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Using an External Flash (Optional)
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Using an optional external flash AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or
AF160FC enables a variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash mode, depending on the external flash being used. See the chart below for details.
z : Available ×:Not available
Flash
Camera Function
Red-eye reduction flash
Auto flash discharge
Automatically switching to the flash sync speed
Aperture value is automatically set in e mode and b mode.
P-TTL auto flash
Slow-speed Sync
Flash exposure compensation
Auto zoom flash head
AF assist light of external flash
Trailing Curtain Sync
*1
Contrast-control-sync flash mode
Slave flash
Wireless flash
Built-in
Flash z z z z z z z
×
× z
×
×
×
AF540FGZ
AF360FGZ z z z z z z z z
× z
×
×
×
AF200FG
AF160FC z z z z z z z
×
×
×
×
×
×
*1 1/2000 sec. or slower for a 01 STANDARD PRIME/02 STANDARD ZOOM lens (1/250 sec. or slower for external flash units), 1/13 sec. or slower for a 03 FISH-EYE/04 TOY WIDE/
05 TOY TELEPHOTO lens
• The built-in flash will not discharge if the camera is connected to an external flash.
• Flashes with reversed polarity (the center contact on the hot shoe is minus) cannot be used due to the risk of damaging the camera and flash.
• When an external flash is attached directly to the hot shoe of the camera, the camera’s center of gravity is greatly shifted, making it difficult to take pictures.
When using an external flash, it is recommended to use an extension cord to
separate the camera and flash. (p.217)
• To use an AF160FC flash with the camera, a commercially available step-up ring or similar accessory is needed.
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