Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)
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These flashes enable you to shoot scenes brightly and allow for a wider range
of flash photography to suit your purposes.
Attach the flash to the hot shoe.
Turn the flash on, then turn the
camera on.
XA red h appears on the screen (or the
viewfinder).
XWhen the flash is charged, its pilot lamp
will light.
Set the camera to G, M, B or D
mode.
Set the white balance to h (p. 80).
Configure the externally mounted
flash.
z Press the n button to choose [Flash
Control] in the 4 tab, then press the m
button.
XThe options set on the flash will appear.
z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial
to choose an item, then press the qr
buttons to adjust the setting.
z The available settings differ depending on
the shooting mode and attached flash
(p. 183).
Speedlite 580EX II/430EX II/320EX/270EX II/
270EX
