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Using an External Flash (Sold Separately)
Wireless Flash Control (P-TTL Flash Mode)
Using the wireless fl ash sync, the following information is exchanged between the two
SEF-36PZF / SEF-54PZF fl ash units until the fl ash fi res.
Press the shutter release button fully.
1. The camera’ s fl ash discharges a pre-fl ash (the camera’ s fl ash mode is
transmitted).
2. The external fl ash unit discharges a pre-fl ash (the subject’ s lighting condition is
checked).
3. The camera’ s fl ash unit discharges a pre-fl ash (the required fl ash output is
transmitted to the external fl ash).
4. The external fl ash discharges the main fl ash.
Red-Eye Reduction
As with the built-in fl ash, red-eye reduction is available with an external fl ash.
● The red-eye reduction feature works even when only an external fl ash is
used.
● The red-eye reduction function is not available while SLAVE1 is set in the
wireless mode. Please do not use the red-eye reduction function in the
SLAVE2 mode.
● For information about setting SLAVE2 in wireless fl ash sync, see the
SEF-36PZF / SEF-54PZF operating manual.
Using in Wireless Mode
Wireless fl ash mode is available for the SEF-54PZF or SEF-36PZF models. You
do not have to connect the camera with a fl ash sync cord.
● Be sure to set the two SEF-36PZF / SEF-54PZF units to the same
channel.
● See the SEF-36PZF or SEF-54PZF operating manual for details.
■ In Wireless Mode
1. Place the SEF-36PZF / SEF-54PZF in the desired location. Set the fl ash
mode to SLAVE1 and then select CH.
* See the external fl ash operating manual for details.
2. Place the external fl ash where you want it to be. (The external fl ash must be
set to SLAVE1 in the wireless mode.
3. Rotate the Mode dial (
) to select exposure mode (P, Sv, Tv, Av, TAv, M).
4. Set your camera to [Wireless Mode].
5. The fl ash fi res as you press the shutter button.
● To use the external fl ash as master, set [Flash in Wireless Mode] to [On]
in the [CUSTOM1 MENU]. If set to [Off], the external fl ash is used as
controller.
● Using wireless connection, built-in fl ash fi res whether you connect the
external fl ash to your camera if the built-in fl ash is set to master.
● Built-in fl ash is only used as controller in wireless mode if set as controller.
