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With an EX-series Speedlite having compatible flash function settings, 
you can use the camera’s menu screen to set the Speedlite’s functions 
and Custom Functions.  Attach the Speedlite to the camera and turn 
on the Speedlite.
For details on the Speedlite’s func tions, refer to the Speedlite’s 
instruction manual.
1Select [External Speedlite 
control].
 Under the [z 1] tab, select [External 
Speedlite control ], then press .
X The external Speedlite 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. 
Flash exposure 
compensation may be necessary. This 
setting is for advanced users.
3  Setting the Flash N
[Flash firing]
[E-TTL II meter.]
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3 Setting the Flash N
You can set the flash-sync speed for 
flash photography in the aperture-priority 
AE (f) mode.
  : Auto
The flash sync speed is set automatically within a range of 1/200 
sec. to 30 sec. to suit the scene’s brightness. High-speed sync is 
also possible.
  : 1/200-1/60 sec. auto
Prevents a slow shutter speed from  being 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.
  : 1/200 sec. (fixed)
The flash-sync speed is fixed at 1/200 sec. This more effectively 
prevents subject blur and camera shake than with [ 1/200-1/60 sec. 
auto ]. However, in low light, the subject’s background will come out 
darker than with [ 1/200-1/60 sec. auto ].
[Flash sync. speed in Av mode]
If [1/200-1/60 sec. auto] or [ 1/200 sec. (fixed)] has been set, high-speed 
sync is not poss ible in the  mode.
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3 Setting the FlashN
On the screen, the settable functi ons and the display will differ 
depending on the Speedlite, current flash mode, flash Custom 
Function settings, etc.
For details on your Speedlite’s flash  functions, 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 flash metering ] is the standard 
mode of EX-series Speedlites for 
automatic flash shooting.
The [ Manual flash ] mode is for setting 
the Speedlite’s [ Flash output level] 
yourself.
For other flash modes, refer to the 
Speedlite’s instruction manual.
[Flash function settings]
Flash mode Flash zoom 
(Flash coverage)
Flash exposure 
compensation
Wireless functions
Shutter
synchronization Flash exposure 
bracketing
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3 Setting the Flash N
 Wireless functions
Wireless (multiple) flash shooting is 
possible with radio or optical 
transmission. For details on wireless 
flash, refer to the Speedlite’s instruction 
manual.
  Flash zoom (Flash coverage)
With Speedlites having a zooming flash 
head, you can set the flash coverage. 
Normally, set this to [AUTO] so that the 
camera will automatically set the flash 
coverage to match the lens focal length.
  Shutter synchronization
Normally, set this to [First-curtain 
synchronization] so that the flash fires 
immediately after the exposure starts.
If [ Second-curtain synchronization ] is set, the flash will fire right 
before the shutter closes. When this  is combined with a slow shutter 
speed, you can create a trail of light such as from car headlights at 
night. With Second-curtain synchroni zation, two flashes will be fired: 
Once when you press the shutter button completely, and once 
immediately before the exposure ends.
If [ High-speed synchronization ] is set, the flash can be used at all 
shutter speeds. This is especially ef fective for portraits using fill flash 
when you want to give priority to the aperture setting.
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3 Setting the FlashN
 Flash exposure compensation
The same setting as “Flash exposure 
compensation” on page 188 can be set.
For details, refer to the Speedlite’s 
instruction manual.
  Flash exposure bracketing
While the flash output is changed 
automatically, three shots are taken.
For details on FEB (Flash Exposure 
Bracketing), refer to the Speedlite’s 
instruction manual.
When using second-curtain synchronizat ion, set the shutter speed to 1/25 
sec. or slower. If the sh utter speed is 1/30 sec. or faster, first-curtain 
synchronization will be applied even if [ Second-curtain synchronization] 
is set.
  By selecting [ Clear flash settings ], you can revert the flash settings to 
their defaults.
  With an EX-series Speedlite not compatible with  flash function settings, 
you can only set  the following: [Flash firing], [E-TTL II meter. ], and 
[ Flash exposure compensation ] under [Flash functi on settings]. 
([ Shutter synchronization ] can also be set with certain EX-series 
Speedlites.)
  If flash exposure compensation is set with the Speedlite, you cannot set 
the flash exposure compensation  on the camera (with the  
button or flash function settings). If  it is set with both the camera and 
Speedlite, the Speedlite’s se tting overrides the camera’s.
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3 Setting the Flash N
For details on the Speedlite’s Custom  Functions, refer to the Speedlite’s 
instruction manual.
1Select [Flash C.Fn settings].
  Select [Flash C.Fn settings ], then 
press < 0>.
2Set the functions.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the 
number, then press < 0>.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the menu 
option, then press < 0>.
Selecting [Clear all Speedlite C.Fn’s ] will clear all the Speedlite’s 
Custom Function settings (except [ C.Fn-00: Distance indicator 
display ]).
Flash Custom Function Settings
Clearing Flash Custom Function Settings
With an EX-series Sp eedlite, if the [Flash metering mode ] Custom 
Function is set to [ TTL] (autoflash), the Speedlite  will always fire at full 
output.
The Speedlite’s Personal Functions (P.F n) cannot be set or canceled with 
the camera’s [ External Speedlite control ] screen. Set it with the Speedlite.
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Shooting with the LCD Monitor(Live View Shooting)
You can shoot while viewing the 
picture on the camera’s LCD 
monitor. This is called “Live View 
shooting”.
Live View shooting is enabled by 
setting the Live View shooting/
Movie shooting switch to < A>.
Live View shooting is effecti ve for photos of still subjects.
If you handhold the camera and shoot while viewing the 
LCD monitor, camera shake  can cause blurred images. 
Using a tripod is recommended.
About Remote Live View ShootingWith EOS Utility (provided softwa re, p.394) installed in your 
computer, you can connect the ca mera to the computer and shoot 
remotely while viewing  the computer screen. For details, refer to 
the Software Instruction Ma nual (p.396) on the CD-ROM.
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1Set the Live View shooting/Movie 
shooting switch to .
2Display the Live View image.
 Press the < 0> button.
X The Live View image will appear on 
the LCD monitor.
 
The Live View image will closely reflect the 
brightness level of the ac tual image you capture.
3Focus the subject.
 When you press the shutter button 
halfway, the camera will focus with 
the current AF mode (p.207).
4Take the picture.
 Press the shutter button completely.
XThe picture will be ta ken and the captured 
image is displayed on the LCD monitor.
XAfter the image review ends, the camera will 
return to Live View shooting automatically.
  Press the < 0> button to end the 
Live View shooting.
A  Shooting with the LCD Monitor
 The image’s field of view is appr ox. 100% (when the image-recording 
quality is set to JPEG  73).
 
The metering mode will be fixed to evalua tive metering for Live View shooting. In the < d/s /f /a /F > shooting modes, you  can check the depth of 
field by pressing the depth- of-field preview button.
  During continuous shooting, the exposure set for the firs t shot will also 
be applied to subsequent shots.
 
You can also use a remote co ntroller (sold separately, p.186) for Live View shooting.
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A Shooting with the LCD Monitor
Set [z 4: Live View shoot. ] to [Enable ].
In the < A> mode, it is displayed under 
[z 2].
Battery Life with Live View Shooting [Approx. number of shots]
 The figures above are based on a fully- charged Battery Pack LP-E6 and CIPA 
(Camera & Imaging Products As sociation) testing standards.
  With a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6, continuous  Live View shooting is 
possible for approx. 1 hr.  30 min. at 23°C / 73°F.
Enabling Live View Shooting
TemperatureAt 23°C / 73°FAt 0°C / 32°F
Possible shots200180
 During Live View shooting, do not  point the lens toward the sun. The 
sun’s heat can dam age the camera’s in ternal components.
  Cautions for using Live View shooting are on pages 215-216.
 You can also focus  by pressing the  button.
  When flash is used, there will be tw o shutter sounds, but only one shot 
will be taken.
  If the camera is not operated for a  prolonged period, the power will turn 
off automatically as set with [ 52: Auto power off ] (p.55). If [52: Auto 
power off] is set to [ Disable], Live View shooting  will end automatically 
after 30 min. (camer a power remains on).
  With the stereo AV cable (provided)  or HDMI cable (sold separately), you 
can display the Live View  image on a TV (p.268, 271).
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A Shooting with the LCD Monitor
 Each time you press the < B> button, the information display will 
change.
About the Information Display
ISO speed
Possible shots
Exposure level
Aperture
Shutter speed
HDR shooting/
Multiple exposures Battery check
Exposure 
simulation
Drive mode
White balance
Flash exposure compensation
AF mode
• d : Live mode
• c : Face detection Live 
mode
• f :Quick mode
AF point (Live mode)
FEB
Magnification/
Magnifying position
Highlight tone priority
Histogram
Image-recording quality AE lock
Flash-ready
Picture Style
Eye-Fi card transmission status
Card for recording/
playback Digital compass
Auto Lighting Optimizer
Shooting mode
AEB
GPS connection indicator
  The histogram can be displayed when [ Expo. simulation: Enable] is set 
(p.205).
 
You can display the electron ic level by pressing the  button (p.60). 
Note that if the AF  mode is set to [u Live mode] or the camera is connected 
to a TV set with an HDMI cable, th e electronic level cannot be displayed.
 When < g> is displayed in white, it indi cates that the Live View image 
brightness is close  to what the captured  image will look like.
  If  is blinking, it indicates that  the Live View image is not being 
displayed at the suitable brightness du e to low- or bright-light conditions. 
However, the actual im age recorded will reflect  the exposure setting.
  If flash is used or  bulb is set, the < g> icon and histogram will be 
grayed out (for your  reference). The histogra m may not be properly 
displayed in low- or br ight-light conditions.
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