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D Using the Built-in Flash
2Select [y].
Press the   or   
keys to select [y*], then press 
<
0>.
The flash exposure compensation 
setting screen will appear.
3Set the flash exposure 
compensation amount.
To make the flash exposure brighter, 
turn the <
5> or  dial to the 
right (increased exposure).
To make it darker, turn the <
5> or 
<
6> dial to the left (decreased 
exposure).
When you press the shutter button 
halfway, the <
y> icon will appear in 
the viewfinder.
After taking the picture, follow steps 1 
to 3 and set the flash exposure 
compensation amount to 0.
 If [z 2: Auto Lighting Optimizer ] (p.169) is set to any setting other than 
[ Disable ], the image may still look br ight even if a decreased flash 
exposure compensation is set.
 If flash exposure compensation is set  with an external Speedlite (sold 
separately, p.233), you cannot set t he flash exposure compensation with 
the camera. If it is set with both the camera and external Speedlite, the 
Speedlite’s setting overrides the camera’s.
 The exposure compensation amount will remain in effect even after you 
set the power switch to < 2>.
 You can also set flash exposure compensation with [ Built-in flash 
settings ] in [z1: Flash control] (p.235).
 The camera can also be used to set the external Speedlite’s flash 
exposure compensation in the same way as with the built-in flash. 
						

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FE (flash exposure) lock obtains and locks the appropriate flash 
exposure for the desired part of the image.
1Press the  button.
The built-in flash will be raised.Press the shutter button halfway and 
look in the viewfinder to check that 
the <
D> icon is lit.
2Focus on the subject.
3Press the  button (8).
Aim the viewfinder center over the 
subject where you want to lock the flash 
exposure, then press the <
A> button.The flash will fire a preflash and the 
required flash output is calculated 
and retained in memory.
In the viewfinder, “FEL” is displayed 
for a moment and  will light up.Each time you press the  button, 
a preflash is fired and the required 
flash output is calculated and retained 
in memory.
4Take the picture.
Compose the shot and press the 
shutter button completely.
The flash is fired,  and the picture is 
taken.
A  FE Lock N
If the subject is too far away and beyond  the effective range of the flash, 
the  icon will blink. Move closer to  the subject and repeat steps 2 to 4.FE lock is not possible during Live View shooting. 
						

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Using an EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) makes flash 
photography easy.
For detailed instructions, refer to the EX-series Speedlite’s 
instruction manual. 
This camera is a Type-A camera that can use all 
the features of EX-series Speedlites.
To set the flash functions and flas h Custom Functions with the camera’s 
menu, see pages 235-243.
Flash exposure compensation
Set it with Quick Control (p.56) or [External flash func. setting] 
under [z1: Flash control] (p.240). With Quick Control, you can set 
flash exposure compensation in t he same way as for the built-in 
flash. See page 230.
FE lockSet this in the same way as for the  built-in flash. See steps 2 to 4 on 
page 232.
D  Using an External Speedlite
EOS-dedicated, EX-series Speedlites
Macro Lites
Shoe-mount Speedlites
If it is difficult to achieve focus with autofocus, the EOS-dedicated, external 
Speedlite will automatically emit the AF-assist beam as necessary. 
						

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With an EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series Speedlite set to A-TTL or TTL 
autoflash mode, the flash can be fired at full output only.
Set the camera’s shooting mode to  (manual exposure) or 
 (aperture-priority AE) and adjust the aperture setting before 
shooting.
When using a Speedlite that has  manual flash mode, shoot in the 
manual flash mode.
Sync SpeedThe camera can synchronize with  non-Canon compact flash units at 
1/250 sec. and slower speeds. With large studio flash units, be sure to 
test the flash synchronization befor e shooting with the sync speed set 
within approx. 1/60 sec. to 1/30 sec. The flash duration of such units is 
longer than that of compact flash  units and varies depending on the 
model.
Cautions for Live View Shooting
If you use a non-Canon flash unit wi th Live View shooting, set [z6: 
Silent LV shoot.] to [Disable] (p.272). The flash will not fire if it is set to 
[
Mode 1] or [Mode 2].
Canon Speedlites Other Than the EX-series
Non-Canon Flash Units
 If the camera is used with a flash unit or flash accessory dedicated to 
another camera brand, the camera may not operate properly and 
malfunction may result.
 Do not attach a high-voltage flash unit on the camera’s hot shoe. It may 
not fire. 
						

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With the built-in flash or an EX-series, external Speedlite compatible 
with flash function se ttings, you can use the camera’s menu screen to 
set flash functions and the exter nal Speedlite’s Custom Functions. 
If 
you use an external Speedlite, attach the Speedlite to the camera 
and turn on the Speedlite before setting the flash functions.
For details on the external Speedlit e’s flash functions, refer to the 
Speedlite’s instruction manual.
1Select [Flash control].
Under the [z1] tab, select [Flash 
control
], then press .The Flash control screen will appear.
2Select the desired item.
Select the menu option to be set, then 
press <
0>.
To enable flash photography, set 
[
Enable]. To enable only the AF-assist 
beam to be emitted, set [
Disable].
For normal flash exposures, set it to 
[
Evaluative]. If [Average] is set, the 
flash exposure will be averaged for the 
entire metered scene. Depending on the 
scene, flash exposure compensation 
may be necessary. This setting is for 
advanced users.
3  Setting the Flash N
Flash Firing
E-TTL II Metering 
						

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You can set the flash-sync speed for 
flash photography in the aperture-priority 
AE <
f> mode.
4: AutoThe flash sync speed is set automatically within a range of 1/250 
sec. to 30 sec. to suit the scene’s brightness. High-speed sync is 
also possible.
6: 1/250-1/60 sec. auto
Prevents a slow shutter speed from bei ng set in low-light conditions. 
It is effective for preventing  subject blur and camera shake. 
However, while the subject will  be properly exposed with the flash, 
the background may come out dark.
 7: 1/250 sec. (fixed)
The flash-sync speed is  fixed at 1/250 sec. This more effectively 
prevents subject blur and camera shake than with [1/250-1/60sec. 
auto
]. However, in low light, the subject’s background  will come out 
darker than with [
1/250-1/60sec. auto].
Flash Synchronization Speed in Av Mode
If [ 1/250-1/60sec. auto ] or [1/250 sec. (fixed) ] is set, high-speed sync is not 
possible in the < f> mode with the external Speedlite. 
						

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3 Setting the FlashN
When you use the built-in flash or an 
external, EX-series Speedlite compatible 
with flash function settings, you can 
press the <
D> button to directly display 
the [Built-in flash settings] or [External 
flash func. setting
] screen without first 
displaying the menu screen.
With built-in flash
Press the  button twice.
Press the button to raise the built-in 
flash.
Press the button again to display the 
[
Built-in flash settings] screen.If [Flash firing] is set to [Disable], the 
[
z1: Flash control] screen will 
appear (p.235).
With external Speedlite
Press the  button.
With the external Speedlite turned on, 
press the <
D> button to display the 
[
External flash func. setting] 
screen.
Displaying the Flash Functi on Setting Screen Directly
When you press the  button to display the flash function setting screen, 
you cannot set [ Flash firing], [E-TTL II meter. ], [Flash sync. speed in Av 
mode ], or [External flash C.Fn setting ]. Set these functions with [z1: 
Flash control ] instead. 
						

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Flash mode
Normally, set this to [E-TTL II]. This 
enables autoexposure shooting with the 
built-in flash.
To set the flash output level manually, 
select [
Manual flash].
Select [2flash output], then set the 
flash output level to within 1/1 - 1/128 
(1/3-stop increments) before shooting.
Shutter synchronization
Normally, set this to [1st curtain] so that 
the flash fires immediately after the 
exposure starts.
If [
2nd curtain] is set, the flash will fire right before the shutter closes. 
When this is combined with a slow s hutter speed, you can create a trail 
of light such as from car headlights at night with a more natural feel. 
When second-curtain synchroniza tion is set together with [
E-TTL II], the 
flash will be fired twice in a row:  once when you press the shutter button 
completely and once right before the end of the exposure.
Built-in Flash Settings
When using second-curtain synchroniza tion, set the shutter speed to 1/25 
sec. or slower. If the shutter speed is 1/30 sec. or faster, first-curtain 
synchronization will be applied automatically even if [2nd curtain ] is set. 
						

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3 Setting the FlashN
2 Flash exposure compensation
The same setting as step 3 in “Flash 
Exposure Compensation” on page 230 
can be set.
Wireless functions
With wireless flash photography (via 
optical transmission) , you can use the 
built-in flash to wirele ssly control external 
Speedlites.
For details, see  “Wireless Flash 
Photography” on page 244. 
						

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The screen display and setting options will vary depending on the 
external Speedlite model, current flash mode, Speedlite’s Custom 
Function settings, etc.
For the functions compatible with y our Speedlite (sold separately), refer 
to the Speedlite’s instruction manual.
Sample display
Flash mode
You can select the flash mode to suit your desired flash shooting.
[
E-TTL II] is the standard mode of 
EX-series Speedlites for automatic flash 
shooting.
[
Manual flash] is for setting the 
Speedlite’s [
Flash output level] 
yourself.
Regarding other flash modes, refer to the 
instruction manual of a Speedlite 
compatible with the functions.
External Flash Function Settings
Flash mode Flash zoom 
(Flash coverage)
Flash exposure 
compensation
Wireless functions/
Flash ratio control
Shutter
synchronization Flash exposure 
bracketing