. Speedlite EX Series Still Images Movies 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 [ ] icon is now displayed. zzThe flash pilot lamp will light up when the flash is ready. 3 Choose shooting mode or [ ]. zzFlash settings can only be configured in these modes. In other modes, the flash is adjusted and fired automatically, as needed. 4 Configure the external flash. zzPress the [ ] button, choose [Flash Control] on the [ 5] 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 set the desired option. zzAvailable items vary depending on the shooting mode and the flash attached (= 175). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 174

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Appendix
Before Use
Index
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Speedlite EX Series
Still Images
Movies
These optional flash units can provide bright lighting and meet a variety of
flash photography needs.
1
Attach the flash.
z
Make 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.
z
A red [
] icon is now displayed.
z
The flash pilot lamp will light up when the
flash is ready.
3
Choose shooting mode [
], [
],
[
], or [
].
z
Flash settings can only be configured in
these modes. In other modes, the flash
is adjusted and fired automatically, as
needed.
4
Configure the external flash.
z
Press the [
] button, choose [Flash
Control] on the [
5] tab, and then press
the [
] button.
z
Options already set on the flash itself are
displayed.
z
Press the [
][
] buttons or turn the [
]
dial to choose an item, and then set the
desired option.
z
Available items vary depending on the
shooting mode and the flash attached
(
=
175).
Using a Remote Switch (Sold Separately)
Still Images
Movies
An optional Remote Switch RS-60E3 can be used to avoid camera shake
that may otherwise occur when pressing the shutter button directly. This
optional accessory is convenient when shooting at slow shutter speeds.
1
Connect the remote switch.
z
Make sure the camera is off.
z
Open the terminal cover and insert the
remote switch plug.
2
Shoot.
z
To shoot, press the release button on the
remote switch.
Using an External Flash (Sold Separately)
Still Images
Movies
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.
●
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.